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Two Denton ISD schools earn national PTA awards
Bell Elementary School and Cheek Middle School recently earned national recognition.
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Denton police arrest man on DWI, open container charges after Airport Road crash
Denton police arrested a 36-year-old man after officers responded to a vehicle crash at Airport Road and South Bonnie Brae Street at about 5:10 p.m. Thursday....
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Ex-Lewisville officer sentenced to 7 years in prison for stalking
A Denton County judge sentenced a former Lewisville police officer to seven years in prison Friday after he was convicted of stalking a woman while on duty....
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UNT soccer team falls in road test against Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The UNT soccer team went on the road to rainy Charlotte on Thursday to face one of the perceived early contenders in the American Conference and left with a 3-0 loss in both teams' second conference match....
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How many tamales can world champion eaters devour in 10 minutes? Find out this weekend in Lewisville
Several of the world's top eaters will compete Saturday to see who can ingest the most tamales in 10 minutes. Last year, Joey Chestnut consumed a world record-setting 96 tamales....
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North Texas Gameday: UNT aims to build momentum vs. HCU in nonconference finale
North Texas will have a chance to build momentum heading into American Conference play on Saturday when the Mean Green host Houston Christian.
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'Heart of the Beast': One man, one dog and the wild that refuses to be the villain
David Ayer talks Brad Pitt, a scene-stealing German Shepherd named Uber and quiet filmmaking in Heart of the Beast — plus our a review of his best film yet....
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ICYMI: Budget updates, data center moratoriums and Halloween hype
Catch up on any stories you might have missed this week from the Denton Record-Chronicle.
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Best of Denton 2026: Minority-Owned Businesses
Each year, the Denton Record-Chronicle hosts the Best of Denton awards to highlight a few deserving and beloved Denton businesses who are just the best at what they do. Here are the winners and finalists in minority-owned businesses, as voted…...
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Best of Denton 2026: Nursing and Physicians
Each year, the Denton Record-Chronicle hosts the Best of Denton awards to highlight a few deserving and beloved Denton businesses who are just the best at what they do. Here are the winners and finalists in nursing and physicians, as…...
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Best of Denton 2026: Specialty Eats
Each year, the Denton Record-Chronicle hosts the Best of Denton awards to highlight a few deserving and beloved Denton businesses who are just the best at what they do. Here are the winners and finalists in specialty eats, as voted…...
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Best of Denton 2026: Treats and Budget-Friendly Eats
Each year, the Denton Record-Chronicle hosts the Best of Denton awards to highlight a few deserving and beloved Denton businesses who are just the best at what they do. Here are the winners and finalists in treats and budget-friendly eats,…...
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Best of Denton 2026: Pets
Each year, the Denton Record-Chronicle hosts the Best of Denton awards to highlight a few deserving and beloved Denton businesses who are just the best at what they do. Here are the winners and finalists in pet services, as voted…...
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Best of Denton 2026: Shopping
Each year, the Denton Record-Chronicle hosts the Best of Denton awards to highlight a few deserving and beloved Denton businesses who are just the best at what they do. Here are the winners and finalists in best shopping, as voted…...
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Best of Denton 2026: Personal Services
Each year, the Denton Record-Chronicle hosts the Best of Denton awards to highlight a few deserving and beloved Denton businesses who are just the best at what they do. Here are the winners and finalists in personal services, as voted…...
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Best of Denton 2026: Health and Specialists
Each year, the Denton Record-Chronicle hosts the Best of Denton awards to highlight a few deserving and beloved Denton businesses who are just the best at what they do. Here are the winners and finalists in health and specialists, as…...
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Best of Denton 2026: Life and Fun
Each year, the Denton Record-Chronicle hosts the Best of Denton awards to highlight a few deserving and beloved Denton businesses who are just the best at what they do. Here are the winners and finalists in for-the-home services, as voted…...
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Best of Denton 2026: American-Style Eats
Each year, the Denton Record-Chronicle hosts the Best of Denton awards to highlight a few deserving and beloved Denton businesses who are just the best at what they do. Here are the winners and finalists in American-style eats, as voted…...
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Best of Denton 2026: Finance, Law and Business Services
Each year, The Denton Record-Chronicle hosts the Best of Denton awards to highlight a few deserving and beloved Denton businesses who are just the best at what they do. Here are the winners and finalists in finance, law and business…...
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Best of Denton 2026: Auto
Each year, the Denton Record-Chronicle hosts the Best of Denton awards to highlight a few deserving and beloved Denton businesses who are just the best at what they do. Here are the winners and finalists in auto services, as voted…...
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Best of Denton 2026: Beauty
Each year, the Denton Record-Chronicle hosts the Best of Denton awards to highlight a few deserving and beloved Denton businesses who are just the best at what they do. Here are the winners and finalists in local beauty, as voted…...
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Best of Denton 2026: Bars and Nightlife
Each year, the Denton Record-Chronicle hosts the Best of Denton awards to highlight a few deserving and beloved Denton businesses who are just the best at what they do. Here are the winners and finalists in auto services, as voted…...
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Best of Denton 2026: Best of the Best
Each year, the Denton Record-Chronicle hosts the Best of Denton awards to highlight a few deserving and beloved Denton businesses who are just the best at what they do. Here are the winners and finalists in the best of the…...
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Best of Denton 2026: For the Home
Each year, the Denton Record-Chronicle hosts the Best of Denton awards to highlight a few deserving and beloved Denton businesses who are just the best at what they do. Here are the winners and finalists in for-the-home services, as voted…...
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Week 5 football scores: Sanger falls to Canyon in first loss of the season
Sanger saw its undefeated start to the season end Friday with a 38-28 loss to Canyon in Thursday's neutral site nondistrict game at Vernon's Lion Stadium. The Indians led 21-10 at halftime but were unable to answer Canyon's 28-0 run…...
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No. 11 Guyer leans on dominant defense to roll past Frisco Wakeland in district opener
Guyer got its District 5-6A title defense started strong Thursday with a commanding 35-7 win over Frisco Wakeland in the teams’ district opener. The Wildcats leaned on a dominant defensive performance and third-quarter surge to control the contest....
safety
Sanger ISD student killed in bus crash
Sanger ISD says one of its students died after a school bus crashed on Thursday evening. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.
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James Talarico challenges Ken Paxton to Fox News debate
With just over three weeks left before early voting, Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico on Thursday challenged his GOP opponent Ken Paxton to a debate moderated by Fox News’ Bret Baier....