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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.
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...
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.
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.
City of Keller to rebid South Elm Street construction project
An agreement with Tarrant County will help Keller complete a major project on Elm Street in Old Town Keller. (Rendering courtesy city of Keller) A reconstruction project on South Elm Street will have a delay after Keller City Council gave a consensus to go out for bids again. During a...
Denton ISD’s Back-to-School Fair provides school supplies to economically disadvantaged students
Denton Independent School District hosted their Back-to-School Fair last Saturday, an event that aims to provide school supplies for economically disadvantaged students in time for the upcoming school year. “Our goal is to reach as many families as possible,” Reece Waddell, Denton ISD communications coordinator, said. The Back-to-School Fair...
Denton’s newest brewery Union Bear establishes unique atmosphere, showcases community connections
A packed parking lot, the hustle and bustle of waiters and the yeasty scent of open beers embodies Union Bear’s newest location in Denton during their unannounced soft opening over the weekend. The rustic-themed location officially opened Tuesday, July 23, and was formerly Armadillo Ale Works until its closure...
Butcher shop Outpost 76 now open in Keller
Beef and pork sold by the shop comes from Outpost 76 Cattle Company, a 1,100-acre ranch in Sulphur Springs, Texas. (Courtesy city of Keller) Outpost 76, a butcher shop and meat market inside Outpost 36 BBQ restaurant, is now open and serving a wide selection of beef, pork, chicken and seafood.
Keller ISD bans student cell phone usage during school hours
Should a student violate the district's new cell phone policy, they could face detention, Saturday school or the loss of exemption from semester finals, district officials said. (Courtesy Pexels) The Keller ISD board of trustees released a new policy to keep students from using cell phones during school hours during...
Exceptional library staff, programming earn state distinction
We’re proud to be celebrating 34 years of successful service at the Keller Public Library!. Our team was recently notified that KPL qualified once again for accreditation by the state library system, which requires meeting minimum standards in collection development, programming, funding, staffing, technology, and public service. Three cheers...
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.
Who's representing UNT and Denton at the 2024 Olympics in Paris? Here's a list
The Summer Olympics are set to begin with the opening ceremony Friday in Paris. This year’s event will have a decidedly local flavor. Two former North Texas athletes will be there. Argyle resident Vincent Hancock is aiming to build on his historic run in skeet shooting as well, and that’s just for starters.
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.
UNT Kristin Farmer Autism Center provides positive solutions and support
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Single mom Amber Slaughter turned to the Kristin Farmer Autism Center at the University of North Texas a year ago for help with her son who was non-verbal, only communicating through screaming or yelling. In just a year, her son gained the skills he needed...
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.
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