Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of August.
Good morning, Denton.
Families in Denton are praying and coordinating help after Nepal floods left North Texas couples missing during Janai Purnima celebrations — the Nepalese Society of Texas is assisting affected families and urging donations as local residents seek answers.
A Denton area animal rescue has drawn 100K social media fans after wildlife experts raised concerns when a beaver named Todd was seen swimming in circles with cloudy eyes and a thin body.
Local advocates urge closer review of the animal's care — community members remain engaged.
Denton-based Texas Woman’s University and nonprofit Come to Believe will launch a downtown Dallas business college campus next year — targeting academically qualified low-income students with flexible classes and support like free meals, a laptop, and a DART pass for an initial class of 150.
Today, an air quality alert is in effect because high ozone is building near the surface in North Texas.
Although fire risks improved on Friday, dry, hot weather continues as the Ross Fire grows, so residents with breathing or heart issues should take precautions.
Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to develop a statewide framework by Dec.
31 for accelerated three-year bachelor's degree options in high-demand fields; he will work with the Legislature starting Jan. 12 to ensure the plan supports reduced higher education costs.
Texas moms, including some from Denton, urge lawmakers to protect surrogacy contracts as proposals could limit the family-building option for couples facing infertility.
They call for clear legal safeguards and agency standards (to ensure fair treatment and clear rights) amid debate on new state restrictions.
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