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Cold front will work through SE Texas tonight. Cat. 5 Milton headed for Florida12NewsNow11 hours ago
3-year-old boy drowns in pool of North Texas apartment complex, police sayWFAA6 hours ago
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3-year-old boy drowns in pool of North Texas apartment complex, police say
DENTON, Texas — A three-year-old boy died after drowning in an apartment pool, according to Denton PD. In a statement to WFAA, Denton PD confirmed officers were called to a drowning in the 3700 block of Pockrus Page Road around 7:09 p.m. on Sunday. The boy was at a party at an apartment pool when the drowning occurred, police said.
2 Of The Most Haunted Roads In America Are In These Spooky Texas Towns
Texas is home to two terrifying routes according to the veteran drivers at Commercial Truck Trader. Every few years they collect data from drivers in various states across the country who offer up eerie folktales to terrifying personal accounts of traveling on some of the nations scariest roadways and bridges.
Cadaver Controversy: Texas Medical School Receives Hundreds of Unclaimed Bodies
For years, unclaimed bodies in Dallas and Tarrant Counties have been sent to the University of North Texas for study and dissection, but recent backlash from lawmakers and surviving family members has rocked the status quo. Educational Purposes Only. Since 2019, over 2,300 corpses in North Texas were delivered to...
Blue Goose closes Highland Village location temporarily
Blue Goose Cantina in Highland Village is closed temporarily for renovations. According to The Shops at Highland Village, the Tex-Mex restaurant (and its patio) is getting a new look, and it shared a preview of what the new design will be. The closure began Monday, and the restaurant will reopen in two weeks, on Oct. 21.
‘Big Boy’ locomotive to pass through Argyle this weekend
Train enthusiasts, you’ll want to see this. Big Boy No. 4014, one of 25 huge Big Boy locomotives built exclusively for Union Pacific Railroad over 80 years ago, will be passing through southern Denton County on Sunday. Big Boys weigh 1.2 million pound and measure 133 feet long, dwarfing standard diesel locomotives that reach 74 feet. They normally operated between Ogden, Utah, and Cheyenne, Wyoming, according to the UP website. There are currently seven on public display around the country, including one in Dallas.
Proposed changes to Denton’s campaign donation rules could help level playing field for candidates
Denton City Council member Brandon Chase McGee wants to make city elections in Denton more accessible and affordable for the average working-class person, who often faces financial barriers to run for office. McGee, a truck driver, and other council members including Mayor Gerard Hudspeth, who works in sales, and Jill...
Master ice carvers arrive at Gaylord Texan to create winter wonderland for Grapevine
NORTH TEXAS – Signs, smiles and cheers greeted approximately 40 of the world's best ice carvers Monday as they arrived at the Gaylord Texan Resort."The gentlemen who joined us today are part of a long-standing tradition of ice carvers. Many of their fathers and grandfathers were also in this very unique career," said Gary Walker of Gaylord.Each year, the carvers are welcomed with Texas-sized hospitality as they prepare to transform 2 million pounds of ice into a stunning winter wonderland. This year's theme is "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," with hand-carved scenes from the story, some up to 30 feet tall.The...
From the October 4th, “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. This week’s report highlights an upcoming public workshop for the Airport Master Plan on October 23, which will discuss current facilities and future aviation demand. Additionally, Denton’s participation in the Community Rating System will grant residents a 25% discount on flood insurance premiums starting in April 2024. A nonprofit plans to develop a microhome community for the homeless in northwest Denton, with zoning discussions scheduled for late 2024 and early 2025. Other updates include the closure of Mack Park restrooms due to a water line break, a tree survey on Mingo Road for a roadway project, and a recommendation for full reconstruction of Timbergreen Street following a resident inquiry.
Argyle, Flower Mound shine at Bands of America Regional Championship
Argyle High School and Flower Mound High School delivered standout performances at the Bands of America (BOA) Dallas Mid-Cities Regional Championship on Saturday at Pennington Field in Bedford. Hosted by Music for All, the BOA competition is a prestigious event for high school marching bands nationwide, with both schools frequently...
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