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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.
Local Water Supply Corp. names new controller, holds annual meeting
Last month, the Cross Timbers Water Supply Corporation announced that Pradip Patel has been named the new controller. Patel has been on the CTWSC for over a year and replaces Lloyd Hanson, who served CTWSC for 12 years, as controller. Patel has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/auditing and has a career in financial management with hospitals, private investments, the construction and aerospace industries, and now water utilities, according to a CTWSC news release.
Is political infighting why Denton doesn't have an H-E-B? What one city council has to say about it
A decade has passed since H-E-B purchased land behind Torchy’s Tacos on Bonnie Brae Street near University Drive. It’s a spot where a woman named Mary used to pitch her old yellow tent with dates written in black ink on the outside to help her keep track of important events. She’d been living on the land for about a year before it sold, finding companionship with her dog Sprocket and her cat Itsy, who’d seen one too many cat fights.
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...
Keller Police Issue Scam Alert After Resident Dodges Suspicious Call Claiming City Contract
A scam alert has been issued by the City of Keller after a resident received a suspicious call from an individual claiming to be contracted by the city. The caller requested personal information to update public records, which prompted the resident to question the call's legitimacy before promptly ending the conversation. The resident did not fall prey to the potential scam which, according to a warning by the city's law enforcement, represents a persistent threat in the form of phone-based scams.
Denton police investigate robbery report at WinCo Foods Sunday
Denton police are investigating a robbery report at WinCo Foods after an employee said two thieves assaulted him Sunday afternoon, according to a police report. At about 12:34 p.m., Denton officers responded to a disturbance at the grocery store located at 2645 W. University Drive. An employee who works in loss prevention said two people were stealing items and being difficult.
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...
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