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Where are young, single North Texans? At the pickleball courts
Drive by Cole Park on a weekday evening and you’re likely to see dozens of 20- to 30-year-olds sweating — but vibing — at one of Dallas’ most popular pickleball spots. In recent years, pickleball has exploded in popularity along with the rise of other paddle and racket sports like tennis. Hello, Zendaya in Challengers, John McEnroe’s narration of the Never Have I Ever series and young stars like Naomi Osaka. So while pickleball was once seen as a sport for seniors, it’s become a way for millennials and Gen Z-ers to decompress and build community.
COVID spikes in wastewater testing nationwide as kids prepare to head back to school
If a lot of people you know have tested positive for COVID-19 recently, you’re not alone. While a lack of access to testing compared to earlier in the pandemic makes it hard to know exactly how many cases are popping up, the CDC does track viral COVID activity in wastewater. This metric shows that COVID activity levels are high in a number of states, including Texas.
Where to play pickleball in Denton
A trendy and fun way to get active and meet new people, pickleball has exploded in popularity in recent years. For those looking to try the sport or current players looking for a new spot, take a look at where you can play pickleball around Denton.
Chance to play with top QB recruit prompts Bryan star WR Terrence Lewis to commit to UNT
Terrence Lewis was among hundreds of top high school players across Texas who gathered in College Station this summer for a 7-on-7 passing tournament. The Bryan wide receiver was considering committing to North Texas at the time and made sure to watch North Crowley and its star quarterback Chris Jimerson Jr., who has committed to UNT.
Denton police arrest 19-year-old on fentanyl possession charge
Denton police arrested a 19-year-old man on a fentanyl possession charge Saturday, according to police reports. At about 3:13 a.m. Saturday, officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 3800 block of Stuart Road.
Republican former state Rep. Jim Pitts has died at 77
Former state Rep. Jim Pitts, a Waxahachie Republican who served as chief budget writer for the Texas House for close to a decade, died shortly before midnight on Saturday. He was 77. Pitts died at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas surrounded by his loved ones, according to a Sunday...
What's Open, What's Closed: Tim Hortons and an African grocery store headed to Denton
Lovers Lane, an inclusive tattoo shop located in Suite 101 at 611 Sunset St., had its grand opening in late June. Local tattoo artist Nina Kauffman opened the shop after closing Golden Girl Tattoo Parlor, 1805 N. Elm St., that was housed behind the now-closed The Never Sleep — previously Golden Boy Coffee Co. — following the coffee shop employees’ walk-out following allegations of mismanagement.
Biden drops out of 2024 reelection race, endorses Harris for nominee
President Biden is ending his run for a second term in office, a bombshell decision just 105 days before Election Day, bowing to pressure from his party after a disastrous debate at the end of June where he seemed to lose his train of thought. For Biden, 81, the June...
From high praise to calls for immediate resignation, Texas officials react to Biden decision
From compassion and gratitude to cynicism and the conspiratorial, Texas’s elected officials wasted little time weighing in on President Joe Biden’s historic decision to bow out of the presidential race and throw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. Biden had been under increasing pressure to forego reelection...
US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is dead at 74
WASHINGTON — Sheila Jackson Lee, a Houston Democrat who was one of the longest serving members of Texas’ congressional delegation and a longtime advocate for progressive causes, died on Friday amid her battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 74. Jackson Lee began her congressional career as an underdog,...
North Texas culinary workers to receive emergency funds, counseling under new partnership
FORT WORTH — Food and beverage workers in Fort Worth will get access to emergency crisis funding and mental health services, thanks to the Fort Worth Food and Wine Foundation’s new partnership with a nationally recognized culinary nonprofit organization. A $25,000 annual gift will support workers in the...
After ex-fire chief’s arrest, Highland Village city manager talks moving forward
HIGHLAND VILLAGE — When Highland Village’s then-Fire Chief Jason Collier was arrested on a charge of soliciting prostitution in June, the city was suddenly left with an unprecedented administrative predicament. That was a first in City Manager Paul Stevens’ 30-year career, he said. In response, the city placed...
A psychedelic toad, purloined art and spicy biscotti intersect at a curious Denton shop called Big Fatty’s
Passersby may notice a mural on West Parkway Street north of the Square advertising Big Fatty’s Spanking Shack. The painted wall and signs advertise a barbecue shop open Thursdays and Fridays. Those willing to enter the building will receive a completely different experience than the signage advertises.
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