LATEST NEWS
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.
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...
From the Firehouse — April 2024
Denton County ESD No. 1 is excited to invite you to join us at our 2nd Annual Carry The Load event on Saturday, May 18th from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. To honor Memorial Day, Denton County ESD No. 1 will be partnering with Carry The Load – a nonprofit organization that supports first responders and veterans (carrytheload.org). Carry The Load was founded by Veteran U.S. Navy SEALs and started as a mission to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day. Their mission is to provide active ways to honor our nation’s heroes and raise funds to provide services to first responders, veterans, and their families. Some of our own personnel and colleagues across other departments have been the recipients of their supportive services.
Lewisville Education Foundation hosts 34th annual Educational Awards Ceremony
The Lewisville Education Foundation (LEF) hosted its 34th annual Education Award Ceremony on April 16 at the Lewisville High School auditorium. Four hundred forty-three scholarships were awarded for a total of $313,625. LEF is a nonprofit foundation with a mission to support the students and teachers of the Lewisville Independent...
Double Oak Police Beat
Recent calls for service to the Double Oak Police Department:. 2/16-Agency Assist BVPD/3000-Blk E FM 407-Assisted Bartonville PD on a suspicious person who was hitting on females at an establishment. 2/16-Agency Assist BVPD/300-Blk E Carruth Ln-Assisted Bartonville PD on a warrant arrest for an offense that occurred in their jurisdiction.
Denton County Baseball Friday Roundup: Coppell clinches 4th place in 6-6A; Lake Dallas, Little Elm forces play-in game; Flower Mound's Harris tosses no-hitter
The formula for the Coppell baseball team to make the playoffs was simple: win and in. All that the Cowboys needed to do to clinch fourth place in District 6-6A was to defeat Plano East or have Plano West lose to Marcus.
HIGHLIGHT VIDEO: McKinney High softball victory over Little Elm
McKinney High Lady Lions softball put in hard work this season. With several victories to claim as their own, they showcased their talent in front of their fans. VYPE DFW showed up to their game against Little Elm in a 5-0 victory! Check out the highlights now!. Keep reading... HIGHLIGHT...
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.
Frisco Police Warms Community Relations with "Cops and Cryo" Event at iCRYO
To thaw relations between police and the public, the Frisco Police Department hosted a "Cops and Cryo" event yesterday at iCRYO, involving locals in a frigid yet friendly atmosphere. The event, which took place from 4 to 7 pm at the cryotherapy center located at 6363 Dallas Parkway Ste 150 in Frisco, was a unique opportunity for residents to engage in conversation with their local officers. According to the Frisco Police Department, the gathering aimed to provide community members the chance to win some giveaways provided by the Community Services division.
Denton County voter guide: What's on the ballot?
Here are items on ballots for voters in Denton and surrounding cities. To learn about more elections around Denton County, check your voter registration and precinct locations, view sample ballots and more, visit votedenton.gov. Election day is Saturday, May 4. Early voting continues through Tuesday. Denton Central Appraisal District.
Keller ISD buys land meant for motel near elementary school
KELLER, Texas - The Keller Independent School District, north of Fort Worth, will buy land next to one of its elementary schools. Trustees authorized the $3.2 million purchase during a school board meeting Thursday night. The city of Fort Worth had previously approved construction on an extended-stay motel near Basswood...
Newcastle track competes at regionals, three qualify for state
Newcastle track competes at regionals, three qualify for state News Staff Fri, 04/26/2024 - 8:11 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Newcastle’s Aubree Clayton completes one of her high jump attempts at a track and field meet earlier this season. Clayton qualified for the state meet in her event with a wild card selection, where she will compete in Austin over the days of May 2-4. ...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.