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Denton blotter: Woman allegedly attacks QT workers, damages cat cafe door and vehicles
Denton police arrested a 31-year-old woman who allegedly assaulted QuikTrip employees, damaged customers’ vehicles and threw concrete through a cat cafe door on Thursday....
Top 7 AC Repair Companies Kansas City MO 2026: All 4 One Heating and Cooling Earns #1 Spot for Reliable Emergency AC Repair Services
All 4 One Heating and Cooling has been ranked the #1 AC repair company in Kansas City, MO, for 2026. The ranking recognizes its 26 years of HVAC experience, dual-state licensing, 24/7 emergency service, transparent pricing, same-visit repairs, comprehensive HVAC…...
Ex-Denton officer’s trial may ‘shine a light’ on unfair treatment of homeless population, prosecution says
In the criminal trial of one ex-Denton police officer, prosecutors told the jury they hoped a conviction and sentence would “shine a light” on some officers committing crimes against and possibly violating the civil rights of people experiencing homelessness....
Excel Floor Care Alerts Gilbert Homeowners to Monsoon Dust and Hard Water Buildup in Tile Grout
Gilbert, AZ / Storyteller / Aug 20, 2026 /
PuroClean of King of Prussia Provides 24/7 Emergency Water Damage Restoration as Summer Storm Season Peaks
King of Prussia, PA / Storyteller / Aug 20, 2026 /
Train derailment in Mansfield causes grass fire
A train derailment in Mansfield forced first responders to put out a grass fire caused by the derailed cars, officials say.
Police: Scam caller extorts $6,000 from Denton woman
A Denton woman reported Wednesday that she lost over $6,000 to scammers claiming they worked at her bank, according to a police report.
Jury finds ex-Denton officer guilty of tampering with arrest affidavit
A Denton County jury found ex-Denton officer Joel Weinstein guilty Wednesday of tampering with an arrest affidavit, the first case in a larger Denton Police Department investigation to go to trial....
Scammers steal billions from Texans. Here's how to protect yourself from fraud
Cybercrime is taking a growing financial toll on Texans, with scammers using increasingly sophisticated tactics to convince victims they are dealing with someone they know and trust....
Denton PD: Man arrested after alleged burglary at pawn shop with stolen vehicle
Denton police arrested a man Tuesday after he allegedly broke into a local pawn shop and tried to leave the scene on a stolen motorbike, according to a police report....
Denton police investigating after outreach team finds woman's body
Denton police are investigating after an officer with the department's Outreach Team found a woman's body Tuesday off of University Drive, according to a police report....
Map: Denton police reports from Aug. 10-16, 2026
The Denton Police Department arrested 84 individuals and responded to 2,695 service and officer-initiated calls from Aug. 10-26, 2026.
Traffic alert: Overnight closures this week on all I-35E lanes near Bonnie Brae
All lanes of interstate 35E from Bonnie Brae Street to Oak Street in Denton will close intermittently on Wednesday and Thursday for state construction....
City agrees to raises for Denton police after officers raise staffing concerns
After initially offering a 2% increase, Denton officials agreed to restore compensation for police officers to 5% above the market average following concerns about recruitment and retention that came up during contract negotiations....
Physician-Scientist Dr. Comings Readies Audiobook Edition of Climate Book as Wildfires and Floods Intensify Worldwide
Physician-scientist Dr. Comings is preparing an audiobook edition of The Science of Global Warming: And Four Ways to Fix It. Drawing on decades of scientific research, the book examines rising CO2 levels, climate change, extreme weather, and the need for…...
Denton blotter: Man reports stranger robbed him at knifepoint in ravine
A man reported to Denton police that he knocked a stranger unconscious and a second stranger stole his wallet at knifepoint, according to a police report....
Denton police arrest alleged drunken driver swerving with kids in car
Denton police arrested a 36-year-old man who was allegedly driving while intoxicated with his children in the car and nearly crashed early Sunday morning....
Divers recover body of 36-year-old swimmer from Joe Pool Lake after overnight search
Emergency responders recovered the body of a 36-year-old man from Joe Pool Lake on Sunday morning following a search that began after he vanished underwater the previous evening, fire officials said....
Limits on certain firearms, silencers lifted for some in Texas after judge’s order takes effect
Nearly century-old federal restrictions on certain short-barrel firearms and silencers were lifted Thursday for some gun groups and government agencies in several states, including Texas, after the Trump administration declined to file an emergency appeal challenging a federal co...
Denton PD: Corner Stop staff say customer pulled out gun, threatened to shoot them
Employees at the Alco Corner Stop in Denton reported that a customer pointed a gun at them and threatened to shoot them on Thursday night, according to a police report....
Ex-Denton County detention officer arrested on child sexual abuse material charges
Former Denton County detention officer Richard Caleb Goodman has been arrested and charged with possession with intent to promote child pornography, according to jail records....
Caller threatens to 'shoot up' Denton agency, police say
A local agency went on lockdown Tuesday after a caller threatened violence, according to a Denton police report.
Blotter: Denton business employee reports shoplifting, assault to police
Denton police responded to an alleged robbery at a business in the 1600 block of East McKinney Street on Tuesday morning.
Denton police arrest man accused of striking vehicle in stolen truck
Denton police arrested a 29-year-old man after he allegedly stole a truck and trailer, and then struck another vehicle in an attempt to flee the scene....
Georgia’s Renewed Commercial Truck Safety Focus Highlights Risks of Serious Truck Accidents
Dozier Law Firm encourages Georgia motorists to understand the unique safety and liability issues surrounding crashes involving tractor-trailers and other commercial vehicles....
Atlanta Law Firm Highlights Truck Accident Risks as Georgia Strengthens Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
Thousands of injuries involving large trucks and buses underscore the importance of safety, accountability and evidence preservation after serious crashes...
Distracted Driving Trends Put Alpharetta Motor Accident Risks in Focus
Greene Legal Group highlights the importance of evidence preservation and understanding legal rights following serious vehicle collisions in North Fulton County....
Denton County detention officer arrested for child porn
Former Denton County detention officer Richard Caleb Goodman was arrested on child pornography charges after Dropbox reported suspicious files to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children....
Abogado de accidentes en Nueva York: Spanish Directory Covers 188 Cities
The resource connects abogado de lesiones personales Nueva York searches with Spanish-language guides and anonymous options.
Abogado de accidentes en Florida: Spanish Resources Added for 120 Cities
The Florida directory puts abogado de lesiones personales Florida information in one Spanish-language starting point.
Ryan Charder of Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C. in New York Earns 2026 Recognition as Award-Winning Queens Truck Accident Lawyer
Forest Hills, NY / Storyteller / Aug 10, 2026 /
Dr. James Blake: Daily Reevaluation of Goals Is What Separates Growth from Stagnation
Dr. James Blake, a retired emergency medicine physician from Richmond, Kentucky, shares how athletic discipline and daily goal setting shaped a career in high-pressure healthcare....
Denton police: Shooting on Bell Avenue was apparent murder-suicide
Denton police reported on Monday that the shooting deaths of a man and woman on a sidewalk appear to be a murder-suicide and the two previously dated.
Denton police investigating fatal crash off North Loop 288 early Sunday
Denton police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed a man early Sunday morning in a drainage ditch off North Loop 288.
Two dead in Denton after domestic dispute
Denton police are investigating a Sunday afternoon shooting on North Bell Avenue stemming from a domestic dispute that left a man and a woman dead.
Two dead after shooting near Bell Avenue and University Drive
Denton police are investigating a shooting that left two people dead Sunday afternoon in the 1900 block of North Bell Avenue near Woodland Street.
Two dead after shooting on Bell Avenue near University Drive
UpdateThis story was updated at 6:01 p.m. Sunday with information from a Denton Police Department press release.
Denton police: Three suspects flee after pursuit ends in crash
Denton police are investigating a collision that happened near Stonegate Drive and Longridge Drive on Thursday.
Denton police: Man strikes tow truck driver after attempted towing
A man struck a tow truck driver behind the ear while he was attempting to tow a car, according to a Denton police report.
Appeals court rejects Attorney General Ken Paxton’s effort to overturn Texas State Fair gun ban
An all-Republican Texas appeals court has delivered another blow to Attorney General Ken Paxton’s challenge of the State Fair’s firearms ban, just over a month before the annual weekslong event returns to Dallas....
1 Krum ISD student killed, 2 others hurt in crash
A Krum ISD student died, and two other minors were injured after a single-vehicle crash on FM 1173 in Denton County on Wednesday, according to Denton police....
Juvenile killed, two others injured in crash on FM1173 in northeast Denton
One person, a juvenile, has died and two others were injured after a single-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon, according to a Denton police spokesperson....