Softball: Inches from opportunity

Zebra mussels are here to stay, officials say, and education is the key to controlling the growing problem. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials are working with the North Texas Municipal Water District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to educate people on how to keep the invasive and destructive creatures from spreading from lake to lake throughout the state.

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McCoy joins UNT

The University of North Texas will have a new vice president for research and economic development on campus July 8 — Thomas McCoy of Montana State University. McCoy brings an aggressive plan to double the university’s research expenditures over the next five years, as well as attract valuable students and faculty.

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Real Estate Showcase

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A-Train magazine

A-train in perfect position for start of I-35E contruction

Entertainment

Briefly in the arts

Visual Arts Society of Texas member Tonya Littmann of Denton will exhibit a collection of her fine art quilts at the PointBank Black Box Theatre, 318 E. Hickory St., through July 11.

Bad guys travel in packs

Lynn Sheffield Simmons: Argyle receives its second Little Free Library site

Houston in person

Briefly in the Community: Cowboy church arena to open for events

Business

Commissioners, Holt Cat in talks of new site

Denton County commissioners are in talks with Holt Caterpillar about placing a new site in Denton County.

Solar boost

Karina Ramírez: Voertman’s sold to out-of-state investment group

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Anna Love: Look for healthier options at Denton dining spots

Health

Grant to help fund screenings

Denton County commissioners and the Susan G. Komen Foundation are out to help women who have low income receive testing for breast cancer. Commissioners approved a $35,000 grant from the foundation that will go toward providing access to mammograms to women who qualify.