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Another mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile Virus in Lantana
Denton County Public Health on Friday reported that another mosquito trap in Lantana has tested positive for West Nile Virus. Residents in the affected area are being informed via emergency alerts and signage, according to a DCPH news release. The area will be fogged three times Saturday through Monday, weather permitting. Truck-based ultra-low volume fogging will occur between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Midwifery center’s team dedicated to bringing new life to Argyle
Kassidy Grames has always felt like she’s had a great team around her to love and provide expert care for their sweet patients at All About Babies in Argyle. But when you’re responsible for roughly 100 midwife-guided pregnancies and births a year, you will need a bigger team — one that is compassionate, loyal, skilled, and shares a like-minded approach to helping families grow.
Missing 60-Year-Old Rogelio Diaz Hernandez Found Safe in DFW Area, Lewisville Police Express Gratitude to Community
A day of tension and concern was ameliorated with relief as the Lewisville Police Department confirmed the safe location of Rogelio Diaz Hernandez, a 60-year-old man reported missing on Wednesday. According to the Lewisville Police Department, Mr. Hernandez had medical conditions that necessitated medication and specialized care, intensifying the urgency of finding him promptly after he was last seen in the vicinity of the 1200 block of Granada Street.
Mary Kay Hits the Sweet Spot on Speed for Mascara Packaging Line
Cosmetics institution Mary Kay’s Lewisville, Texas facility contains 20 packaging lines that serve the company's whole gamut of cosmetics products, from creams and lotions to colognes and lipsticks. Industry equipment veteran George Bode, now manager of corporate engineering, joined the company in 2016 with more than two decades of...
Officials urge Denton residents to conserve water as city crews repair damaged filter
DENTON, Texas — City of Denton officials are urging residents to conserve water as crews work to repair a damaged filter at one of the city's water treatment facilities. "While our team works diligently to restore full capacity, we urge all residents to conserve water as much as possible," the city said in a Friday news release.
North Texas colleges want to make transferring between schools easier, saving saving students time and money
DALLAS — Transferring between North Texas colleges could get easier because of an effort to prevent students from losing credits and help them stay on track to finish their degrees. Four Dallas-area schools — Dallas College, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas Woman’s University and the University of North Texas at...
Lewisville ISD preps students with back-to-school fair
Lewisville ISD will host its annual back-to-school fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 3 at Lewisville High School. The event is designed to provide more than 6,000 students with free supplies, backpacks and other resources for the 2024-25 school year.
Denton Fire Department keeping up with population boom with crucial new fire station
It's no secret that Denton County is booming. A recent U.S. Census report of the top 15 fastest-growing cities in the country includes five boomtowns in North Texas. Denton and the surrounding area made the list, which means county and city departments must make plans to keep up with the growth.
Revolver Brewing Co. Reveals University Of North Texas Blonde Ale
Revolver Brewing Company's North Texas Blonde Ale was named the official craft beer of UNT Athletics. Crafted with Pilsner malt and Mandarina and Centennial hops, North Texas Blonde will be available at DATCU Stadium and the Super Pit starting in September. The North Texas Blonde Ale, featuring the iconic Strutting Eagle design on its can, will be available in August at retailers across North Texas, thanks to a partnership with MolsonCoors and Fisher59. Currently served in Denton bars and restaurants, this beer boasts a full flavor and light body with a 4.8% ABV. "Joining together with Revolver Brewing to release North Texas...
Death in the days of future and past: Houston poet wins UNT Rilke Prize
Houston Poet Kevin Prufer's most recent collection reckons with death and how it fells the ordinary and the great alike. That collection, The Fears, earned the University of North Texas's 2024 Rilke Prize. The award recognizes a mid-career poet — and a work of poetry they published in the preceding year — and comes with a $10,000 prize. Prufer is a poetry professor at the University of Houston, where he has taught for 15 years.
UNT work crew unearths improvised time capsule buried by Mean Green ‘Wild Women’ in 1992
A University of North Texas facilities work crew in the Clark Hall courtyard had let a backhoe rip on July 10. The crew was working to replace sanitary waste pipe serving the dorm in time for students to return to campus. Carl Parsons, a mechanical engineer at UNT who was...
Mayor claims ethics violation in council vote
The Denton City Council appointed 12 community members to the Charter Review Committee on July 16. Mayor Gerard Hudspeth asked council members to vote separately on two Charter Review Committee nominees he didn’t want appointed because one was running for public office and the other had a conflict of interest, Hudspeth claimed.
Denton Celebrates 150 Years of Bravery: Fire Department Unveils Commemorative Shirts
The Denton Fire Department, an institution since 1874, is celebrating its sesquicentennial anniversary by donning new commemorative shirts for the next six weeks. Reflecting on its historic roots that trace back to a modest blacksmith shop on North Locust Street, the Denton Fire Brigade, as it was then known, had beginnings featuring a handful of volunteers armed with simple 3-gallon buckets. From these humble beginnings, the fire department has evolved, maintaining its volunteer spirit while significantly upgrading its equipment and capabilities over the last 150 years, according to the City of Denton Fire Department.
Eric Morris and North Texas return to AAC media days: Eyes set on improvement and a bowl game in 2024
ARLINGTON, Texas — The 2024 American Athletic Conference Football Kickoff, held at the Loews Arlington Hotel, showcased North Texas head coach Eric Morris, seniors Damon Ward Jr. and Ridge Texada, and 39 other players and coaches representing various teams within the conference. The newly appointed AAC Commissioner, Tim Pernetti, was also present at the event and elaborated on the league's plans to expand into uncharted territories.
Denton Invites Public Input on Proposed Development Code Amendment at Upcoming City Hall Meeting
The City of Denton is opening the floor to public opinion on a new amendment to its Development Code, specifically seeking input on the inclusion of a community engagement incentive process. According to the notice of public hearing, the proposed amendment would affect Section 2.4 Common Review Procedures within the code. Denton's Planning and Zoning Commission has announced a public hearing scheduled for August 14, at 6:30 pm at City Hall in the City Council Chambers on McKinney Street to discuss this amendment, according to the City of Denton, Texas.
Divers off Texas coast lost at sea for 36 hours, rescued by Coast Guard
MATAGORDA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two divers were rescued after being lost at sea for over 36 hours off the Texas coast. On Wednesday afternoon, Sector Corpus Christi watch standers received word that the two divers were last seen on the surface of “unfavorable weather conditions,” the Coast Guard announced. The divers were not seen again […]
Where's my $750 FEMA check? ABC13 asking questions weeks after Beryl
Where's my check, FEMA?You are not alone if you are waiting for your $750 FEMA Disaster Assistance check.Unfortunately, FEMA officials told ABC13 they were aware of the delays but couldn't say when people would receive their $750.FEMA representatives said each application must be reviewed individually, and there is no set time for the agency to approve or deny it.Officials said they would contact applicants by mail, e-mail, or text to let them know if they were approved, so keep looking for that correspondence from FEMA.PREVIOUS STORY: Residents of 15 southeast Texas counties can now apply for federal Beryl aidYou can...
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