CEO of BuzzBallz cocktails donates $30 million to Texas Woman's University
Merrilee Kick, who created the ready-to-drink cocktail drink BuzzBallz, is giving $30 million to her alma mater, Texas Woman's University in Denton.
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Merrilee Kick, who created the ready-to-drink cocktail drink BuzzBallz, is giving $30 million to her alma mater, Texas Woman's University in Denton.
Dr. Harrison Keller currently serves as the commissioner and CEO of Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. He replaces outgoing President Neal Smatresk on August 1.
From fruit to glass, it's a family business determined to grow its reach. The Edge of the Lake Vineyard and Winery sits flourishing along Lake Ray Roberts.
The Denton Police Department said the 4-year-old reported missing has been found safe.
The suspects are currently in the City of Denton Jail. Their bond has not been set.
Multiple callers reported hearing gunshots around midnight at an apartment complex in the 3200 block of W. Windsor Drive.
Later this evening, parents plan to speak at a Denton ISD board meeting after a 13-year-old girl was attacked on a school bus. The parents say they're concerned that not enough is done about bullying and violence on campus.
Traveonna Mays turned herself into the Denton jail Thursday on a charge of injury to a child.
A large group of students and others gathered around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday on the Denton campus.
A walkout and protest is planned at the University of North Texas in Denton. Students plan to walkout at the campus' University Mall at 1:30 p.m.
It seemed like just another day on the road to a client until a father and son barely avoided a child trying to cross a busy highway at the crack of dawn.
A North Texas hospital hired its first full-time, facility dog.
John Bramblitt's masterpiece will be unveiled at Garland's Big Art Day, Saturday, April 6.
A North Texas mom continues to fight to regain custody of her two-year-old son after CPS removed him from her home over a disagreement about his medical care.
It's a rare case that not only surprised a North Texas family, but also their nurses and doctors.
Paxton argues two principals within the school district violated the Texas Election Code.
Both are currently in the City of Denton Jail.
Despite controversy about the book's main character, the Denton Independent District School Board voted to keep two children's books.
A woman was rescued by Denton police after her vehicle went over a bridge and landed upside down in a creek
"Stephanie" may not be real, but her reactions are.
Four female patients reported Dr. Ikenna Adugba inappropriately touched them during appointments.
Denton group files petition to have Ken Paxton's new lawsuit against decriminalizing low-level marijuana offenses thrown out.
One person is dead after a shooting in Denton on Saturday night.
Police say the body of Melonie Frye was found in the shed of a vacant house in Denton Wednesday.
This is the third fentanyl murder arrest in Denton since the new state law went into effect.
Texas piles on early with help from Kansas City errors, while three Rangers homers and Gore's shutout work extend the Royals' skid.
Neighbors and local leaders gathered with candles and prayers as investigators continued working to determine what caused the blast.
The Trailblazer Tuition Trust aims to expand access for first‑generation and lower‑income students in southern Dallas.
An investigation led by the National Transportation Safety Board is still underway to answer questions about what went wrong.
Tarrant and Denton counties are checking in with travelers for three weeks after they return from Ebola‑affected countries.
An investigation led by the National Transportation Safety Board is still underway to answer questions about what went wrong.
At about 11:15 a.m., the Celina Police Department posted on social media about the missing child, asking for the public's help in locating him.
"This heartbreaking tragedy has impacted our entire school community, and our thoughts and prayers are with the students, their families, friends, classmates, and everyone affected," said the district.
Texas piles on early with help from Kansas City errors, while three Rangers homers and Gore's shutout work extend the Royals' skid.
Authorities say search operations have ended while the NTSB probes how a damaged gas line triggered the fatal explosion.
A North Texas foster family says a legal gray area in Texas' Baby Moses law led to the child being returned to biological relatives.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
Republican nominee for Texas Attorney General Mayes Middleton tells Jack Fink about his win over candidate Chip Roy in May and his campaign priorities for the November election.
Democratic nominee for Texas Attorney General Nathan Johnson tells Jack Fink about his campaign priorities for the November election.
Texas Democratic Party Chairman Kendall Scudder discusses the midterm elections. Democratic nominee James Talarico is set to face Republican candidate Ken Paxton for a Senate seat in November and Scudder tells Jack Fink that it's an opportunity for Democrats.
Before being elected out of office in the May primary runoff elections, Senator John Cornyn spoke to Jack Fink while on the campaign trail.
Texas GOP Chairman Abraham George discusses the Texas Senate race with Ken Paxton as the Republican candidate set to face James Talarico in November. He and Jack Fink discuss the midterm elections.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Azzi Fudd scored 22 points in her first WNBA start, Jessica Shepard had her second triple-double of the season, and the Dallas Wings beat the Las Vegas Aces 95-87.
University president Lawrence Schovanec wrote in a letter to the Texas Tech community that the school would appeal the ruling.
The squad was announced during an event in New York City on Tuesday after U.S. Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino spent months evaluating players to finalize the roster.
Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai and relievers Steven Okert and Alimber Santa combined to throw a no-hitter in a 9-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday night.
Wyndham Clark shot 11-under 60 to win the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Sunday, overtaking Si Woo Kim by three strokes and pulling away from defending champion Scottie Scheffler after starting the day tied with the top-ranked hometown favorite.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
