Tabitha Hidalgo

Why tons of fill remain in South Dallas despite orders to remove

'We shouldn't have to live this way:' Balch Springs tenant endures a year of sewer backups

After repeated sewer backups flooded a Balch Springs rental with raw sewage, a tenant spent more than a year caught between the city and homeowner who disagree over who is responsible.

Mental health crises meet police: A system under strain

By Tabitha Hidalgo

Reintegration On, Off the Reservation Spurs Hope, Challenges for Native Communities

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Reintegration Center is located in Okmulgee and offers Muscogee citizens reentry services; however, citizens must be living within one of the 12 counties on the reservation. ​​​​​​​Frustrated but undeterred, Battiest decided to take action.

University using AI to review course syllabi for legal compliance, faculty says

University administrators are currently using an artificial intelligence tool to review course syllabi for legal compliance, faculty leaders of the university chapter of the American Association of University Professors said.

Faculty concerned over Mayborn School of Journalism name retention during program merger

As the university moves forward with restructuring academic programs, faculty and alumni say a lack of communication has left unanswered questions about the future of the Mayborn School of Journalism.

Acting professor recognized in the New York Times takes final bow after decades on stage and in...

After more than 30 years of captivating audiences and mentoring aspiring actors, Sally Nystuen Vahle, professor of acting and a cornerstone of the Dallas theater community, is preparing to take

RISE center offers support and resources

Soft lighting and muted tones fill the small counseling room as a student sinks into a chair, hands clasped tightly in their lap. Across from them, a counselor listens intently,

'Make Palestine unavoidable,' students participate in second nationwide 'Week of Rage'

Day 1: Students for Justice in Palestine university chapter starts university events with protest

Life After TDCJ

Student dance organization Folxlórico showcases culture and community

As the setting sun casts an orange glow across the courtyard, the rhythmic stomps of heels from synchronized movements fill the air. Sweat glistens on the dancers' brows, their focus

Inside the Fire Lane

Reintegration Support for Justice-Impacted Students is Limited but Growing

Inside the Push for Organ Donations

How the U.S. Military Learned to Navigate Extreme Environments

Our Daily Bread pivots

Denton's Community Shelter, operated by Our Daily Bread, held a virtual town hall to answer questions and outline details of its planned shift from an emergency shelter model to a

University launches regional partnership for Texas Talent Accelerator to meet industry demands

University President Harrison Keller announced the launch of the Texas Talent Accelerator, a regional partnership designed to prepare North Texas for its rapidly changing workforce needs, at the Frisco campus.

Camyla Ramirez

Art gallery opens with poems, part of Disability Pride month

As voices filled the air at The Bearded Monk on July 11, personal stories unfolded through poetry, marking the start of Denton's Disability Pride Month celebrations and the opening of

Juneteenth Jubilee blends music, art, community building

As music pulsed through the air, university alumna and Denton resident Angelic Vortex stood near the entrance of Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios on June 19, greeting guests to the fourth

'American Idol' finalist Breanna Nix honored with parade, concert and key to the City

Editor's Note: Gerard Hudspeth's name has been corrected.

A blend of documentary screenings, music showcases and art exhibitions across downtown Denton,...

As Thin Line Fest, a five-day, three-part multimedia festival, came to a close, its final two days ended just as lively as it began, celebrating art in all its forms

UPC fills Library Mall with music and murals for Art Mart

The bright sun beamed down on university students, clutching melting popsicles, as they strolled from booth to booth on the Library Mall. Despite the heat, visitors browsed art displays and

Two local nonprofits keeps tradition, host Denton Mudbug Festival

With red-slicked fingers and crawfish juice dripping from their hands, dozens of people leaned over heaping trays of mudbugs, cracking shells around the paper-lined tables underneath a canopy on Hickory

2 university seniors earn national recognition in graphic design

University communication design senior Kyla Brown entered her first communication design class uncertain she belonged. Coming from a drawing and painting background yet surrounded by other experienced peers, she felt

Graduate students showcase work in Dallas Contemporary's exhibition

Beneath the Art Annex's fluorescent lights, four university graduate students' hands mold, carve and construct each movement to prepare their work beyond the studio, guided by their research and creative

Texas Storytelling Festival celebrates 40 years of storytelling

The warm glow of stage lights illuminated the Denton Civic Center as voices rose and fell in rhythm, weaving tales that transported listeners to distant lands, childhood memories and imagined

Local nonprofits Greater Denton Arts Center and Denton Music & Arts Collaborative unite to create...

The Patterson-Appleton building was rumbling on March 22. Different sounds, different tones and different genres flowed in and out of the cracks of the building, drawing attendees from around the

Black Label Movement theatre company performance showcases artistic expression

At the Radio, TV, Film & Performing Arts Building's theater, dancers leaped, spun and propelled themselves across the stage, their movements a blend of athleticism and artistry.

'DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS' is Bad Bunny's latest love letter to Puerto Rico

Benito Antonio "Bad Bunny" Martínez Ocasio released his sixth studio album, "DeBí TiRAR MáS FOToS" on Jan. 5. The album stands as a profound homage to his Puerto Rican heritage,

University professor Jehanne Dubrow marks new chapter in career with 10th poetry collection...

As author Jehanne Dubrow stepped up to the podium at Patchouli Joe's Books & Indulgences, the crowd fell silent in anticipation. Clutching a copy of "Civilians," her latest poetry collection,

New book bar The Plot Twist opens its doors in Denton, drawing romance genre enjoyers despite...

A long line of people braved the chilly weather this weekend for the grand opening of The Plot Twist, a new romance-themed book bar founded by a mother-daughter duo. Dawn

No-Cost Cap, Gown Pickup Underway Until Monday Afternoon - The Sundial

Cap and gown pickup for students participating in SAC's Commencement 2024 Ceremony is underway at the Fletcher Administration Building.

Applications Open for Student Government Association - The Sundial

Applications to run for office in SAC's Student Government Association opened March 18, and students can apply until 5 p.m. Thursday.

Religious Viewpoints Policy Working Well, Administrators Say

Holiday Birthdays: Not Always a Raw Deal

New Faces at KCHS

Catastrophes are America's opportunity to shine

District Hires Longtime Educator to Handle Attendance

Sophomore Raises Money to Help Mom

'Rhythms of the World' celebrates university's cultural diversity through multicultural dance and...

The beats of African drums reverberated through the University Union's Lyceum on Nov. 14 as the College of Music's African Ensemble opened the "Rhythms of the World" celebration, a multicultural

Department of Theater and Dance's student-led Spring Dance Concert brings movement and...

As the lights dimmed and the dancers took the stage, the hush of anticipation gave way to a night of movement and storytelling presented by the Department of Dance and

Street art meets community at Denton's 'Island of Misfit Toys' graffiti art show

Drivers cruising down East Hickory Street Tuesday evening slowed to take in the vibrant splashes of color rising across a massive wall at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, where graffiti artists

'Labor of Luxury:' Indian-culture inspired couture shines at CVAD gallery exhibition

The delicate shimmer of sequins and beads catches light at every angle, illuminating the craftsmanship behind every garment featured at the university's College of Visual Arts and Design Gallery. Intricate

Why tons of fill remain in South Dallas despite orders to remove