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Argyle firefighter transferred to long-term care facility while recovering from crash
Corey Claytor, a firefighter/paramedic for Denton County ESD No. 1 (formerly Argyle Fire District), has been transferred to a long-term acute care facility as he continues to recover from a serious motorcycle accident. Claytor suffered multiple serious injuries in an off-duty collision on March 22, and for the next three...
Missing 10-Year-Old Boy Found Safe in Denton, Community and Police Efforts Applauded
A sigh of relief swept through the community of Denton, Texas, as the missing 10-year-old boy known as DJ was found safe after an hours-long search that sparked widespread concern. The young boy had vanished from near his home located at Withers Street and Bell Avenue, leading to an urgent call for help from the Denton Police Department.
Thousands of Denton ISD students will get free breakfast and lunch, once federal funding is approved
Denton school board members voted unanimously Tuesday to apply for a federal program that will cover costs for breakfast and lunch for all students at 10 of its campuses for four years. Two of the schools are preschools. The remaining campuses are elementary schools. The Community Eligibility Provision recently made...
Denton restaurant worker reports customer threatened him with armed robbery
An employee at a Denton restaurant reported Monday that a customer threatened to bring in a gun and rob the business, according to a police report. At about 9:11 p.m., Denton officers responded to a disturbance call in the 2900 block of West University Drive.
Safely dispose of medications Saturday for National Drug Take Back Day
Residents in southern Denton County — and around the country — can safely dispose of their unused prescription drugs this weekend with the help of local police departments. This Saturday, April 27, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a nationwide effort by the DEA to provide a...
Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on Habitat Village in Denton
Habitat for Humanity of Denton County celebrated a significant milestone on Friday with the groundbreaking ceremony for the historic Habitat Village project, a future 35-home community in southeast Denton, according to a news release from the organization. The event was held at Gohlke Pools, 1115 Duncan St., across the 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.
Missing Plano woman last seen nearly a week ago, police say
PLANO, Texas — A Plano woman was reported missing by her husband after he said she didn't return home last week, according to the Plano Police Department. On April 19, Kylie Doyle drove her black Hyundai Elantra to Lebanon Trail High School in Frisco and was seen leaving the school around 11:40 a.m., police said.
New ‘soft’ interview room at Denton police station designed to set crime victims at ease
Correction This story was updated to clarify details and victims of the crimes committed by Reginald Kimbro. When victims of violent crimes across the nation enter a police station for an interview, they can probably expect to find themselves in the same barren room that suspects do. Just a table...
Med spa, fitness studio coming to Shops at Highland Village in May
Two new businesses are expected to open in The Shops at Highland Village next month, according to a Shops spokesperson. BODY20, a boutique fitness studio that utilizes FDA-cleared electro-muscle stimulation suits for a 20 minute training session with a personal trainer, will open in May between Great American Cookies and Brightside Boutique. BODY20 provides a custom 1-on-1 program, giving the body over 150 times more muscle contractions than a conventional workout without any need to pick up a weight or use traditional gym equipment.
After parent outcry, motel developer stops construction near Keller ISD school
FORT WORTH, Texas — Two months after Keller ISD parents implored city and school officials to prevent the construction of a hotel near Basswood Elementary School in Fort Worth, the property’s developer announced they are stopping construction. The outrage began when parents discovered a Studio 6 Extended Stay...
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