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Fort Worth to again annex acreage in Denton County, near Texas Motor Speedway
Fort Worth, known as where the West begins, plans to keep expanding its footprint to the north — by adding more acreage in Denton County. On Sept. 17, Fort Worth City Council is expected to consider annexing more than 9 acres for right-of-way access for Dale Earnhardt Way near the Texas Motor Speedway. The site, a triangular area north of State Highway 114 and west of Interstate 35 West, is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Fort Worth.
Conn’s HomePlus stores in Denton County are closing amid bankruptcy
Conn’s HomePlus is closing all of its stores — including two in Denton County — after filing for bankruptcy. The furniture retailer filed for bankruptcy last month and it seemed at first that only some of its 170+ stores would be closing. However, this month it was confirmed that all stores will be closing permanently. This includes the one at Golden Triangle Mall, 2201 S. I-35E in Denton, and the store at 2422 S. Stemmons Freeway in Lewisville.
Local volleyball teams eye success as new season begins
As area volleyball teams hit the courts, coaches and players are optimistic about what this season holds in store. The southern Denton County region is rife with volleyball talent, sending five of its seven teams to the postseason in 2023, and this year should be more of the same. Liberty...
Carter BloodCare donors can get in the game with special giveaways at local blood drives
Carter BloodCare is celebrating the beginning of football season with some special giveaways at blood drives to be held in southern Denton County next month. First, each Carter BloodCare donor in September will receive a Tailgate Trio gift pack, according to a news release from the organization. It includes a Dallas Cowboys-themed “How ‘Bout Them Donors!” T-shirt, plus a Home Turf football-styled drink koozie and sticker.
Breaking down the Mean Green's 2024 schedule
In head coach Eric Morris' first year at North Texas, the team narrowly missed becoming eligible for a bowl game after ending the season with a 5-7 record. The Mean Green's win-loss record in 2023 only partially reflects the number of closely contested games the team almost won. North Texas played in eight games decided by one score and went 3-5 in those matchups.
Episode #141 – Girls Nite Out (1982)
Here is the excellent GIRLS NITE OUT (1982) episode of the most fun horror podcast called ‘My Bloody Podcast‘, where the show is related to all things HORROR, VIOLENCE, and BLOOD! And we are talking about GIRLS NITE OUT (1982). Here on this new episode, hosts Bryan Kluger...
North Texas Musicians Remember 'Genius' Daron Beck, Who Died Thursday
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The Art Room collaborates with Health Services of North Texas to bring ‘Wonderful World’ of art to clinic
Every year, the Art Room, whose mission is to provide free quality art experiences for people struggling with mental health issues, dedicates a grand piece of art created with community involvement to another nonprofit in the Denton area. Rather than donating a single work of art this year, the local...
TWU launching new flight program, breaking barriers for women in aviation
Texas Woman's University is bringing girl power to the skies. The university is breaking barriers and tackling the pilot shortage with a new flight school this semester. The Doswell School of Aeronautical Sciences is set to kick off classes on Monday, bringing attention to new local education and career opportunities in the aviation industry.
Jackson Arnold's high school coach gives insight into Sooners' new quarterback
DENTON, Texas — The University of Oklahoma has a long list of legacy quarterbacks winning the Heisman Trophy. There's a spot in OU's trophy room ready for the Sooners' next Heisman winner, possibly for the next quarterback. Jackson Arnold is set to take over Oklahoma's offense in 2024 after...
Charter committee opts not to change Denton council term lengths, but tables decision on structure
The Denton City Council’s Charter Review Committee voted Thursday evening not to recommend extending the two-year length of council terms, but delayed a decision on making changes to the current makeup of the council.
Standout freshmen who will travel with the Mean Green in 2024
In the 2023 season, the Mean Green ended with a 5-7 record, missing out on a bowl game appearance in its first year under head coach Eric Morris in the American Athletic Conference. In the offseason, North Texas experienced significant changes as many players chose to enter the transfer portal...
Texas Lottery Officials Confirm Two New Texas Millionaires
The jackpot for Friday night's Mega Millions drawing was $535 million. That top prize will now head north to $575 million because nobody matched all six numbers in the latest drawing. However, two Mega Millions players matched all five non-Mega Ball numbers. One was from Tennessee, while the other was...
What to Know About Texas Corporal Punishment Laws
Illinois just banned corporal punishment in all schools and it became just the fifth state to do so. It's 2024 and only five states in the country have banned corporal punishment- and Texas is not one of them. Corporal punishment refers to the use of physical force with the intention...
Rare Sighting: Black Bear Family Seen In Texas National Park
You don't really see black bears in the wild in Texas very often and it's even rarer to see the whole family out roaming around. A visitor snapped a few photos of a mama bear and two cubs foraging on the road in Big Bend National Park, less than 300 miles east of El Paso.
Texas Man Accused Of Brutally Raping A 14- year-old Girl
A Texas man by the name of Scott Laquinn Johnson Junior has been arrested on a warrant after DNA revealed evidence linking him to a sex crime that involved an innocent 14-year-old girl according to Your Basin. WHAT IS SCOTT LAQUINN JOHNSON BEING CHARGED WITH AS OF RIGHT NOW... Continue reading…
Expert Warns of Rodent Surge in Texas
Texas appears to be primed for a spike in rodent infestations. Nothing makes me cringe like the thought of rodents living in my home. Having a single rat find its way into my home is enough to make me want to pack up and leave. But an infestation? Yeah, it’s time to scorch the earth at that point.
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