Dec 29, 2007 | Denton Record-Chronicle
Kids play hard to remain active
“Parents can drop off their children at 8 p.m. and pick them up at 9 in the morning the next day.”
Kids are doing different things during their holiday break from school. Some parents are sending their children to local camps, while others are at home catching up on family time. via Denton Record-Chronicle
Community Briefly: Caddo School Board elects new executive panel
“And he's one of the best tuba players around.”
The Caddo School Board elected new executive committee members from the board to serve as its president, first vice president and second vice president. via The Shreveport Times
Police Blotter: Transient allegedly assaulted volunteer
A transient took sexual advantage of a mildly mentally retarded volunteer at a soup kitchen Wednesday, according to a police report. via Denton Record-Chronicle
Symphony musician killed in accident
A member of the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra died Tuesday night in East Texas. Mark Wolfe, principal tuba player, was killed in a motorcycle accident, according to a report in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. ... via The Shreveport Times
Accident claims area man's life
“He was so cordial, so down to earth, so easygoing”
Mark Wolfe jumped on his motorcycle about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday for a quick trip to the grocery store. via Denton Record-Chronicle
Argyle teacher arrested for improper student relationship
“Mr. Davidson touched her on the leg and kissed her on the ear and cheek. The victim said that he got behind her and grabbed her pigtails and pulled her toward him acting out a sexual position”
An Argyle school district educator was arrested Monday and charged with having an improper relationship with a student. via Denton Record-Chronicle
Argyle motorcyclist dies in Roanoke wreck
“When he did, the motorcycle hit his vehicle on the driver's side door”
An Argyle man died late Tuesday when the motorcyle he was riding collided with a pickup truck in Roanoke, according to reports. via Fort Worth Star-Telegram
The Cowboys wanted Ben Parks and they finally received a commitment from the 6-2, 190 pound kicker out of Argyle, Texas. via Rivals.com
Church taps counselors, survivors to offer hope through support groups
“I have a real passion for people to be connected and to feel connected, if you don't have anybody - to just not feel alone”
Shannon Moran is the director of The Healing Place, a ministry of Cross Timbers Community Church. via Denton Record-Chronicle
District attorney's investigator files for constable race
“I want to take this office to the next level”
Sam Mooney, an investigator for the district attorney's office, has filed with the Republican Party to challenge Constable John Hatzenbulher for the Precinct 4 seat. via Denton Record-Chronicle
“We are still in the throes of it and believe we can work it out”
The most pressing need in the Denton County towns of Argyle and Northlake is something no resident there needs and the towns can't afford. via Dallas Morning News
Keller, developer squabbled over drainage for years
“If this issue is not resolved in ten days of the receipt of this letter, this office is prepared to approach Development Services and have all permits and inspections temporarily suspended”
The city plans to spend an estimated $1.2 million to install a drainage system in the Daryll Lane and Garden Lane areas after runoff from a June 18 storm led to tens of thousands of dollars in damage to ... via Fort Worth Star-Telegram