The Consumer Price Index, an indicator of inflation, was reported in May to have increased 8.6 percent in the last year and Denton restaurant owners are experiencing the effects. Hunter Christiansen, the owner of New York Sub Hub located on Avenue C, has struggled to find the products he normally
Denton City Council approved a request from the Denton Kiwanis Club to host their annual fireworks show at North Lakes Park, less than two miles away from the Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Facility. The decision raised concerns about how the fireworks will affect animals being sheltered at the
Hundreds of people gathered outside the Denton City Council building on Tuesday at a rally in support of council member Alison Maguire’s Reproductive Decisions resolution. The resolution, which passed in a 4-3 vote, aims to deprioritize the “use of city resources for investigation or enforcement of laws related to reproductive
As an ongoing heat wave hovers over the southern United States, citizens are beginning to feel its effects. Here are resources and tips to remain safe when the temperature hits extreme highs. Communication resources Dentonites can register to receive emergency communications through Alert Denton, a mass notification service powered through
The university’s Counseling and Testing Services (CTS) is hosting in-person art therapy workshops for students every Tuesday through Aug. 23 after being online for almost four consecutive semesters. The sessions are designed for individuals who have trouble putting their feelings into words. Students are provided with a quiet, safe environment
Engineering junior Andy McDowall was recently appointed as the university student regent by Gov. Greg Abbott for a term that began June 1 and will end in May 2023. The student regent position is held by a student who represents the interests of the university’s students on all campuses and
This story is part of “Home After Prison,” a project produced through the Dallas Media Collaborative, an effort by Dallas-area news organizations and other partners to examine solutions to public issues. “Home After Prison” team members include Ileana Garnand, Lorena Rivas, Andrew Fancher, Alexis Castillo and Bianca Caraballo. View the
Local activist group No Bus Cuts Denton held a rally outside the Denton County Administrative Courthouse on Thursday, June 9 to bring awareness to the growing disapproval of the Denton County Transportation Authority’s organization of public transit. Over a dozen members of the group gathered to discuss problems with Denton’s
The university announced their role in establishing the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institutions, a program designed to create opportunities for Hispanic scholars. Consisting of 19 other universities, the alliance aims to double the number of enrolled Hispanic doctoral students and increase the number of Hispanic professors by 20 percent before
There are several resources at the university and around Denton for LGBTQ+ individuals to engage with their community in a safe environment. The Division of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access provides gender and sexuality resources through the Pride Alliance office. Pride Alliance offers awareness and gender inclusion training, partners with
