2 Denton police officers stabbed while trying to arrest sex offender

A convicted sex offender is accused of stabbing two Denton police officers who were trying to arrest him at a homeless camp.

Denton family with transgender child says they’re under state investigation

In 2016, Amber Briggle’s family made headlines after they invited Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton into their Denton home to have dinner with them and their transgender son. Now, she says they are one of the families under investigation simply because of their son.

City of Denton ordered to drop its mask mandate

The city of Denton requires its workers to wear face masks in common areas while on the job. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says that has to stop.

Little Elm ISD superintendent to retire

Another North Texas school superintendent is retiring. Little Elm ISD Superintendent Daniel Gallagher will step down at the end of the year.

Missing 22-year-old Denton woman found safe

Denton police have found a missing 22-year-old woman. Her family was concerned because she didn't have her cellphone and didn't return home when expected.

North Texans take advantage of snow day to enjoy some of the winter weather

Much of the anxiety about this winter storm went away for many North Texans Thursday morning, especially for children taking advantage of the snow day.

Denton police fatally shoot man threatening woman with knife

A Denton police officer shot-and-killed a man in his late 20’s who was reportedly holding a woman hostage with a knife against her body.

Denton grandmother accused of murdering 3-year-old grandson

Police say Angela Downing told hospital medical staff the boy had fallen down a flight of stairs. The boy had a skull fracture, brain swelling and bleeding.

Suspect wanted for 'unsubstantiated' threats at Denton high schools

Denton police are still looking for the person who made what they called “unsubstantiated threats” at two high schools Wednesday morning.

Omicron surge forcing North Texas colleges to double down on COVID-19 protocols

Colleges throughout North Texas are evaluating how students and staff will safely begin their spring semesters in the midst of a significant COVID-19 surge.

Denton closes libraries, recreation centers due to COVID-19 cases

The city of Denton has temporarily closed its libraries and recreation centers due to COVID-19 cases among the staff.

Astroworld 9-year-old victim laid to rest in Dallas

Family and friends said their final goodbyes to 9-year-old Ezra Blount at the Inspiring Body of Christ Church in Dallas. The fourth-grader, who attended school in Denton, died at a Houston hospital after being trampled to death at the Travis Scott concert.

Denton library cancels ‘Rainbow Storytime’ because of complaints, safety concerns

The Denton Public Library was forced to cancel a storytime session for children after receiving hostile complaints. The library said Rainbow Storytime was meant to focus on self-acceptance and friendship.

Denton police arrest man accused of fatally shooting girlfriend back in March

Denton police announced Friday that 39-year-old Zeniff Rudd shot and killed his girlfriend, Mindy Tenerias, back on March 6. Rudd told investigators the "gun fell, fired on its own, and shot his girlfriend."

Denton considers decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana

Another North Texas city may tell police to go easy on pot possession. The drug remains illegal in Texas and nationally but officers in Denton could soon look the other way if people are caught with small amounts.