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Sanders shaves beard for Home Hospice
A team of machinists shaved some time off of a local charity's fund raising campaign.
Private and public property defaced in Valley View
Graffiti isn't just a large city problem, apparently. Swastikas, along with messages reading "KKK" and "White Power," appeared at various places in David's Park in Valley View about a week ago.
Renovated Valley View square opens
Orange construction cones were removed from its perimeter and the centerpiece of a small, southern Cooke County community is open again to pedestrians.
Leave fireworks to the professionals
Dam Stand owner Kathy Chandler sells fireworks for those celebrating the Fourth of July, located on University Dr west of Denton.
Members of the Republican Eagle Club met Monday night to discuss some of "the greatest challenges America faces." Those challenges were voted on at the last meeting of the organization in May, when those in ...
Two people died on June 4 when an SUV crossed the center line and struck a tractor trailer head-on about five miles north of McGill.
Lindsay's Centennial Hall was like paradise Friday night transformed into a tropical get-away for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Cooke County fund-raiser gala.
Blotter: 18-wheeler abandoned at business
Truckers had to negotiate around an 18-wheeler stopped in the driveway of a Denton truck stop Wednesday, so employees finally called police.
North Central Texas College announces art show winners
The Art Department at North Central Texas College recently announced the list of winners in the 43rd annual NCTC Art Show, which challenged artists to illustrate the theme of "Friends." Top entrants picked up ...
Police need help catching robber
The man who robbed the Wells Fargo bank in Marquez on May 14 is believed to be responsible for at least 12 other bank robberies, and investigators say they need the public's help finding him.
Maintain Your Brain, Partner With Your Doctor and Learn about Caregiving in the Good Old Summertime
Although our brain decline, like other forms of aging, begins when we're in our 20's--gasp!--the news on this front is surprisingly good. via Planoland
Local college board candidates answer questions on issues
“I learned a lot from her about the political process and how to look after the taxpayer's money”
Prospective Regents for the North Central Texas College board have put up a strong, local campaign for the May 10 election. via Gainesville Daily Register
“The center is a good thing for a lot of the kids in the daily programs. It's a good source of guidance and support. Talking with the kids and parents they have nothing but good things to say about the club”
As the price of fuel climbs, so does the price of almost else. At least it seems that way to many families. via Gainesville Daily Register
Era Masonic Lodge to host third trail ride
“I was riding over part of the trail last week, and the wildflowers should be real pretty”
The popular Era Masonic Lodge Trail Ride is back in its spring iteration. The ride is a family-oriented event that takes riders through twelve to thirteen miles of the historic Chisholm Trail in Cooke County. via Gainesville Daily Register
Food bank draws in $35,000 in game show-style event
“We are still counting the money, but we know we made over $35,000”
Hundreds of guests turned out for the VISTO fund raiser "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?" Monday night in the North Central Texas College Field House. via Gainesville Daily Register
Controlling dust on county roads
“One of the issues was a lot of people came from CR 211 and they were very unhappy about the dust on the road”
Dust is an inevitable part of life on a dry gravel road as much as muddy road is the natural result of rain. via Gainesville Daily Register
High winds blamed for power outage
“In order to make the repairs, we had to leave the electricity off”
High winds caused a power outage that affected many in Gainesville Tuesday night. via Gainesville Daily Register
“Even though we're months ahead, we thought it would be a good idea to go ahead and get a good proposal together”
A bridge on a gravel road west of Interstate 35 recently began to bow and shift, prompting speed limits on four county roads at Monday's Cooke County Commissioners meeting. via Gainesville Daily Register
North Dallas watching case on alcohol sales
“Four cities voted it down - Irving, Lancaster, Cockrell Hill and Mesquite - and they've seen an average increase of 1.5 percent.”
Retailers and developers in North Dallas, including the owners of Valley View Center, have been following a court case that will decide whether a local-option election on beer and wine sales makes it to the ... via WFAA-TV Dallas
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