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Acorn-shaped Airbnb open after Aubrey couple wins competition

Right up the road in Aubrey, the Nut House is the world’s largest acorn-shaped Airbnb, built by Ty and Katie Grant after winning an Airbnb competition. The unique loft-style space, nestled on 15 acres, offers outdoor activities like fishing and hiking.

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Messages of hope and remembrance permeate North Texas Overdose Awareness Day

On Saturday, people gathered on the Square for North Texas Overdose Awareness Day. In its fifth year in Denton, the event is about remembering those who've been lost to drug overdose, but about educating and support, as well.

Texas has removed a million people from the voter rolls. Why are we finding out now?

Texas officials have implemented measures to enhance election security, such as removing over a million voters from the rolls and initiating raids for alleged voter fraud. However, these actions have sparked controversy, raising concerns about voter suppression and the integrity of the election process.

5 thoughts on UNT’s win over South Alabama: Mean Green impress in win

The Mean Green won big, and that is all that matters. Plus, post games notes on injuries and the way UNT honored a program great.

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Crime: Denton mom arrested after police say she left kids unattended at home

A 20-year-old woman was arrested after leaving her two children alone at their home while she went to a store, according to a Denton police report. A caller reported seeing a child running around outside with no shoes. The caller also said the home's front door was wide open and they heard another child crying inside.

Elections: Group of Texas Democrats asks DOJ to investigate Texas over possible voter rights violations

A group of Democratic state lawmakers last week asked the U.S. Justice Department to investigate potential violations of federal law and civil and voting rights related to Texas state leaders’ recent voter roll purge, raids of Latinos’ homes in connection to alleged election fraud, probing of voter registration organizations and ongoing scrutiny of groups that work with migrants.

Paralympics: Texas Paralympian Ryan Medrano readies to run in Paris

El Paso's Ryan Medrano is a fitness trainer who is competing in his first Paralympics, in the 100-meter and 400-meter races — though some might also recognize him from TV’s Survivor. Medrano was cast away on an island in Fiji for the show’s 43rd season.

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• The UNT football team cruised to a win over South Alabama to open the season on Saturday night behind quarterback Chandler Morris and wide receiver Damon Ward Jr. Three players were suspended, the university announced Saturday morning, following offseason arrests.

• A federal district court judge on Friday temporarily blocked part of a new social media law designed to prevent Texas children from accessing certain content online through platforms such as Instagram and Facebook.

• Go on a mural adventure throughout Denton — we put together a starter guide to some of the best known works around town, but we want to hear about the hidden gems, too, so let us know which murals we missed.

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