Denton

Denton diner with viral mask-wearing sign to close after two years

Owners of a Denton diner about to close said the number of COVID-19 cases in the area is overwhelming and they've also struggled to hire people, a problem that's plagued restaurants across the country.

August 26

Denton's mayor, school district won't enforce mask mandate passed by city council

The ordinance in Denton is worded the exact same as the mandate Dallas County issued Wednesday, but Denton ISD revealed they are not planning to follow the city's mask mandate.

August 13

Denton issues mask mandate to try to slow the spread of the COVID-19 delta variant

The city of Denton is the latest to issue a mask mandate despite the governor’s order. It goes into effect Friday.

August 13

Denton PD highlights importance of moving over or slowing down after recent string of crashes

Denton police say they will usually see one or two squad cars hit each year. But in recent weeks, they've been involved in three separate collisions.

August 6

Denton ISD launches virtual academy for upcoming school year

Long before the delta COVID-19 variant surge, Denton ISD had already planned to offer a limited amount of remote learning for younger students this school year. Now, many more students are signed up for it than the district has slots for.

August 4

1 dead, 1 injured following crash in Denton

One person was killed and another was injured in a three-vehicle crash in Denton Sunday morning.

June 27

Oklahoma jury recommends death for alleged serial killer tied to Kelli Cox's disappearance

A jury in Oklahoma recommended the death penalty for a man who confessed to being a serial killer. One of his victims was UNT student Kelli Cox, who disappeared in 1997.

June 4

FBI clears Denton police officers in UNT student's shooting death

The FBI determined there was no violation of federal civil rights laws in the fatal shooting of a UNT student by Denton police officers.

May 28

Domestic violence suspect shot after firing at Denton police officers

Denton police officers shot a man early Wednesday who they said was holding a woman at gunpoint. He fired shots at them and they shot back.

May 26

Organs of Highway 380 crash victim to be donated, family says

“She had said many times when she’s gone, she’s done with her body, give it away. Give all the useable parts away and that is exactly what they are doing,” a family member said of a crash victim's final wish.

May 24

2 children, 1 adult dead, others critically injured following head-on crash on 380 in Denton

A portion of 380 was shut down for several hours Sunday afternoon as authorities worked a head-on crash that resulted in the deaths of two children and an adult.

May 23

Texas universities drop mask requirements, update capacity limits

At the University of North Texas in Denton and Dallas, masks are no longer required. The same is true for other public universities in Texas.

May 20

University of North Texas eliminating its mask requirements

Right now, classrooms are being converted back to their pre-COVID configurations in preparation for an in-person fall semester.

May 14

Safe house for young male sex trafficking victims to open in Denton

Bob's House of Hope will shelter young men ages 18 to 24 who have been victims of sex trafficking.

May 5

Mother and daughter to graduate from University of North Texas together Saturday

A mother and daughter will be celebrating a huge milestone on Saturday that they achieved together.

April 30

Alamo Drafthouse to reopen North Texas theaters this summer

Alamo Drafthouse hopes to reopen all six of its dine-in theaters in North Texas between June and July.

April 30

Denton man accused of murdering girlfriend captured after Uber ride

A man seen forcing a bloody woman into a vehicle is now in custody. Police tracked him in real-time as he was taking an Uber ride from Denton to Dallas.

April 29