Suspect arrested in ‘credible’ plot to attack Texas Capitol on Thursday, DPS says
The Texas Department of Public Safety found a “credible” threat to attack the Capitol on Thursday, the agency confirmed in an email.
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As fuel costs rise, Denton-area school districts are having to change direction
Some North Texas school districts, like Denton and Ponder ISDs, are finding ways to adjust transportation plans as gas and diesel prices climb to new heights....
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Man allegedly tried to take Denton officer’s gun during arrest at park
A 54-year-old man allegedly attempted to take a Denton officer’s gun on Tuesday night when the officer stopped him, according to a police report.
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Lewisville killing was retribution for Venezuelan death, affidavit states
Lewisville investigators believe a murder on Sept. 11 was a planned killing in retaliation for another death in Venezuela, according to an affidavit the Denton Record-Chronicle obtained Wednesday....
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Volleyball district update: No. 1 Argyle, No. 6 Aubrey sit atop standings at halfway point
Ten of the 11 Denton-area volleyball teams have reached the halfway point in district play as playoff races continue taking shape. No. 1 Argyle and No. 6 Aubrey lead their districts, while Ryan, Sanger and Ponder are in position for…...
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Texas schools reported losing 14,200 immigrant kids last year. The true number is likely higher.
Texas public schools lost more than 14,200 immigrant students last school year amid aggressive immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump, state data shows....
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13 scarily fun Denton Halloween events to check out this October
Halloween is here yet again, and with it an overwhelming amount of events and fun activities all month long. The sheer number of events in October makes it just about impossible to keep track of everything....
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North Texas Gameday: UNT set for headliner of game against Tulsa to open American play
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Joshua Jude Prisk
Joshua Prisk, drummer extraordinaire, went forth from this life on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, at his home in Plano with his wife, Amy, at his side. Joshua was born Jan. 31, 1976, in Waco. The son of a drummer, Josh…...
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In private remarks, Ken Paxton said Trump’s midterm convention hurt his Senate campaign
Republican U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton last week privately disparaged President Donald Trump’s midterm convention in Dallas and said it hurt him politically, according to an audio recording published by The New York Times....
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Republicans won’t moderate if Democrats gain ground in the Texas House, hardline leader says
After hardline conservatives in the Legislature scored a laundry list of wins last session, state Rep. Mitch Little says conservatives won’t slow their roll if there’s a blue wave in the Texas House....
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Reinventing Business Internet from the Ground Up and the Sky Down
(NAPSI)—Here’s news many companies may consider out of this world: A revolutionary business internet solution that combines the largest 5G network with Starlink. Called SuperBroadband, this groundbreaking service delivers ultimate redundancy, unmatched coverage and unprecedented ...
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5 Tips for Networking on LinkedIn
(NAPSI)—“Networking” has a reputation of being more intimidating than it needs to. Who do you reach out to? What do you say? How do you make a new professional connection without feeling awkward or like you’re asking for something?...