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🌱 How a new AI drone factory could reshape jobs in Denton

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a new AI drone factory could reshape jobs in Denton
  • How Denton County homeowners can challenge this year’s property appraisals
  • Why a former Sanger ISD officer is now banned from Texas schools

Also on today's calendar: The Seeds of Joy: Growing Through Challenge - Weekly Meditation Class and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly cloudy; breezy, humid, with a high of 82 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 63, low: 40.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 71 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Denton nears deal for AI drone factory with $900K in incentives (keranews.org) — Denton officials are weighing nearly $900,000 in incentives to bring AI drone manufacturer KrateoSky to a large facility at the 288/380 Logistics Park, potentially creating hundreds of local jobs and boosting the tax base. The City Council votes Tuesday night on the package, which includes tax rebates and grants in exchange for major capital investment and high-tech positions in Denton.
   

2. Protesting your property appraisal in Denton County? Here's how to file with DCAD (dentonrc.com) — If you own property in Denton County, you have until May 15 or 30 days after your appraisal notice is mailed to file a protest with the Denton Central Appraisal District in Denton. You can submit online, by mail, or in person, and DCAD recommends including appraisals, closing statements, photos, and repair estimates to support your case. Staff expect heavy last-minute filings, which can slow processing.
   

3. Demello is permanently barred from working in Texas schools by TEA (lemonspublications.com) — A former Sanger ISD police officer has been permanently barred from working in any Texas school after the TEA placed him on its Do Not Hire Registry, following his arrest and detention in Denton County Jail. State officials say the move underscores tighter safeguards and faster reporting requirements aimed at protecting students across districts in and around Denton.
   

4. Bartonville Store owner pushes for sewer connection to keep business flowing - Cross Timbers Gazette Southern Denton County Flower Mound (crosstimbersgazette.com) — A Bartonville restaurant owner is pressing town leaders to let Old Town businesses connect to an existing sewer line, arguing it would reduce odors, expand parking, and allow more operating days in southern Denton County. With some Bartonville areas already on sewer, supporters say the change could boost local sales tax, and residents are invited to a Sunday information event at The Bartonville Store.
   

5. Johnson holds lead at 2026 USBC Senior Queens after two rounds of qualifying (bowl.com) — Denton bowler Lynda Barnes is sitting in second place after two qualifying rounds at the USBC Senior Queens tournament in Las Vegas, keeping local eyes on a national stage. Leader Liz Johnson is aiming to defend her 2025 title as match play begins Friday and continues through Sunday’s stepladder finals. The event will decide who claims the tiara and $8,000 prize.
   

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  • Missing small dog.
    His name is Baker blackish brown. He has dementia so he gets lost easily and walks in circles. If you see him call me at (940) 206-5565. (Nextdoor Montecito Del Sur)
  • This morning, my daughter and son-in-law found this dog in their front yard on Ranchman Blvd.
    He's probably a stray but I'm posting this just in case he's yours. He has a couple of wounds on his back, he is under nourished, and according to my… (Nextdoor Forrestridge Estates)

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