Skimmed is our semi-weekly (read: whenever Will gets around to it) look at current cultural, business and political happenings in Denton that you want to know about. It is designed to be read quickly and we even bolded the important stuff so you can skim it! This week, we discuss valet parking downtown, the new handheld device ban, the loss of a good soup, DISD's new "district of innovation" policies, and a petition for free fortune cookies at a local restaurant. Check it all out below.
Read MoreLOCAL BAR RENAMED STEVE HARVEY'S HOUSE AFTER INVESTMENT
Author, game show host, and comedian Steve Harvey is investing in Denton's newest venue, Harvest House. The 58 year old actor is no stranger to Denton. Harvey, who has called various areas of DFW home at different times, found the bar/venue in Denton to be what he called both "awesome" and "manly." Harvest House, which started as a house show venue opened during this year's 35 Denton event and has since been embraced by the Denton community and packed to the gills every weekend night.
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