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Athletic director Jared Mosley: UNT racks up $3.5 million in commitments for athletic center expansion
FORT WORTH — North Texas has $3.5 million in commitments for its long-stated goal of expanding its athletic center. UNT athletic director Jared Mosley and other school officials touted that milestone and several other landmarks the program attained over the course of the 2023-24 school year on Saturday during its coaches’ caravan.
After decades of lobbying by Christian conservative donors, school voucher legislation may finally have the votes
As proponents of private school vouchers racked up win after win across the country in recent years, the largest Republican-led state in the nation remained stubbornly outside their grasp — until now. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott succeeded in persuading primary voters to remove from office members of his party...
Denton blotter: Trio attempts to steal $65,000 in roofing materials
Three people fled after they were nearly caught attempting to steal $65,000 worth of materials from a Denton construction company on Thursday, according to a police report. At about 12:15 a.m., Denton police were dispatched to a call in the 3300 block of FM1173. A security company reported that a white truck had driven onto the construction site and was still on property.
At 94, June Squibb proves ‘Thelma’ action role is no impossible mission
June Squibb doesn’t need Jason Statham to do her character’s dirty work on screen. At 94 years old, she can take care of it herself and get the classic walk-away-from-an-explosion scene. It’s glorious. In Thelma, Squibb plays the titular Thelma, a 90-something-year-old who gets duped by a...
Best ways Denton residents can protect their cars from break-ins — and help police get stolen items back
Vehicle burglaries are an almost daily occurrence in Denton. They consistently rank among the city’s most prevalent crimes. Most are one-off incidents, but dozens of residents had their vehicles burglarized in connected smash-and-grab incidents in May.
From a Denton County Master Gardener: Succulents can withstand dry times, but don’t drown them
What is a succulent? Succulents are plants that have thickened, fleshy parts used to retain water in arid conditions. Gardeners grow them because of their varied, striking, unusual appearance, as well as their ability to thrive with relatively little care. Many plant families include succulents. It seems as if it...
Briefly: US halts avocado imports from Mexico's Michoacán
US pauses avocado imports from Mexico’s Michoacán. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced this week a halt in the inspection of avocados and mangoes imported from the Mexican state of Michoacán — the world’s largest producer and a violence-plagued state.
Fewer Texas students seek financial aid for college after this year’s bungled FAFSA rollout
Many Texas high school graduates are heading into the summer without completing the federal form to request financial aid for college, a critical step that could ultimately determine whether they seek a degree. The rollout of a revamped Free Application for Federal Student Aid this year has been fraught with...
New state curriculum's biblical content could expose districts to legal challenges; Denton ISD waits to weigh in
Late in May, the Texas Education Agency released a new elementary school curriculum that supporters say is designed to improve academic performance. Within 24 hours, critics said the curriculum was infused with biblical content and reflects the Texas Republican Party’s push to use the classroom as a pulpit for evangelical Christian theology. And while Christian churches still dot the Denton County landscape, public school hallways and classrooms look like the rest of the country: a place of religious pluralism and ethnic diversity.
Four tips on how artists can be successful entrepreneurs
Think of an artist, and someone painting or acting might come to mind. But professional artists can also be entrepreneurs. They have to learn how to sell their creative talents, and that process must be sustainable so that they can continue making art. That’s what James Hart teaches his students as the director of social innovation, creative and arts entrepreneurship at Southern Methodist University. Hart also advised at a funding fair for artists that Arts Access hosted in April.
Meet the Denton Record-Chronicle's 2024 All-Area Baseball Team
The Denton Record- Chronicle annually recognizes the accomplishments of the top local baseball players with an all-area team of athletes from across our coverage area. Name School Year Position(s) Davin Seale Guyer Jr. P. John Gailey Argyle Sr. P. Nathaniel Bruce Argyle Soph. OF. Brayden Rosckes Argyle Sr. OF. William...
Denton blotter: 16-year-old suspected in vehicle burglaries
A 16-year-old boy was detained Wednesday after police connected him to multiple vehicle burglaries in Denton, according to a police report. The boy’s mother called police Monday after she found what she thought might be stolen property in her son’s possession.
Denton blotter: Woman reports man robbed her outside gas station
A woman reported Wednesday that a man assaulted her and stole her purse outside a gas station, according to a Denton police report. At about 3:53 p.m., Denton officers were dispatched to a robbery report in the 700 block of Fort Worth Drive.
Carrollton man and his roommate indicted on child sexual assault charges
A Carrollton man suspected in multiple sexual assault cases and his roommate were both indicted Tuesday on child sexual assault charges. Carlton Tambaoga, 26, was indicted on two counts of child sexual assault, four counts of aggravated sexual assault, three counts of sexual assault, one count of attempt to commit sexual assault and two counts of invasive visual recording.
Denton police arrest man who allegedly set fire to grass near businesses
Denton police arrested a 26-year-old man accused of setting fire to grass near multiple businesses on Tuesday, according to a police report. At about 4:01 p.m., multiple 911 callers said a man was setting fire to grass and vegetation near Medpark Drive and Brinker Road. They gave a description of the suspect.
Denton ISD middle schooler Ruel Newberry sets national track record
Ruel Newberry, a student at Harpool Middle School, won the 2-mile run at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals recently. He's going to be a freshman at Guyer High School in the fall. Newberry posted a time of 9:11.70, setting a national record for middle school athletes in the event. He...
Denton police charge man with murder in fentanyl death case
Denton police arrested a 31-year-old man on a murder charge Tuesday in relation to a fentanyl toxicity death, according to a news release. Pedro Martinez of Lake Dallas is accused of providing the narcotics that killed his co-worker.
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