Denton to form committee to review police use-of-force policies
Denton Mayor Chris Watts will form a committee to review the city’s police use-of-force policies.
Denton County Commissioners approve removal of Confederate memorial
Denton County Commissioners voted Tuesday to remove a prominent Confederate soldier memorial from the courthouse square in Denton.
Man arrested for fatally shooting his roommate in Denton
Denton police have arrested a 20-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his roommate late Saturday night.
Denton officer shot during traffic stop released from hospital
A Denton police officer who was shot during a traffic stop took a big step in his recovery.
Many North Texas colleges, universities planning to reopen their campus for classes in the fall
Universities and colleges across the country are starting to make plans for what the fall semester may look like if students are able to return to campus this year.
Denton County reports 19 new COVID-19 cases, sixth death
Denton County health officials announced Friday that a sixth person has died from COVID-19 coronavirus.
North Texas family finds creative way to support hospitalized loved one while visiting is restricted
With hospitals restricting access to visitors, families are coming up with creative ways to show support for loved ones who are recovering from surgery or sickness.
COVID-19 cases surge at Denton supported living center
Of the 191 total COVID-19 cases in Denton County, about 70 of them are at a supported living center for people with disabilities.
Texas colleges create funds to help students in need due to coronavirus
Colleges and universities across Texas are coming up with ways to help students while campuses are closed.
SMU, UNT among North Texas colleges moving classes online due to coronavirus concerns
Several more North Texas universities are moving classes to online instruction due to concerns of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Here is a full list:
Family of UNT student fatally shot by Denton police praise video release, condemn officers’ actions
Four Denton officers encountered Darius Tarver acting erratically in January after vandalizing an apartment complex. Tarver was carrying a meat cleaver and a frying pan.
Denton councilwoman joins call to release bodycam video of fatal officer-involved shooting
A Denton city councilwoman is calling on police to publicly release body camera footage from a deadly officer-involved shooting.
UNT student helps others win scholarships with YouTube videos
A University of North Texas student has a lot of expertise when it comes to snagging scholarships.
Father of man killed by Denton police demands answers after watching body camera video
Family members are questioning Denton police about the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old University of North Texas student. They believe body camera video of the shooting contradicts the official narrative.
'Systematic problems' blamed for low bond given to man days before he's accused of murders at A&M-Commerce
The man charged with murdering two sisters at Texas A&M-Commerce was released from jail days earlier, despite being on probation for his part in other violent crimes.
Second rounds of snow falls in parts of North Texas overnight
A second round of unexpected winter precipitation brought snow to parts of North Texas overnight.
Man accused of murdering sisters in Texas A&M Commerce dorm now charged in Denton murder case
The man who police say murdered his ex-girlfriend and her sister at Texas A&M Commerce is now facing another murder charge.
Father seeking answers after his son was fatally shot by Denton police
A North Texas father says he needs answers after a Denton officer shot and killed his 23-year-old son Tuesday morning after police said he ignored commands and stabbed an officer.
Denton police fatally shoot man armed with frying pan and knife
Police shot and killed a 22-year-old man who they said ignored commands and stabbed an officer in Denton early Tuesday morning.
Man drowns, two children rescued at Denton County pond
A Denton man has died after he and his two children were pulled from a pond Monday morning.



















