Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of August.
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🚧 Accidents
A fire damaged part of Worth Ranch (a cherished camp for generations of North Texas Scouts) in the Palo Pinto hills, destroying historic items like signed paddles and prompting plans to rebuild the camp’s legacy.
🎭 Culture
Denton filmmakers and musicians are reflecting on Dolly Parton’s influence as she passed Tuesday at age 80.
Local artists are updating a documentary project to honor her legacy, highlighting her enduring impact on music and community.
E H Teasley and Company is making Big Tex’s bright red, pearl-snapped cowboy shirt for the upcoming State Fair of Texas to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with new printed panels and updated design.
🎓 Education
A new Texas law requires public schools to offer released time for religious instruction, letting students leave class with parental consent and make up missed work.
SB 1049 will take effect Sept. 1 and impacts districts statewide, including in Denton.
🏛️ Government
Texas child care subsidy program will support about 14,000 fewer children daily next year as rising costs force lower funding targets; Dallas County’s target drops 12.2% while North Central Texas sees a 7.1% boost (lawmakers reviewed the changes at a recent hearing).
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