Fatal police chase with murder suspect causes I-35 backup in Denton
A police pursuit ended with the death of a Plano murder suspect on northbound Interstate 35 near Sanger and Valley View on Monday morning.
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Texas elections aren’t official until they get certified. Here’s how it works.
Election results will begin rolling out the evening of Election Day, and although winners will be declared and victory speeches made, the results will be official only after they’re certified....
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High housing costs cut into Texans’ income gains in 2025, new Census data shows
Incomes largely slowed in Texas last year, and fell dramatically in at least one major urban area, as Texans face considerable and sustained pressure from high housing costs, the U.S. Census Bureau said Thursday....
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Federal policy changes could affect Denton’s housing grants and infrastructure projects
Denton City Council received some surprising updates on how federal policy updates could affect a few of the city’s projects, including major changes to the 2030 U.S. Census, permit reform for federal infrastructure projects, such as data centers, and impacts…...
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The Trump administration touts immigration enforcement push in Texas as Election Day nears
Days before the midterm elections, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin traveled to Texas to tout the results of a statewide immigration enforcement operation during a press conference that at times took on a political tone....
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Thomas Lennon turns holiday cheer into horror in 'Christmas at the Kringles'
Thomas Lennon talks passive-aggressive holiday cheer and his love of villains in the Christmas slasher now playing at Denton Movie Tavern.
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10 Denton-area business updates: New nonprofit video store, trampoline park and another Marty B’s coffee shop coming soon
Nostalgic for video stores like Blockbuster and Payless Video? Looking for an indoor adventure for the kids? Wishing you could grab some matcha, buy secondhand goods and visit an art gallery all in one place? Check out these new Denton…...
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Investigations underway for potential E. coli outbreak from State Fair petting zoo
Health officials in Dallas are investigating whether an E. coli outbreak is connected to the State Fair of Texas petting zoo.
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2,000 pounds and carved, a giant pumpkin is on display in Quakertown Park
For the second year in a row, Raising Cane’s is joining in on Denton’s 31 Days of Halloween with the donation of a giant pumpkin. This year’s pumpkin, on display in Quakertown Park, weighs 2,069 pounds and was grown by…...
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Argyle QB Hayes Hackney ruled eligible to play this season by UIL state executive committee
Argyle junior quarterback Hayes Hackney was ruled eligible to play again this season Thursday by the UIL state executive committee. Hackney will be able to return for the Eagles' regular season finale Friday and compete in the playoffs....
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TWU turns to Argyle product Madi Lumsden to the lead way for a women’s basketball team on a roll
Madi Lumsden paid close attention last year, when a handful of veterans led the TWU basketball team to the Lone Star Conference regular-season and tournament titles for the third straight year and a deep run in the Division II NCAA…...
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Tom Larussa
Thomas Keith Larussa, known to many as Tom, passed away on October 26, 2026, in Denton, Texas due to health complications associated with a recent lymphoma diagnosis while hospitalized. He was born on November 11, 1955, in DeKalb, Illinois. Tom…...