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Mayborn School of Journalism alumni with a passion for writing, storytelling, food, music, and traveling.

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Plano ISD To Close 4 Schools, Move Elementary School for the Deaf

The Plano ISD school board has voted to close Davis Elementary School, Forman Elementary School, Carpenter Middle School and Armstrong Middle School. The unanimous vote came after more than four hours of deliberation during a special called meeting on Monday. The closures will take effect for the 2025–26 school year.“Our district has experienced a consistent decline in enrollment for more than a decade, and tonight’s recommendations will make the necessary adjustments to create better learning a

DME awarded highest honor in public power sector

Denton Municipal Electric has been awarded the Diamond Reliable Public Power Provider designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA).

DME got a perfect score of 100 out of 100, putting them in diamond category, where the score ranges from 98 to 100. Only 112 out of the over 250 public utilities recognized nationwide reach the achievement.

“We’re excited not because the department earned it, but it’s really a testament to what all our employees do,” said Stuart Birdseye, DME publ

New research facility at Discovery Park opens doors for opportunities in unmanned vehicles

University president Neal Smatresk cut the ribbon on April 4 at the grand opening for the Center of Integrated Intelligent Mobility Systems’ new unmanned aviation research facility at Discovery Park.

It is one of the biggest in the state and will allow students and businesses in the Texoma region to conduct research on unmanned vehicles.

“No one else has anything like this,” University President Smatresk said. “It’s going to give us a lead in the in the region and in the state.”

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Denco 9-1-1 and nonprofit PulsePoint looking for the public’s help to build AED database

Denco 9-1-1, in partnership with PulsePoint, is working to register every Automatic External Defibrillator in Denton County on the PulsePoint AED app and is asking for the public’s help.

When an AED is registered on the PulsePoint AED app, those with the app can see all the nearest AEDs in their area. The app is free and can be found on both the Apple App Store and Google Play. PulsePoint is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization.

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A little bit about me

Ever since I was a child, I've always had a strong curiosity about the world around me. I feel like there are so many wonderful and cool things to explore. Different cultures, foods, cities, people, and the list goes on. 

My senior year at the University of North Texas played a pivotal role in me exploring that. In Spring 2023, I took a class called Reporting on the Border which included a spring break field trip to McAllen, Texas and in Fall 2023 I was the Senior Arts and Life Writer at the North Texas Daily. 

Both experiences were life changing and helped me grow as a person. In the Reporting on the Border class, I got to learn about what life is like for locals on the U.S./Mexico border. As the Senior Arts and Life Writer, I delved more into the arts and entertainment scene of Denton, Texas. 

I believe remaining curious about the world around you and having the drive to explore that does the heart good. Every time, I've walked away with experiences and connections I'll never forget.