Denton Record-Chronicle

Testimony began Monday in a trial that could decide whether gas drilling will be allowed at Rayzor Ranch. The trial, which was set to continue this morning, centers on whether Fort Worth-based Range Production Co. still has the right to drill at the west Denton mixed-use development. Full Story »

Denton police are reminding people to lock their vehicles when they leave them after noting that 15 out of 16 cars that were burglarized in one part of town were left unsecured, allowing burglars to help themselves. Full Story »

As students ran laps in a field behind Newton Rayzor Elementary School last week, physical education instructor Lewis Hill stood by and watched, encouraging them to keep at it as he called out, "Good job!" Full Story »

The Lake Cities Circle of Moms has scheduled a luncheon at noon Wednesday at Don Camillo, 1400 N. Corinth St. in Corinth. Full Story »

The Argyle Volunteer Fire District will open its third station on Saturday. The station is in Copper Canyon at 825 Woodland Drive. District officials will mark the occasion with an open house from noon to 4 p.m., along with a formal dedication ceremony at 5 p.m. Full Story »

Ann's Haven VNA will have a free workshop about coping with the holidays while grieving the loss of a loved one. Full Story »

A 15-year-old girl told police she was pushed at a Denton High School football game Friday night by an unknown man, and a paper she was reading was taken from her, according to a police report. Full Story »

Denton High’s new field house Full Story »

Fall blaze Full Story »

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Veterans past and present will be honored Wednesday on the south lawn of the County Courthouse on the Square as the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 920 presents a program for Veterans Day. Full Story »

As University of North Texas officials envision the university's future as a national research institution, they hope to bring millions of new grant money to the region to make that happen. However, it could take five to 10 years before UNT sees those funds, according to university officials. Full Story »

Two composers will make a short tour of Denton to speak and teach about graphic annotation - the artistic rendering of music scores that function both as visual art and scores musicians can read and play from. Full Story »

Area Briefs Full Story »

A recent unauthorized shopping spree at the Denton location of a national retail chain was stopped by store security, and police arrested the woman seen stealing items from the store. Full Story »

Calendar Full Story »

For Popo and Lupe Full Story »

DCTA officials say passenger rail service to Denton should start by summer 2011, offering their first timetable for the A-train project since abandoning hopes of finishing it by the end of next year. "We're confident we'll have the full line, all five stations, by mid-2011," said Dee Leggett, vice president of communications and planning for the Denton County Transportation Authority. Full Story »

DRC/Al Key Josylynn Reid plays the title role in Guyer High School's production of Peter Pan.Guyer High School theater students are studying theater without a net. A handful of students have belted up and learned to fly in Peter Pan, the musical adaptation of J.M. Barrie's novel by Moose Charlap and Jule Styne. The students who haven't taken the flywire for a spin have logged hours rehearsing ... Full Story »

DRC/Al Key Longtime customer Bill Neaville, right, gets his hair cut by Gene Hartman at his Campus Barber Shop on Thursday in Denton.Gene Hartman pulls himself from the mustard-colored barber's chair as a customer walks through the front door."What will it be?" he asks the burly customer. "The ears, eyebrows and a little off the back and neck," the customer replies. "Not too much off the top; I ... Full Story »

CORINTH - Residents Jay and Gladys Conine came to City Hall on Thursday to speak up for their son, because he couldn't. "He wouldn't understand this," Gladys Conine said after the City Council's public hearing on bus service provided through the Denton County Transportation Authority for qualified riders, including seniors and those with disabilities. Costs have skyrocketed in the past two years ... Full Story »

Supporting organ donation is a family affair for Denton resident Patti Martin and her daughter, Christine Brauss, and son, Fred Martin. "As a family, we have been very involved with the kidney foundation," Patti Martin said. "They do wonderful things." Tonight, the three will be among those honored by the National Kidney Foundation Serving North Texas at the organization's 2009 Gift of Life Gala ... Full Story »

Denton officers arrested two men Thursday night after finding controlled substances in the headliner of their car, according to a police report. Full Story »

Michael Hamilton was a listener, a thinker, gifted with his hands, a man ahead of his time. His family and friends are remembering these things about him this week after his death from cancer Monday. He was 58. Full Story »

Texas Woman's University regents voted to officially apply for millions in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds at their quarterly meeting in Houston on Friday. The roughly $3.7 million in stimulus funds, received through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, would bankroll several university projects, said Amanda Simpson, a TWU spokeswoman. Full Story »