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Hey Denton, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Novartis cancer therapy site, a luxe tiny home village, and the Texas Storytelling Festival + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Nationwide cancer therapy expansion: Novartis announced plans for a 46,000-square-foot radioligand therapy manufacturing site in Denton, with construction starting this year and operations targeted for 2028, bringing new jobs in bioengineering and advanced manufacturing — get details on the expansion.

Regional presence expands: Medical City Healthcare has acquired 13 North Texas urgent care centers, including the Bartonville clinic at Lantana Town Center, growing the CareNow network and expanding options for Denton County patients — see which locations are included.

Trading square footage for freedom: Just a short drive from Denton, Liberty Tiny Village near Dallas is turning downsizing into a luxe lifestyle, courting retirees and families with tiny homes, community perks, and budget-friendly living — read the full story.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Create pollinator-friendly container gardens
• Work on projects with fellow crafters
• Enjoy free shows at Thinline Fest

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Late-night sandwich fix: Craving a post-UNT bite? Denton Sandwich Company slings pressed-hot Cubans, Reubens, and the Lone Star Cheesesteak that hits just right, all melty and toasty. When cooking feels optional midweek, this spot delivers reliable comfort, no fuss, just the kind of sandwich fix your night needed.

Easy fresh-air fix: South Lakes Park & Eureka Playground serves easy resets: lakes with fishing piers, long paved loops for steps, and the sprawling Eureka 2 for kids. Shady tables invite snacks, the air feels lighter, and the whole outing lands like a win.

Small joy, big win: Stir-crazy? Pop into More Fun Toys!for wall to wall pop-culture finds, timeless toys, and Funko surprises that spark kid and grown-up grins. An easy upgrade to this week’s rewards, bribes, or brain breaks… and a break from doomscrolling.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🐶 Hot Diggity Dog Spring Break Party @ McCart Street Mercantile (Krum) | Tuesday (3/10) at 12:00 PM – Spring break lunch sorted. During Krum ISD’s week off, they’re handing out free hot dogs and chips every day around midday, no strings, just relish. Grab a quick bite between kid wrangling and errands, and remember, free tastes better with mustard, not meetings.

🎤 Karaoke @ Harvest House | Tuesday (3/10) at 9:00 PM – Karaoke is taking over the night with J Doubles at the helm, and it costs exactly zero to watch or grab the mic. Bring your go-to 80s power ballad, your stage fright, and that friend who thinks they’re Journey. Warm crowd, low stakes, actual fun.

🗣 Texas Storytelling Festival @ Denton Civic Center | Thursday (3/12) – Think you know a good yarn? The Texas Storytelling Festival takes over the Denton Civic Center with concerts, workshops, and tales from pros and porch philosophers, kind that make you laugh and call your mama. Service animals only, no pets, leave Scout snoozing at home.

🎉 Harvest 11 Year Anniversary @ Harvest House | Thursday (3/12) at 7:00 PM – Eleven years in, Harvest is celebrating the way locals prefer, with a free show and zero cover. Expect live sets from Isaac Sloane, Skagg Phillips, Levi Cobb, and The Carltons, plus that familiar small-town reunion vibe where you know half the crowd, and their cousins.

🍷 Wine Tasting @ Earl & Isabella’s Taverna (Argyle) | Friday (3/13) at 5:00 PM – Whether you can pronounce terroir or just prefer “red,” Gianluca La Venuta of Ethica Wines is pouring five wines with cheese and all the good accoutrement. It’s free, civilized, and temptingly shoppable. RSVP at EarlandIsabellas.com/events, or call (940) 464-4444.

🍀 St Patty-Davidson Day @ American Eagle Harley-Davidson (Corinth) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Trade chores for throttle therapy, chase a little luck while you’re at it. At American Eagle Harley-Davidson, test ride a bike, score a free gift, enjoy free green beer, and get sorted with financing, 17 percent off green apparel, plus tattoos, pinstriping, and patch sewing.

🎷 Beauty Industry @ Harvest House | Sunday (3/15) at 3:00 PM – Beauty Industry is sliding back onto the stage with live jazz, and your cover charge is a crisp zero. Expect tight chops, warm swing, and that smug local glow of finding a free night out that feels classy, not cheap.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Denton report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 81°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 57%

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy. High near 81, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. Low around 62, with temperatures rising to around 64 overnight. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 76°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 69%

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 76, with temperatures falling to around 72 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain showers before 1am. Mostly clear. Low around 44, with temperatures rising to around 47 overnight. North wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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