The Denco Area 9-1-1 District is hosting an art competition for local students, who could have their art displayed throughout the county in 2026. It aims to spread awareness about emergency preparedness.

It is an effort to educate Denton citizens while also engaging the community. The contest will be open to all students from Kindergarten to seniors in high school.

“We look at it as a way to get kids and their families thinking about 911,” said Justin Grass, the community engagement specialist for Denco. “We truly think that if we can educate the public on the best ways to use our 911 system, that’s going to save lives in the long run.”

The project is a joint-effort with the Denton County Office of Emergency Management, which reached out to Denco to collaborate.

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