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Southern Denton County students named National Merit semifinalists
Each year, students across the United States apply to be named National Merit Scholars, which often times comes with a nice scholarship. Southern Denton County was well-represented among 16,000 semifinalists, which were announced Wednesday. The following local students are one st...
Marcus High students help community dive into STEM
A group of Marcus High School students are sharing their love and knowledge of STEM to the younger generations of the community. The Marcus STEMsters, as they’re called, organize programs and events that give young members of the community a chance to get hands-on experience with...
Edmondson: A new school year begins across Denton County
Families have been busily preparing for their children’s return to school, which begins this month. It’s hard to believe summer break is over and they are returning to classes – whether for the first time in pre-kindergarten to senior year in high school or their freshman courses...
The return of Friday Night Lights: Southern Denton County teams eye big seasons
Nothing signals the arrival of fall in Texas quite like Friday night football. From perennial state contenders to teams looking to rebound from disappointing seasons, southern Denton County schools enter the 2026 season with plenty of optimism. Experienced quarterbacks, Division ...
Denton ISD earns another distinction for arts programs
Denton ISD continues to lead the state with its arts program. The Texas Art Education Association named the district a 2026 District of Distinction – Denton ISD’s third consecutive year earning the honor. According to a press release, the prestigious award honors school districts...
Northwest ISD adds safety measures after bullets found at new middle school
Northwest ISD students returned to school Wednesday, but the district is still trying to give families some reassurance about two bullets that were found at a Northlake middle school. In response to concerns about the bullets, Northwest ISD announced Tuesday it would be adding im...
New program allows Denton ISD families to track bus locations
Ahead of the school year, Denton ISD hopes families won’t be worried about uncertainties that come with district transportation. Families will be able to use Denton ISD’s Edulog Parent Portal App to track bus locations, arrival times, campus departures and scheduled stops along t...
Parker: It’s back to school for local students
There is a rhythm to August in North Texas. The heat settles in, the summer that felt endless suddenly seems to have slipped away, and families turn their attention to a new school year. Backpacks come down from the closet, supply lists are checked, and a generation of Texas stud...
Lewisville ISD offering free and reduced lunches for 2026
Lewisville ISD will be offering free and reduced-price lunches for the 2026 school year, and families can start signing up. The district opened applications for the free and reduced-price lunch program in late July, and along with it the eligibility requirements. “This program is...
Northwest ISD sues gun range after bullets found in Northlake middle school
Northwest ISD discovered bullets lodged in its new middle school in Northlake, and has been granted a temporary restraining order against a local gun range as a result. The district filed a lawsuit against Quail Creek Shooting Range after bullets were found in the south facade of...
Former Marcus High School QB headed out of state after eligibility denial
Former Marcus High School quarterback Colton Nussmeier was ruled ineligible to play varsity football after transferring to Denton Ryan High School. Now, he’s headed out of state. Nussmeier will play his senior year of high school football at Archbishop Rummel, a private school in...
Shop tax-free in southern Denton County this weekend
Just in time for back-to-school shopping, southern Denton County residents are encouraged to shop local during tax-free weekend. From Friday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug. 9, certain items will be exempt from sales tax, giving local shoppers a chance to save big. NFIB Texas, an org...
Former Marcus High football player sentenced in hazing case
A former Marcus High School football player was sentenced for his role in a hazing case that occurred at a Double Oak home in October 2025, and more could be next. Francisco Adams, 18, of Flower Mound was sentenced to 14 months probation Wednesday after two no-contest pleas, acco...
Flower Mound High School teacher honored with Teacher of the Year award
A Lewisville ISD teacher is one step closer to bringing the Texas Teacher of the Year trophy back to Flower Mound High School for a second year in a row. Mary McMinimy, an academic life skills teacher at Flower Mound High School, was named the ESC Region 11 Teacher of the Year at...
Pastors Place: If You Love Them, Show Them
By Steve Chesnut, Argyle Campus Pastor, Milestone Church People do not feel what you feel; they feel what you do. One of the biggest relational mistakes we make is assuming the people we love and care about most know we love them, even when we have done little to communicate it. ...
Langdon leaves lasting legacy at Marcus
When Kelly Langdon took over the Marcus High School tennis program in 2001, George W. Bush had just taken office, the events of Sept. 11 were still months away and the nation had recently moved past Y2K. Twenty-five years later, Langdon is retiring as one of the most accomplished...
Safe house for male trafficking victims cuts ribbon on Justin campus
The nation’s first safe house dedicated exclusively to male survivors of human trafficking is officially open. Bob’s House of Hope celebrated the grand opening of its Justin facility Wednesday, marking the launch of a first-of-its-kind refuge for boys and young men who have survi...
Southern Denton County gears up for another school year: events, sales and tax-free weekend
Summer vacation is winding down, and southern Denton County families are preparing for another school year. While some back-to-school fairs have passed, there are still a few ways for residents to cash in on deals before the first day of class. Ms. Karen’s Community Closet in Flo...
Seniors to get free admission to Denton ISD events
Senior residents will save a lot in ticket fees while attending Denton ISD events starting with the 2026-2027 school year. The district announced its Gold Card Program Tuesday, which gives seniors living within Denton ISD boundaries free admission to district events. According to...
Community mourns loss of Lewisville ISD grad stationed in Jordan
A Lewisville ISD graduate was among three U.S. troops killed in an Iranian missile strike on a base in Jordan. Isabella Gonzales, 19 of Carrollton, graduated from Hebron High School in the class of 2025 and jumped straight into military service with the United States Army. “Not l...
Northwest ISD to cut back on tech in the classroom
Northwest ISD students will see a change to email access, educational gaming and their Parent Portal when they return to campus for the 2026-2027 school year. Northwest ISD announced Wednesday the district will implement new technology policies aimed at reducing distractions in t...
Eden Ranch property in Flower Mound sold; private school proposed
A 51-acre portion of the proposed Eden Ranch development in west Flower Mound has been sold, and court documents indicate the new owners plan to develop or donate the property for a private Pre-K-12 school campus with academic, administrative and athletic facilities. The sale fol...
Northlake hopes minor road improvements will quell traffic while waiting on TxDOT
Northlake wants to offer some traffic relief on its east side before school traffic ramps back up. Town Council unanimously approved $600,000 in construction costs at its June meeting, which will go toward improving Cleveland-Gibbs Road near Westbridge Road. The approved costs ar...
Argyle native goes No. 2 overall in 2026 MLB Draft
Argyle native Grady Emerson is one step closer to a career in Major League Baseball. The high school shortstop, MLB Pipeline’s No. 1 draft prospect this year, was selected No. 2 overall in the 2026 MLB Draft by the Tampa Bay Rays, giving him the opportunity to start his professio...
TX universities are offering AI degrees. Is it the answer for a changing workforce?
“Who wants to go first?” During the last week of the spring semester, a few dozen graduate students, in a mix of sweatshirts and business attire, chatted softly around tables as they awaited the start of their Agentic AI class, a new course in the University of Texas at Dalla...
Local nonprofit celebrates literacy for more than 10K children
Project Transformation North Texas is a nonprofit focused on literacy, leadership development and community engagement. Since the program started in 1998, organizers said they have helped more than 10,000 students improve their reading skills through the summer. “We have more ...
Flight instructor jumped midair to his death, left student to land the plane
High in the skies over Argentina, a flight instructor at the controls of a Cessna 150 suddenly turned to his student and reportedly said, “You know what you have to do, carry on.” Then he took off his headset, unbuckled his seatbelt, shoved open the door, and jumped out of the...
Marcus baseball’s pitching coach gets call to be new head coach
When the Marcus Marauders baseball team hits the diamond next season, the head coach’s name will change, but the face will be familiar. Marcus High School officially named pitching coach Danny Kelley as the new head coach of The Pack in a post to social media Wednesday. Kelley wa...
Student pilot lands safely after instructor jumps out of plane mid-flight
A 22-year-old student pilot safely landed a plane Saturday after her instructor jumped out of the aircraft and died mid-flight over Argentina.
Argyle native drawing national attention ahead of MLB Draft
A southern Denton County native is making his mark on the baseball world, and he will likely take the next step toward the Major Leagues this weekend. Former Argyle High School baseball prospect Grady Emerson was featured on Season 2 of The Prospect, a three-episode original docu...
249 of the most unique baby names in America
It’s easy to find articles with lists of the most popular baby names in America. (In fact, we’ve written many of them!) But this one is different. This list is for the parents who think outside the box. The parents who want their child to be the only one in school with thei...
Texas Tech University facing lawsuit over "unconstitutional" course review rules
Professors at Texas Tech University are suing the school over mandatory course reviews they say are discriminatory and censor instruction.
Justin Bieber joins World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup’s star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday. Afrobeats star Burna Boy, Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the PS22 Chorus — a choir of elem...
Grand Prairie students, register now to receive free school supplies at the El Mochilón Back to School Supplies & Resources Fair
Grand Prairie students, get ready for the new school year with free school supplies! NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 are Supporting Our Schools with the El Mochilón Back to School Supplies & Health Resources Fair! Presented by the Hispanic Heritage Ambassadors DFW, the fair takes place on...
FFA students head to Fort Worth for annual state convention
More than 16,000 Texas FFA members and guests are in Fort Worth this week for their annual convention. You won’t miss ’em. The blue corduroy jacket they wear is the organization’s official uniform, even on triple-digit July days. Community service is another tradition. S...
Program puts former foster care youth on path to college
Texas Woman’s University in Denton is doing something good to get students who’ve been in foster care on the path toward a college degree. More than two dozen foster care alumni are headed to college this fall after graduating from the university’s FAST Academy. FAST stan...
Big 12 Football Media Days returns to Frisco
Big 12 Football Media Days is back at The Star in Frisco again. Texas Tech’s offseason search for a quarterback Texas Tech is coming off a historic College Football Playoff appearance. They’re led by former Cedar Hill High School coach Joey McGuire. Tech made offseason hea...
Charlie Kirk murder: Prosecutors show video of suspect Tyler Robinson on campus on day of shooting
During the second day of the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, the Utah man charged in the killing of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, prosecutors showed never-before-seen security video of Robinson on the Utah Valley University campus on Sept. 10, the day he's accus...
38 students from Pleasant Grove schools to escort World Cup players
Dozens of kids are arriving at Dallas Stadium ahead of an amazing opportunity. As we've seen in previous matches, local kids will escort players onto the pitch. FOX 4's Tisia Muzinga caught up with them just before they headed to the stadium....
Dallas County announces 10th annual Expunction Expo to help clear criminal records
Dallas County is launching its 10th annual Expunction Expo with a two-day application window starting July 8, offering residents a chance to clear eligible criminal records to improve their housing, education, and employment opportunities....
North Texas principal facing charges for allegedly selling weight loss drugs to teachers
A former Crowley ISD principal, who was later hired by Godley ISD, faces felony drug charges after investigators said he illegally sold a popular GLP-1 weight loss drug to school teachers and staff....
73,000 Texas school choice accounts get funded today, comptroller says
The first funding for Texas school choice accounts will be disbursed Wednesday, according to the state comptroller’s office.
Rotary Round-Up: Remembering the Bicentennial Wagon Train
The young schoolteacher, dressed in calicos and layers of ruffled petticoats, held the hands of her second graders as they watched the wagon train pull into their small town. The children had been preparing for this all year and couldn’t contain their excitement. The date was 197...
Judge strikes down Trump administration overhaul of student loan forgiveness program
A federal judge on Tuesday struck down a Trump administration overhaul to a public service forgiveness program for student loans, ruling in favor of advocates who said the program risked becoming a tool for political retribution. U.S. District Judge Myong Joun in Massachusetts...
Flower Mound grad’s personal experiences inspired her unique career path
Time in a dental chair can change more than a smile. Ask Marie Seykora of Flower Mound. The Flower Mound resident graduated from Flower Mound High School in 2020, but four years earlier, she tripped and fell – losing a few of her front teeth. Seykora relied on her dental hygienis...
Nursing gains ‘professional' label for student loans after ruling, theology dropped
Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy and several other fields will be eligible to take out higher federal student loan amounts — at least for now — after a federal judge blocked part of a Trump administration rule that held them to lower limits. The ...
Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in girls and women's sports
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams. The ruling on a pair of separate cases from Idaho and West Virginia could carry far-reaching implications for transgender rights. The court’s conservative ...
Southern Denton County students earn 2026 National Merit Scholarships
A two-year long journey comes to a climax for many Southern Denton County students. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced its scholarship winners Wednesday, June 3 which includes many students from southern Denton County. Below compiles multiple rounds of winners f...
2026 Patriot Games: Dates revealed, applications opened for national high school competition
The Patriot Games are coming Washington, D.C. in the first weeks of August.
Adolf Hitler's baby photo published in N.J. middle school's yearbook: ‘Stupid prank'
A New Jersey middle school is trying to figure out how a baby picture of Adolf Hitler ended up in their yearbook. The baby photos from the graduating eighth graders at East Brook Middle School in Paramus are from 2012 and 2013. But a black-and-white photograph of Hitler shortl...
Trump's ‘big, beautiful bill' is bringing a big set of student loan changes
One year after President Donald Trump signed his core domestic policy package into law, student loan borrowers are bracing for a major overhaul of the federal lending system that will begin this week. Many were already struggling when the Biden administration attempted to enac...
Massachusetts House passes bill protecting libraries from book bans
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.
Judge blocks Trump plan to limit graduate student loans in nursing and other fields
A federal judge has blocked part of a Trump administration plan that would have limited access to loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy, public health and some other fields. The American Association of Nurse Practitioners, one of the groups ...
El Centro College announces major downtown campus expansion
El Centro College is expanding its downtown presence to create a walkable campus, growing from 130,000 square feet to 800,000 square feet.
North Texan hosting Japan fan ahead of match vs. Sweden at Dallas Stadium
North Texans are literally opening their doors to soccer fans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Maggie Walters is hosting a 22-year-old Japanese college student named Yuto Osato. NBC 5’s Noelle Walker first caught up with him two weeks ago. “This is my home. Yeah, I’ll be here...