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Explorium Denton will shut doors at Presidio Plaza as children’s museum continues hunt for new space
For the last two years, Denton County Friends of the Family has been looking for a new home for Explorium Denton Children's Museum. The nonprofit will pause operations at the museum on Aug. 10. The museum will re-open when the…...
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Michael Byrne, 'Harry Potter,' 'Indiana Jones' actor, dies: Reports
Michael Byrne, an actor known for his work in “Harry Potter," “Braveheart" and “Indiana Jones," has died, according to reports. He was 82.
safety
Three of Texas' 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders arrested in Houston, Plano, and Hidalgo
Three fugitives on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list are back in custody following a series of multi-agency arrests across the state.
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Garage Kings West Michigan Encourages Homeowners to Upgrade Garage Floors Before Summer Activities Begin
Alto, MI / Storyteller / Jun 30, 2026 /
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Justin H. King Law Challenges Unfair Insurance Practices Through Class Action Litigation
Rancho Cucamonga, CA / Storyteller / Jun 30, 2026 /
business
Ford Transit Now Getting Employee Pricing for Businesses and Owner-Operators
(BPT) - Jumpstart your business or next adventure with Ford Transit with Ford Employee Pricing now through July 6.
safety
Denton blotter mapped: Police reports from June 22-28, 2026
The Denton Police Department arrested 78 individuals and responded to 2,704 service and officer-initiated calls from June 22-28, 2026.
government
First-of-its-kind GOP midterm convention coming to Dallas in September, Trump says
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the Republican Party will hold a September midterm convention in Dallas, bringing the president to Texas for a high-profile event to promote the GOP ahead of the fall election....
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Colossal Foundation and University of Tasmania Partner to Combat Devil Facial Tumour Disease with Vaccines and Gene Editing
The collaboration leverages Colossal's marsupial de-extinction and conservation biotechnology platform to save the Tasmanian devil from a contagious cancer that has driven 80% population declines across Tasmania...
safety
Fort Worth motel could be torn down for violations
A motel in Fort Worth with a history of compliance violations and police activity could soon be demolished if the owner doesn't make changes. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has an update on the city's NET Force pilot program to crack down on nuisance properties....
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Customs officers use Heimlich maneuver to save choking toddler
U.S. customs officers are being celebrated for saving the life of a toddler who was suffering a seizure at a Baltimore airport and started choking.
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How US tech is being used globally to scam Americans of billions
An investigation reveals that technology from U.S. organizations is being used to fuel a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in global fraud....
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Reign Roofing Ranks Among the Best Residential Roofing Companies Near Me in Sugar Land, TX
Sugar Land, TX / Storyteller / Jun 30, 2026 /
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Dallas to host Republican midterm convention, Trump says
Trump took to Truth Social to announce the event that he says will celebrate the “great American comeback" where the party will look to ramp up support by touting what they see as successes during the Trump presidency....
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PuroClean Disaster Response Services Helps Cary, NC Homeowners Prepare for Flooding and Mold Growth This Storm Season
Cary, NC / Storyteller / Jun 30, 2026 /
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Denton bank robber who stole $447,000 sentenced to over six years in federal prison
A federal judge sentenced a Denton man who stole $447,000 during armed bank robberies to six and a half years in prison on Monday.
safety
Fort Worth could soon demolish crime-ridden motel
The Fort Worth NET Force pilot program is cracking down on crime-ridden nuisance properties, resulting in hundreds of code compliance fixes and the potential demolition of the troubled Eco Motel on East Lancaster Avenue....
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DentalRevolution.ai Launches to Decode the Future of Dentistry
Charlotte, NC / Storyteller / Jun 30, 2026 /
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Dallas employees to take mandatory furlough days amid financial shortfall
City of Dallas employees will be required to take mandatory furlough days as the city tries to balance its budget.
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AAA Vault Storage Meets Growing Southeast Texas Demand With Climate-Controlled Storage in Orange
Orange, TX / Storyteller / Jun 30, 2026 /
schools
Where to get discounts and deals with your student ID
The life of a student isn't exactly known for being a lucrative one. Whether you're trying to stay in budget or just looking for a good deal, here are some spots in Denton and beyond where your student ID can…...
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Where to get discounts and deals with your student ID in Denton
The life of a student isn't exactly known for being a lucrative one. Whether you're trying to stay in budget or just looking for a good deal, here are some spots in Denton and beyond where your student ID can…...
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Texas and Oklahoma partner on real-time traffic data to cut highway delays
TxDOT and Oklahoma have launched a real-time data-sharing traffic network. The upgrade came just in time to manage the massive travel surges expected for the World Cup, according to TxDOT officials....
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Eisendrath Team at Premiere Real Estate Explains What a Full-Price Fallbrook Acreage Sale May Mean for Homeowners
Carlsbad, CA / Storyteller / Jun 30, 2026 /
government
Paris deputy mayor blames the United States' carbon emissions for deadly heat wave
Paris Deputy Mayor Audrey Pulvar released a lengthy statement blaming the United States for the deadly heat wave over France this past week.
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DaBella Celebrates 15 Years of Growth, Grit, and Showing Up for Homeowners Across America
From a Single Vision in 2011 to Hundreds of Communities Across the Country, DaBella Marks a Milestone Built on People, Purpose, and an Unwillingness to Quit...
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Balerion Space Ventures Brings On Aaron Mitchell, Early Impulse Space Employee, as Venture Partner
Balerion Space Ventures is proud to welcome Aaron Mitchell as Venture Partner.
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Spectrum Lounge Introduces Newly Renovated Rose Garden to Beltsville Nightlife and Dining Scene
The Beltsville, Maryland venue unveils a premium first-floor Rose Garden, expanding its upscale nightlife, dining, and event offerings in the DMV region....
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Denton Habitat Village welcomes second family as nonprofit plans to build 8 affordable homes before 2027
Habitat for Humanity of Denton County welcomed a family into its second home at Habitat Village, where the local nonprofit plans to eventually build 35 affordable homes on 8 acres in Southeast Denton....
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Huntsman to Discuss Second Quarter 2026 Results on July 31, 2026
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) will hold a conference call on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss its second quarter 2026 financial results. Following some opening remarks, the call…...
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Ellsworth Announced as The Official Cheese Curd of the Wisconsin State Fair
Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, a leader in Cheese Curds, has been declared The Official Cheese Curds of the Wisconsin State Fair
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Shell to sell interest in Gulf of America platform
HOUSTON, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc, has agreed to sell its 50% non-operated working interest in the Na Kika platform and associated fields in the Gulf of America as well as its…...
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Incline P&C Group Announces Enhanced Partnership with Accelerant
AUSTIN, Texas, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Incline P&C Group, the premier insurance program market services firm, has announced an enhanced partnership with Accelerant (NYSE: ARX), a data-driven risk exchange platform for the specialty insurance market. Effective July 1, 2026,…...
business
Talos Energy Announces Strategic Acquisition of Gulf of America Deepwater Oil Assets
HOUSTON, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Talos Energy Inc. ("Talos" or the "Company") (NYSE: TALO) today announced the execution of a definitive agreement to jointly acquire certain deepwater assets in the Gulf of America from Shell Offshore Inc. ("Shell"), alongside…...
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U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday shut down President Donald Trump’s attempt to reverse a 170-year-old constitutional right that gives American citizenship to babies born to immigrants without legal status....
government
San Marcos becomes the first Texas city to ban data centers, testing its local control
San Marcos has become the first Texas city to ban data centers within city limits, banking on its local authority to stop the data center boom and setting a precedent for other municipalities to follow....
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HOA threatens American flag-flying homeowners as they fight for Old Glory
San Marcos homeowners refuse to back down after an HOA ordered American flags removed from their homes
safety
Denton police: No signs of foul play in death of man found in tent behind Loop 288 business
Denton detectives report there were no signs of foul play in a man’s death behind a Dollar General off Loop 288 on Monday.
safety
Tarrant County deputies investigating deadly Tuesday morning SUV crash
Tarrant County sheriff's deputies are investigating a single-vehicle crash that left a woman dead Tuesday morning after her SUV veered off the road and struck a tree....
safety
Irving man arrested after hitting motorized scooter rider twice in deadly hit-and-run
A man faces multiple felony charges, including intoxication manslaughter, after authorities say he struck a motorized scooter operator twice in a hit-and-run crash and left him to die....
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Texas gas prices well below national average ahead of July Fourth travel
Texas gas prices are well below the national average as travelers gear up for Fourth of July holiday travel, according to the American Automobile Association....
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These states are hit hardest by child care costs, new data shows
Think child care is expensive where you live? You’re probably right. A new report reveals the states where child care costs are eating up the biggest chunk of household income....