Local pottery artist and university alumna Stacie Forest has been in the art scene since she pursued photography in high school. She took her love for photography and graduated in 1989 with a degree in radio, television & film with a minor in photography. As life progressed, Forest dabbled in
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Only a few parking spaces remain around the corner of South Elm Street and Maple Street as customers flock inside for dinner at the newly opened Picone. The Italian-American restaurant held its soft opening last weekend on Jan. 20 and 21. “I’m lucky enough to have people come and try my

The ninth annual Denton Black Film Festival returns this week in a hybrid format. The in-person festival began on Wednesday, Jan. 25, and will end Sunday, Jan. 29, while the virtual portion will extend the festival online from Jan. 29 through Sunday, Feb. 5. Festival events will take place at

On the corner of Avenue C and Eagle Drive sits a small black food truck, selling burgers and fries that look like what you could get at any other fast food restaurant. However, there is one thing that sets its menu apart from other traditional burger joints — every item

University alumna and artist Kara Belt once sat shoulder-to-shoulder with her best friend, listening eagerly to her friend’s “Granmom” demonstrate how to embroider as her encouraging nature lights up the room. One dog, one idea and 23 years later, Belt still finds herself needle-deep in various fiber art creations as

The sound of drums and guitar can be heard from the front porch of a student apartment in Denton. Inside, five musicians are practicing in a bedroom-turned-practice room — the bed shoved in a corner, soundproofing foam adhered to the walls and speakers and equipment crammed into the small space.

The winter holiday season is officially upon us. In addition to crossing off loved ones’ wish lists, it can also be the perfect time to get involved in the season of giving. From food drives to animal shelter donations, Denton County provides a variety of festive service opportunities to give

Since renewing their status in spring 2022, the university’s Solar Team has recruited new members, sponsors and resources to build a fully solar-powered and street-legal car to race in the 20th Formula Sun Grand Prix. The team aims to qualify for the five-day race next summer to compete against other

Despite the bitter cold and grey overcast that settled over Denton last Friday, it was all warm welcomes and bright lights at Trans Pride Fest 2, which was hosted at Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios. With 20 musical artists and table after table of vendors, the second iteration of the festival