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Saturday, November 15th, 2025
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Denton Enterprise Airport and Sheltair Aviation are hosting a holiday food drive from November 7 through December 5 to help local families facing food insecurity. Non-perishable items are welcome from flight students, tenants, and visitors, and donors may drop off items at centers including the Denton Community Food Center (open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.). Voice of Denton
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Texas Woman’s University will stage the play POTUS from November 19 to November 23 at the Redbud Theater & alumna Claire Parry makes her directorial debut by offering a funny take on one day in the White House. Ticket prices are ten dollars for adults and five dollars for students, children and seniors & evening and matinee shows are scheduled throughout the run. Voice of Denton
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Peter Balabuch, executive director of dining services, announced at the Nov. 12 meeting that the Union’s Starbucks will be replaced by an in-house cafe offering Voltage Coffee products and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop will become Union Burger—renovations will start over the holiday break. A contract with Qdoba is in process to take over the former Chick-fil-A on the Union’s second floor, with most changes to be fully implemented by next fall or the end of the school year. North Texas Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ University of North Texas researchers are developing an AI system to quickly detect debris on highways using data from WAZE, dash cameras and CCTV as growing population pressures roadway safety. The two-year project in collaboration with TxDOT and Texas A&M Transportation Institute will test a prototype algorithm to improve traffic management and response times. Voice of Denton
- ➤ Denton County is experiencing major road closures due to construction work near the UNT campus and on Lewisville’s Main Street Bridge — in Denton, the northbound I-35E closed Friday night and will close again Saturday and Sunday nights, while Lewisville and Northlake have scheduled closures affecting express lanes and Hwy 114 this weekend. Cross Timbers Gazette
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Hillwood detailed Phase 1 of Landmark, a $10B mega-development near Argyle that will include 700 single-family homes, preserved green space and community amenities — including an H-E-B — as shown in its renderings and maps. Denton Record-Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ North Texas women’s soccer coach John Hedlund announced he will retire after the 2026 season — ending a record-setting career that began in 1995. He has earned the most wins in North Texas history and aims to secure one final conference championship before passing the torch to younger coaches. North Texas Daily
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NTGU Fall Let’s Glow Crazy!
1 a.m. — UNT Coliseum (“The Super Pit”) — $25 at the door — Experience a vibrant cheerleading competition with awards and fun for all ages.
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David Childs Wind Symphony Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Murchison Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the emotive artistry of world-renowned euphonium soloist David Childs in a captivating musical evening.
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DAPC's Dad Rock Benefit Show
2-6 p.m. — Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio — Donation suggested — Enjoy performances and a costume contest in support of cancer recovery for a local resident.
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Temple Owls vs. North Texas Mean Green Football
2:30-4:00 p.m. — DATCU Stadium — VIP tickets available — Enjoy an exciting college football showdown with premium seating options and tailgate experiences.
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Green Dazed - Tribute to Green Day
8 p.m. — The LakeHaus — $13-$23.75 — Experience a powerful and energetic tribute to the early catalog of Green Day by a talented local band.
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Oklahoma State Cowgirls vs. North Texas Mean Green Women's Basketball
6-8 p.m. — UNT Coliseum (“The Super Pit”) — Ticket prices vary — Catch the Mean Green as they strive to dominate their AAC rivals this season!
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Denton High School Choir Craft Show
9 a.m.-3 p.m. — Denton High School — Booths start at $65 — Shop local crafts and enjoy live choir performances throughout the day.
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Turfgrass Science Workshop for High Schools
9 AM-4 PM — Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center — Free entry — Engage with hands-on tips to make turfgrass science enjoyable for high school classrooms.
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Dinkers Pig Chase Pickleball Tournament
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Dinkers Pickleball Club — Tournament entry may apply — Compete in a spirited pickleball tournament at Denton’s favorite court.
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Jim Ward Live
8-9:30 p.m. — Dan's SilverLeaf — $17.50 adv // $20 dos — Enjoy a night of live music with no reserved seating, first come, first serve.
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