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Water Polo Junior Olympics coming to Denton; Natatorium to close temporarily
The Denton Natatorium will close July 30 to Aug. 2 to serve as a site for the USA Water Polo Junior Olympics, according to a new release from the city....
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Denton police find drug materials after trespassers flee vacant rental house
Denton police say they found drug paraphernalia after a property manager called to report she saw people run out of a vacant rental house on Tuesday.
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Advastar Earns #1 Construction Recruiter Honor from The Center For Recruiting Excellence
Advastar has been recognized as the top construction recruiter by The Center For Recruiting Excellence, underscoring the firm's proven ability to place high-impact leaders across the full spectrum of construction and contracting organizations....
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Greensboro Triad Access Expands Local News Coverage Across the Piedmont Triad
The Greensboro-based platform combines local news reporting, a verified business directory, and an active community network serving residents across Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem...
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UNT great Kishawn McClain making the most of dream coaching opportunity with alma mater
Editor's NoteThis story was featured in this week's Mean Green Spotlight newsletter. Subscribe to have it delivered via email just after noon on Wednesday and receive early access to featured content, plus a roundup of the week's UNT news....
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Collin County Dems accuse Ken Paxton of voter fraud in formal complaint
The Collin County Democratic Party filed a formal complaint Tuesday against Attorney General Ken Paxton, accusing him of violating state law for the past two years by reporting the wrong home address while voting....
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Electric scooters are here to stay. What are cities doing to keep communities safe in North Texas?
Compact, affordable and simple to operate, electric scooters are becoming increasingly prevalent across the country – including North Texas.
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Movie review: Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ is ambitious, demanding and worth every minute
Nolan's IMAX-shot The Odyssey is a largely successful adaptation of Homer's epic, anchored by strong performances and a sharp thematic focus on what it costs to come home....
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Texas agencies must cut spending by 3% under new order from Abbott, Patrick and Burrows
Texas’ top elected officials on Wednesday instructed state agencies, appellate courts and universities to cut spending by 3% in their budget requests for the next two years “as a starting point for budget deliberations.”...
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TWU to build new $30 million athletics complex
Texas Woman's University announced it is planning a new athletics complex after receiving a historic $10 million gift from alumna and former student-athlete Dawn S. Chaney. The facility is expected to break ground next year....
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Christopher Nolan's ‘The Odyssey’ is ambitious, demanding and worth every minute
Nolan's IMAX-shot The Odyssey is a largely successful adaptation of Homer's epic, anchored by strong performances and a sharp thematic focus on what it costs to come home....
schools
Ranking the top five wide receivers on Denton-area high school football teams in 2026
High school football season is fast approaching with less than a month before the start of fall practice. As the offseason nears its end, we break down some of northern Denton County's top wide receivers heading into 2026....
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Denton City Council may explore moratorium on new apartments while dozens of projects are in the works
Mayor Chris Watts moved closer to fulfilling a campaign promise Tuesday when he received council support to explore a possible moratorium on apartment development in Denton....
business
Monport Highlights the Growing Shift from Hobby Lasers to Production-Ready Desktop CO2 Laser Systems with the MEGAS
CHICAGO, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As more makers and small businesses expand into commercial production, Monport today highlighted the MEGAS 70W Desktop CO2 Laser Engraver & Laser Cutter as part of the industry's shift toward production-ready desktop laser systems.…...
safety
Denton blotter mapped: Police reports from July 6-12, 2026
The Denton Police Department arrested 54 individuals and responded to 2,485 service and officer-initiated calls from July 6-12, 2026.
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Earl & Isabella’s Taverna to rebrand as The Argyle Social
Earl & Isabella’s Taverna, an Italian restaurant at 427 S. U.S. Highway 377 in Argyle, will be rebranding soon as The Argyle Social.
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Argyle ISD appoints former school board member to serve in Place 7 after resignation
The Argyle ISD school board voted to appoint former board member Sam Slaton to serve the remaining Place 7 term. The seat was vacated by Josh Westrom, who resigned at the end of May....
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Frisco man sentenced to 20 years for child sexual abuse at furry convention
A Frisco man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison on Monday for sexually assaulting a child he flew across state lines to a furry convention, according to a press release....
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500+ Families and Education Leaders Join Waitlist for Pan-African K-12 Platform Whole Learning ScholarVerse Ahead of Fall 2026 Beta
Waitlist members receive instant access to 2,000+ free K-12 lessons, and families who sign up during the beta receive 75% off their first 12 months
business
Fort Myers Insulation Contractor I-Foam & Insulation Inc Expands Spray Foam, Commercial and New Construction Insulation
The Fort Myers spray foam insulation company serves homeowners, home builders, commercial builders, general contractors, businesses, and new construction projects throughout Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, Fort Myers Beach, and Southwest Florida....
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New Book Thriving in the Age of AI Challenges Readers to Master the One Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Can Never Replace
By Dr. Meenakshi Singh | Coauthored with Raymond Aaron
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Award-Winning Faith Film God Is Good Continues to Inspire Audiences Worldwide
Experience the Inspiring True Story Through the Acclaimed Motion Picture and Best-Selling Book by Margaret Liu Collins
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KILCOY GLOBAL FOODS WORKERS JOIN TEAMSTERS
Illinois Food Processing Workers Ready to Negotiate First Contract
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Islander Aviation Names Samuel Jr. Tavarez General Manager and Director of Maintenance
Islander Aviation Names Samuel Jr. Tavarez General Manager and Director of Maintenance Veteran aviation maintenance leader brings more than 30 years of experience and recognized diesel-aircraft expertise to Islander Aviation’s FAA Part 145 Repair Station at KPMP...
