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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.
The Tomato in Denton Has Opened Again (Again)
The Flying Tomato in Denton has certainly got grit. "The Tomato," as it now goes by, has a long history that began on Fry Street, adjacent to the University of North Texas. Anyone who attended school from 1984 to 2007 surely had pizza there. Alas, in 2007 a fire that was an act of arson to protest the commercialization of the area took out the restaurant. The Tomato was gone for good. (Except for a select set of die-hard fans who knew the owners and would pick up pizzas in a Dairy Queen parking lot.)
A wildlife rehabber in Denton battles urbanization, encroaching development to rescue animals
Baby raptors in need of a home, turtles with fishing lures in their heads, jackrabbits and cottontails in need of a home: Diana Leggett has seen it all as an animal rehabilitator, or “rehabber” as she calls herself, in Denton for 35 years. “It’s everything,” says Leggett, who...
The Dish: DFW Restaurant Week returns to raise money for local charities
DFW Restaurant Week is back! The 28th annual charity event will bring together more than 100 fine-dining restaurants in Tarrant, Dallas, Collin and Denton counties to raise money for the North Texas Food Bank and Lena Pope, starting with a preview weekend Aug. 1-4. DFW Restaurant Week started 27 years...
Topgolf Ice Cream Truck Coming To North Texas
Cool down this summer with Topgolf's new ice cream truck, set to make its way through North Texas. As part of a summer initiative, the brand has introduced an ice cream truck journeying from California to New England. Along its route, the truck will make stops at multiple North Texas Topgolf locations, distributing complimentary ice cream and Topgolf merchandise to attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Schedule: - July 13: Fort Worth - July 15: The Colony - July 16: Park Lane - July 17: Allen To learn more, or to follow the ice cream truck’s journey, check out its Instagram. In addition to the truck, Topgolf is...
Denton Enterprise Airport initiates reworking of master plan with public information workshop
Denton Enterprise Airport held its first public information workshop on Wednesday, June 26 to launch the decennial re-working of its master plan. The workshop was held at the airport’s main terminal at 5000 Airport Road and was an open house format, allowing community members to come and go as they please.
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...
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.
Texas native rides to LP grand prix win
LAKE PLACID — It’s safe to say that Brian Moggre’s first-ever trip to Lake Placid has been pretty good so far. On the final day of the Lake Placid Horse Show on Sunday, June 30, Moggre, of Flower Mound, Texas, rode his horse MTM Vivre Le Reve to a first place victory in the $75,000 Lake Placid Horse Show Grand Prix at the North Elba Show Grounds.
Frisco’s Belle Haven Interiors offers customizable styling services for homeowners
Belle Haven Interiors offers full, residential interior design, owners Kelli Simdon and Lori Wright said. (Dustin Butler/Community Impact) Belle Haven Interiors owners Lori Wright and Kelli Simdon said their approach to interior design allows them to cater to every client and each project is customizable for any style. The background.
North Texas Kid Recreates Fort Worth Stockyards Using Legos
You can create anything you want using Legos and one Grapevine kid turned a historic part of North Texas into an award winning piece. Keep Scrolling to Check Out the Fort Worth Stockyards in Lego. Above is nine-year-old Aaron Hicks of Grapevine, Texas. He entered the Lego North American Mini...
A Kaleidoscope of Colors: ‘Butterfly Rest Stop’ takes flight at Kaleidoscope Park
Kaleidoscope Park at HALL Park in Frisco has welcomed a stunning addition to its landscape — the monumental aerial sculpture “Butterfly Rest Stop” by acclaimed fiber artist Janet Echelman. The installation, which was installed in late June, will serve as the park’s signature art element. The aerial...
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.
Rock And Brews Opens In Grapevine, Texas
Rock and Brews, the brainchild of KISS frontmen Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, just expanded into Grapevine, Texas after opening at Grandscape in The Colony in 2016. The newest location at the intersection of Main Street and State Highway 114 officially opened on July 2, 2024. Rock and Brews is serving up American classics such as ribs, wings and steak, as well as pasta and seafood options. Craft cocktails, beer and wine are also available for guests to enjoy. The 9,000-square-foot venue in Grapevine is adorned with rock art, concert lighting, patio seating and music videos displayed on large-screen TVs. It also...
Audrey Quezada Butterfly Garden offers respite in Lewisville
Leadership Lewisville Class 38 planted flowers known to attract butterflies. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) When Class 38 of Leadership Lewisville, a program of the city’s chamber of commerce, were tasked with finding a community project, Allison Quisenberry suggested building a butterfly garden and little library at nonprofit Serve Lewisville, where she serves as development director.
P.F. Chang’s To Go closes in Flower Mound
P.F. Chang’s To Go has closed in Flower Mound after less than two-and-a-half years in business. Launched in 2020, the P.F. Chang’s To Go concept features a smaller footprint with a focus on to-go orders, including online ordering, takeout, catering and delivery options. The popular Asian chain’s location next to Market Street, 3750 Long Prairie Road, opened in January 2022 but closed its doors in the last week. The Flower Mound location’s webpage has been taken down from the company’s website, and its Facebook and Google pages both say it is permanently closed.
Grapevine Farmers & Artisan Market – Every Saturday
Grapevine Farmers & Artisan Market – Every Saturday through September 7 – FREE. The Grapevine Farmers and Artisan Market is an open-air market in Historic Downtown Grapevine offering fresh Texas produce, baked goods, custom jewelry, artisan craftworks and, handcrafted Texas-made items. It is a great place to bring...
Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café Expands to Southlake, Texas, Signs 5-Unit Agreement in Greater Dallas-Fort Worth Area
July 03, 2024 // Franchising.com // SOUTHLAKE/DALLAS/FORT WORTH - Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café announces a signed agreement that will bring a new location to Southlake, Texas, and four additional locations to the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area. Through a multi-unit deal with Strategic Partners, Edward and Cynthia Hymes and their son Edward, Sweet Paris will open the first location by the Fall of 2024. The brand new crêperie will be located in the heart of Southlake Town Square at 228 State St, Southlake, Texas.
Aubrey ISD grad sticks to goal in Duck Brand contest
Isaac Cervantes is hoping being Stuck at Prom will be highly beneficial for him. He is a finalist in the 2024 contest in which he and four other tux creators and five dress creators are vying for scholarship money, and Isaac poured himself into the project in every way he could think of—his heritage, his love of music and his faith.
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