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In today's newsletter:
- How worried should Denton residents be about West Nile right now?
- How serious is Denton’s first West Nile case this year?
- Is Denton quietly becoming a better deal for renters than Dallas?
Today's riddle: Where do insects shop? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 96, low: 75.
- Monday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Denton County reports first human case of West Nile Virus - Cross Timbers Gazette Southern Denton County Flower Mound (crosstimbersgazette.com) — A City of Denton resident is the first confirmed human West Nile case in Denton County this year, prompting health officials to warn of rising mosquito risks. With multiple positive mosquito traps in Denton County communities, residents are urged to take preventive steps and stay informed through the county’s West Nile Virus resources. 
• West Nile virus case reported in Denton as officials urge precautions – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (nbcdfw.com) — Denton health officials have confirmed this year’s first local West Nile virus illness and are urging residents to step up mosquito protection immediately. They recommend draining standing water, wearing long sleeves and pants outside, and using repellents with DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus at all times of day to reduce the risk of bites.
• $1,500 a month to spend on rent? Here's where Dallas apartments stack up (dallasobserver.com) — If you’re renting in Denton, your $1,500 budget now stretches a bit further than last year, buying about 28 more square feet of apartment space on average. The report compares how far that same rent goes in Dallas, other Texas cities, and nationwide, highlighting where North Texas renters get the most room for their money.
📸 Around Denton
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Upcoming Events in
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Bring a Blanket Story Time
Emily Fowler Central Library 502 Oakland, Denton, TX 76201
9:30 am -
Chamber 101
Denton Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Office Front Meeting Rooms 1 + 2 (look for the open doors) 401 N. Elm St. Denton, TX 76201
4:00 pm -
Toddler Time- South Branch
South Branch Library 3228 Teasley Lane, Denton, TX 76205
10:00 am -
Unearth a Creation at the Forge
North Branch Library 3020 North Locust Street, Denton, TX 76209
2:00 pm -
Toddler Time
Emily Fowler Central Library 502 Oakland, Denton, TX 76201
9:30 am -
Bilingual Buddies: Spanish and English Conversations with Dr. Lozad
North Branch Library 3020 North Locust Street, Denton, TX 76209
2:00 pm -
Reference Solutions: Using Market Research for Your Business
Emily Fowler Central Library 502 Oakland, Denton, TX 76201
2:30 pm -
Pokémon Club
Emily Fowler Central Library 502 Oakland, Denton, TX 76201
4:30 pm
Monday July 13
Tuesday July 14
Wednesday July 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
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B Nutritious X Social Dink Grand Opening Wellness Event →
B Nutritious, 6633 S Interstate 35, Corinth
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ANNIVERSARY MINI TOURNAMENT →
Earl and Isabella's Taverna, 427 US-377, Argyle
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DBA vs LLC: Understanding Your Business Structure →
TLG Language Resource and Training, 4201 I-35 Frontage Rd Ste 101, Denton
2:00 pm -
Little Jack Melody & His Young Turks (Little Jack's Annual Birthday Gig) - Live at Dan's Silverleaf →
Dan's SilverLeaf, 103 Industrial St, Denton
3:00 pm
Saturday July 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My sweet little Abby is missing.
In Forrest ridge. Please notify me of any sightings. She cannot see well or here real good. (Nextdoor Forrestridge Estates) - I've got a couple of sheetrock panels in my garage ceiling that have fallen down and I need to get them replaced.
I had one of the big companies out that I had used before and their quote was frankly crazy. They were trying to upsell reinsulating and I don't… (Nextdoor Kings Row)
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Denton, Texas in Denton. Apply here.
- Chuy's posted a job opening for Janitor/Busser in Denton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Denton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Argyle
- Amanda Bleichner, Big Lake, Minnesota, Remembered At Age 49 (wjon.com)
- Senior Talk DFW: The road to worry-free travel - Cross Timbers Gazette Southern Denton County Flower Mound (crosstimbersgazette.com)
- Cedar Park Resident Speaks Out After Viral Public Defecation Post (klif.com)
Lake Dallas
- Steel IQ's 3D-printed steel could slash builds from months to weeks (therealdeal.com)
Highland Village
- Part-Time Shipping and Retail Associate in Highland Village, Texas (fedex.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Flea market (Thank you Marti G. for sending it in!)
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