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No. 18 Army extends nation's longest winning streak to 13 with 14-3 win over North Texas
Read full article: No. 18 Army extends nation's longest winning streak to 13 with 14-3 win over North TexasQuarterback Bryson Daily ran for 153 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 18 Army extended the nation’s longest winning streak to 13 games with a 14-3 victory over North Texas.
From Denton to Edinburg, Texas cities are spooking their residents and tourists this Halloween
Read full article: From Denton to Edinburg, Texas cities are spooking their residents and tourists this HalloweenDenton has renamed itself Halloween, Texas, and has planned 31 days of events to drive up tourism and family entertainment.
Marijuana decriminalization measures in San Marcos, Austin get early court wins
Read full article: Marijuana decriminalization measures in San Marcos, Austin get early court winsThree other cities have passed similar measures but the Texas AG and others question whether they can be enforced because of conflicts with state law.
Federal judge blocks Biden administration’s Title IX guidelines to protect LGBTQ+ students
Read full article: Federal judge blocks Biden administration’s Title IX guidelines to protect LGBTQ+ studentsJudge Reed O’Connor said the Biden administration didn’t have the authority to make the changes, which would expand anti-discrimination protections.
Diversity offices on college campuses will soon be illegal in Texas, as 30 new laws go into effect
Read full article: Diversity offices on college campuses will soon be illegal in Texas, as 30 new laws go into effectOther new laws make changes to the tax code, criminal justice and health care systems.
Why a North Texas suburban school district is opening a new health clinic for students on Medicaid
Read full article: Why a North Texas suburban school district is opening a new health clinic for students on MedicaidThe new clinic met resistance from a vocal group of parents who raised concerns the district was overstepping its authority in caring for students.
Amid anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, a North Texas college town hosts its third annual trans pride event
Read full article: Amid anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, a North Texas college town hosts its third annual trans pride eventHome to the University of North Texas, organizers say Denton acts as a liberal enclave in the sprawling conservative suburbs in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
Residents in one of Texas’ most populous cities are working to decriminalize marijuana
Read full article: Residents in one of Texas’ most populous cities are working to decriminalize marijuanaHome to more than 260,000 people, the West Texas town of Lubbock is no stranger to passing local laws by petition. In 2021, residents overwhelmingly approved a local ban on abortion.
Texas’ political environment driving faculty to leave, survey finds
Read full article: Texas’ political environment driving faculty to leave, survey findsAfter legislators passed laws banning diversity initiatives and targeting tenure at state universities, more than a quarter of the 1,900 Texas professors surveyed by faculty associations said they plan to look for positions out of state.
Federal judge bars Texas from enforcing book rating law
Read full article: Federal judge bars Texas from enforcing book rating lawHouse Bill 900 requires book vendors to rate all their materials based on their depictions or references to sex before selling them to schools. Vendors say the law aims to regulate protected speech with “vague and over broad” terms.
27-year-old reported missing from Denton, officials say
Read full article: 27-year-old reported missing from Denton, officials sayA woman has been reported missing after she was last seen in the Denton area.Officials say 27-year-old Heather Dumas was last seen on Friday morning around 9:30 a.m. in the 1600 block of May Street.
Voters in five Texas cities approved decriminalizing marijuana. Now city officials are standing in the way.
Read full article: Voters in five Texas cities approved decriminalizing marijuana. Now city officials are standing in the way.Some local leaders say they worry the changes violate state law, while residents who supported decriminalizing marijuana say the pushback disrespects democracy.
Supreme Court leaves student debt relief program on hold after Texas judge blocked it
Read full article: Supreme Court leaves student debt relief program on hold after Texas judge blocked itMore than 16 million people had already been approved for student loan debt relief by the Education Department when a federal judge in North Texas struck down the plan last month.
Five Texas cities vote to decriminalize having small amounts of marijuana
Read full article: Five Texas cities vote to decriminalize having small amounts of marijuanaVoters in Denton, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin and Harker Heights overwhelmingly supported the local ballot propositions to decriminalize low-level possession. These moves followed Austin voters’ similar decision in May.
“The most hated conservative college student in the state”: How a UNT student embroiled her campus in a culture war
Read full article: “The most hated conservative college student in the state”: How a UNT student embroiled her campus in a culture warSenior Kelly Neidert has repeatedly thrust the University of North Texas into the conservative media spotlight, most recently by bringing Texas House candidate Jeff Younger to campus. Her motive? It depends on who you ask.
Wildfire destroys 24 houses in central Montana town
Read full article: Wildfire destroys 24 houses in central Montana townA late-season wildfire pushed by strong winds has ripped through a tiny central Montana farming town, burning two dozen homes and four grain elevators that had stood for more than a century.
In your words: Here’s what you said Juneteenth means to you
Read full article: In your words: Here’s what you said Juneteenth means to youJuneteenth is coming up, this weekend in fact -- and for those who might be unfamiliar, the holiday commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.
Birdville Lady Soccer has eyes set on greatness
Read full article: Birdville Lady Soccer has eyes set on greatnessAfter a 2019-2020 season cut short, Birdville girls soccer will begin district play for the 2020-2021 season tonight as they take on the Denton Ryan Raiders in Denton. The Lady Hawks are currently ranked as No. Despite a shortened season, the Lady Hawks finished third in their district last year. With big wins over non-district matchups like Weatherford, Arlington Seguin, Burleson, and more it's safe to say Birdville is more than ready for their district games. Birdville's match against Denton Ryan is slated to begin at 7:15 pm.
Authorities: Utah's Ty Jordan died in accidental shooting
Read full article: Authorities: Utah's Ty Jordan died in accidental shootingFILE - In this Dec. 19, 2020, file photo, Utah running back Ty Jordan (22) scores against Washington State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Salt Lake City. Authorities say Jordan died at a hospital in the Dallas area after accidently shooting himself. University officials announced Ty Jordans death Saturday, the day after he was named Pac-12s newcomer of the year. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)DALLAS – Ty Jordan, a star freshman running back for the University of Utah, died at a Dallas-area hospital after accidently shooting himself, authorities said Sunday. Jordan, 19, died in an emergency room at a hospital in Denton around 10:45 p.m. on Christmas Day, according to medical examiner’s records.
Denton and Grapevine clash for 3rd time in the UIL State Volleyball 5A-I final
Read full article: Denton and Grapevine clash for 3rd time in the UIL State Volleyball 5A-I finalThe Grapevine Mustangs (16-5, 10-4) are gearing up to face the Denton Broncos (21-2, 13-1) in the UIL Class 5A State Championship Region I Final on Saturday, December 5th at 2 p.m. Last season, Grapevine defeated Denton 3-2 in the regional quarterfinal round of playoffs. After losing in the regional semifinals last season, Grapevine is on a mission. With a 3-2 win over Amarillo, Grapevine will likely show early offensive strength as they try to push toward a state semifinal appearance. Denton comes to the match with a bit of a vendetta against Grapevine after being sent home from playoffs by the Mustangs last season.
What happened last Friday?
Read full article: What happened last Friday?Wind was blowing, I want to say, around 60 mph and it was like a dust storm, then some heavy rain. Do you have any idea why we had a dust storm? First time it has ever happened here. IAH maxed out at winds of 40 mph, Hobby 41 mph, Conroe 35 mph, Tomball 31 mph, Pearland 30 mph and Galveston 25 mph. The cold front that came through was indeed cold (Dallas had a high of only 74°) and before the front arrived we had our highest temperatures all week at 91°.
UPDATE: Pro-Trump supporter arrested after he punches man in the face at Buc-ee’s
Read full article: UPDATE: Pro-Trump supporter arrested after he punches man in the face at Buc-ee’sUPDATE: Denton Police Department announced Sunday afternoon Jason Lata, 44, was arrested after detectives obtained an arrest warrant for assault causing bodily injury. will be representing the man who was sucker-punched at the Trump MagaDrag rally in Denton, Texas, lawyer Loren Klitsas announced on Twitter on Sunday. A verbal argument occurred, and the victim said the man then punched him in the face. In the 16-second video, a man in a mustard yellow hat and black shirt can be seen yelling and cursing at a man. pic.twitter.com/WfaifE1qKu — Frank Dixon (@Chief_Dixon2746) October 3, 2020The man threatens to hit the man before landing a punch that knocks the man to the ground.