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Denton
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Texas Woman’s University will host a free webinar on college admission essay writing on October 20 from 6-7 p.m. for high school seniors, parents, and counselors — the session led by Dr. Jackie Hoermann-Elliott will offer step-by-step guidance and a raffle for two $500 scholarships for prospective students. Voice of Denton
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Denton now receive real-time text updates for service requests and waste reminders to inform them when to put out trash and recycling. Launched in April, the system alerts residents about any collection delays due to holidays or severe weather (helping them stay informed). Voice of Denton
- ➤ Denton's new pilot program will test digital water meters—approved last week—to catch leaks and give customers more insight into their water use at various locations. The six- to twelve-month trial has a contract of about $614,000 and will help decide if all 42,000 meters should be upgraded. KERA
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Denton businesses are offering Halloween drink specials for the city's 31 Days of Halloween celebrations. Themes include spooky lattes and cocktails with seasonal spices — giving locals a festive taste of the holiday. Denton Record-Chronicle
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Dentonpalooza 5
6 p.m. — Dan's SilverLeaf — Benefits local charities — A charity variety show featuring unique performances and local talents in Denton, TX.
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Laura Stevenson Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio — Ticket prices vary — Experience the emotional journey of acclaimed singer-songwriter Laura Stevenson as she performs her new album.
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Taraneh
7-9 p.m. — Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio — Cost not specified — Experience the nu-grunge sounds of Comet as she showcases her breakout EP in Denton’s underground scene.
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2025 Denton Celebrate Life 5K
1:15-4 p.m. — North Lakes Park — Benefiting local cancer support — Join the community for the 5th Annual Celebrate Life Survivors 5K Run.
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DMAC Monster Dash Fun Run 5k
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM — North Lakes Park — Registration required — Get into the Halloween spirit with a timed fun-run and a trick-or-treat trail at the park.
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PONY Live Performance
6:30-8 p.m. — Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating sounds of PONY as they showcase their latest album, Velveteen.
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Wombo Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio — Ticket prices vary — Experience Wombo's captivating sound from their new album 'Danger in Fives' in Denton's vibrant music scene.
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