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Medal of Honor motorcade robbery: Woman allegedly steals tool truck that pulled over
Denton and Cooke County agencies arrested a woman accused of stealing a truck carrying $180,000 worth of tools that had pulled over for the Congressional Medal of Honor motorcade on Thursday, according to a police report. At about 6:05 p.m., Denton officers responded to Rector Road and Interstate 35 for...
Police chase ends near Valley View Schools
VALLEY VIEW, Texas (KXII) - Two people were arrested after a chase with authorities that led to a school district being temporarily locked down Friday morning. According to the Valley View Police Department, a chase with law enforcement from Oklahoma made its way into Cooke County on I-35 where the department, the Cooke County Sheriff’s Office and Texas DPS joined the chase.
Legendary race car driver with North Texas roots celebrates big anniversary
NORTH TEXAS – A legendary race car driver with North Texas roots is celebrating a big anniversary. Fifty years ago, three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Johnny Rutherford won his first Indy 500, driving a McLaren."I raced at Indianapolis 10 or 11 times before I hit the jackpot," Rutherford said, noting on that on the day he won he had "run 200 miles per hour around the speedway, flatfooted, never lifted."Rutherford is 86, but he still loves the sound of starting a car and telling a few jokes. "How does it feel to go fast? Well, it's better than going half-fast," he told a crowd. To commemorate the anniversary of his big win, the team at McLaren had a surprise for Rutherford. "The livery that you see on this car is our tribute to Johnny Rutherford's victory at the Indy 500 in 1974," said Geoff Tink, the vice president of sales with McLaren. A custom car, in that classic McLaren orange. Complete with his name and number. In 50 years since his big win, Rutherford said racing is still pretty simple."Don't take any chances, don't try and be a hero or anything, just win the race," he said.
Paid endorsement letters, April 27-28
Support students’ best interests, support Jill Jester. I served the Denton community as a teacher and administrator at Denton High School for almost 20 years. DHS, our city’s flagship school, may be the perfect litmus of Denton, short of the people themselves. Students, both privileged and challenged. Students raised speaking Spanish and others speaking English. Students who would attend college as a legacy, and those who proudly marked the first generation of graduates in their family.
Saint Jo softball beats Perrin-Whitt in the playoffs
The Saint Jo Lady Panthers won their playoff one-game series against Perrin-Whitt on Wednesday afternoon. The Lady Panthers stomped the Lady Pirates 16-1 after three innings by run-rule to advance in the playoffs. Saint Jo was coming into the playoffs after a tough regular season. The Lady Panthers won their...
Medal of Honor recipients honored at Gainesville’s Home Grown Walking Trail
GAINESVILLE, Texas (KXII) - “It’s not mine. It belongs to 89 men that fought in the battle that I fought in. It belongs to all of those who died in any war. I wear it for them and their heroism,” said Medal of Honor recipient, Jim McCloughan stated.
Era’s Katherine Krebs signs with NCTC to play softball
GAINESVILLE, Texas (KXII) - Softball standout Katherine Krebs made it official on Friday - she is heading to North Central Texas College to continue her softball career. Krebs was very impressive in her time as an Era Hornet and she said she’s excited to play in front of her friends and family in her hometown.
Retired teachers in Denton, across Texas see modest rise in pension checks after decades: Is it enough?
For retired educators like Phyllis Ruffin, the cost-of-living increase approved by voters last November was expected to be a huge help. As it turned out, Ruffin, a retired paraprofessional in Alief schools near Houston, said her monthly retirement check went from $749 to $764.
North Texas man convicted of capital murder for killing a Johnson County woman during a 2021 carjacking after shooting a police officer
JOHNSON COUNTY, Texas — A North Texas jury Thursday found a man guilty of capital murder for shooting and killing a woman during a carjacking in 2021. Jerry Don Elders was arrested in Gainesville on April 14, 2021, after an hours-long search. Police said Elders first shot and injured...
Denton police report: Thieves steal $52,000 in copper wiring from construction site
A Denton apartment construction site superintendent reported Tuesday that someone stole $52,600 worth of copper wiring from units, according to a police report. At about 9 a.m., officers responded to a theft report in the 4000 block of North Elm Street.
Denton resident reports teenagers kicked in his door
A Denton resident reported that a group of teenagers he doesn’t know kicked in his door Monday, according to a police report. At about 5:10 p.m., Denton officers were dispatched to a burglary in progress call from the 3800 block of Stuart Road.
Council works on AC policy changes to help Denton residents keep cool — in rentals, HOAs and mobile homes
Mike knew that the Denton mobile home park where he lived had a ban on window air-conditioning units when he decided to install some. The fine for having a window unit was between $50 and $350. He just didn’t expect the management would enforce it after years of not doing...
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