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North Texas didn’t have a game over the weekend. What the Mean Green did have was hope for some help when it came to the race for a spot in the American Conference title game, or at least a clearer picture of what it will take to get there.

A Denton classic since 1997, Rock Lottery sees two dozen Denton artists grouped at random into new bands. Those new acts then have 12 hours to write and practice new songs before they take the stage Saturday night for a live performance.

A former Denton officer allegedly made false statements under oath after he arrested a man in 2023, accusing the man of evading arrest, according to documents the Denton Record-Chronicle obtained Wednesday.

During a public hearing Tuesday, Denton ISD presented its targeted improvement and turnaround plans for six underperforming elementary schools. The school board approved the plans, putting the affected campuses on track for improved student outcomes.

Lewisville isn’t a town known for fanfare — its charms are subtle, tucked into corners between the familiar buzz of auto shops and pawn stores that dot its streets. But right here, hidden in plain sight, lies the beating heart of something extraordinary.

Like beacons on the bank of Denton North Lakes Park’s south pond, a few white ducks sit on high alert for dangers. Even to the untrained eye, these white Pekin ducks are noticeably out of place among the other dark-colored ducks.

A Denton resident has tested positive for West Nile virus, health officials reported Thursday, bringing the total to two human cases in Denton and three in the county.

Denton police report that a 31-year-old man fatally shot on Friday was the suspected shooter’s ex-romantic partner, and officers had prior encounters with them.

With ballots counted on Tuesday night, voters have approved Proposition A, a tax ratification election that would increase Denton ISD property owners’ tax rate by 5 cents.

Denton ISD’s current tax rate is $1.1569 per $100 assessed property valuation. The 5-cent increase would bring the rate up to $1.2069 per $100 property valuation.

Linda Grubbs criticized the conservative activist online after his death. She sparred with commenters. Then, she lost her job.

According to indictments made available Friday, two Denton police officers are accused of unlawfully arresting a 27-year-old man who was experiencing homelessness and intentionally falsifying his actions in an arrest affidavit.