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Heat-Related Illness Surveillance Report
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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Statistical Information
The Statistical Information section of the Denton County Budget Office is organized into two sections: Taxes and Histories and Financial and Organizational Summaries....
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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....
America250 Denton County Veterans Oral History Collection
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...
Jury Services
Learn more about Jury Services of the District Clerk in Denton County.
Surplus & Auctions
Denton County Purchasing Department periodically disposes of County Surplus (retired office and computer equipment, vehicles, heavy equipment, etc) through online auctions....
DCSO Jobs
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....
Sheriff
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....
Sheriff's Sale
Denton County will sell Real Estate at a public venue to the highest bidder.
Fort Worth man sentenced to life in prison for 2025 murder
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.
Development Services
The Development Services Department is responsible for the management of various land-use programs within the unincorporated areas of Denton County.
2026
View the 2026 West Nile Virus reports for Denton County.
Carter BloodCare to host blood drives in Argyle
Southern Denton County residents will have two opportunities in August to donate blood and help patients across North Texas. Carter BloodCare will host two community blood drives in Argyle throughout the month of August. The first drive will take place Sunday, Aug. 16, from 7:45 ...
Denton County Title VI / Nondescrimination
Denton County, as a recipient of Federal financial assistance and under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes, ensures that no person shall, on the grounds of race, religion (where the primary objective of the financial assistance is to provide employment ...
Eads: Budget and awards season in Denton County
Recognizing the growing need for mental health services in Denton County, we’re partnering with Denton County Behavioral Health, Denton County Housing and Homelessness, and the United Way of Denton County to explore a Mental Health and Diversion Center pilot. The program would gi...
Beauty, wellness and hair loss treatment spa coming to Highland Village
A new place to rest, relax and beautify is expanding into southern Denton County. Aoki Head Spa and Skin plans to open a new location in Highland Village at 2300 Highland Village Road, according to a filing with the state submitted Tuesday. Work is expected to start in September ...
The Cross Timbers Gazette August 2026
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Southern Denton County volleyball teams set for success this season
Hall of fame volleyball coach Carl McGown once said, “A volleyball game is like chopping down a tree. You don’t win with one big swing of the ax. You win with lots and lots of good swings of the ax.” As the 2026 season approaches, players from around the region are gearing up for...
Hotter, drier July pushes Denton County rainfall deficit higher
After a nearly normal June, July returned to the familiar pattern of hotter- and drier-than-normal weather across Denton County. By the numbers, the average high temperature in July was 98 degrees, more than 2 degrees above the normal high of 95.7 degrees. The average low was 76,...
Second human case of West Nile Virus confirmed in Denton County
Denton County has confirmed the county’s second human case of West Nile virus this year. A resident of The Colony was diagnosed with West Nile Virus Neuroinvasive Disease, DCPH announced Thursday evening. “West Nile Virus is most commonly spread through the bite of an infected mo...
QuikTrip plans new gas station in Roanoke
A national gas station chain has plans to open a new location in southern Denton County, about three miles north of another one of its locations. QuikTrip submitted plans with the state Thursday to build a new location along Hwy 377 in Roanoke. It will be at the corner of Hwy 377...
Sheriff’s Corner – July 2026
The Denton County Sheriff’s Office Woman’s Empowerment Program (WEP) offers a unique and engaging self-defense class designed to build confidence, awareness, and practical safety skills for women of all experience levels. This free program combines both classroom instruction and ...
Denton County massage parlors shut down for possible trafficking
Massage parlors around Denton County were closed and cited for violations involving possible prostitution, human trafficking and other related criminal activity. The Denton County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday afternoon it had conducted investigations on local massage parl...
Smoothie, juice and snack café reopens in Highland Village under local ownership
A fast-growing brand serving smoothies, juices and açaí bowls is reopening in southern Denton County with new, local owners. Grain & Berry will reopen its location at The Marketplace at Highland Village Friday under new owners: Denton County residents Danish and Shahrukh Lakhani....
Still Young at Heart: Denton County resident celebrates 104th birthday
The first time Marilyn Usvolk visited the Flower Mound Senior Center in January 2022, she told the staff two things: She was looking for a man and wanted something to do. She was six months shy of her 100th birthday. “She didn’t want to sit at home,” said Jamie Jaco-Cooper, the c...
Denton nonprofit in need of volunteers to help local children
A Denton nonprofit is in urgent need for volunteers to serve as advocates for local children. CASA of Denton County sent out a call for volunteers Thursday, looking to help children in a situation of abuse or neglect. The call comes after CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) s...
Local family gives back while transforming spaces across Denton County
Sometimes, the best projects start with a simple conversation. That’s what Flower Mound residents Ryan and Steven Lair found out when their dad recently attended a group dinner event at Lewisville Lighthouse Church. During a conversation with the pastor Richard Brunson, he notice...
Southern Denton County, let’s talk Flock
Flock Safety cameras are seen at many street corners in southern Denton County. But how do they work? According to Flock’s website, its cameras can detect gunshots, certain audio and read license plates, helping law enforcement quickly search for incidents and suspect vehicles wi...
Two southern Denton County mosquito traps test positive for West Nile Virus
Denton County Public Health will fog a pair of areas Thursday and Wednesday after a pair of mosquito traps in the area tested positive for West Nile Virus. A sample from the southwestern portion of Denton County and another south of Argyle tested positive for West Nile Virus, add...
Full Steam Ahead: A-train still on track after 15 years
Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) is celebrating the A-train’s 15th birthday this year. Since its inception in June 2011, the A-train – a 21-mile commuter rail line funded by DCTA member cities Highland Village, Lewisville and Denton, along with federal funding – conn...
Denton County reports first human case of West Nile Virus
A Denton resident is officially the first in Denton County to test positive for West Nile Virus this year. Denton County Public Health announced Friday afternoon that a resident of the City of Denton was diagnosed with West Nile Virus Non-neuroinvasive Disease. It is the first hu...
Denton County reports two cases of parasitic infections amid outbreak
A parasite outbreak is being investigated by the CDC, and Denton County is already reporting a pair of its residents have been infected. Denton County Public Health confirmed it has received two laboratory reports of cyclosporiasis this season, according to a report from WFAA. Th...
Flower Mound’s Daughters of the American Revolution bring national exhibit to Denton County
The Fourth of July may be over, but the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary continues with a new historical exhibit that will give Denton County residents a glimpse into the nation’s past. Flower Mound’s chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will celebrate th...
Carter BloodCare entices summer donors with gift cards, giveaways
Blood donations often dip during the summer, so Carter BloodCare is stepping up and offering some enticing thank-you incentives at a pair of southern Denton County donation sites. Carter BloodCare will offer a $50 e-gift card to any donors with the O negative blood type, as well ...
Storm season gives way to scorching summer
Denton County has now made it through a winter ice storm and the severe storms of April and May. Now comes what is statistically the deadliest weather hazard of the year: extreme heat. As mentioned last month—but it bears repeating—excessive heat kills more Americans each year th...
The Cross Timbers Gazette July 2026
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Another Tarrant County jail inmate dies
Victor Runnels' family is demanding more transparency from the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office about his death. They claim he was still handcuffed to a hospital bed when he died, even though the department said he was released and was no longer in custody....