Denton Record-Chronicle

The Denton City Council approved a specific-use permit in October allowing gas drilling on the Rayzor Ranch property with 21 conditions on top of the city's normal drilling rules. The conditions are listed along with the phone number of the city staff member or department responsible for enforcing them. Full Story »

Denton's South Branch Library, at 3228 Teasley Lane, reopened Monday after being closed since August as part of a $2.65 million expansion and renovation. Full Story »

Denton County sheriff's deputies are investigating an incident reported early Monday involving a man, his girlfriend, her former boyfriend, the former boyfriend's brother and a gun. Full Story »

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DRC file photo Krum has agreed to pay $310,000 in damages to Jack and Sue Knight, left, and Joe and Jackie Beall, who sued the city in 2005, claiming that Krum installed pipelines on their property without obtaining the proper easements.KRUM - City leaders agreed Saturday to pay $310,000 in damages to two sets of Old Town landowners after losing a pair of inverse condemnation lawsuits in April ... Full Story »

By adopting a new online backup system, Denton County officials say they are making sure tax records are more secure. The county has contracted with i365 to provide a secure off-site system, EVault SaaS, to back up residents' tax records in case of any emergency resulting in the loss of records at the local office. Full Story »

A controversial duplex project at the gateway to the Bell Avenue Historic Conservation District faces a decisive vote tonight, as the Denton City Council considers a zoning change to accommodate the high-density development. Corinth-based developer Rod Taylor is asking for the rezoning to allow construction of four duplexes and two single-family homes on about 1.1 acres as part of the planned ... Full Story »

Major declines in sales tax revenue have area city leaders worried about the impact on their budgets, and some say layoffs and hiring freezes may be in store if the trend continues. Denton sales tax revenue has declined faster than sales tax revenues statewide in the past 12 months, a Denton Record-Chronicle analysis has found. Full Story »

Ensemble Pro Musica will perform from 6 to 8 p.m.Thursday at the Bayless-Selby House Museum, 317 W. Mulberry St., as part of the Holiday Musicales program. Full Story »

Filing continues in Denton County for the March 2 primary elections, with four more Republicans adding their names to the 27 already on the ballot. Full Story »

Someone stole a man's vehicle and drove away as he watched from the front steps of his residence on Paco Trail late Saturday night, according to a police report. Full Story »

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Denton city staff members have abandoned hopes of getting a tree code overhaul before the City Council by the end of the year, as debates over its cost and other concerns have kept the measure from clearing a lower city panel. Full Story »

Texas Woman's University officials are hoping to solve a $1.1 million budget shortfall in the upcoming summer budget before Christmas . The university has already cut a portion of their operating expenses for the 2009-10 fiscal year, but the summer budget, which pays for faculty salaries during the summer session, is funded separately from the nine-month salary schedule, according to university ... Full Story »

An intoxicated man who was allegedly drinking in a public place ran from a pursuing police officer into his apartment and slammed his front door into the officer's shoulder, according to a police report. Full Story »

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DRC/David Minton Area students paint a mural on the side of Recycled Books Records CDs on Saturday in Denton.Monica Huckabay felt the frigid stucco with a white-gloved hand Saturday morning, the newly applied fuchsia paint already fused to the building. "I think it's dry," she said. The 17-year-old Denton High School student and fellow art club members sketched a brass horn between the hands of ... Full Story »

SANGER - Lighted sculptures of giant, white snowflakes and green candles tied with red bows lit the way for the city's Christmas parade Saturday night. Floats, trucks and vintage cars gathered in the parking lot of First Baptist Church as sousaphone players of the Sanger High School marching band checked the multicolored strands around the bells of their instruments. Full Story »

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Business owners, city officials and others believe that parking, infrastructure and outdated building codes are the major issues facing downtown Denton, according to a newly released report based on city-sponsored interviews. Respondents also said downtown needs more shopping, entertainment and housing options. At the same time, roughly three in four believe the area is an attractive and ... Full Story »

Andrea Calloway knew she was a nominee for the Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates volunteer of the year award, but she never thought she would need an acceptance speech. Full Story »

The Denton City Council on Friday agreed to extend an expiring agreement with the Denton County Transportation Authority, allowing construction of the A-train passenger rail line to continue through mid-March. Full Story »