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Gunning for Gold: Northlake Shooting Sports fosters Olympic dreams
With the Paris Summer Olympics right around the corner, athletes all over the world are gearing up for what may well be their only shot at glory. Tracks, fields, courts, pools, gymnasiums and ranges all over the planet are allowing the crème de la crème of every sport the opportunity to hone their crafts to compete with the best that the world has to offer.
Can you set off fireworks this Fourth of July? The answer is no in most Denton County cities
Fireworks are a staple for Fourth of July celebrations, but most Denton County residents can’t launch fireworks themselves and will have to visit an officially sanctioned fireworks show instead. Nearly every town or city that is fully or partially in Denton County prohibits the sale, possession or use of...
Area northwest of Krum will be fogged for mosquitoes to combat West Nile
Denton County Public Health reported that a mosquito trap has tested positive for West Nile virus in an unincorporated area northwest of Krum, according to a news release. DCPH will conduct truck-based, ultra-low volume fogging near the trap Friday through Sunday between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Woman files civil suit against Denton County, accuses sheriff's office of forcing her to remove her hijab
DENTON COUNTY, Texas — A woman has filed a civil lawsuit against Denton County and three Denton County correctional officers after she was reportedly forced to remove her hijab after while booked into the county's jail. The suit, filed by Tanya Victoria, argues that Denton County, through Denton County...
The Dish: DFW Restaurant Week returns to raise money for local charities
DFW Restaurant Week is back! The 28th annual charity event will bring together more than 100 fine-dining restaurants in Tarrant, Dallas, Collin and Denton counties to raise money for the North Texas Food Bank and Lena Pope, starting with a preview weekend Aug. 1-4. DFW Restaurant Week started 27 years...
Lewisville ISD Education Foundation empowers students and teachers
Dr. Randy Canivel tries to avoid clichés whenever possible. Yet, even he couldn’t resist leaning on a few of them when asked how the Lewisville ISD Education Foundation stands out year after year amid a sea of valuable Denton County non-profits. “We shape the future,” Canivel said. “It...
Sheriff’s Corner: Practice good water safety this summer
As we enter swimming season at lakes and local pools, the Denton County Sheriff’s Office wants to emphasize the importance of having fun while staying safe by practicing good water safety. Drowning is fast and silent and can happen in as little as 20-60 seconds. It is NOT like...
‘It takes a village’: Southwest Denton County police, firefighters gather for active shooter training
In the rapidly growing communities of southwest Denton County, police and fire departments are also burgeoning. These agencies are hiring new recruits and encountering new public safety needs. With all that change, these southwestern agencies are making an effort to integrate with their neighbors in case of joint response to...
Beougher retires from McAdams
McAdams — the planning, design and engineering firm involved in many developments in southern Denton County — has announced the retirement of R. Von Beougher, PE and Principal. “As a distinguished Registered Professional Engineer with a remarkable career spanning almost four decades, Beougher is celebrating a significant milestone...
Barton: June Weather — Goodbye storms, hello heat!
June of 2024 was when the rain finally stopped and the heat finally started. And mercifully, the Spring Severe Weather Season finally came to an end. The NWS office in Fort Worth issued over 600 Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado warnings for the four dozen counties it serves. It was our worst spring since 2011.
UPDATE: Heat advisory affecting North Texas until Sunday evening, according to the NWS
An updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 7:07 p.m. The advisory is for Montague, Cooke, Grayson, Fannin, Lamar, Young, Jack, Wise, Denton, Collin, Hunt, Delta, Hopkins, Palo Pinto, Parker, Tarrant, Dallas, Rockwall, Kaufman, Van Zandt, Rains, Hood, Somervell, Johnson, Ellis, Henderson, Bosque, Hill, Navarro, Freestone, Anderson, McLennan, Limestone and Leon counties.
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