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A sweet dilemma: How to handle excess Halloween candy
If there's one thing worse than running out of candy on Halloween, it's having too much when it's over.It's bad for your kids' health, their teeth and the teachers who have to calm down candy-crazed kids the next day and, possibly, a week afterward, depending on how much is in their stash.
Collected works: Dispatch officer earns acclaim for cool head during chaotic call
It was only half an hour before shift change, the time many people begin winding down toward the end of their work day.
Blotter: Police hunt for people passing off forged bills
Denton police are investigating a spate of forged $100 bills that have appeared at businesses this month and are warning business owners to be on the lookout for more.
Monday's Agenda: Ride the Pumpkin Express, take in a concert or see art at the Y
Pumpkin Express rolls It's the Halloween season, which means picking out a pumpkin or two for your front porch.
Area students assist with college transition at Austin College
The transition from high school life to a college atmosphere can be a bit overwhelming.
Blotter: Toilets busted at two parks over weekend
Someone disabled all the toilets at Mack Park over the weekend, and also disabled the toilets in the men's room at South Lakes Park, according to police reports.
Deadline nears for school shots
Elementary and secondary school students who have not received the required shots to attend school have less than one week to do so before they face being turned away from classes.
UNT to host annual NorTex College Fair for area high school juniors, seniors
College Fair for high school juniors, seniors and parents is slated for Tuesday, September 22, 2009, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the UNT Coliseum, located on the southeast corner North Texas Boulevard and Highland Street.
2 local schools earn top rankings
Krum Middle School and Argyle High School ranked No. 18 and No. 12, respectively, on an organization's lists of the best public middle and high schools in North Texas.
Plea deal reached in voting case
The Denton County district attorney's office has reached a plea agreement with a Bartonville couple, dropping a felony indictment on a charge of illegal voting in exchange for a misdemeanor charge of failing to update their driver's licenses.
The Greater Denton/Wise County Association of Realtors Inc. is hosting speaker John Baen and his breakfast discussion, "Real Estate Sign Posts 2009-2014," from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday.
Argyle students remember 9/11 victims
Argyle High School student council members plant over 2,800 American flags in front of the high school Friday morning to honor the victims and memorialize 911 that occurred 8 years ago.
Argyle teen's death inspires day of charity
Dozens of teen and adult volunteers passed out bags in Argyle neighborhoods Wednesday in the hopes that people will fill them up with food, personal-care items and gently used clothing and household goods for the first "Argyle Cares" day.
Denton school officials this week reported an enrollment of 22,816 on Aug. 28 to close out the first week of school.
Volunteer Firefighters Feeling The Burn
Volunteers are the backbone of the Argyle Fire District. 36 year veteran James Price has been there longer than anyone.
Legislation makes way to schools
Changes in state laws are affecting what it takes for students to earn a diploma, and the types of textbooks and classes they'll need along the way.
NASE Gives $84,000 in College Scholarships
Merit-based scholarships worth $4,000 were awarded to 18 students. The NASE Future Entrepreneur received $12,000, with a promise of $12,000 more over the next three years as long as he maintains a high academic performance.
Officials extend studentsa deadline for vaccinations
Texas health officials are giving students a little more time to get all their required vaccines.
Pre-kindergarten program to begin this fall in Argyle
The Argyle school district will offer its first pre-kindergarten class this fall.
Former Mayor Yvonne Jenkins usually parks in the back of her place in old town, the historic Meadows Building that houses five small businesses.