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Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ North Texas offers several haunted houses for families to enjoy Halloween events this month. The Parker House in Denton at 8550 W University Dr is open Wednesday through Sunday—while other venues in Fort Worth, Collin and Dallas provide different schedules and ticket prices. CBS Texas
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Denton's animal shelter has made significant improvements eight months after an internal audit flagged problems earlier this year — city officials said. Denton Record-Chronicle
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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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Sego Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio — Ticket information unavailable — Enjoy the sounds of Primo Danger and discover their latest music.
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Abilene Christian Wildcats vs North Texas Mean Green Women's Volleyball
6-10 p.m. — North Texas Volleyball Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling college volleyball matchup featuring local teams.
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Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers Live Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — Dan's SilverLeaf — $15adv // $20dos — Experience high-energy roots rock with a soulful twist from Austin's own Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers.
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Turkey TrOT 2025
2-4 p.m. — Hubbard Hall, 301 Administration Dr, Denton, TX — Cost not specified — Community-driven event supporting occupational therapy research with running and walking activities.
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Denton Mac And Cheese Festival
12–4 p.m. — Denton locations — $25 GA, $60 VIP — Savor delicious mac and cheese samples while supporting local school lunches.
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