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Welcome to the Denton County Sheriff’s Office website. Our goal is to provide citizens and visitors with quick and easy access to information about this office, the departments within the Sheriff's Office, and the Denton County Jail....
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Commuters should prepare for delays over the weekend when traveling through Denton. The Texas Department of Transportation plans to close lanes and ramps at the I-35E/I-35W interchange in Denton starting at 9 p.m. Thursday. According to TxDOT, the northbound I-35W exit ramp to so...
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Although Heat-Related Illnesses (HRIs) are not reportable conditions in the state of Texas, Denton County Public Health conducts syndromic surveillance for HRIs during the summer months. An HRI occurs when the body is unable to cool itself properly, resulting in conditions such a...
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The Denton County Local Emergency Planning Committee encourages public attendance.
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Denton County will be recognized as the leader in local government through its excellent service to citizens and quality workforce.
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Double Oak Police responded to 33 agency-assist calls in July and handled 593 calls for service or self-initiated activity during the month. Officers also issued 308 traffic citations and warnings. Here are some recent calls for service: On July 3, officers responded to the 3600 ...
government
Aside from the contest between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, which could have major implications for the U.S. Senate, southern Denton County voters will cast ballots Tuesday, Nov. 3, for numerous federal, state and county candidates. Early voting runs from Monday, Oct. 19, throu...
business
Commerce & Community features artifacts from the Courthouse Museum collection related to local Denton County businesses.
business
A sandwich and ice cream combination shop is now open along Hwy 114 in Denton County. Blimpie Sub Shop and Cold Stone Creamery officially opened its combination storefront at Beechwood Shopping Center in north Fort Worth along Hwy 114, near Tanger Outlets. The two brands came tog...
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The Statistical Information section of the Denton County Budget Office is organized into two sections: Taxes and Histories and Financial and Organizational Summaries....
safety
Roanoke Police Corporal Kevin Buchanan remains in critical condition following a high-speed pursuit crash on Highway 114. Suspect Deontae Myers faces felony charges....
safety
A Roanoke police officer remains in critical condition after a weekend crash. He was chasing a motorcycle rider who refused to pull over. Both the officer and the biker collided with a vehicle along Highway 114 on Sunday....
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For the America 250 Denton County Veterans Oral History Project. Interview with Jim Garner, who discusses his patriotic upbringing, service in the Navy during the Vietnam War and Cold War, and life in Denton, Texas, as a retired veteran....
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On July 4, 2026, the United States celebrated the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To commemorate this historic milestone, the America250 Denton County Veterans Oral History Collection features the unique experiences and perspectives of local v...
News
Consider all the potential claims on your finances: a down payment on a home, your children’s college tuition, a parent who requires caregiving and, of course, retirement accounts that need regular care and feeding. That is on top of ongoing expenses and periodic big outlays like...
schools
Each year, students across the United States apply to be named National Merit Scholars, which often times comes with a nice scholarship. Southern Denton County was well-represented among 16,000 semifinalists, which were announced Wednesday. The following local students are one st...
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When the planes crashed into the World Trade Center in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001, Dr. Sophia Thomas was 18 years old, six months pregnant and working on the 92nd floor of the South Tower. After 25 years, she now lives and works in Denton County, and has made the bold choice...
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A group of Marcus High School students are sharing their love and knowledge of STEM to the younger generations of the community. The Marcus STEMsters, as they’re called, organize programs and events that give young members of the community a chance to get hands-on experience with...
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Denton County Purchasing Department periodically disposes of County Surplus (retired office and computer equipment, vehicles, heavy equipment, etc) through online auctions....
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Start an exciting career in law enforcement as a Detention Officer at the Denton County Sheriff’s Office. Learn more about our open career opportunities....
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Three people have been arrested as part of a months-long international investigation into an alleged organization accused of scamming older adults out of more than $250 million, according to Tarrant County investigators. All three were arrested at major airports while allegedly t...
government
A plan in one of Texas’ largest counties to use dozens fewer polling locations than in previous years came to a vote on Tuesday, drawing protests from Democrats who say the reductions could create confusion in the November midterm elections. County commissioners voted 3-2 in favo...
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A Tarrant County man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury convicted him for a 2025 murder in Fort Worth.
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Find your Denton County Justice of the Peace/Constable/Commissioner precinct.
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The Development Services Department is responsible for the management of various land-use programs within the unincorporated areas of Denton County.
business
A staple in North Texas barbecue has straightened out its plans for a restaurant in Argyle. Hurtado Barbecue announced on social media Tuesday it will be opening its new location at the Argyle Marketplace, which broke ground along Hwy 377 north of FM 407 in June. The popular chai...
government
Double Oak residents will voice their opinions on in-town alcohol sales come November. Town council unanimously approved an ordinance at its meeting Monday calling for an option election to authorize the legal sale of alcohol within town limits. Voters will have the chance to vot...
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A Lewisville nonprofit received a large food donation at a time of increased need. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints unloaded and distributed more than 35,000 pounds of food to three North Texas organizations on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Lewisville-based Christian Communit...
safety
The following is a summary of recent incident reports made to the Argyle Police Department as compiled by the staff of The CTG: On May 19, a suspicious person was reported, but officers discovered it was simply a resident walking home from the casino. Apparently, their luck—and t...
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By Copper Canyon Mayor Jeff Mayer We had another wonderful 4th of July celebration and parade. There was a great turnout of cars, tractors and ATVs. We were led thru the Woodlands by our Police Department and one of our ESD 1 fire department trucks. Thank you, ESD 1, for providin...
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On May 1, a resident reported receiving a call claiming she had a federal warrant for missing jury duty. The caller instructed her to withdraw $15,000 from her bank account and deposit it into a Bitcoin ATM, which she unfortunately did. Reminder: Law enforcement will never ask yo...
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Are you the caregiver for a loved one diagnosed with Dementia? If yes, then you need to know about this Medicare program that provides valuable support for both you and your loved one. The GUIDE Program is designed to support people living with dementia and the family members car...
schools
Families have been busily preparing for their children’s return to school, which begins this month. It’s hard to believe summer break is over and they are returning to classes – whether for the first time in pre-kindergarten to senior year in high school or their freshman courses...
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Movie lovers can now grab a slice while enjoying a little Hollywood nostalgia at a new family-friendly pizza joint in Lewisville. Movie Pizza Company is now open at 359 Lake Park Rd., Suite 132, in the former Old Hag’s Pizza and Pasta location. The restaurant features a full-serv...
