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Lantana woman looking forward to celebrating major milestone
Like so many others, Theresa Marrapodi moved to North Texas to be closer to family. Next month, they will share in her becoming a centenarian. Her 100th birthday is Aug. 6, two days after a private party to recognize the milestone. She will be joined by daughters MaryAnn Cipperly, Annette Smith, and Theresa Pennypacker among others. She has lived with Cipperly in Lantana since 2012 after several years in Flower Mound. Since 2019, they have been neighbors with Smith and for the entire time near Pennypacker in Argyle. One other child – son Frank – lives in Pennsylvania.
Leading Argyle ISD to Excellence
After 23 years of hard work and dedication to Argyle ISD, Dr. Telena Wright has passed on the role of superintendent to Dr. Courtney Carpenter. Dr. Wright retired from her position on June 30, 2023 after 15 years of overseeing major developments and accomplishments within the district. She will forever be remembered for her outstanding contributions to the district with the Argyle ISD administration building being dedicated to her.
Lubbock Matadors topple Denton Diablos, 2-0
LUBBOCK, Texas— On Wednesday night, the Lubbock Matadors defeated the Denton Diablos FC 2-0. This recent victory takes the Matadors to 5-3-1 and fourth in the Lone Star Conference. Luiz Tomaz Silva and Francesco Pettinaroli shared one goal each to bring the Matadors to victory. The Lubbock Matadors’ next game is against West Texas FC […]
UNT CoLab hosts book signing with photographer Richard Doherty
The UNT CoLab hosted a book signing for 72-year-old film photographer Richard Doherty on June 27 to celebrate the release of his book “Framing Oak Cliff: A Visual Diary from a Dallas Neighborhood.”. Doherty’s book, published by the University of North Texas Press, features three collaboration essays and his...
Two TAMS Students awarded Goldwater Scholarship for research in AI and chemistry
Two high school graduates from the university’s Texas Academy for Mathematics and Science have been awarded the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, an award for undergraduate students pursuing math, science and engineering research fields. Sarang Goel graduated from TAMS, an academy for junior and senior high school students, last semester and...
Here are 4 businesses coming soon to Lewisville
Bluebonnet Brunch House is slated to open in July. (Courtesy Bluebonnet Brunch House) Looking for something new? Check out four businesses that are coming soon to Lewisville. This list is not comprehensive. Alt and Muneera Nayani own the eatery, which will offer breakfast and lunch options. “From classic favorites like...
Lost Poet Lounge presents Soul Bloom, a multifaceted poetic soiree experience
People gathered over a shared fondness for poetry at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center and attendees listened attentively to those sharing their work with the room. The strumming of a guitar can be heard while poetry is read, and both claps and snaps follow each poetry reading at the Lost Poet Lounge’s Soul Bloom, an event hosted last Thursday by the Greater Denton Arts Council.
Photos: Mixed views from Denton’s drone show as locals viewed it differently
Last year, what would’ve been Denton’s debut drone show was washed out by a sudden rainstorm that hit the area, forcing organizers to cancel the event. This time — with no showers in sight — the show presented by the Denton Noon Kiwanis Club went on, but a number of spectators weren’t able to see all of the drones flown by Sky Elements Drones on Wednesday evening from their viewpoint at Quakertown Park.
Flower Mound police respond to shooting, suspect in custody
FLOWER MOUND, Texas — A shooting early Wednesday morning in Flower Mound left a woman with life-threatening injuries and a suspect in custody. At 12:49 a.m. on July 5, Flower Mound Police officers responded to a call reporting a shooting in the 1800 block of Flower Mound Road. Upon arrival, officers found a 28-year-old woman from Double Oak lying outside a stationary vehicle in the westbound lanes of traffic, according to a press release from the Flower Mound Police Department.
Blue Bell bringing back two flavors after revival tournament
BREHNAM, Texas (KETK) – The results from Blue Bell’s Great Scoop Revival Flavor Tournament are in and they’re bringing back an extra scoop on top of the winning flavor. Groom’s Cake Ice Cream won the tournament but Blue Bell said there was such an out pouring of community support for the runner up Cookie Cake […]
Texas County Named Number One In Nation For Flooding Threat
Hurricane season is major worry for some in Texas. We've seen how major storms affect the state, and when a major hurricane is forecasted to hit our area, preparations begin. Attempts to limit the damage are made, and warnings are sent out to alert Texans when the storm will arrive. One of the biggest scares during the storms is none other than flooding.
Texans on Mission prepared to deliver 'help, hope and healing' as Beryl threatens coastal cities
TEXAS, USA — An army of volunteers with the non-profit, Texans on Mission, is on standby to deploy disaster relief as Tropical Storm Beryl approaches the Lone Star State. “While no one wants a disaster, including us, one of the beautiful things that happen in times like this is communities pull together,” said John Hall, chief mission officer with Texans on Mission.
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