A family's life was forever changed after a flood in Ingram. Christinia Wilson's husband lost his life in the disaster. She has been returning to the riverfront land where the tragedy occurred, finding some sense of peace there.
The flood caused significant damage to the family's home, splitting it in half. Wilson has shared details of the morning the flood occurred, describing the rapidly rising water and the desperate attempts to escape.
Further details about the family's ordeal and their ongoing efforts to return home are available from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Denton County Purchasing Department periodically disposes of County Surplus (retired office and computer equipment, vehicles, heavy equipment, etc) through online auctions....
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....
