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Ex-Denton County ESD 1 fire chief sentenced to 50 months in prison

A federal judge sentenced ex-fire chief Troy “Mac” Hohenberger to 50 months imprisonment on Thursday for embezzlement and misappropriation of Denton County Emergency Services District No. 1 funds.

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Justice Department finds widespread physical, sexual and mental abuse in five Texas juvenile facilities

Over more than 70 pages, the Department of Justice's report details how an investigation found Texas juvenile facilities failed to protect children in their care from harm and sexual abuse.

This weekend in Denton: Explore the Square for First Friday, compete in arcade games and visit the Late Night Market

It's August in Denton, and school is just around the corner. Until then, make the most of your summer vacation with these events around town. Celebrate First Friday on the Denton Square, compete in arcade games at Free Play Denton and visit Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios' Late Night Market.

Argyle's Grady Emerson ranked No. 1 draft prospect in 2026 class by Baseball America

Argyle's Grady Emerson has only played 2 years of high school baseball, but he's long been regarded among the nation's top players. Emerson earned more recognition Thursday as Baseball America's No. 1 high school draft prospect in the Class of 2026.

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College football: UNT offensive lineman Jett Duncan earns spot on Wuerffel Trophy watch list

North Texas offensive lineman Jett Duncan was named to the watch list for the Wuerffel Trophy on Thursday. The honor is presented to a player competing at the Football Bowl Subdivision level who best combines community service with leadership on and off the field.

High school sports: Early Denton-area high school baseball teams to watch in 2025

The Denton area once again appears set to have some highly competitive baseball teams this upcoming school year, as has become the standard year in and year out. We break down some of the local squads that look poised to lead the way in 2025.

News: Title IX changes expanding LGBTQ+ protections go into effect — but not in Texas

The Biden administration’s changes to Title IX — the 1972 statute prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex — go into effect nationwide Thursday. But the changes won’t go into effect in Texas and 20 other states that are challenging the new rule.

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• Denton ISD saw class sizes grow in 2023-24, but administrators head into the new school year with a staffing model that they say builds flexibility into campuses. Education reporter Lucinda Breeding-Gonzales digs in >>

• It may only be August, but Denton is planning for October with full force. With the 31 Days of Halloween, Denton is embracing the spooky holiday as its own and celebrating all month long.

• Denton County Public Health has employed about 18 different epidemiologists over the past four years. That's a 100% turnover rate, director Matt Richardson said as he appealed for a higher pay grade for an additional epidemiologist position.

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