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Happy Tuesday, Denton! Here's the North Texas consumer news you should know this week.
By Denton Record-Chronicle · · 1 min read

Happy Tuesday, Denton! Here's the North Texas consumer news you should know this week.
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Harris County officials still don’t know the names of the agents who were present when an ICE officer shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, leading the county’s district attorney’s office to investigate this case like a criminal investigation…

The American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage on Monday and asked Denton County residents to donate at upcoming local blood drives.

Texas lawmakers are questioning whether the state's fragmented approach to homelessness contributes to a costly cycle in which some of the most vulnerable Texans move repeatedly among the streets, emergency rooms, county jails and short-term treatment programs.

High school football season is fast approaching with less than a month before the start of fall practice. As the offseason nears its end, we break down some of northern Denton County's top quarterbacks heading into 2026.

Cameras and film crews were set up on Monday throughout Denton, filming crowds clad in gear from various colleges and universities.

Longtime Texas Woman's University official Chalese Connors was the Dallas venue press officer for the 1994 World Cup. The tournament's return to DFW has brought back memories, and an opportunity to play a role in this year's event.

The city of Lewisville's free "Bridge to Retirement Readiness" initiative, created in partnership with United Way of Denton County, aims to connect residents ages 55 to 65 with local resources and individualized guidance as they prepare for retirement.

The city of Lewisville's free "Bridge to Retirement Readiness" initiative, created in partnership with United Way of Denton County, aims to connect residents ages 55 to 65 with local resources and individualized guidance as they prepare for retirement.

Tempting as it is to avoid the summer heat, the sun can also be your friend — if you’re careful.

New regulations from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice are causing confusion with the Inside Books Project, a group that’s been supplying literature to inmates for nearly three decades.

Denton police arrested a 36-year-old man early Saturday who allegedly robbed a convenience store and was caught drinking the stolen alcohol
<strong>Event date:</strong> July 28, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>09:00 AM - 12:00 PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <br>1 Courthouse Drive<br>Denton, TX 76208<br><strong>Description:</strong><br>Commissioners Court meetings are open to the public.

Happy Tuesday, Denton! Here's the North Texas consumer news you should know this week.








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LONDON, July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alzheimer's Association today announced the launch of the PROTECT-Cog Study (Prevention of Risk fOr cogniTive dEcline through Combined Therapy), a first-of-its-kind global clinical trial designed to evaluate whether combining a proven multidomain lifestyle…


Tiyare Care, a free AI-powered app that provides pediatric medical support in both English and Spanish, was created by an Aubrey-based child and family counselor.

Back-to-school season is coming. Here's how to get free school supplies.

Back-to-school season is coming. Here's how to get free school supplies.

Originally opened in March 2015, Harvest House has offered a space in downtown Denton for music, handmade drinks and community. Now, two new owners plan to build on that foundation, hoping to bring Harvest House to new heights.

Braswell alum Jayson Jones had some struggles early at the collegiate level but found his form just in time to earn a shot at the pros. The 2022 grad was taken in the eighth round by the Chicago White Sox…

Dozens of long-range and short-term road improvement projects are planned across North Texas to increase mobility as the region booms.

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On April 8, The Watchdog exposed what may be one of the biggest roofing fraud scandals in North Texas history.

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Argyle native Grady Emerson earned a chance to play professional baseball Saturday, when the Tampa Bay Rays selected him No. 2 overall in the 2026 MLB draft. The star shortstop's selection has a slot value of more than $10.5 million.

Postal Service honors the limitless possibilities of beloved doll

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