Denton County proclaims Aug. 31 North Texas Overdose Awareness Day

Aug 19, 2025

The Denton County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a proclamation recognizing Aug. 31 as North Texas Overdose Awareness Day and heard from a family member who founded the local event after a personal loss.

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DENTON, Texas — The Denton County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a proclamation on Aug. 19 designating Aug. 31 as North Texas Overdose Awareness Day and encouraged residents to attend the remembrance and resource event on the Denton Courthouse lawn.

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