Book Talk: These selections cover what we hold dear about our United States

Book Talk columnist Jean Greenlaw rounds up titles that cover the United States' documents, struggles and symbols as we celebrate this July Fourth weekend.
By By Jean Greenlaw For the Denton Record-Chronicle at Denton Record-Chronicle · · 1 min read

Book Talk columnist Jean Greenlaw rounds up titles that cover the United States' documents, struggles and symbols as we celebrate this July Fourth weekend.
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Denton city staff provided the Denton City Council with an update on the city's homelessness initiatives after the city experienced a 282% increase in homelessness from 2019 to 2025. The city has been working with local agencies to address it.

Book Talk columnist Jean Greenlaw rounds up titles that cover the United States' documents, struggles and symbols as we celebrate this July Fourth weekend.

In 1985, André J. "Frenchy" Rheault relocated his business, Frenchy's Lawn & Tree service, from Columbus, Mississippi, to Denton after retiring as an air traffic controller for 20 years with the U.S. Air Force.

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The city of Dallas is going into the holiday weekend with a warning about what can happen when celebrations get out of hand. And to avoid a repeat, they've got a new plan to tackle the problems.

Five alleged members of a Venezuelan gang have been indicted on federal charges for murder, kidnapping, and other violent crimes. The victims include a man and two children in Farmers Branch.

Federal prosecutors revealed new video evidence showing rapper Pooh Shiesty allegedly using an AK-style pistol to kidnap and extort Gucci Mane at a Dallas recording studio back in January.

There will be an impressive drone and fireworks show in the sky in Mansfield tonight to celebrate Independence Day. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin got a preview of the drone technology.

This Fourth of July weekend, Dallas police will try a new strategy to combat illegal fireworks and gunfire, as well as prevent traffic gridlocks. It will mean some new road closures in the areas where holiday events are happening.

A 15-year-old girl made a plea for help on social media to get more people into her dad's restaurant. The idea worked – not because it was clever marketing, but because it was an honest message from a daughter about her father.

Dallas police are implementing a new safety strategy this Fourth of July weekend to increase security, curb illegal celebratory gunfire, and prevent severe traffic gridlock.

The Mansfield Rocks July 4 celebration in North Texas will feature a massive fireworks and a Sky Elements pyro drone show launched from the Mansfield Skinner Sports Complex to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday.

It's no secret that Texans have had tremendous influence over all aspects of America and American culture, from politics, to food, to entertainment, to sports there's likely been a Texan involved.

Gov. Greg Abbott proposed a ban on rural Texas AI data centers and called to eliminate their tax breaks, marking a shift from his prior support as residents increasingly oppose the facilities over water, electricity, and noise concerns.

Some Texas Republicans are calling on the state to deny birth certificates to babies when their parents are not citizens of the United States following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that affirmed automatic citizenship for most people born in the United States.

A TxDOT Fourth of July "Drive Sober, No Regrets" campaign features a Frisco mother who lost her daughter to a drunken driver, as Texas police ramp up holiday weekend DWI enforcement to prevent crashes.

Every summer, people flock to Denton County's busiest lake, Lewisville Lake, to escape the Texas heat.

A religious nonprofit donated 1,200 posters of the Ten Commandments to Denton ISD. A state law passed last year requires Texas public schools to post the biblical content in classrooms if a group donates posters.

Denton police have arrested a man who is accused of offering to help an injured woman, then sexually assaulting her and stealing from her.

Denton police arrested a man who allegedly offered to help an injured woman, and then sexually assaulted her and stole from her.

Denton police arrested a 27-year-old man who allegedly broke into a home and threatened the resident at knifepoint after evading officers Thursday morning.

UpdateThis story was updated at 3:25 p.m.

UpdateThis story was updated at 3:25 p.m.

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