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 what promises to...
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....
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...
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...
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...