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.

Man fatally shot at apartment complex near Texas Woman’s University

Police have not yet arrested a suspect but said they have no reason to believe there is an ongoing immediate threat in the area.

Woman in wheelchair seriously injured in Denton hit-and-run

A woman in a wheelchair is being treated for serious injuries at a hospital after being struck in a hit-and-run crash Saturday night in Denton.

Denton man gets prison sentence for threatening lawmakers

A man from Denton got a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence after admitting he threatened a former member of the United States Congress.

Plano, Denton ISD end mask mandates in schools

Public school students in Plano and Denton will no longer be required to wear face masks in class. They still can if they want but they don't have to.

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.

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.