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Residents near the Rayzor Ranch gas well site in Denton say they've hired a company to test the air and water for pollutants, over concerns that existing regulations don't go far enough to protect their health. Margarete Neale said she and a small group of neighbors and other contributors - including a nearby hospital - pooled money to pay for tests by the same firm that recently studied the air ... Full Story »

KRUM - Krum school district officials expect to distribute letters to parents of middle and high school students following the Christmas break on its decision to offer a medical-based human sexuality course. School board trustees on Wednesday unanimously approved the teaching of the weeklong course, which will be taught in five 45-minute sessions to sixth- through 12th-grade students in the ... Full Story »

Regardless of home values, homeowners from all walks of life have felt the effects of increased foreclosure postings throughout 2009, according to a study released Thursday by Foreclosure Listing Service Inc. The Addison-based listing service conducted a study of 19 counties that broke out net foreclosure postings by home price. There are homebuyers in each community segment affected by the ... Full Story »

As the Guyer High School girls basketball team goes into Day 2 of the three-day Denton County Classic - a varsity basketball tournament the team is co-hosting with Krum High School - the players will hit the courts today with one of their teammates in mind. On the tournament's opening night Thursday, the team hosted a benefit dinner in conjunction with the school's volleyball team and Peer ... Full Story »

A benefit dinner and silent auction is scheduled to be hosted by the Guyer High School girls basketball and volleyball teams and Peer Assistance and Leadership organization from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the gym concession stand on campus. Full Story »

A federal agency and an agency from another state recently honored several Denton County sheriff's investigators for their work in taking drugs and weapons off the streets and helping apprehend fugitives. Full Story »

With little discussion, the Dallas City Council has approved a development plan for a large swath of southern Dallas around the University of North Texas Dallas campus. Full Story »

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Denton schools will start on a Monday instead of a Tuesday next fall and students will have a full week off for the Thanksgiving break. The Denton school board approved the district's 2010-11 school calendar Tuesday. Full Story »

The University of North Texas Faculty Senate passed a resolution Wednesday opposing mandatory student evaluations of teachers. The online student evaluations - called Student Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness - are in use for the first time, universitywide, through Friday. Full Story »

Courtesy photo/Bruce Davis The tiniest dancers in the Festival Ballet of North Central Texas' staging of The Nutcracker, shown in a 2008 performance, are in the Mother Buffoon and her baby buffoons scene. All these tots fit under Mother Buffoon's hoop skirt.The annual production of The Nutcracker by the Festival Ballet of North Central Texas is a beloved local tradition. It has all the familiar ... Full Story »

Denton County sheriff's deputies are investigating an apparent home invasion robbery that took place early Wednesday in the 100 block of Eagles Nest Circle in the Argyle area. Full Story »

American Pet Spa Resort in Argyle will host an open house from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday to benefit Ranch Hand Rescue, a not-for-profit farm animal rescue group. Full Story »

Lake Ray Roberts Area Elks Chapter 2862 will sponsor a benefit auction and lunch for Brion Taylor from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 910 W. Chapman Drive in Sanger. Full Story »

A plan to annex more than 9,000 acres of land will come before a Denton city panel for discussion today. The acreage includes four large tracts north and west of Denton, along with unincorporated pockets scattered throughout the city. Full Story »

The Denton Planning and Zoning Commission meets at 11:30 a.m. today for a special-called work session on proposed changes to the city's tree preservation and mitigation rules. The meeting will be in the conference room at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. Full Story »

United Way of Denton County's 2009 campaign has reached 85 percent of its $2.45 million goal, but support from the community is still needed, officials announced Tuesday. Money raised during the United Way campaign is allocated to 26 partner agencies that provide services to Denton County residents. Full Story »

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Denton city leaders on Tuesday again postponed two decisions vital to the Denton County Transportation Authority's passenger rail project, as officials with the city and a Dallas transit group sent mixed messages about the status of an agreement over rights to the Denton rail corridor. Full Story »

Krum school board members are expected to consider and possibly vote tonight on offering a medical-based human sexuality curriculum to middle and high school students. If approved, the curriculum could be taught as early as next spring. Full Story »