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Elderly Woman Killed Walking Rhome Highway Shoulder, Driver Who Struck Her Flees Southbound
An elderly woman walking along the shoulder of U.S. 81/287 in Rhome was struck and killed around 6:30 a.m. Tuesday. The driver who first hit her reportedly made a U-turn and fled southbound. At least two other vehicles also struck the woman after the initial impact, and only one other driver remained at the scene when officers arrived.
WFAA
Elderly pedestrian dies after being struck by pickup truck in Denton parking lot
DENTON, Texas — A 72-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by a pickup truck in a parking lot in Denton Tuesday morning, according to police. The victim has been identified as Jack Kline. The crash happened just before noon in the 1800 block of South Loop 288. Investigators said...
USA TODAY
Texas football powerhouse out of playoffs after court ruling
Just a few days ago, Argyle Liberty Christian (TX) announced that it would be seeking legal action against the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) decision to ban the Warriors from postseason play . On Tuesday, a Denton County Courthouse denied the school's request for a temporary restraining order. Charles Baggarly of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported that the decision was announced after several hours of deliberation. The ruling keeps Liberty Christian out of the TAPPS Division I postseason. According to Baggarly, 362nd Judicial District Court Judge Bruce McFarling ruled that TAPPS did not do anything illegal or against public policy. The ruling from McFarling came down to proper due process, not whether the athlete was coached by Griffin or if the athlete was ineligible. More: Texas high school football rankings: USA TODAY Sports Super 10, Week 13 The first round of the postseason was moved back a week to allow for changes to be made to the eight-team bracket. Liberty Christian, led by five-star Oklahoma linebacker commit Cooper Witten, was viewed by many as the favorite to win the state championship in the division. TAPPS' original decision was based on findings that found the program broke the
The Cross Timbers Gazette
Launch Family Entertainment center now open in Denton
Indoor fun is booming in Denton, starting with the launch of a new indoor entertainment center. Launch Family Entertainment opened its new 30,000-square-foot entertainment center Friday inside Golden Triangle Mall at 2201 S. Interstate 35. The facility features a variety of attractions, including trampoline courts, a ninja course, rock climbing,...
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Sanger Wire Thieves Cut Conduit Twice in One Weekend, Deputies Hunt Suspects
The Denton County Sheriff's Office is seeking help identifying people connected to two reported wire thefts along Cowling Road in Sanger over the October 24-25 weekend. The office says electrical conduit was cut and wire taken. In a notice posted Tuesday, the Denton County Sheriff's Office asked the public to...
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Tractor Supply Plans New Store in Sanger
According to public filings, Tractor Supply is planning a new store in Sanger, with construction scheduled to begin in May 2027. The proposed location is on Sable Creek Boulevard, near FM 455, in Denton County. What Now Dallas reached out to Tractor Supply representatives to inquire about an opening timeline...
KERA
One vote breaks a tie, sending Kris Cox to the Dec. 12 runoff for Denton City Council District 1
The myth that a single person’s vote doesn’t matter was busted on Tuesday when Denton City Council candidate Kris Cox learned he will be moving forward to the District 1 runoff after beating opponent Michael Herron by one vote. Cox received 1,551 votes (20.75% of the vote) to...
The Cross Timbers Gazette
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Keller Council Tables Elm Street Salon-Suites Plan After Parking Fight Erupts
A plan to turn a vacant Old Town Keller building into a row of salon suites and a coffee or ice cream shop hit a snag Nov. 3, as the Keller City Council tabled a specific-use permit request after Council member Jarrett “Doc” Armstrong raised parking concerns. The vote on the proposal for 207 S. Elm St. is now set for the council's Nov. 17 meeting.
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The Cross Timbers Gazette
Traveling veterans memorial coming to Denton in December
A traveling memorial honoring thousands of American service members who died in wars and terrorist attacks will be on display at Golden Triangle Mall in Denton from Dec. 11-13. The American Veterans Traveling Tribute’s Voices of Valor HD Tribute, along with the Texas Veterans Hall of Fame’s Pearl Harbor and...
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Denton ISD Hosts “November to Remember” GOAL Kickoff
With the spirit of "November to Remember," students, families, and volunteers from across the community came together Saturday, November 7, at Strickland Middle School for the 17th annual kickoff of the Guys and Girls Operating As Leaders (GOAL) program. The opening event marked the start of another year of bringing youth together to build leadership skills, confidence, and civic pride through teamwork and sport.