By Steven Weiss, NYPD Lieutenant (Ret.) Public debate over Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology has intensified in many communities, including here in North Texas. While privacy concerns deserve serious consideration, much of the discussion has been driven by misconceptions about how...
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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 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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Denton County will be recognized as the leader in local government through its excellent service to citizens and quality workforce.
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Roanoke Police Corporal Kevin Buchanan remains in critical condition following a high-speed pursuit crash on Highway 114. Suspect Deontae Myers faces felony charges....
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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...
