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North Texas police department launches big-screen recruitment amid shortage
NORTH TEXAS – Amid a nationwide police officer shortage, one North Texas police department is getting creative to bring in recruits.The Colony is using the box office to reach potential officers. The department hired a production company to make a recruitment video worthy of playing on the big screen. Galaxy Theatres in Grandscape will air it as a trailer before movie showings."We want people to look into law enforcement as a career," said Matthew Winnett, assistant chief of The Colony Police Department. "And then secondly, we want people to choose The Colony, too, when they do decide to get into law enforcement."What...
Sanger resident diagnosed with severe form of West Nile virus, county reports
Denton County has identified its first human case of West Nile virus this year, according to a news release. A Sanger resident has been diagnosed with the neuroinvasive form of the disease. To protect patient confidentiality, no further personal information will be released to the public, the release states.
Former MLB player helping bring youth sports complex to DFW suburb
ROANOKE, Texas — This article was originally published by our content partners at the Dallas Business Journal. Read the original article here. A 122-acre youth sports complex is coming to Roanoke amid a craze for family-friendly diversions in the Metroplex. The City of Roanoke announced July 19 on social...
First human case of West Nile Virus confirmed in Denton County
DENTON, Texas — For the first time this summer, a person has tested positive for West Nile Virus in Denton County, public health officials said Tuesday. The Denton County Public Health (DCPH) said the patient lives in Sanger and was diagnosed with West Nile Virus Neuroinvasive Disease. DCPH said...
Denton County proposes $418M budget with slight dip in tax rate, contingency funds for jail overtime
Denton County commissioners were presented with a proposed $418 million budget for the 2025 fiscal year during Tuesday morning’s meeting. The proposed budget will fund public safety but may not include overtime costs. It also budgets for opening the county’s new district court, and it has a proposed tax rate that is a fraction of a cent lower than the current rate.
Wednesday update: What to know about West Nile virus in Denton County
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Denton County Democrats and national delegates endorse Kamala Harris for 2024 presidential race
Texas’ 273 delegates may be in unfamiliar territory after President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he would not be seeking reelection but instead supporting Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place on the November ballot. The Denton County Democratic Party, however, has offered a path forward in...
Chris Brown and Entourage Face $50 Million Lawsuit Over Alleged Assault at Fort Worth Concert
Controversy shadows the aftermath of a Chris Brown concert in Fort Worth, Texas, where a $50 million lawsuit has been filed against the performer, his entourage, and concert promoter Live Nation. Four men from Denton County claim they were brutally assaulted by Brown and his associates at Dickies Arena on July 20 after the "11:11" show, according to lawsuit details shared by the Houston Chronicle.
Appraisal district budget increases cause additional funding challenges for Lewisville ISD
LISD will pay $4.7 million into DCAD budget in FY 2024-25, a $525,000 increase from previous years. (Jonathan Perriello/ Community Impact) An increase to the Denton Central Appraisal District fiscal year 2024-25 budget poses an additional financial burden on Lewisville ISD as it navigates budget shortfalls amid efforts to give staff raises.
Chris Brown sued for $50M for alleged 'brutal' assault at Texas show
FORT WORTH, Texas - Singer Chris Brown is being sued for $50 million after allegedly brutally beating four men following a show at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Four Denton County men filed a lawsuit claiming that Brown and his entourage surrounded them after a show on July 20, threw chairs at them and repeatedly kicked, stomped and beat them.
Texas Water Development Board approves $320,845,000 to the Upper Trinity Regional Water District (Fannin, Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Grayson, Hunt, and Wise counties) for a water supply project
Austin, Texas (July 23, 2024) – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved by resolution financial assistance in the amount of $320,845,000 in multi-year Board Participation financing from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT)* program to the Upper Trinity Regional Water District (Fannin, Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Grayson, Hunt, and Wise counties). The District will use the assistance for the construction of a water supply project.
From the July 19th, “Friday Staff Reports to City Council” Government
Your browser does not support the audio element. The Friday Staff Report to City Council provides weekly updates between staff and Council. The Denton Fire Department’s Swift Water Rescue Squad was deployed to Ruidoso, New Mexico, to assist with flash flooding under Texas A&M Task Force 1, marking its first out-of-state deployment. The FindHelp Denton County digital resource directory reported stable user engagement with a focus on housing, transit, and care services. Denton Municipal Electric’s Energy Cost Adjustment rate increased to 5.15 cents/kWh, raising the average residential bill by $6.80 monthly. Over 1,000 free fans are being distributed through the GreenSense Incentive Program, with substantial participation by residents. Resident concerns addressed include updates to Corbin Road, youth access to public library materials, the lack of restrooms in neighborhood parks, damage to Lance Street, homestead exemption delays, and inquiries about the DME rate increase.
Ground fogging for mosquitoes scheduled in Lantana
Denton County Public Health on Monday reported that five mosquito traps in unincorporated Denton County have tested positive for West Nile Virus. Four of the traps were located in northern Denton County, but one was in the northern half of Lantana. Residents in the affected area are being informed via emergency alerts and signage, according to a DCPH news release. All five areas will be fogged three times beginning Tuesday though Monday, weather permitting. Truck-based ultra-low volume fogging will occur between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
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