Ronny Jackson: How Your Representative Voted This Week
Denton, Texas Representative Ronny Jackson cast six recorded votes this week, including support for the TRIA Program Reauthorization Act and the KIDS Act.
Isabel AbbottJuly 3, 20262 min read
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Southern Denton County Cities Ban Fireworks for July 4
Multiple municipalities in southern Denton County have enacted ordinances prohibiting the possession and use of fireworks within city limits ahead of Independence Day.
Zane BoydJuly 2, 20262 min read
Denton Police Hunt Man Who Avoided Warrant
Law enforcement in Denton is looking for a man who allegedly fled from officers attempting to execute an arrest warrant.
Zane BoydJuly 2, 20261 min read
Man Arrested in Denton After Alleged Home Invasion and Car Theft
Arturo Lara was taken into custody by police and federal agents in Denton on Thursday following an alleged home invasion and vehicle theft.
Zane BoydJuly 2, 20261 min read
Denton County Celebrates Completion of $160.6 Million U.S. 380 Project
Officials gathered at Braswell High School to mark the completion of a major highway improvement project along U.S. 380.
Zane BoydJuly 2, 20262 min read
Former Denton Teacher Sentenced for Abuse of Student with Autism
Marty Duwayne Griego, a former Northwest ISD elementary school teacher from Denton, was found guilty of sexually abusing a girl with autism over the course of a year.
Zane BoydJuly 2, 20261 min read
Denton County High School Sports: Wakeland Enters 5-6A, State Champions Named
Wakeland High School joins the 5-6A classification for the upcoming year, while area schools celebrate state titles and recognize retiring athletes.
Zane BoydJuly 2, 20262 min read
Denton Gas Prices Rise to $3.2920 as Monthly Trend Stays Lower — July 2, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.2920 in the Dallas area, up from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
Zane BoydJuly 2, 20261 min read
Denton
Argyle Golf Coach Dies; Denton Housing Breaks Ground
The Cross Timbers Gazette reports on the sudden death of a championship golf coach at Argyle High School and the start of construction for a large residential project in Denton.
Zane BoydJuly 2, 20261 min read
Denton
Denton Kiwanis seeks $10K to fund July 4 fireworks
The Denton Kiwanis Club is launching a fundraising drive to reach $10,000 before the Independence Day celebration returns for America's 250th anniversary.
Zane BoydJuly 2, 20261 min read
Denton
Monster Mini Golf to Open in Denton on Independence Day
A new Monster Mini Golf location is scheduled to open its doors in Denton on July 4.
Zane BoydJuly 2, 20261 min read
Denton
Former Denton Market Vendors Hold Town Hall Over Governance Concerns
Former vendors and supporters gathered in Denton to voice grievances regarding market leadership, citing financial irregularities and a lack of transparency.
Zane BoydJuly 2, 20262 min read
Argyle ISD mourns championship-winning golf coach Cody Vanderford at age 61
Vanderford led Argyle High School boys golf to state titles in 2021 and 2022 before his sudden death Monday following a medical emergency.
Zane BoydJuly 2, 20261 min read
Denton
New Businesses Open, Others Close in Denton Area
Several new establishments have opened in Denton and Highland Village, while some long-time local spots are shutting down or changing hands.
Jubal NashJuly 1, 20262 min read
Denton
Denton County 4th of July Event Guide
Communities across Denton County are hosting a variety of free and ticketed Independence Day celebrations featuring parades, live music, and fireworks displays throughout the weekend.
Zane BoydJuly 1, 20262 min read
Denton
Johnson Development breaks ground on Cole Ranch in Denton
Johnson Development Corp. has started construction on Cole Ranch, a 3,100-acre project in southwest Denton that will include over 4,000 homes and significant green space.
Zane BoydJuly 1, 20261 min read
Denton
Denton County Man Indicted in Fatal Cyclist Crash
A Denton County grand jury has indicted a man in connection with a December crash in Pilot Point that resulted in the deaths of two cyclists.
Zane BoydJuly 1, 20261 min read
Denton
Denton Police Log: Seven DWI Arrests in Late June
Denton police arrested ten individuals for driving while intoxicated between June 22 and June 27, 2026, with one suspect also facing drug charges.
Zane BoydJuly 1, 20261 min read
Denton Gas Prices Edge Up to $3.2670 as State Average Declines — July 1, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.2670 in the Dallas area, down from last week and less than the state average.
Paloma JanssenJuly 1, 20261 min read
Denton man gets 78 months for $450K bank robbery spree
Jonathan Mark Fleming received a 78-month federal sentence after pleading guilty to armed bank robberies in Denton County.
Zane BoydJune 30, 20261 min read
Denton
Denton Police Report: No Foul Play in Tent Death, 8 Arrests
Denton police found no evidence of foul play in a man's death inside a tent and recorded eight arrests during Monday's shift.
Zane BoydJune 30, 20261 min read