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Breaking: The Confederate soldiers monument on the downtown Square is being removed this morning.
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Over 1,000 people flock to the Denton Civic Center to hear gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke lay out his plan for beating Gov. Greg Abbott in November: "We’re going to do it for each other. We’re going to do it for Texas."
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Following a five-hour emergency meeting, the Denton City Council voted 5-2 this evening to defy Gov. Greg Abbott’s order against municipal governments requiring face coverings, almost mirroring the ordinance adopted a day earlier by Dallas County.
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Denton tattoo artist Deanna Smith of Dark Age Tattoo Studio will compete on Spike TV's "Ink Masters" for $100,000 and the title.
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More than a thousand students are expected to walk out of Guyer High School Friday after allegations of a sexual assault that happened on the Guyer campus last week. Parents say they're joining in after they weren't notified.
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The Denton City Council voted 4-3 to pass Texas’ first reproductive rights resolution to make investigating abortion a low priority for local police.
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Ryan linebacker Anthony Hill announced his commitment to the University of Texas Tuesday evening, ahead of the start of the early signing period and a little over a month after decommitting from Texas A&M.
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Jim Gilles yells into the ear of Kelli Williams, a UNT music performance student who had been playing her French horn loudly in Gilles' ear. This and more protest photos from DRC's
@King_Jake1st
here:
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Erven Davis, a former North Texas graduate assistant coach who built
@Dallas_Showtyme
into a nationally prominent AAU summer basketball program, died Monday
Those who knew "Big E" best remembered him for his caring ways as news of his death spread
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Ready to feel old?
@DentonISD
graduates who walked across the stage on Friday will be the last batch of "90s kids."
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Denton police have confirmed that a woman was struck by a University of North Texas police car as law enforcement drove Republican Jeff Younger from a speaking engagement on campus Wednesday night.
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UNT took out years of frustration on its longtime rival and sent a signal to the rest of Conference USA that it could be the team to beat in the league this year.
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Denton County Judge Andy Eads said commissioners intend to "remove and relocate" the Confederate soldier memorial during his opening remarks at Tuesday's commissioners court meeting.
The vote is expected later in the meeting.
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First United Methodist Church of Denton members have voted to build a 185-unit apartment complex downtown for families who can't afford soaring housing prices.
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Denton ISD's Robert E. Lee Elementary School will be renamed for veteran African-American teacher Alice Alexander.
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The early voters have spoken in Denton, seeking to pass the cannabis decriminalization ordinance, which requires Denton police not to arrest or issue a citation for misdemeanor marijuana charges and not to use cannabis odor to justify searches.
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THURSDAY’S EDITORIAL: The Denton Record-Chronicle‘s Editorial Board today is joining with over 300 other newspaper editorial boards in saying enough is enough.
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Denton ISD will allow all enrolled students to eat for free through the 2021-22 school year.
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STORY DEVELOPING: The Downtown Mini Mall was destroyed in a fire this morning on Denton's Square. A firefighter says neighboring businesses were not damaged, according to DRC photographer Jake King.
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Andrew Torget lectured all day Friday, overnight and almost to noon today for a total of 26 hours, 33 minutes. (We hope he's catching up on his sleep now.)
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The Denton Record-Chronicle, Denton County’s primary local newspaper, and KERA, North Texas’ source for PBS and NPR programming, have announced they are moving toward KERA’s acquisition of the Denton Record-Chronicle.
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He just graduated from Guyer High, and he'll sell you a home so he can pay for tuition at Columbia.
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Officials at the University of North Texas, as well as University of Texas schools in Austin, Dallas, Arlington and Tyler, said TikTok can’t be used on campus Wi-Fi networks to comply with Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent directive.
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"This kind of threat requires all we got from all of us." Beto O’Rourke spoke about the dangers of voter suppression during his tour stop Monday night at North Lakes Park.
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“Now, when I come to the [downtown Square], to go to Beth Marie’s Ice Cream or The Chestnut Tree for goodies, I won’t have to see that statue and be reminded,” said Linnie McAdams, a Civil Rights-era activist.
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University of North Texas regents professor Keith Johnson, who led the College of Music trumpet studio, died July 31 as a result of COVID-19. He was 77.
Johnson built the university’s classical trumpet program over nearly 30 years.
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Texas Woman’s University has announced a “zero tuition” program that will cover 100% of tuition and fees for Texas students who qualify for federal financial aid. Learn more about this launch >>
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It started out as a joke, but 131 laps around the Square adds up to 26.2 miles, and about a dozen people got up early the morning after New Year's Eve to make a run for it in Denton's Dumbest Marathon.
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Noticed the wooden benches that appeared at some of DCTA bus stops? Abundance Denton, a new grassroots organization, took it upon themselves to construct benches where they felt they were needed in Denton.
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After being shuttered for more than four months, Aura Coffee has reopened its doors with several new features soon to premiere in the shop.
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UNT has reached a deal for 906 Ave. C, paying $1.4 million for the building that houses New York Sub Hub and Naranja Cafe.
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North Texas capped a remarkable postseason run with a 68-61 win over UAB in the championship game of the NIT on Thursday night.
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The University of North Texas has been awarded a federal grant to train school counselors, social workers, psychologists and related professionals. The grant was authorized by Sen. John Cornyn's bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
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Denton ISD will begin requiring masks indoors at district facilities when social distancing isn't possible.
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Heavy thundersleet caught Denton by surprise around 1 p.m. today, making treks up hill tough. We'll have an update on conditions, closures and safety tips shortly.
Photo: Al Key/For the DRC
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There’s a clear view to the south side of the Courthouse on the Square now. Construction fences and barricades at the former site of the Denton County Confederate Soldier Memorial have been removed, as seen Wednesday.
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WOW! Texas Tulips in Pilot Point is PACKED right now. If you’ve never been, it’s a tulip farm in northern Denton County that lets visitors pick their own tulips! 💐
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Only 4 dogs were left by the end of Clear the Shelters Day at Denton's Linda McNatt Animal Care & Adoption Center.
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Alison Maguire has defeated two-term incumbent John Ryan for Denton City Council District 4, while two other challengers — Brian Beck and Vicki Byrd — have won their races.
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Guyer junior safety Peyton Bowen committed to the Fighting Irish on Saturday.
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Starbucks workers at the U.S. 380 and Hinkle Drive store in Denton filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to unionize with Starbucks Workers United, the union announced Tuesday.
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The owners of Milpa Kitchen & Cantina are launching a new concept in Denton: Pepitas Vegan Cocina.
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A new and improved Jupiter House Coffee will open early next year, with a new mezzanine, covered patios and kitchen. The shop will also feature signature items from Royal's Bagels, which will close at the end of October.
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UNT has unveiled plans for a statue of "Mean" Joe Greene at Apogee Stadium's main gate.
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A Denton City Council decision means Andy's Bar won't have to repaint over any of its wrap-around mural on the Square.
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Before he was known as Joe Exotic, Joe Schreibvogel was a Denton County resident who graduated from Pilot Point High School in 1982.
#TigerKing
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McKinney was named the game's MVP after an impressive performance that gave the Lady Eagles their fifth consecutive state championship.
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MiXfiTs, a fast-casual Italian pasta and cocktail bar, will take over the lease and pay homage to the spot's 24-year history as a haven for local music lovers.
And it's keeping the Ol' Dirty Basement.
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Students, faculty and staff at higher-education institutions in Denton will be able to ride the Denton County Transportation Authority A-train rail for free starting Aug. 27.
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Mads Mikkelsen, of "Hannibal," invites audiences to experience survival with his character in "Arctic."
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North Texas improves to 8-3 on the season with a thrilling win against Army. The Mean Green conclude the regular season next week against 1-10 Rice in Houston.
The Mean Green avenge their 2016 bowl defeat against Army! Final score: 52-49 UNT.
#GMG
#NewDenton
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'Flat earth guy' was issued a citation after writing "COVID hoax" outside of a Walmart Wednesday morning.
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Denton police officer Yancy Green arrived to find a mother who’d just given birth in the backseat of her car, and a newborn baby turning blue.
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Instant recap: Standifer sisters, McKinney lead Argyle's girls basketball team to its fourth straight state championship:
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The Confederate soldiers monument on the downtown Square is being removed, with crews working to dismantle the statue Thursday morning.
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Eight UNT students who were in New Orleans for the Mean Green's bowl game received their degrees in a special ceremony.
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For years, Denton has been considered one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Now, it is also ranked one of the best places to live in the country.
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Good news for Explorium Denton and for local kids: An anonymous donor stepped in to help the nonprofit, and the children's museum could open its doors by the end of August.
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Argyle (
@argyle_baseball
) completed a Region I-4A final series sweep of Stephenville on Friday night, advancing to the state tournament for the first time since winning consecutive state titles in 2018 and 2019.
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Congressman Michael Burgess’ town-hall meeting in Denton hadn’t even started when someone brought up immigration. “Let the kids go!” a man shouted, eliciting applause.
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UNT's players seem more determined than ever to reach the team's postseason goals after its close loss to Louisiana Tech on Saturday. Fans shouldn't give up, either.
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Personally excited about this: Denton to build second dog park at North Lakes Park (near the shelter) next year. No ETA yet -phw
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This is what local news looks like. RT to help others see what local news is all about.
#WeAreLocalMedia
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Starbucks workers from two locations in Denton joined a nationwide protest Thursday against the company’s Red Cup Day, as well as fair working conditions for unionized stores.
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The Denton County Democratic Party's calendar has O'Rourke's event scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday.
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Guyer wide receiver Jace Wilson committed to UTSA on Wednesday, when he cited his relationship with the Roadrunners' staff and head coach Jeff Traylor as a key factor in his decision.
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Free Play arcade and bar will be coming back to Denton, this time on the Square, according to an announcement from the company's CEO.
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The Denton Public Library canceled a children's story time on Saturday, citing safety concerns for library patrons and staff. The library received complaints from people who mistakenly believed the event included books about transgender children.
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Denton City Council members decided Tuesday they would consider their options to further decrease the emphasis on marijuana arrests and citations after Deb Armintor pitched an ordinance to drastically alter the city's stance on marijuana infractions.
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“History was made today at Green Tree,” said Beatriz Martinez, the first resident to connect to city water after eight months without running water in her neighborhood. “After ten years with dirty water… today, I’m going to shower all night.”
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A former Argyle standout and past North Texas kicker has made his way to the top.
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The Pioneers captured their second consecutive USAG national title and the 11th championship in school history by scoring a USAG nationals-record 196.525 Saturday night.
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Until Dec. 15, UNT students can bring canned goods to the transportation services office to pay off parking tickets:
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At UNT, 38,154 students are reporting for class, an all-time high for the university, while 13,054 are attending TWU's Denton campus. Last year, there were 38,121 students at UNT and 12,835 students at TWU.
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444 days ago,
@braswellbhsfb
conducted its first practice as a team. Tonight, the Bengals won their first game.
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Steve Gamel: I cover high school sports because there's nothing else like it. Krum's win drove that point home.
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Eight of the nine agricultural science teachers in Denton ISD are women, representing a shift with demographics in the ag teaching world.
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Joe Greene returned to the UNT campus Saturday for a ribbon-cutting for the residence hall named in his honor. Some photos:
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It rained and it poured the entire first half, despite being indoors at the Ford Center, in Guyer’s 56-7 win over Dallas Jesuit.
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Jaden Powell will conclude his high school career on Saturday when Guyer (14-1) faces top-ranked Austin Westlake (15-0) at AT&T Stadium in the Class 6A Division II title game.
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Core Scientific, Denton’s resident crypto miner, said it may file for bankruptcy protection — sending shares to as low as 0.23 cents. This calls into question millions in revenue Denton and Denton Municipal Electric are expecting from the company.
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Through a new partnership with the Denton Area Running Club, dogs from the city animal shelter are getting workouts and boosting their chances of getting adopted.
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Did you see the
#SuperBloodWolfMoon
tonight? Catch it now before it's gone! Staff photographer
@_Jake_King
captured this image from his front yard just a few minutes ago. 💫🌑
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A former Denton County jailer and Marine veteran has filed as a write-in candidate for sheriff against incumbent Tracy Murphree.
Murphree was set to run unopposed in the Nov. 3 general election before Freyja Odinsdottir filed for write-in candidacy.
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Argyle has now won 30 consecutive home games.
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The Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square is lit blue nightly in support of first responders and health care workers.
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.
@DentonATC
has turned a decommissioned school bus into a new food truck run by students. Their teacher: “Look at this prime example. ... We taught a bunch of 16- to 18-year-olds how to run a business.”
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Shulamith Armintor, a sophomore at Ryan High School, says having diverse books in school libraries is important "if we want to stand out as an inclusive district and a really diverse and accepting community."
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Breaking: Gov. Greg Abbott has issued an order requiring "all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases, with few exceptions," according to Abbott's office.
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ABILENE — Friday’s game was 49 years in the making. For the first time in program history, Aubrey advanced past the third round of the playoffs.
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Our staff won 23 awards, including six first-place awards and the Star Reporter of the Year, in the Texas Associated Press Managing Editors’ annual journalism contest.
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The Milpa and Mulberry owners together to form a new enterprise premiering downtown this summer — Wild Cactus Cantina & Grill. Fusing Milpa and Mulberry flavors with a focus on small bites and maintaining a great margarita selection.
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North Texas freshman
@katburnell8
posted a hat trick in just the second game of her
@MeanGreenSoccer
career on Sunday night.
The Keller native's outbust helped UNT roll past Oral Roberts 4-0 to move to 2-0 on the season.
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#breaking
: Denton has implemented a curfew of 9 p.m. tonight around downtown and government buildings.
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Denton is a great place to live — if you’re part of the slight majority who can afford it.
A new study by the United Way of Denton County reveals that more than 45% of the households in Denton can no longer afford to live here.
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