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Friday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Interfaith Ministries is providing weather kits and financial assistance for utility bills as part of its Sharing the Warmth initiative this winter in Denton and nearby communities — it partners with Atmos Energy, which contributed over $100,000 to meet rising demand despite local housing challenges. North Texas Daily
- ➤ The Town of Argyle and PointBank are working on a new 1.3-acre park named Point Bank Wallace Lynch Park along Hwy 377. The park will include a fenced playground and designated parking designed to preserve historic cross timbers (a nod to local heritage) and enhance visitor safety. Cross Timbers Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Tariffs on fake trees could raise prices by up to 20%, prompting more shoppers to choose live trees. Owner Kevin Keck of Santa's Christmas Trees in Grapevine said his U.S.-grown trees are unaffected + he is welcoming many new customers this season. NBC 5
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At The Learning Experience in Denton, the new Little Musicians program is helping infants, toddlers, and preschoolers explore instruments (rain sticks, bells) to boost language skills and build confidence; teachers say early music exposure sparks rapid growth and creativity. CBS Texas
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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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Baboon Benefit Concert
2-6 p.m. — Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio — Ticket required — Enjoy an afternoon of music at this benefit event for a local cause.
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Sox DJ Night
10 PM – 1 AM — The Lion & Crown — Free entry — Experience the musical journey of DJ Sox as he spins tracks and energizes the crowd.
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Sox the DJ at The Lion & Crown
10 PM - 1 AM — The Lion & Crown — Cover charge may apply — Enjoy a night of electrifying beats from DJ Sox as he spins tracks and energizes the crowd.
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Sox DJ Performance
10 PM – 1 AM — The Lion & Crown — No cover charge — Experience an electrifying night with DJ Sox spinning tracks from coast to coast.
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