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Tuesday, August 27th, 2024
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Denton will experience significant road closures from August 26 to September 30 due to TxDOT's infrastructure improvements. Voice of Denton
- ➤ Denton, TX, launches the 2024 Denton 360° program to offer 14 residents a deep dive into city operations and civic engagement opportunities. Voice of Denton
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The MONOPOLY: Denton Edition, featuring the city's iconic landmarks, is set to launch on October 1st, 2024, exciting the local community. Voice of Denton
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Texas Woman's University inaugurates the Doswell School of Aeronautical Sciences and awards Danah Alramahi a record $140,000 scholarship, underscoring its commitment to fostering new talent in aviation. Voice of Denton
- ➤ The University of North Texas Foundation receives a $1.1 million grant from the Moody Foundation to improve educational opportunities for Texas students with foster care experience. Voice of Denton
- ➤ Texas Woman's University marked a major step in building its new health sciences center to boost health education and services in North Texas, set to open in fall 2025. Voice of Denton
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Denton City Council's recent updates include downtown street closures for construction, entrance into Stage Two of the Drought Contingency Plan, and the launch of an online budget feedback tool. Voice of Denton
- ➤ The Denton City Council's Charter Review Committee decided against extending council term lengths and postponed a decision on restructuring council representation from at-large to district-based seats. KERA
- ➤ Denton introduces 'Balancing Act,' a simulation tool for residents to allocate 2025 general fund budget funds and provide city feedback. Denton Record-Chronicle
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Dallas Cowboys Season Kick-Off with Chili Cook-Off
Celebrate the start of the Dallas Cowboys season with a lively chili cook-off and live game viewing at Lucky Lou's.
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Dinner Ride to Frilly's Seafood Bayou Kitchen
Experience a communal dinner ride to enjoy seafood at Frilly's Seafood Bayou Kitchen with fellow motorcycle enthusiasts.
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Community Golf Scramble at Robson Ranch
Experience a fun and competitive round of golf in a social and inclusive scramble format that encourages teamwork and camaraderie among players.
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Union Arts Workshop: Mini Mosaics
Experience the joy of creating colorful mosaic art with guidance from the Union Arts team.
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Harness Turnitin's AI Checker for Enhancing Student Writing
Learn how Turnitin's AI tool can assist in managing, assessing, and providing feedback on written assignments within Canvas to ensure student authenticity and skill improvement.
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Preserving Your Garden's Bounty
Learn from expert Bonnie Ambrose about the techniques and joys of preserving fruits and vegetables from your garden.
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Introduction to Stained Glass Workshop
Learn the basics of stained glass art and create a stunning suncatcher in this engaging workshop led by Ashleigh of Golden Haze.
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Denton Glizzyfest: The Hotdog Hoedown
Experience a fun-filled day of hotdog tasting and community spirit at the inaugural Denton Glizzyfest, benefiting a local charity.
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Mexican Independence Day Celebration at Legacy Hall
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with live music, delicious food, and refreshing drinks in a vibrant outdoor setting.
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Block Printing Workshop at The DIME Store
Learn the art of block printing and create your own unique stamps in this hands-on workshop.
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