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Woman files civil suit against Denton County, accuses sheriff's office of forcing her to remove her hijab
DENTON COUNTY, Texas — A woman has filed a civil lawsuit against Denton County and three Denton County correctional officers after she was reportedly forced to remove her hijab after while booked into the county's jail. The suit, filed by Tanya Victoria, argues that Denton County, through Denton County...
Lewisville ISD Education Foundation empowers students and teachers
Dr. Randy Canivel tries to avoid clichés whenever possible. Yet, even he couldn’t resist leaning on a few of them when asked how the Lewisville ISD Education Foundation stands out year after year amid a sea of valuable Denton County non-profits. “We shape the future,” Canivel said. “It...
'Baby, you're a firework!' North Texas NICU babies dress patriotic for July 4
DALLAS — For many parents, celebrating their baby’s first Fourth of July means watching fireworks or going to a barbecue. But that’s not possible for families with an infant in the NICU, or neonatal intensive care unit. These patriotic preemies are shining like a bright light in...
Milpa, Pepitas will shut doors to diners — but menus will be back with Boca 31 in a new ghost kitchen
Milpa Kitchen & Cantina and Pepitas Vegan Taqueria will close their storefronts in July as the owners merge the businesses into a ghost kitchen business. Milpa will close on July 21, and Pepitas is expected to close July 14.
Storytelling in the sky: North Texas company’s drone shows popular for July Fourth
A North Texas company is booming as its festive holiday drone shows are poised to light up the sky for July Fourth celebrations in 12 states. Sky Elements Drones, which was based in North Richland Hills for many years before its recent move to Coppell, will conduct 35 shows for Independence Day, including Irving’s Sparks & Stripes celebration at Levy Event Plaza and the Denton celebration at Quakertown Park. Both events will be held the evening of July 3.
Public Hearing: CA24-0001 Dentex
The City of Denton Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding a request by Kimley-Horn on behalf on behalf of the property owner, Alan Hughes for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to modify the Future Land Use Map to change the designation from Rural Areas to Moderate Residential and Community Mixed Use. The approximately 92.382-acre site is generally located north of Johnson Lane, south of Allred Road and 2,325 feet east of John Paine Road to the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas.
Looking for new friends on your college campus? Join a club at UNT, TWU or NCTC!
Starting college can be a huge shift in a student’s life. New students often have a new home in a dorm or apartment. They may have grown up in a town far from Denton and are adjusting to new surroundings. All of these factors combined can separate new students from hometown friends and support circles. So, what’s a new student to do?
The Colony Fire Department Battalion Chief seeking help finding a kidney donor
THE COLONY, Texas — The Colony Fire Department Battalion Chief Brent Young really loves his job. “It's the best job in the world," Young said. "I've loved every minute of it." The 57-year-old dad of three has been a firefighter with The Colony Fire Department for 27 years, working...
UNT completely reset at QB in the offseason, here's where the Mean Green stand
North Texas made a host of moves heading into coach Eric Morris’ debut season last fall that put the Mean Green on course to narrowly miss out on qualifying for a bowl game. Landing quarterback Chandler Rogers from the transfer portal was among the best of those moves leading up to a 5-7 season.
Denton ISD names lone finalist for superintendent
The Denton ISD Board of Trustees on Tuesday named Dr. Susannah Holbert O’Bara, acting Superintendent of Schools, as the lone finalist for the permanent superintendent position. By law, the Board of Trustees must enact a 21-day waiting period before naming a permanent replacement for the superintendent position. Anticipating that...
Denton blotter: Man refuses to leave Denton hotel, assaults officer, police say
A 53-year-old man was arrested on a felony charge after he allegedly refused to leave a hotel and assaulted a Denton officer on Monday, according to a police report. At about 12:22 p.m., officers were dispatched to a hotel in the 800 block of South Interstate 35E. Hotel staff said there was a man refusing to leave and being argumentative.
UNT Regents vote unanimously to appoint Keller as new president
The University of North Texas System Board of Regents has appointed Harrison Keller to lead UNT. The unanimous vote Monday followed the mandatory 21-day waiting period for a presidential appointment. Keller will become the 17th president in UNT's history effective Aug. 1. He succeeds Neal Smatresk. "Having spent his career...
UNT student thought DACA was the answer. Now, he looks to ‘Parole in Place’
Oscar Silva spends a lot of time inside the business school on his college campus. The 23-year-old is in his fifth year at the University of North Texas, where he has degrees in accounting and economics and is working on a master's in accounting. He loves learning and loves school, so college life is a natural fit.
UNT alum leads disaster preparedness and recovery efforts in Denton County
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Samantha Taylor’s journey into emergency management began amidst the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines a decade ago. “I was visiting family members in the Philippines in 2014 when a world record-breaking typhoon hit and impacted much of the country,” Taylor said. “My mother and I handed out water cases with the American Red Cross before heading back home.”
Winning Mega Millions lottery tickets sold in California and Texas
INGLEWOOD – There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Tuesday (July 2) evening’s drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery. Two tickets were sold matching five numbers in California and Texas. The ticket sold in California was sold at a gas station in the 400...
Experts – Extreme Weather To Become “Normal” In Texas
Texas saw some crazy weather last year, including extremely high temps, and 2024 is looking to bring us more. In fact, experts think this insanity may become "normal". Last year, Texas saw record breaking heat waves and 2024 is expected to be at least as hot, if not hotter. The heat isn't the only extreme weather the lone star state could see this year.
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