Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of October.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A small plane crashed into a tree in Denton County due to engine problems during takeoff, injuring the pilot and passenger with minor injuries. The Dallas Morning News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Texas Woman's University Theatre's season opener, 'Kid Simple,' features a mix of drama, comedy, and live Foley sound effects, offering a unique theatrical experience from October 9 to 13. Voice of Denton
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Wing has launched a drone delivery service for select items at a Walmart in Denton, servicing homes within a six-mile radius using drones that fly at 200 to 250 feet, operational from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. KERA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of North Texas received a $3 million donation from Vikas and Anuradha Sinha for a new Data Science department, enhancing education and research opportunities. Voice of Denton
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Denton City Council's latest weekly update includes details on an Airport Master Plan workshop, a 25% flood insurance premium discount for residents, development plans for a microhome community for the homeless, and infrastructure repairs. Voice of Denton
- ➤ Denton City Council member Brandon Chase McGee proposes changes to campaign donation rules to make city elections more accessible to working-class candidates. Denton Record-Chronicle
-
Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition Workshop
Enhance your presentation skills and prepare for the Three-Minute Thesis competition in this focused workshop aimed at serious contestants.
-
UNT Faculty Promotion & Tenure Celebration 2024
Celebrate the achievements of UNT faculty who earned promotion and tenure in 2024 during an evening hosted by Provost Michael McPherson.
-
1920s Themed Murder Mystery Dinner Experience
Experience a thrilling 1920s Murder Mystery Dinner where guests can enjoy a full dinner and drinks while solving a captivating whodunnit.
-
Introductory Pottery Workshop: Create a Monstera Leaf Tray
Experience the art of clay pottery in this hands-on workshop, where you'll learn basic techniques to create a beautiful monstera leaf tray.
-
Introductory Stained Glass Workshop
Learn the basics of stained glass art and create a beautiful suncatcher in this hands-on workshop led by local artist Ashleigh Buckmann.
-
University of North Texas Fall 2024 8WK 2 Grade Submission Deadline
Faculty and students at the University of North Texas must submit grades for Fall 2024 8WK 2 by 4:00 PM.
-
Community Golf Scramble at Wildhorse Golf Club
Experience a fun and competitive round of golf in a team-based format that promotes social interaction and inclusivity among participants.
-
Toddler Take Over Workshop
Engage in fun, interactive workshops designed for toddlers aged 3 and under, promoting learning and social skills through hands-on activities with caregiver participation.
-
Men's Bible Study on the Gospel of Luke at The Village Church Denton
Experience an in-depth exploration of the life of Jesus through the Gospel of Luke in a supportive men's Bible study group.
-
Joe Stamm Band Live at Gordy's HWY30 Texas Festival
Experience the authentic country-rock sounds of the Joe Stamm Band during their performance at the iconic Gordy's HWY30 Texas Festival at Texas Motor Speedway.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Denton
Daily Denton is a community newsletter sharing current events in Denton, Texas. Our mission is to make local news more accessible, highlight extraordinary people across the Denton community, and support local organizations. If you like Daily Denton, you can support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Denton.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Denton and across Texas. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to make local news more accessible and highlight extraordinary people across the Denton community.
We help people in Denton save time finding the news that matters most to them: local news in Denton, about Denton, curated especially for you on a daily basis—all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Denton
A free Denton community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most critical news for the community every day.
- No spam
- Daily emails, only news! We never sell your data.
© Daily Denton. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailydenton.com/sitemap