01/14/2021
01/14/2021
Local News for Denton, Texas
01/14/2021
01/14/2021
Reheated dreams: Denton foodie finds culinary calling on ‘Best Leftovers’ on Netflix
So what would you do if you opened your fridge to find the day-old components of a kid’s birthday feast and nothing else? Read the rest of the article on dentonrc.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
Children’s Advocacy Center to feature child sex abuse survivor, activist at annual fundraiser
Matthew Sandusky, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse who founded an organization to raise awareness and support victims of child sex abuse, is slated to be a keynote speaker at the local Children’s Advocacy Center’s fifth annual breakfast event in… Read the rest of the article on dentonrc.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
Filing now open for two Denton ISD school board seats
Applications are now open to run for two seats on the Denton ISD school board. Read the rest of the article on dentonrc.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
New lanes opening Wednesday on Fort Worth Drive
Motorists in Denton can drive a little bit easier starting late Wednesday afternoon: New lanes are opening on Fort Worth Drive. Read the rest of the article on dentonrc.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
Blotter: Man says roommate kicked in door, left him unconscious
A man reported he was rendered unconscious Tuesday after his roommate kicked in the door to their home Tuesday, according to a police report. Read the rest of the article on dentonrc.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
More money to campus cops among issues decided during Tuesday’s Denton ISD board meeting
Denton ISD held its first meeting of the new year Tuesday evening, during which board members covered topics from construction costs to the readiness of their students for the workforce. Read the rest of the article on dentonrc.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
650 more Denton County residents infected with coronavirus
Another 650 locals had tested positive for the coronavirus by Wednesday afternoon, according to Denton County Public Health. Read the rest of the article on dentonrc.com READ MORE.01/13/2021
Hank Dickenson joins Denton Chamber of Commerce after UNT tenure
The Denton Chamber of Commerce appointed Hank Dickenson as director of membership early this month. Dickenson, the University of North Texas’ former athletic director, is a past chamber board chair. Read the rest of the article on dentonrc.com READ MORE.01/13/2021
Denton police will add substation in southwest of city
With the presence of a fire station and an addition of a police substation, a portion of Vintage Boulevard in southwest Denton will be a public safety site. Read the rest of the article on dentonrc.com READ MORE.01/13/2021
Armintor pushes for recording of closed Denton City Council sessions
Denton City Council members will consider recording closed sessions after Deb Armintor made a request to do so during a council work session Tuesday. Read the rest of the article on dentonrc.com READ MORE.01/13/2021
U.S. Rep. Burgess had just left House floor when rioters stormed Capitol
U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Pilot Point, had been listening to debates on the House floor for roughly an hour and a half Wednesday when he felt conversation became repetitive. Read the rest of the article on dentonrc.com READ MORE.01/13/2021
Blotter: Crash suspect allegedly told 911 dispatchers he would shoot caller
A 25-year-old crash suspect allegedly told 911 dispatchers he would shoot the victim if police approached his vehicle Monday, according to a police report. Read the rest of the article on dentonrc.com READ MORE.01/13/2021
Indictments: Jan. 7, 2021
The following people were indicted by a Denton County grand jury on Thursday at the Denton County Courts Building. Listed are those indicted, their age (on date of indictment), charges and the law enforcement agency that made the arrest: Read the rest of the article on dentonrc.com READ MORE.01/13/2021
‘Momentous Announcement,’ Denton County Online Vaccine Interest Portal Opens
Denton County residents can now sign up for a waitlist to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on the new Vaccine Interest Portal. Read the rest of the article on dfw.cbslocal.com READ MORE.01/13/2021
Four COVID-19 deaths announced by Denton County, 473 new cases
Four more Denton County residents have died of COVID-19, according to Denton County Public Health. Read the rest of the article on dentonrc.com READ MORE.01/13/2021
Updates expected Tuesday on vaccine registration, availability in Denton County
Following weeks in which Denton County commissioners either didn’t meet or held condensed meetings, Denton County Public Health Director Matt Richardson is scheduled Tuesday to give his first COVID-19 presentation since Dec. 8. Read the rest of the article on dentonrc.com READ MORE.01/13/2021
Blotter: Blood found at burglarized washing machine Sunday, police say
Police officers with the Denton Police Department found blood on a coin-operated washing machine Sunday that was reported burglarized, according to a police report. Read the rest of the article on dentonrc.com READ MORE.01/13/2021
DCPH allocated no vaccines in Week 4; unclear how pharmacies will prioritize vaccinations
Denton County Public Health was allocated no COVID-19 vaccines in the state’s Week 4 shipments and continues to be left in the dark on future deliveries. Meanwhile, the county’s upgraded registration system is unlikely to arrive until February. Read the rest of the article on dentonrc.com READ MORE.01/13/2021