The Texas Education Agency, or TEA, awarded a financial accountability rating of "superior" to Denton ISD for the 2024-25 school year.

In a nutshell: The rating was given by the TEA’s School Financial Accountability Rating System of Texas, or School FIRST, which scores school districts on several financial factors, including debt payment, financial reporting and solvency, according to the TEA report.

Denton ISD scored 98 out of 100 points, earning an "A" or a "superior achievement," per the TEA report.

Vicki Garcia, DISD's executive director of financial operates, said at the Oct. 27 regular meeting that the rating is important because it builds confidence among stakeholders, community members, staff and teachers.

Rowdy Return is open in Denton, according to the company’s website.

The details: The shop offers a range of items with a sustainability focus, including:

• Vintage goods

• Secondhand goods

• Locally-made goods

• Household products

• A zero-waste refill station

The company is a project by Kari Meyercord-Westerman and Jeanna Dunlap, the co-owners of Thistle Creative Reuse in Denton.

• 216 W. Mulberry St., Ste. 106, Denton

New flight routes from Southwest Airlines and a rental car service branch expansion are among the new updates at Dallas Love Field.

Take a look at several recent announcements from the airport.

New Southwest flights: Beginning June 5, 2027, Southwest will launch non-stop service between Dallas Love Field and Richmond International Airport, according to an airport social media post.

Southwest also announced a seasonal service connecting Dallas to Bozeman, Montana, to start in the summer of 2027. 

In the fall of 2027, all flights will have access to Starlink WiFi, as well, according to a Southwest press release.

NetJets private terminal: Private jet operator NetJets will expand its footprint at Love Field with a private terminal that will open in late 2028, according to an Oct. 12 news release.

The $35 million project will take over 80,000 square feet of space and include new aircraft hangar E, a private passenger terminal, shops and office space, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. The project will also renovate parking, landscaping and utilities.