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Aaron Thomas is stocking up for what may be an explosive holiday. The employee of a shack-like fireworks store located near the Sanger city limits is making sure items such as the Texas Sky Rocket and the Fire Exporative - which he says are likely to sell out - are ready for blastoff this Fourth of July weekend.
A dragonfly sits atop an unripened blackberry at Duck Creek Blackberry Farm in Sanger.
Case of dead cattle in Denton County going to grand jury
Denton County sheriff's animal officers will let a grand jury decide whether the deaths by dehydration of 23 cows should be prosecuted as a criminal case.
Amtrak Train Suffers Mechanical Failure
Things really got heated on an Amtrak train in Texas on Sunday, June 28, 2009. Officials said the train had some sort of mechanical failure that knocked out power and air-conditioning. The incident happened just north of Sanger, Texas.
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Fort Worth-bound Amtrak train stalls, stranding passengers in high heat
DALLAS, Texas - An Amtrak train bound for Fort Worth stalled Saturday for more than two hours in Denton County, leaving about 170 passengers baking in 100-degree heat with no air conditioning.
Heartland Flyer Hits Trouble on Tracks
Amtrak's Heartland Flyer was stalled twice Saturday on its way to Texas. The train left Saturday morning from Oklahoma City, but when it got to Davis, just north of Ardmore, the train hit a plow on the tracks.
Motorcycle accidents under investigation
Investigations are continuing into three motorcycle accidents that claimed three lives Sunday.
Blotter: Man tells police he was stabbed after party
Denton police investigated an assault early Sunday that led to a man's stabbing.
Blackberry farm open for summer season
Duck Creek Blackberry Farm, 5037 Duck Creek Road in Sanger, has opened for the season, offering pick-your-own blackberries through late July.
Miguelito's owner dies in accident
Family members of Diana Cruz gathered here Friday afternoon to remember their mother, daughter, sister and aunt.
Parks director enters arena of cowboy mounted shooting
Jim Bowlin worked with a friend's horse Saturday outside the Lazy E Arena to prepare for the day when they will join the fastest-growing equestrian sport in the nation.
Trietsch family to gather for 53rd annual reunion
The descendants of German settlers Franz and Catherina Wacker Trietsch have deep roots in Denton County, and family members will gather Saturday to help keep their history alive.
One killed in single-car accident 11:21 Am CT
The owner of three Denton-area restaurants was killed early Friday morning in a single-car accident in Sanger.
Gallop to graduation - Thu, 04 Jun 2009 PST
Tessa Cranston is shown with one of the horses at the family ranch on Deep Creek Road in May.
The Dallas Morning News Take a tour In an old industrial park in Dallas, one warehouse stands distinctly apart from its beige and boxy neighbors.
Goodman's songs fruitful for charity
Sanger resident Kay Goodman has put a love of satire to work helping others. Goodman recently finished writing a collection of songs for the 21st Live From Collin County Roasted and Toasted musical comedy show, which generated proceeds for five charitable agencies.
Blotter: Man jailed on charge of attempted murder
A mentally-challenged man stabbed his foster father with a butter knife multiple times Friday evening for unknown reasons, said Denton County sheriff's spokesman Tom Reedy.
Dawn Cobb: Best of Denton award winners get recognized
Several of our Best of Denton 2009 award winners were unintentionally left out of this year's publication.
Fire destroys house on U.S. 380
A 6,700-square-foot house on U.S. Highway 380 burned to the ground Sunday evening, said Little Elm Fire Chief Joe Florentino.
Ely Moss will compete at regionals after clearing 10 feet at district.
Most people taking their poles to Bear Creek Park are hoping to catch fish. For some area athletes, they're hoping to catch air.