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Denton blotter: 15-year-old injured in hit-and-run crash near Lowe’s
A 15-year-old reported to Denton police that a driver struck him as he crossed a Lowe’s driveway and drove off without stopping.
safety
Dallas begins cleanup at Trinity River illegal dump site
The city of Dallas has started a massive cleanup of an illegal dumpsite along the Trinity River after police arrested a man for running a dumping scheme on the property he allegedly stole with a forged deed....
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Texas announces $34M AstraZeneca settlement over Medicaid scheme
Texas is recovering nearly $34 million from AstraZeneca to settle allegations that the pharmaceutical giant used an illegal kickback scheme to improperly influence Medicaid prescriptions....
safety
Denton police arrest suspect in shooting that grazed woman in vehicle last week
Denton detectives charged a 21-year-old man Friday in connection with shooting a bullet that grazed a woman in a parking lot, according to police reports....
safety
Fort Worth prepares for Fourth of July fireworks celebration
Fort Worth's Fourth at Panther Island Pavilion gears up for a massive July 4th fireworks show and festival, with organizers expecting record crowds in North Texas for the nation's 250th anniversary....
safety
Bullet whizzes past Denton officer; suspect arrested for allegedly firing shots at traffic
A Denton officer reported a bullet flew by his head after a stranded motorist’s friend allegedly fired a gun at passing vehicles Saturday.
safety
Bullet whizzes past officer; suspect arrested for allegedly firing shots at traffic
A Denton officer reported that a bullet flew by his head after a stranded motorist’s friend allegedly fired a gun at passing vehicles Saturday.
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AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says
A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump.
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Chase on I-45 ends with officer-involved shooting
A chase through several Texas counties Monday ended with an officer-involved shooting.
Local
Denton murder defendant will likely still be tried after case was already presented in court
Denton County prosecutors intend to still bring a Denton man to trial for murder after already introducing murder evidence at a different trial in May....
Local
Denton murder defendant will 'most likely' still be tried after case was already presented in court
Denton County prosecutors intend to still bring a Denton man to trial for murder after already introducing murder evidence at a different trial in May....
parks
Texas Parks and Wildlife issues extreme heat guide for summer visitors, pets
As temperatures and heat indexes soar past 100 degrees this holiday weekend, Texas Parks and Wildlife is urging state park visitors to protect themselves and their pets with these essential heat safety tips....
business
King Abdullah II of Jordan visits Richardson restaurant during World Cup visit
Both soccer royalty and literal royalty from Jordan visited a local restaurant in Richardson during their trip to North Texas for the World Cup.
safety
Denton PD: Witnesses report hearing gunshots, seeing shooter at apartments Friday
Denton police are investigating reports of gunshots at an apartment complex on Friday afternoon. No one was injured but there were multiple witnesses, according to a police report....
Local
Texas Forever Steak & BBQ in Krum offers a down-home feel and good meats
Nine miles west of Denton, just north of U.S. Highway 380, Krum is experiencing rapid growth but holding on to its rural charm.
schools
2026 Patriot Games: Dates revealed, applications opened for national high school competition
The Patriot Games are coming Washington, D.C. in the first weeks of August.
safety
Denton officers help locate capital murder suspect in Corinth after mistaken release from prison
Denton police on Friday helped arrest a Beaumont man charged with capital murder who was mistakenly released from prison in Jefferson County.
News
Saharan dust is back in North Texas. Here’s what you should know
Texas is set to be hit by a wave of Saharan dust this week.
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‘Cataracts do show up in everybody’: Here’s what you need to know about them
Cataracts affect more than 24 million Americans over the age of 40. But the solution’s considered safe and relatively simple.
Local
Quartet of Denton-area football players earn magazine’s preseason all-state honors
Four Denton-area football players were recognized among the best in Texas on DCTF's preseason all-state teams. Guyer senior DL Zane Rowe, Argyle senior WR Julian Caldwell, Argyle senior OL Cole Jackman and Ryan senior LB Demari Ruth earned nods....
business
Venezuelans in North Texas send relief home and wait for news of loved ones following earthquakes
Venezuelan community groups and businesses in North Texas continue to send aid to their home country after last week’s deadly earthquakes. Two back-to-back quakes killed an estimated 1,500 people and injured thousands of others, with many still trapped or unaccounted…...
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New ranking reveals America’s most and least educated cities
America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees....
schools
UNT coach Daniyal Robinson sees growth in program heading into second season
North Texas coach Daniyal Robinson and the Mean Green feel like they are well ahead of where they were last year in his first season guiding the school's men's basketball team....
parks
Celebrate America's 250th birthday at Texas State Parks
Texas State Parks roll out specialized historic, pioneer, and patriotic programming across the state for the nation's Semiquincentennial celebration.
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American pride reaches lowest level in quarter century, poll finds
As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.
safety
Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texa...
parks
Klyde Warren Park will get a $200 expansion, Dallas city leaders announce
Dallas city leaders announced a $200 million, 1.7-acre expansion of Klyde Warren Park over the Woodall Rodgers Freeway, featuring a new event pavilion, ice skating rink, and lawns to further connect Uptown and Downtown....
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AI may spot deadly heart risk in a routine ECG
UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.
government
Haslet congregation blocks return of pastor who hired sex offender son
Congregation members of a North Texas church have voted against reinstating their former senior pastor, months after he stepped down for secretly employing his son, a lifetime registered sex offender, on the church and school campus....
safety
Fort Worth neighbor kills machete-wielding man who was attacking woman
A neighbor fatally shot a man wielding a machete who was allegedly arguing with a woman and dragging her down a Fort Worth street. Police say no arrests have been made....
Local
Quartet of Denton-area football players earn DCTF preseason all-state honors
Four Denton-area football players were recognized among the best in Texas on DCTF's preseason all-state teams. Guyer senior DL Zane Rowe, Argyle senior WR Julian Caldwell, Argyle senior OL Cole Jackman and Ryan senior LB Demari Ruth earned nods....
safety
Texas fire chief killed while directing traffic at Mabank rodeo
A Texas fire official is dead after he was hit by a truck while directing traffic after a rodeo. It happened in Mabank, about an hour southeast of Dallas....
safety
North Texas faces intense summer heat and Saharan dust ahead of the Fourth of July
While heat alerts grip more than 20 states from the Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes, North Texas is carving out its own distinct brand of summer swelter this week....
business
Pushback against data centers and community market leadership, and changes to Denton businesses
Happy Tuesday, Denton! Here's the North Texas consumer news you should know this week.
News
5 Frozen Treats to Keep Your Cool This Summer
(Feature Impact) Summer heat can be tough to beat without a cool, refreshing game plan. Cool off when the temperatures climb by turning to frozen make-ahead treats that can make almost any sweltering afternoon feel like a beach vacation....
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TPx Announces Agreement to Strengthen Financial Position and Accelerate Growth
Enters into Amended and Restated Restructuring Support Agreement with existing sponsor and secured lenders holding approximately 98% of funded debt to enhance financial position...
business
Toby Neugebauer to Host Town Hall Webinar Directly with Analysts Tuesday, June 30 as Shareholders are Owed Answers; If Perrys Can't Accept Invitation, Neugebauer Pleased to Invite Fermi Co-President and COO, Jacobo Ortiz, to Answer for the Company
Webinar will be Tuesday, June 30 at 1:00 PM ET/ 12:00 PM CT/ 6:00 PM BST
business
What’s Open, What’s Closed: Big changes for a few businesses, while chains add Denton County locations
Harvest House and Flowergarden118 find new ownership. The Chestnut Tree Tearoom & Bistro and Fiesta Eats Hub close. Target, Bath & Body Works and Panda Express open new locations in Denton County....
safety
Mabank Fire Chief killed while directing traffic at a Texas rodeo
Mabank Fire Chief and peace officer Charlie Woodard was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic outside a local rodeo on Saturday night, sparking an investigation into the fatal incident....
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Bill Maher awarded Mark Twain Prize during Kennedy Center ceremony
Those who were looking forward to witnessing one of comedy’s biggest nights of the year on Sunday will get their chance late next month as the presentation of the 2026 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor returns to Netflix....
schools
Faith in UNT's future under Neal Brown prompts WR Ethan Williams to commit to Mean Green
Ethan Williams listened intently earlier this month to what new North Texas coach Neal Brown had to say during his official visit to the school.
Local
Harvest House reopens under new ownership, days after Denton beer garden’s sudden shutdown
After its sudden closure Monday, Denton bar and music venue Harvest House reopened under new ownership Friday.
business
On the hunt for retro games? Where to dig for vintage titles and consoles in Denton
Whether you’re looking for the newest Nintendo release or a retro console to relive the classics, Denton’s local video game stores offer something for every kind of gamer....
business
What Texas can learn from Japanese cities that give technology to its senior citizens
TOKYO — In Shibuya, home to one of Tokyo’s busiest train stations and shopping destinations, seniors can choose a monitoring service and the city will install it and pay for the service subscription for up to a year....