Pushing Up Lilies is proud to be part of North Texas Overdose Awareness Day. Join us Monday, August 31 at 6:30 p.m. on the lawn of the Denton County Courthouse on the Square for an evening focused on remembrance, awareness, education, and action. This free community event will include speakers, resource tables, music, and a memorial honoring lives lost to overdose. Stop by the Pushing Up Lilies table and say hello. I’ll be there sharing information about the podcast, talking about the importance of telling these stories, and supporting a cause that affects so many families in our community.
Denton Day of the Dead 2026
This year, Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival will be bigger and better than ever! Join me at my booth on October 24, 2026, and enjoy a whole weekend of community, candy, and celebration. This multicultural, family-friendly event is located in downtown Denton, Texas with Friday events, our normal full day on Saturday, and more Cirque Du Horror on Sunday! Denton’s at Day of the Dead festival is a staple of the community, bringing a culturally inclusive and family-focused event to our historic city. From humble beginnings in 2009 with the inaugural performances of Cirque du Horror to the first festival in 2011, we’ve grown to include E. Hickory and E. Oak Streets as well. Now, festival-goers enjoy great local food & drink, arts & crafts, live music and folk dancing, along with our signature events! Incorporating elements from Día de Muertos, Halloween, and other Fall traditions, Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival embraces the richness of our community fabric like nothing else.
The Bearded Monk – True Crime Panel
Join us for Denton READiculous Book Palooza – a city-wide book/reading/crafting extravaganza! Each venue will be a different genre with authors, author readings, vendors, and more! Each spot will have a cocktail or menu item that a percentage will go back to the 2026 beneficiaries. Be sure to ask! * All events are subject to change, please check back for any updates or changes. * Some subjects of books are meant for adults – please supervise your children while attending events not specified for all-ages. The Bearded Monk – True Crime Panel: 2pmModerator: Lacee HetmerPanelists: Lori Nelson, Patrica Springer, Julie Mattson, Claire St. Amant Author Readings:5:00pm – Claire St. Amant Vendors:Claire St. AmantPatricia SpringPushing Up Lilies – PodcastDenton County: Unsolved – Podcast
Workplace Suicides & the Murder Kroger Case
Hey y’all, it’s Julie Mattson, your host on Pushing Up Lilies. This week, I’m diving into a tough but important topic—suicides at work. As a death investigator, I’ve responded to countless cases where people take their own lives while on the job, and the impact on coworkers and families is heartbreaking. We’ll talk about the signs, the struggles, and the aftermath of these tragic losses.
