DTX-DEN: Impact 11/7/2025

Over the next five years, University of North Texas leaders will be focused on developing human potential, discovering new insights and driving new opportunities for students.

The overview: UNT President Harrison Keller presented the university’s five-year strategic plan during the State of the University held Nov. 5. Keller explained the need for adaptability and innovation is strong as the digital revolution is pacing quickly, the economy is changing and public confidence in higher education institutions is in a crisis.

Quote of note: “Our vision for the future of UNT and the work we’ve already started will enable us to address these challenges and lead the way forward as a new kind of American public research university,” Keller said during the address.

NT Chiropractic is now open at its new Denton location, according to a company representative.

Zoom in: The business offers services such as ultrasound therapy, electrical stimulation, spinal decompression, massage and more, per its website.

• 3201 Teasley Lane, Ste. 102, Denton

The Argyle ISD board of trustees approved a land purchase of 128 acres in Northlake for the district’s future growth on Oct. 30, per a district news release.

The big picture: As enrollment numbers in Argyle ISD continue to grow, district staff are planning for additional facilities and resources.

The specifics: The land is located on the south side of Robson Ranch Road and northwest of Jane Ruestmann Elementary. It was purchased with 2025 bond funds and will serve as the future site of a secondary campus, the release states.

Funding comes from Proposition A of the May 2025 voter-approved bond, which totaled $393.7 million, according to previous reporting.

What they're saying: “We continue to plan strategically to accommodate the rapid growth in our community,” Superintendent Courtney Carpenter said in the news release. “Purchasing land allows us to prepare for future enrollment growth and continue providing the high-quality learning environments our families expect in Argyle ISD.”

Airports in Dallas and Houston are required to begin reducing flights and other operations by 4% on Nov. 7 in response to air traffic controller shortages caused by the federal government shutdown, transportation officials announced Nov. 6.

The details: The cuts will affect 40 "high impact airports" across the country, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration. The affected Texas airports include:

• Dallas Love Field (DAL)
• Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
• William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
• George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)