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Snow blankets a field near FM407 in Argyle amid high winds Thursday afternoon. Weather forecasters were surprised for the second time this year when the fluffy stuff began to fall at noon in downtown Denton.
Argyle fulfills band request - to the tune of $30,000
The Argyle school board voted to purchase two five-octave marimbas for the band program at a cost of about $30,000, after debate on whether the instruments were a want or a need.
A month of putting pen to paper
Newton Rayzor Elementary School fourth-grader Genaro Vasquez works on his novel Monday, as students completed their projects for National Novel Writing Month's Young Writers Program.
Call 940-686-0737 or 940-686-0093. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday - Second Chances , a play produced, directed and performed by Aubrey teens as an outreach, at Rancho de la Rocha, 2459 Blackjack Road West, Aubrey.
in Quest for Rhodes, Student-Athlete Erin Simmons Advanced to Final Round
Florida State University graduate student and track-and-field athlete Erin Elizabeth Simmons, 21, of Argyle, Texas, is an aspiring marine biologist and committed volunteer with a unique record of high, fast achievement.
Argyle school board members approved the resignation of a campus administrator this week.
Veterans Day at the Reagan ...
Bob Baird of Argyle, Texas, a retired Lt. Col in the U.S. Army, salutes during a presentation of the Star Spangled Banner during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Ronald Reagan Library.
Mariners bullpen coach John Wetteland taken to Texas hospital
Mariners bullpen coach John Wetteland was taken to the Denton Regional Medical Center near Dallas today after police were called to his house, according to cbs11tv.com . According to the report, Denton County officials said Wetteland was hospitalized for a mental health issue.
This is a very alarming and upsetting story that was first reported by the CBS affiliate in Dallas -- Mariners bullpen coach and longtime major-league closer John Wetteland has been hospitalized for what Denton County officials called "a mental health issue." The story on the CBS 11 News website out of Dallas says that "officers took a call from ...
Molina and Johnson: "Twenty Cycles to the Ground"
Centro-matic frontman Will Johnson has kept himself busy in 2009 - playing drums for the indie-folk super-group Monsters of Folk and now releasing a collaboration with indie-veteran Jason Molina .
A sweet dilemma: How to handle excess Halloween candy
If there's one thing worse than running out of candy on Halloween, it's having too much when it's over.It's bad for your kids' health, their teeth and the teachers who have to calm down candy-crazed kids the next day and, possibly, a week afterward, depending on how much is in their stash.
Collected works: Dispatch officer earns acclaim for cool head during chaotic call
It was only half an hour before shift change, the time many people begin winding down toward the end of their work day.
Blotter: Police hunt for people passing off forged bills
Denton police are investigating a spate of forged $100 bills that have appeared at businesses this month and are warning business owners to be on the lookout for more.
Monday's Agenda: Ride the Pumpkin Express, take in a concert or see art at the Y
Pumpkin Express rolls It's the Halloween season, which means picking out a pumpkin or two for your front porch.
Area students assist with college transition at Austin College
The transition from high school life to a college atmosphere can be a bit overwhelming.
Blotter: Toilets busted at two parks over weekend
Someone disabled all the toilets at Mack Park over the weekend, and also disabled the toilets in the men's room at South Lakes Park, according to police reports.
Deadline nears for school shots
Elementary and secondary school students who have not received the required shots to attend school have less than one week to do so before they face being turned away from classes.
UNT to host annual NorTex College Fair for area high school juniors, seniors
College Fair for high school juniors, seniors and parents is slated for Tuesday, September 22, 2009, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the UNT Coliseum, located on the southeast corner North Texas Boulevard and Highland Street.
2 local schools earn top rankings
Krum Middle School and Argyle High School ranked No. 18 and No. 12, respectively, on an organization's lists of the best public middle and high schools in North Texas.
Plea deal reached in voting case
The Denton County district attorney's office has reached a plea agreement with a Bartonville couple, dropping a felony indictment on a charge of illegal voting in exchange for a misdemeanor charge of failing to update their driver's licenses.