More than 280,000 ballots had been cast in Denton County for the 2026 midterm election as of Thursday — a big step up from early voting totals for 2022 and 2018, even without counting the final day of early voting.
government
Denton City Council declines to nominate a candidate to serve as the Texas Municipal League Region 8 director due to controversy surrounding the incumbent who is seeking reelection....
News
Opportunities like the one North Texas came across on Thursday night don’t come along all that often.
safety
Denton police arrested two 19-year-olds who allegedly evaded when officers were dispatched to a report of a man carrying a gun at an apartment complex on Thursday....
safety
Almost all recent fatal pedestrian crashes in Denton occurred at night. As daylight hours dwindle, local and state agencies ask drivers and pedestrians to stay vigilant to prevent further deaths....
News
Marilyn J King died on October 26, 2026, at the age of 82 in Ashland, Oregon. She was born in McComb, Mississippi in 1944 and raised in Delano, California. Marilyn held degrees from Bakersfield College, San Jose State University, and…...
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Catch up on any stories you might have missed this week from the Denton Record-Chronicle.
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(NAPSI)—Once the grass gets its final cut and the leaves are handled, it’s time to swap out the lawn mower, blower, and trimmer for the snow thrower, generator, and chainsaw. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) says handling equipment this…...
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(NAPSI)—Fall’s a paw-some time to enjoy your family yard—and prep it for a lush spring, say the experts at The TurfMutt Foundation, which advocates for outdoor living and the care and stewardship of yards, parks, schoolyards and other green spaces,…...
schools
(NAPSI)—Most people remember receiving vision screenings at school; a simple test to determine whether a student was seeing well or needed glasses. What some don’t realize is that staying current on eye exams should be a lifelong habit. It is…...
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(NAPSI)—Influenza (flu) is nothing to sneeze at. It’s a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. There are two main types of flu virus: A and B....
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Sanger and Ponder started the volleyball playoffs strong Thursday as they both rolled to dominant bi-district round wins. Sanger advanced to the area round for an 11th time in 14 years and Ponder reached the round for a fifth straight…...
