Broncos riding high
David Barrow said he wants to go back and be the curious person he never was in high school and remember a time “when we were all Broncos.”
More land sought for I-35E widening
The Texas Department of Transportation wants more land for the expansion of Interstate 35E.
Vehicle strikes, kills rider on FM156
A 39-year-old man was struck by a car and killed on his motorcycle south of Justin early Saturday, officials said.
Corinth structures not up to code can be registered
CORINTH — Homeowners affected by Corinth’s adoption of new and revised design standards have one year to voluntarily register any structures that don’t conform to the new code.
Blotter: Woman arrested for allegedly shoplifting
A 41-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly trying to steal plates from a store in the 1500 block of Loop 288 Friday night, police said.
Sunday, May 19 Calendar
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Lynn Sheffield Simmons: Argyle receives its second Little Free Library site
Argyle’s second Little Free Library, “Take a Book-Leave a Book,” was recently established outside Edward Jones Investments, 100 Country Club Road, Suite 100.
Working on the car wash
Construction workers assemble scaffolding as they build a new location for the Wash Factory on West University Drive on Friday in Denton.
Regents approve housing plans
The University of North Texas is beginning to plan for additional on-campus housing by 2015 to accommodate an anticipated need of 600 to 800 new beds. During a meeting this week, the Board of Regents authorized university officials to begin planning for that. That includes hiring consultants for the projects using up to $1.2 million from the UNT housing and auxiliary services that will be reimbursed with bond funds.
Unemployment rates continue to drop
Denton city and county unemployment figures show decreases over the first four months of this year. In April, the county rate dropped by four-tenths of a percentage point from 5.7 percent in March to 5.3 percent and the city’s jobless rate also dropped by one-tenth of a percentage point last month to 4.9 percent after remaining unchanged in February and March.
Top police officers honored at annual banquet
Six annual awards were presented over a roast-beef dinner inside the Denton Country Club on Thursday. The Denton 100 Club, a nonprofit organization of area businesses and residents supporting Denton police officers, played host to the annual Denton Police Department Appreciation Banquet.
Blotter: Police charge four suspects with robbery
Denton police charged four suspects, ranging in age from 16 to 26 years, with robbery Thursday after responding to a suspicious activity call in the 3400 block of Joyce Lane.
Volunteer firefighters slate fundraiser today
The Ponder Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting its annual fundraiser today.
Saturday, May 18 Calendar
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Providing relief
Some Denton officials are in Hood and Johnson counties today to help with the emergency response to the tornadoes that killed at least six people and injured dozens more Wednesday night.
District tackles safety issues
ARGYLE — The Argyle school district is taking steps toward potentially hiring a school resource officer and amending district policy to arm district staff and officials on campuses.
County honors fallen officers at memorial service
A ceremonial jury room filled with young and old alike paid their respects to area officers killed in the line of duty, at the 17th annual Denton County Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Service this week.
Blotter: Report: Man flees scene after traffic stop
Denton police said a man evaded arrest over a traffic violation Tuesday night.
‘Living with Parkinson’s’ event set for Tuesday
Select Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton will conduct a free dinner and a seminar titled “Living with Parkinson’s” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Friday, May 17 Calendar
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Denton officials helping with tornado emergency response
Some Denton officials are in Hood and Johnson counties today to help with the emergency response to the tornadoes that killed at least six people and injured dozens more Wednesday night.
Salas to become new Lee principal
The Denton school board has promoted the assistant principal at W.S. Ryan Elementary School to principal at Lee Elementary School.
Church safety focus of event
Churches are known as a safe haven for many reasons, but what do people do when that haven becomes part of a crime scene?
Pilot Point mulls pipeline project
PILOT POINT — More than 20 miles of water and sewer lines that stretch underneath Pilot Point must be replaced and it could take nearly $6 million and another water rate increase to complete, according to city staff.
Les Cockrell: State park plans plenty of family activities
Visitors to Ray Roberts Lake State Park this weekend should find plenty to keep them entertained.
Blotter: Home destroyed by early morning fire
The Denton County fire marshal is investigating a two-alarm fire after it burned a two-story home to the ground in the 10000 block of Hilltop Road on Wednesday morning, officials said.
Thursday, May 16 Calendar
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Honoring heroes
Denton’s Blanton Elementary School Squire Choir will participate in the Dallas Police Memorial Day services today in Dallas.
United Way gains backing
As industry representatives, city officials and the Texas Legislature regroup in their corners in the battle over payday and title lending reform, the United Way of Denton County is moving ahead to provide residents with banking alternatives.
Council expresses concerns on water monitoring
The Denton City Council declined this week to give much direction on a proposed program to test groundwater wells, and instead asked for a closed session with the city attorneys to discuss ramifications of the program. Dr. Kenneth Banks, the city’s director of environmental services and sustainability, briefed the council on a range of policy issues related to the program during the council’s regular work session Tuesday.
Bob Rogers, Denton’s ‘Piano Man,’ dies at age 91
The death of Bob Rogers leaves a huge hole in Denton that longtime friend Peggy Capps said will never be filled. “He gave the whole world pleasure for 91 and a half years and we should be grateful to have had him that long,” she said. “We were not ready to give him up.”
Blotter: Two men charged with aggravated kidnapping
Denton police charged two men with aggravated kidnapping in the 2700 block of West University Drive on Monday, reports state.
County to hold fallen officers memorial event
The 17th annual Denton County Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Service will be held at 6 p.m. today at the Denton County Courthouse, located at 1450 E. McKinney St.
Wednesday, May 15 Calendar
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Boy dies from accidental shooting
A 5-year-old boy was pronounced dead at Children’s Medical Center in Dallas Monday after allegedly being shot in the head at his Denton home Saturday morning by a friend.
Flores looking to make changes
Newly minted Precinct 1 Constable Jesse Flores is looking to make a quick start to changes he feels will make his department more efficient and more visible in the community it serves. Flores has a checklist of things he has been looking into since being sworn in last week and will continue to look at in the future during his term.
Perry appoints students to boards
Gov. Rick Perry appointed Joleesia Berry of Texas Woman’s University and Rudy Reynoso Jr. of the University of North Texas to serve as student representatives on their respective university Board of Regents. Both Berry and Reynoso begin year-long terms with the boards June 1 and will represent student interests as nonvoting members. As student regents, they will attend Board of Regents meetings and be able to serve on task forces, committees and special commissions.
Fellows earns President’s Call to Service Award
Ron Fellows wants kids to get out and experience what nature has to offer. His efforts and innovations in this area earned him honors from the White House in the form of the President’s Call to Service Award, in recognition of his 5,000 hours of volunteer service to the Elm Fork Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist program.
Catching a break
A scissor-tailed flycatcher rests on a brightly colored pipe-and-cable fence along Bonnie Brae Street recently.
Blotter: Two men arrested after employees report theft
Employees at a local grocery store on Sunday night kept close watch on two men who attempted to steal more than $700 in merchandise, according to a police report.
DCTA to halt rail, bus service for holiday
In observation of the Memorial Day holiday, the Denton County Transportation Authority will not offer bus or rail service on Monday, May 27.
Tuesday, May 14 Calendar
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Cycling for stories
Denton native Mark Humphreys recalled a conversation he had with a World War II veteran who witnessed the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941.
Cooper Creek gets three new historical markers
Denton County Historical Commission officials held a dedication Sunday for three new historical markers in the Cooper Creek community, which lies just outside Denton city limits along Mingo Road.
Krum ISD to host safety forum
The Krum Independent School District will host a community safety forum at 7:30 p.m. today at the district’s board room, 1200 Bobcat Blvd.
Les Cockrell: Center shows support for awareness week
Staff members from the Denton County MHMR Center visited the Denton Square Thursday to display green ribbons and post a sign for Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, which was observed May 5-11.
Blotter: Report: Son admits to stealing mother’s debit card
At least one mother is probably disappointed in her son after he admitted to police that he stole her debit card on the day before Mother’s Day, according to a police report.
All shook up
Joe "The Fake Elvis" Fritz performs at Elvis on the Square in downtown Denton on Saturday.
Monday, May 13 Calendar
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Hawkins wins District 4
With final voting results counted, three incumbents retained their seats and a local coffeehouse owner is set to join the Denton City Council. Local businessman Joey Hawkins, 38, won in District 4, beating Phil Kregel, 28, by a margin of more than a 2-1.
