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Today’s edition · Wed., Nov. 4

Lines at the polls, plus a new Argyle ISD board president

Plus, UNT opens both basketball seasons with blowout wins at the Super Pit.

The Daily Denton team2 stories15 sources5 min read

ElectionsTop story

Denton County voters still in line at 7 p.m. were allowed to cast ballots Tuesday

Polls were open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday

Denton County polling places

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.7 a.m.to 7 p.m.
  • 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Polls open
Election Day
Tue., Nov. 3

Source: Denton Record-Chronicle

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7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Polls open
Election DayTue., Nov. 3

If you were a registered precinct voter in line at 7 p.m. Tuesday, you were allowed to vote. Denton County polls were open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for federal, state, county and city of Denton races. At closing, a line at the Denton Wesley Foundation wrapped around the block, and poll workers and volunteers passed out water. Every registered precinct voter in line at 7 p.m. could cast a ballot.

WFAA reported 45-minute waits in Denton and Collin counties, with footage from the University of North Texas showing massive lines on campus filled with students waiting to vote. also offered free rides to the polls. Results weren't in the reports we had this morning.

45 minuteswait faced by Denton and Collin county voters

WFAA reported the waits as polls closed in the midterm election.

Source: WFAA

  • UNT campus site: serves Precincts 4170 and 4171
  • Free DART rides: participating service areas in Dallas, Collin, Denton, Ellis and Rockwall counties
  • Riders needed a government-issued ID and/or voter registration card

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Schools

Argyle ISD's board names Rich McDowell president after two trustees resigned

The board voted unanimously Monday night to reorganize its leadership. It came after Matt Slaton (Place 6) and Sam Slaton (Place 7, no relation) resigned within five days of each other. The vote followed an executive session that lasted nearly three hours.

Argyle ISD's board named three new officers Monday

RoleMemberSeat
PresidentRich McDowellPlace 4
Vice presidentLeona McDadePlace 5
SecretaryFrank DixonPlace 3

Sources: Cross Timbers Gazette, Denton Record-Chronicle

“While public discussion and healthy debate are part of the governance process, I believe it is important that we now refocus our collective energy on the work we were elected and entrusted to do.”

Rich McDowell, Argyle ISD board president

Sam Slaton had joined the board in July, appointed after trustee Josh Westrom resigned in June. The Cross Timbers Gazette reported that the board can appoint replacements again or put the seats to voters.

Argyle ISD's board has changed shape since June

  1. JuneTrustee Josh Westrom resigns.
  2. JulySam Slaton is appointed to the board.
  3. OctoberMatt and Sam Slaton resign within five days of each other.
  4. Nov. 2Board names McDowell president, McDade vice president and Dixon secretary.
  5. Nov. 16Next board meeting; updates on vacant seats and superintendent possible.

Sources: Cross Timbers Gazette, Denton Record-Chronicle

  • Next meeting: Mon., Nov. 16
  • Still open: two trustee seats and the superintendent job
  • Filling those spots was on Monday's agenda but waits

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News Notes

UNT men

North Texas opened its season with a 122-50 win over Southwestern Christian on Monday night. Aeneas Alexander scored 22 points with nine rebounds, Casmir Chavis added 17 and Amar Amkou had 16. The Denton Record-Chronicle said the win buried memories of an exhibition loss at the . CBS SportsDenton Record-Chronicle

UNT's men and women both won their openers Monday

  • Southwestern Christian50
    North Texas men122
    Final
  • Newman48
    North Texas women101
    Final

Sources: Denton Record-Chronicle, CBS Sports

UNT women

UNT women's basketball opened its fourth season under Jason Burton with a 101-48 win over Newman at the Super Pit. Cherie Spencer made a case for a key role in the Mean Green's rebuilding. Denton Record-Chronicle

Hebron football

The Hawk Eye said Hebron came back from a 27-point deficit to beat Flower Mound 42-41 on Oct. 30 at Brian Brazil stadium. Texas HS Football named the Hawks its 6A Team of the Week: they trailed 34-7 at halftime, then recovered two late onside kicks. The win locked up Hebron's third straight playoff berth. The Hawk EyeTexas HS Football

Volleyball

Argyle and Ponder are headed back to the regional semifinal round of the volleyball playoffs later this week. Denton Record-Chronicle

Northlake hockey

The family-owned are preparing for their first season in Northlake at the Children's Health StarCenter Multisport, the Cross Timbers Gazette reported. General admission starts at $15, kids 6 and younger get in free, parking is free, and military members and first responders get $3 off each ticket. Cross Timbers Gazette

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— Jack London

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Never saw a wood duck this time of year on the pond.

“Only a few times previously, and always in January. He must've been hatched this year as small is he is.”

— A neighbor, Lakewood Estates
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The Wrap

Student ID in your wallet? The Denton Record-Chronicle rounded up places in Denton and beyond where it can save you money, from food and drinks on down. The paper notes that the life of a student isn't exactly known for being a lucrative one. A little plastic card, a few saved bucks.

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Daily Dentonto me · Wed., Nov. 46:00 a.m.

Lines at the polls, plus a new Argyle ISD board president

Plus, UNT opens both basketball seasons with blowout wins at the Super Pit.

The TLDR

  1. Voters in line at 7 p.m. could still cast ballots
  2. Argyle ISD board names Rich McDowell president
  3. North Texas wins 122-50 in opener; UNT women win 101-48
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