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Good morning Denton! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Denton County's sheriff wants you safer and more prepared
  • Denton County arrest records tie ex-professor to Florida child-solicitation case.
  • When exactly President Trump will be in Denton today

Also on today's calendar: Turn Off, Tune In: Freedom from Digital Distractions and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Heavy t-storms; not as warm, with a high of 79 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, temps: high: 76, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Humid with a shower in spots, with a high of 75 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Sheriff's Corner: Get involved, get prepared, get empowered - Cross Timbers Gazette Southern Denton County Flower Mound (crosstimbersgazette.com) — Denton County residents are being invited to join free self‑defense classes, a 12‑week Sheriff's Office Citizen Academy, and county preparedness events aimed at boosting safety and emergency readiness. The Sheriff's Office stresses that staying informed, asking questions, and connecting through social media and its mobile app can help families across southern Denton County be better prepared when emergencies strike.
   

2. Former Texas professor accused by Florida deputies of soliciting a minor (newsbreak.com) — A former North Central Texas College drama professor has been arrested on a charge of soliciting a minor online, with CBS News Texas confirming the case through Denton County arrest records. College officials say he has had no contact with students or staff since his Sept. 25 arrest and that the alleged crime did not involve the school community.
   

3. THURSDAY WHITE HOUSE SCHEDULE - President Trump travels to Denton, Texas, Durant, Okla and then to Dallas (tradingview.com subscription) — President Trump is scheduled to arrive in Denton today for a site visit at Peterbilt Motors Company before continuing on to Durant and Dallas. The White House guidance lays out his full travel timeline, giving Denton residents a heads‑up on when he'll be in town and when his motorcade will depart the area.
   

4. Arts & Culture (fwweekly.com) — Denton gets a glowing shout-out as a top day-trip pick, praised for its lively music scene, independent spirit, and college-town feel anchored by UNT and venues like Alamo Drafthouse's Thin Line Festival. The broader guide also spotlights dozens of arts, food, family, and nightlife options across North Texas, giving Denton residents plenty of ideas for nearby cultural adventures.
   

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  • Update.
    Finally made the plunge on a new cell carrier. 2 lines for $30 per month for 1 year with the year paid in advance. Mint Mobile. Worked out to $33… (Nextdoor Singing Oaks-Bird Sts.)
  • Walters Hospitality posted a job opening for Bartender in Denton. Apply here.
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Ok Denton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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