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House ethics chair says Paxton’s claim he’s being impeached again is meritless
Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday evening said the Texas House ethics committee, which scheduled a meeting for next week, is planning to recommend impeaching him a second time — a charge members denied. “Next week's House General Investigating Committee is yet another desperate attempt by the Republican establishment...
This weekend in Denton: Get spooky in July, climb free for Global Climbing Day and attend a local record convention
It’s another warm and sunny weekend in Denton, with plenty of ways to get out and about — and still stay (mostly) in the AC. Celebrate Halloween in summer with Every Witch Way Denton, enjoy a free day of rock climbing at Movement Gyms and check out vinyl at the second annual record convention hosted by KUZU-FM and Recycled Books.
Denton blotter: Man allegedly displays gun during argument in Buc-ee’s parking lot
A man told Denton police that a stranger held up a gun during an argument between the two Wednesday in the Buc-ee’s parking lot, according to a police report. At 7:05 a.m., a third-party witness reported two men were arguing in a parking lot in the 2800 block of South Interstate 35E. The witness said they heard one man say something about a gun.
Just as the temperature climbs, Texas towns are closing public pools to cut costs
LUBBOCK — With the bright sun shining down over them, kids and teenagers in Mae Simmons Park cooled off Monday, zig-zagging through sprinklers at one of the city’s new splash pads. The relief couldn’t come soon enough. Like the rest of Texas, it’s been a hot summer in...
Denton PD seeks help identifying vape shop masturbation suspect
Denton police on Thursday asked for the public’s help to identify a man accused of masturbating inside a vape store in June. Officers were dispatched to the incident in the 400 block of West University Drive at about 8:51 p.m. June 2.
When climate disasters hit, people of color fare worse. This professor has ideas about how to help.
As people in Houston and along the Texas coast take steps to recover from Hurricane Beryl, some people have turned their eyes to the rest of hurricane season. Experts have predicted this is going to be one of the most intense hurricane seasons to hit the Atlantic. And as weather...
Free food distribution event for Denton families on Friday: What to know
In partnership with Hello Fresh, the Tarrant Area Food Bank North is hosting a "Mega Mobile" food distribution event from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at the C.H. Collins Athletic Complex, 1500 Long Road in Denton. The Mega Mobile is designed to serve any Denton County residents who need food...
New business courts, with judges picked by the governor, set to open in Texas
During the most recent legislative session, lawmakers passed bills to create a new system of courts in Texas that would only hear cases related to commercial matters. These new business courts, as well as an appeals court to go with them, will open Sept. 1. They’re set apart both by the kinds of cases they’ll take on, but also by how their judges are selected.
An early look at some top local sports teams to watch this school year
The 2024-25 school year is right around the corner, and with it another cycle of high school sports seasons. From volleyball and football in the fall to basketball in the winter leading into softball and baseball in the spring, not to mention a slew of other sports, there are always plenty of talented local teams and athletes to follow.
Unmarked cars and secret orders: How a pharmacy prepared drugs for Texas’ executions
The state of Texas, blocked from purchasing lethal injection drugs by major pharmaceutical companies that refuse to participate in executions, bought them instead from an in-state compounding pharmacy with a history of more than a dozen safety and cleanliness violations, NPR has learned. Rite-Away Pharmacy and Medical Supply in suburban...
CenterPoint exudes chaos, but also appears to be restoring power faster than it previously has
HOUSTON — At dawn, the group of contractors in neon yellow vests and shirts readied for work. They grabbed the electrical equipment they would need from pallets at Sam Houston Race Park, which had become an abrupt staging area. Before fanning out across the electricity-deprived Houston region Wednesday morning,...
KERA-FM celebrates 50 years of serving North Texas listeners
Bob Ray Sanders remembers the moment KERA 90.1 FM was switched on the air on July 11, 1974. At the time, the station’s management was cautiously optimistic about starting up a public radio station in a media market with so much competition.
Years into their work, Denton ethics board is facing burden of proof to bring changes to ethics code
For several years now, Denton’s Board of Ethics has been in the process of updating the city’s ethics ordinance, which has been rife with issues since its passage in 2017. Critics claim city leaders didn’t follow the standard ethics model used across the state but instead created a Frankenstein version that has been haunting the board for years.
Beryl power outages crowd hospitals, delay new admissions
Electricity outages caused by Hurricane Beryl in Houston and southeast Texas forced health care providers there into a sharp pivot on Wednesday as they were forced to hold onto discharged patients longer instead of having them return to powerless homes baking in the summer heat. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick addressed...
Blotter: Driver allegedly points gun at woman in Denton neighborhood
A woman told Denton police that another driver pointed a gun at her in a neighborhood near South Loop 288 during a road rage incident, according to a police report. At about 5:55 p.m. Tuesday, officers took a deadly conduct report over the phone. The caller said she was involved in a road rage incident.
Affluent North Texas school districts grapple with a surprising problem: A rise in homeless students
North Texas school districts are seeing an increase in students experiencing homelessness — even in affluent communities like Plano. Students experiencing homelessness — or what James Thomas from Plano ISD calls “living in transition”— are eligible for services at school under the McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The federal law aims to increase these students’ access to education.
UNT entering key stretch as it looks to build roster, starting with QB target’s announcement
Eric Morris made his intentions clear in terms of his plan to build the North Texas football program when he took over after the 2022 season. He wanted to construct a winner by landing a share of the talented high school players that are plentiful in Texas.
Navigating Lewisville’s new short-term rental rules: How to apply for a permit
In January, the Lewisville City Council agreed on a short-term rental ordinance that went into effect Monday. The ordinance includes parking restrictions, permits and a fine of up to $500 if a short-term rental owner doesn’t comply with ordinance regulations.
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