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4 massage parlors closed after Denton County Sheriff's Office investigation
Multiple massage parlors in North Texas were shut down after an investigation into human trafficking activities.
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CIEE Launches One World Café™, A Community Engagement Initiative for The U.S. Department of State's BridgeUSA Program
Community hubs will support international visitors and American communities across the United States.
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Pelco Solutions Partners with Dominus Capital
EDMOND, Okla., Jul. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominus Capital, L.P. ("Dominus") and affiliates have completed their investment in Pelco Solutions ("Pelco" or the "Company"), a leading provider of innovative solutions for traffic, utility, and pedestrian safety applications. Founde...
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Pia Ferrari Launches the 7-Day Connection Challenge to Inspire Everyday Leadership
Honduran executive Pia Ferrari is inviting people across Honduras and beyond to build stronger habits of listening, inclusion and community connection through one simple action each day....
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Sales tax holiday starts Aug. 7. Fire up those back-to-school lists
Looking for back-to-school deals? Need to pay less for those work uniforms? Save the tax-free weekend dates: midnight Friday, Aug. 7 to midnight Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026....
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ERCOT: Texas’ power grid meeting record demand now, but could falter when it doubles by 2032
The demand on Texas’ energy grid by 2032 will be nearly double a record that was set last week, and state regulators say they will need more varied electrical generation to meet that demand....
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ABOTA condemns targeting federal judges with social media threats
As threats to judicial independence continue to present, the legal profession must be proactive in defending against, condemning, and preventing unacceptable statements and conduct that pose a real and present danger to the third co-equal branch...
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Justin-area nonprofit opens new home for unhoused teens at Bob’s House of Hope
Bob's House of Hope, one of the country's first safe houses for adult male survivors of sex trafficking, is expanding with temporary housing for teens. Gov. Greg Abbott and government officials including Rep. Brandon Gill, Sen. Tan Parker, former Secretary…...
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South Texas Republican builders warn of voter backlash in November if aggressive ICE tactics continue
PHARR — Leaders within the construction industry in South Texas delivered a clear message to lawmakers: Stop the mass deportation of workers or risk losing in November....
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10 of the top district games to watch in Denton-area high school football this fall
The first games of high school football season are now just a month away for teams across northern Denton County. As the season inches closer, we break down 10 of the most intriguing district games to watch locally this fall....
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‘A deal with the devil’: Religion motivates data center opponents in Texas
Matt Long stood before the Granbury City Council at an April zoning meeting to oppose the influx of proposed data centers in Hood County, likening them to a spiritual abomination....
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Denton County trafficking operation at massage businesses leads to criminal investigations
A Denton County Sheriff’s Office human trafficking operation led to closures, citations and apprehensions at 18 massage parlors in the county, according to a Wednesday press release....
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Two Dallas men drown while swimming in Lewisville Lake
In separate incidents, two Dallas men drowned while swimming Sunday in Lewisville Lake at Lewisville and Little Elm city parks.
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Denton Community Shelter open overnight Wednesday with even more high heat in forecast
The Denton Community Shelter will be open for overnight shelter capacity Wednesday into Thursday as meteorologists issued a heat advisory.
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New assistant coach Ray Gates brings catchy whistle tune — and a whole lot more — to UNT
New North Texas assistant coach Ray Gates has brought a lot to the table since his arrival in the offseason, including a talent for firing up players with a few tweets of his whistle....
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It’s a tough job market out there. Here’s how some North Texas grads are navigating it
These have been some of the scarier headlines:
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Texas energy agencies respond to governor’s data center directive by requesting more authority
Texas’ power grid operators are calling for state lawmakers to expand their authority to regulate data centers after a recent directive to rein in these facilities from Gov. Greg Abbott....
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Ryan alum Chris Pace signs with USC's storied track and field program
Ryan alum Chris Pace signed Tuesday to continue his track and field career with USC's storied program. Pace earned the chance behind a breakout senior year, finishing third at state in high jump after taking up the event at the…...
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New National Survey Shows Only 33% of People Know About Lifesaving Lung Cancer Screening
American Lung Association releases data that examines understanding of lung cancer ahead of World Lung Cancer Day
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CB&I CONTINUES GROWTH IN MIDDLE EAST WITH NEW ABU DHABI WELLS CONTRACT
ABERDEEN, United Kingdom, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CB&I's Asset Solutions business (formerly part of Petrofac) has secured a new contract with Cosmo E&P Albahriya Limited ("Cosmo") in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)....
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Outscraper Announces Enhanced Business Data Enrichments for Google Maps Scraper
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ReVisionz Expands Its Offerings in Response to How Client Data Needs Are Evolving
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Top Gold IRA Companies Reported – Goldco Wins Best Overall
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The Four-Question Process Confidence Wealth Management's CEO Uses to Turn Employee Ideas Into Firm-Wide Capabilities
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Make Great Light Reduces Light Sensitivity with Practical Solutions for Home, Work, and Daily Life
Arden Hills, MN / Storyteller / Jul 28, 2026 /
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Sofrea Announces Three-Year Plan to turn the Gut-Brain conversation into a Women’s Wellness ecosystem
The direct-to-consumer brand debuts with a single product, Sofrea Reset, and outlines its ambition to become a comprehensive wellness platform.