Denton County Schedules Ground Fogging in Response to Positive WNV Mosquito Trap

Denton County, TX - News Flash 7/23 10:40A

Denton County Public Health (DCPH) is reporting one positive West Nile Virus (WNV) mosquito trap in unincorporated Denton County. The positive mosquito trap is located in the unincorporated areas north of Krum and south of Bolivar.

Man accused of luring girl with disabilities, triggering Lewisville Amber Alert, police say

CBS DFW News 7/15 11:02A S.E. Jenkins

A 60-year-old man has been charged with enticing a child after a 13-year-old Lewisville girl with both physical and mental disabilities disappeared early Sunday morning . According to the Lewisville...

Electronics manufacturer Wistron to invest $687 million in new Denton County facilities

Denton County, TX - News Flash 7/10 4:25A

Denton County Commissioners recently adopted a resolution approving a tax abatement agreement to support the development two facilities proposed to be built in the county by Wistron InfoComm (USA) Corporation.

Southbound lanes of I-35E reopened in Denton County after 18-wheeler caught fire

CBS DFW News 6/18 2:41A Julia Falcon

An 18-wheeler caught on fire early Wednesday morning, prompting a portion of I-35E to shut down. The accident happened in the southbound lanes of I-35E between Swisher Road and Hundley Drive near Corinth. As of 7 a.m., all southbound lanes were...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to sign property tax relief bills that would save homeowners thousands of...

CBS DFW News 6/16 3:15A Lauren Crawford

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will travel to North Texas on Monday to sign two bills into law that could save homeowners thousands. The two bills he is signing will lower property tax burdens in fast-growing areas like Denton County, where he will be...

2 arrested in Denton County after police find $1 million in stolen merchandise, $636,000 in cash

CBS DFW News 6/13 5:06A Julia Falcon

Two Denton County residents are in jail following a massive retail theft bust this week. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, $636,000 was seized and about $1 million in stolen...

Storm chances, hot and humid weather await North Texas this weekend

CBS DFW News 6/6 3:57A Brittany Rainey

Friday morning started off warm and muggy with temperatures in the upper 70s. Ample sunshine and breezy southerly winds will boost highs into the low 90s, with feels-like temperatures near 100. The...

Man fatally shot by Denton County deputies after pointing gun during arrest attempt

DFW Scanner 6/5 3:58A dfwscanner

On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at approximately 2:45 pm, Denton County Sheriff’s Office deputies were serving an arrest warrant in the 10000 block of Field Lark Lane in unincorporated Denton County. As the deputies contacted the 58-year-old individual,...

Little Elm PD helps save firefighters from snake: "Firefighters are safe. Chairs may never...

CBS DFW News 6/4 11:51A Briauna Brown

Well, how the tables turn... The Little Elm Police Department had to step in and rescue the Little Elm Fire Department after an unwelcome visitor greeted them. In a hilarious recount, accompanied by a...

3 men arrested during prostitution sting in Denton County, officials say

CBS DFW News 6/2 5:35A Briauna Brown

Three men were arrested following a prostitution sting in Denton County, officials announced Monday. The Denton County Sheriff's Office said its "Prostitution Demand Suppression Operation" took place...

More North Texas school districts are switching to 4-day weeks. Here's why.

CBS DFW News 5/29 1:00A Lacey Beasley

More public school districts in Texas are turning to shorter school weeks , including several in North Texas. For the 2025-2026 school year, Kennedale ISD in Tarrant County and Ponder ISD in Denton County will transition to a four-day school week....

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for parts of North Texas on Thursday

CBS DFW News 5/22 8:48A Scott Padgett

Severe storms capable of producing large hail and damaging winds are possible across North Texas on Thursday A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for far north counties, including Grayson, Denton,...