The Podcast Trailer, a mobile unit complete with podcast equipment, is now open, providing services for both new and existing podcasters in and around the Denton area.

The details: Houston Rodgers, the CEO and co-founder of The Podcast Trailer, started the business in January to provide clients with the tools to create and set up their own podcast.

The trailer comes to clients onsite and sets up a recording location in someone’s home or a designated work location for individuals and businesses, Rodgers said. This option includes a full audio and video setup, lighting, acoustic treatment, equipment installation and training so clients can record on their own.

“Our goal is to make professional-quality podcasting accessible without the intimidation or technical hurdles,” Rodgers said.

Looking ahead: Houston said a permanent location is something the group will entertain further down the road, but the short-term focus is expanding The Podcast Trailer’s mobile production capabilities, adding services for live events, depositions and professional recordings outside of traditional podcasting.

Two Democrats are running for the Texas House District 64 seat for the March 3 primary election.

The details: Christie Wood and Julie Evans will face off in the Democratic primary election for a chance to earn the Texas House District 64 seat later this year.

District 64 covers parts of Denton County, including the city of Denton, Krum, Sanger and Robson Ranch, along with all of Wise County.

Wood is a retired small business owner while Evans was an educator for more than 15 years that includes time with Denton ISD.

The Republican primary race for the position will be between incumbent Andy Hopper and Lisa McEntire.

The winner of the Republican primary will face the winner of the Democratic primary in November. The winner of that election will be sworn in for a two-year term in January 2027.

What else? Candidates were asked to keep responses within 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents.

Two Republicans are running for the Texas House District 64 seat for the March 3 primary election. 

What’s happening? After being in office since 2025, incumbent Andy Hopper is seeking his second term as the District 64 representative for the state. District 64 covers parts of Denton County, including the cities of Denton, Krum, Sanger and Robson Ranch, along with all of Wise County.

He will be running against Lisa McEntire for the Republican nomination for the seat. McEntire is currently a member of the Denton Central Appraisal District in Texas, representing Place 2.

The Democratic primary race for the position will be between candidates Christie Wood and Julie Evans. The winner of the Republican primary will face the winner of the Democratic primary in November. The winner of that election will be sworn in for a two-year term in January 2027.

The gist: Candidates were asked to keep responses within 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents.

From road construction in Denton County to policy changes in Frisco, here’s a look at some of the latest news from Community Impact's Dallas-Fort Worth coverage areas.

Prosper rejects plans for a 7-acre neighborhood park

Crayola Experience at Shops of Willow Bend in Plano temporarily closed

Pizza, pancakes and Philly cheesesteaks: 6 Dallas-Fort Worth restaurant updates

Denton County Commissioners Court approve $2M bid for construction on FM 407, I-35W intersection

New Fort Worth shopping center to feature pizza, liquor store, dentist's office

Frisco Public Library designates ‘free expression areas’

JetBlue Airways will launch year-round flights from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

The gist: According to a news release, the largest carrier at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport will launch daily, year-round flights to DFW Airport starting March 12, following its initial announcement as a spring break-only service.

Additional daily frequency flights have been added from DFW Airport, running from March 12-23.

What they're saying: “These additions reflect the momentum we’ve built in Florida and our continued investment in Fort Lauderdale as a key gateway in our network,”
said Dave Jehn, JetBlue’s vice president of network planning and airline partnerships.

More details: The year-round flights from Florida to Texas will depart at 8:35 p.m. and arrive at 10:53 p.m, while departures from DFW Airport will leave at 6:15 a.m. and land in Florida at 9:55 a.m.

Afternoon departures will be available during the March 12-23 period, according to the website.