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Texas football powerhouse out of playoffs after court ruling
Just a few days ago, Argyle Liberty Christian (TX) announced that it would be seeking legal action against the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) decision to ban the Warriors from postseason play . On Tuesday, a Denton County Courthouse denied the school's request for a temporary restraining order. Charles Baggarly of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported that the decision was announced after several hours of deliberation. The ruling keeps Liberty Christian out of the TAPPS Division I postseason. According to Baggarly, 362nd Judicial District Court Judge Bruce McFarling ruled that TAPPS did not do anything illegal or against public policy. The ruling from McFarling came down to proper due process, not whether the athlete was coached by Griffin or if the athlete was ineligible. More: Texas high school football rankings: USA TODAY Sports Super 10, Week 13 The first round of the postseason was moved back a week to allow for changes to be made to the eight-team bracket. Liberty Christian, led by five-star Oklahoma linebacker commit Cooper Witten, was viewed by many as the favorite to win the state championship in the division. TAPPS' original decision was based on findings that found the program broke the
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Launch Family Entertainment center now open in Denton
Indoor fun is booming in Denton, starting with the launch of a new indoor entertainment center. Launch Family Entertainment opened its new 30,000-square-foot entertainment center Friday inside Golden Triangle Mall at 2201 S. Interstate 35. The facility features a variety of attractions, including trampoline courts, a ninja course, rock climbing,...
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The Cross Timbers Gazette
Traveling veterans memorial coming to Denton in December
A traveling memorial honoring thousands of American service members who died in wars and terrorist attacks will be on display at Golden Triangle Mall in Denton from Dec. 11-13. The American Veterans Traveling Tribute’s Voices of Valor HD Tribute, along with the Texas Veterans Hall of Fame’s Pearl Harbor and...
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One vote breaks a tie, sending Kris Cox to the Dec. 12 runoff for Denton City Council District 1
The myth that a single person’s vote doesn’t matter was busted on Tuesday when Denton City Council candidate Kris Cox learned he will be moving forward to the District 1 runoff after beating opponent Michael Herron by one vote. Cox received 1,551 votes (20.75% of the vote) to...
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The Community News
’Cats plays Keller Central in bi-district round
The Aledo Bearcats (7-3, 6-1) finished off the regular season Friday, Nov. 6, with a 28-3 defeat of the Arlington Lamar Vikings. Awaiting Aledo in the Class 6A-Division 2 bi-district playoff are the Keller Central Chargers. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Knights Stadium on the campus of Eagle Mountain High School in Fort Worth.
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Keller Council Tables Elm Street Salon-Suites Plan After Parking Fight Erupts
A plan to turn a vacant Old Town Keller building into a row of salon suites and a coffee or ice cream shop hit a snag Nov. 3, as the Keller City Council tabled a specific-use permit request after Council member Jarrett “Doc” Armstrong raised parking concerns. The vote on the proposal for 207 S. Elm St. is now set for the council's Nov. 17 meeting.
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Aubrey enters playoffs against Andrews
The No. 8-ranked Aubrey Chaparrals completed their regular season with a district championship and now move into the postseason to face the 3-7 Andrews Mustangs on Thursday. The Mustangs enter the contest without a district win after losing their three district matchups against Greenwood, 45-7; Lake View, 31-22; and Plainview, 42-40.