Texas youth prison director resigns following controversial multiday lockdown
The director of the embattled agency that oversees Texas’ youth prisons has resigned, according to a message she sent to staff members on Friday morning.
The director of the embattled agency that oversees Texas’ youth prisons has resigned, according to a message she sent to staff members on Friday morning.
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Five Denton County women were killed by their intimate partners in 2025, and most of the cases, if not all, involved gun violence.
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Yvonne Peterson Boren passed away October 21, 2026, at Texas Health Presbyterian Denton Hospital. Yvonne Peterson Boren was born May 21, 1933, in Chenequa, Wisconsin, to James and Marian Morris Peterson. During her childhood, the family moved several times while…...
government
Denton City Council delayed its vote for Texas Municipal League Region 8 director after receiving allegations about incumbent Mary Sarver’s criminal history. The claims have also influenced other North Texas cities’ votes, raising questions for others across the 10-county region....
safety
Denton officers stopped and arrested an allegedly intoxicated wrong-way driver Thursday who approached a crash scene involving a different alleged drunken driver....
safety
The city of Denton's dwindling support for local nonprofits has impacted the Denton Noon Kiwanis, leading to the cancelation of the July 4 celebration after 54 years of Kiwanis hosting it. Proceeds were used to support the Kiwanis' Children's Clinic…...
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Nolan Clark decided to wait it out over the summer and hope for an opportunity to come his way at the end of his college football career.
government
Early voting in Denton County has drawn a historic number of voters to the polls for a general election so far.
safety
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)—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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(NAPSI)—The U.S. has some of the finest, most dedicated medical professionals in the world. Yet, according to data from Gallup, 70% of Americans view the U.S. health care system negatively, with 23% saying it is in a “state of crisis”…...
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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,…...
