Tuesday, December 17th, 2024

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Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Voting for the 2024 DRC Christmas Lighting Contest begins on December 17, allowing residents to explore and vote on the best holiday lights in Denton. Denton Record-Chronicle
- ➤ Denton invites nonprofits to apply for its 2025-2026 Community Development Grants aimed at enhancing Housing, Public Facility, and Human Services for lower-income residents, with a final application deadline of January 17, 2025. Voice of Denton
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A jury in Denton County sentenced Zul Mirza Mohamed to 4 years in prison and 10 years probation for committing 106 counts of voter fraud in the 2020 Carrollton mayoral election. KERA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City Council's weekly report highlights the success of the Stream Clean 2024 event with 62 volunteers collecting 1.5 tons of waste and progress towards APWA accreditation, alongside safety signage updates following a resident's traffic safety inquiry. Voice of Denton
- ➤ The City of Denton Fire Department schedules a Civil Service Exam for January 11, 2025, offering competitive salaries and advancement opportunities for Fire Recruit positions. Voice of Denton
- ➤ Denton residents express concerns on social media about a conservative former teacher nominated for the Library Board, who pledges not to ban books. Denton Record-Chronicle
SHOP NEWS
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Kingdom Orientation: Introduction to Christian Life Basics
This 8-week class aims to support new believers and young Christians in their spiritual growth and understanding of the Christian faith.
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Midnight in Rome: 50+ New Year's Eve Celebration
Celebrate New Year's Eve with dinner, music, and dancing featuring Roman traditions at the Denton Senior Center.
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Middle School and High School Student Ministry
The event focuses on fostering gospel maturity and building relationships among students in grades 6-12 through weekly gatherings.
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