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The rivalry is back! The Southern Methodist Mustangs will take the field at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 1 at Apogee Stadium to take on the Mean Green in the opening game View Full Article

With the fall semester beginning in a few days, many students may be left in a crunch while trying to find a last-minute housing option. While UNT does offer assistance View Full Article

Nine people were arrested Thursday evening at a residence in the 200 block of Fry Street for drug and weapon violations, according to a news release from the Denton Police View Full Article

The Village Church of Denton’s parking lot, which has long been used for free by UNT students, will begin selling parking passes for the fall semester, church officials said. The View Full Article

UNT history professor Andrew Torget will attempt to set a Guinness World Record by teaching for 24 hours beginning on Aug. 24. The lecture will be held at the UNT Union View Full Article

I never wanted to be a cook. But for some reason, whenever I find work it’s always around food and alcohol. Though I’ve never worked in a full-fledged bar or View Full Article

Matthew Brune | Senior staff writer Just two seasons ago in his first year, head coach Seth Littrell had two of the greatest specialists in North Texas history in punter View Full Article

UNT is offering a new course this fall in an attempt to be ahead of the emerging technology blockchain — the backbone of cryptocurrencies. The class — BCIS 4980 for undergraduate students View Full Article

Known primarily for his conservative fringe media site, Infowars — that pushed such conspiracies as “The Sandy Hook Hoax” — Alex Jones has come under fire recently for his repeated policy View Full Article

Matthew Brune | Senior staff writer Defensive coordinator Troy Reffett was optimistic leaving practice on Tuesday. It is now his second season as the lone defensive coordinator, and his defense View Full Article

Around 20 UNT students involved in the Bangladesh Student Association stood in front of UNT’s main sign off of North Texas Boulevard Sunday morning in protest for safer roads in View Full Article

For 22 years, Tom Cruise has been headlining the “Mission Impossible” films. With six now to his name, one wonders whether or not the franchise, as well as Cruise, has View Full Article

Matthew Brune | Senior staff writer When asked where this North Texas offense needs to improve over the next four weeks before the opening kickoff against Southern Methodist University, junior View Full Article

People sat illuminated in a soft red glow from the lights at Dan’s Silver Leaf in Denton on Thursday as the second medical marijuana forum continued onward. Almost every chair View Full Article

The grassy area between the Hurley Administration Building and Willis Library is receiving a makeover for the upcoming semester. The area is currently closed off to students, and construction is View Full Article

For the past century, a public pension was an ironclad promise. Whatever else happened, retired policemen and firefighters and teachers would be paid. That is no longer the case. Many cities and states can no longer afford the unsustainable retirement promises made to millions of public workers over many years. By one estimate they are short $5 trillion, an amount that is roughly equal to the output of the world’s third-largest economy. Certain pension funds face the prospect of insolvency unless governments increase taxes, divert funds or persuade workers to relinquish money they are owed. It is increasingly likely that retirees, as well as new workers, will be forced to take deeper benefit cuts. read more: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-pension-hole-for-u-s-cities-and-states-is-the-size-of-japans-economy-1532972501

The Denton Enterprise Airport is getting a second, smaller runway to run parallel to the existing one for $8.3 million. The runway is expected to be finished by July of View Full Article

The city of Denton is considering a new ordinance that could potentially minimize housing affordability issues and give students more housing options. The ordinance under consideration will allow homeowners to View Full Article

Zebra mussels are an invasive species that have been traveling throughout Texas lakes, establishing themselves in around 23 lakes from San Antonio to Dallas — and now in Grapevine Lake, View Full Article

Matthew Brune | Senior Staff Writer Head coach Seth Littrell’s team was voted favorite to repeat as West Division champions in Conference USA earlier this week by his fellow coaches. View Full Article

Torchy’s Tacos is opening a new location in Denton on July 17, adding to the already growing number of businesses on University Drive. With there being no foreseeable end to View Full Article

Denton has a unique mix of musicians and artists that is created by the city’s distinct culture of openness and creativity. Because Denton is a young town — the median View Full Article

Whenever I see someone on social media post their solo win with nine kills, I’m like, “not bad.” That is, until I notice the triangle or Y button as their View Full Article

The 27-year-old bar and grill, Riprocks, closed July 1 and will be undergoing renovations for about three months. There is currently no cost estimate, but Cody Farmer, manager of Riprocks View Full Article

We’ve all seen the pictures. We’ve heard the audio of children wailing in Spanish for their parents. We’ve been forced to listen to the leader of our once “free and View Full Article