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 than tornadoes and...
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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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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...
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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....
