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New CareFlite Hangar Being Built In Denton

CareFlite response times in Denton County are about to get much faster, thanks to a new hangar facility that is now under construction at Denton Enterprise Airport.

2013/06/11

A voter places a sticker indicating that he has cast his ballot. (credit: Karen Bleier/AFP/Getty Images)

Campaign 2013 Election Results

On Saturday, North Texans voted in more than 300 local races including mayoral campaigns, school trustees, local propositions and more.

2013/05/11

Dallas County Confirms 20th West Nile Virus Death From 2012 Season

The number of deaths from last year’s record breaking West Nile season continues to grow.

2013/05/07

Fire Destroys Denton County Airplane Hangar

Flames destroyed an airplane hangar in Denton County, just north of Justin, early Monday morning. There were no planes inside of the hangar, but there was a lot of equipment.

2013/04/08

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Man Nearly Electrocuted Trying To Steal Utility Pole Copper

A suspected copper thief is hospitalized at Parkland Hospital after being electrocuted in Denton County. Officials say 24-year-old James Johnson was committing the crime on Sunday, near Aubery, when he was seriously burned.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/03/11

A lab assistant drops mosquitoes into test tubes to prepare them for West Nile Virus testing. (credit: im Boyle/Getty Images)

Denton Co. Trapping Mosqutioes For West Nile Testing

Health officials in Denton County are gearing up for West Nile Virus season and are taking steps to try and find pockets of infestation. For now, testing is being done in unincorporated areas of the county.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/03/11

A caution sign identifying a natural gas underground pipeline. (credit: Getty Images/Tim Boyle)

Residents Suspected Gas Leak Before Evacuation

A leaking gas line that forced a Denton County neighborhood to evacuate may have been leaking for several weeks.

2013/03/05

Anthony Huynh (credit: Flower Mound Police Department)

Flower Mound Murder Suspect Arrested

Police have arrested a suspect in the New Year’s Day murder outside of a shopping center in Flower Mound. Anthony Huynh was charged while sitting behind bars in Lewisville.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/01/14

Opponents Attempt To Keep Lake From Filling Up

If it fills up, Lake Ralph Hall is supposed to fill Denton County’s water needs.

2013/01/12

With a temperature of 103.8, a 6-year-old is examined for symptoms of Influenza. (credit: Mario Villafuerte/Getty Images)

Flu Resources

This year’s flu season has been especially bad for the nation, with many states seeing widespread cases. Here are several resources to help you and your family avoid the illness, or get better faster.

2013/01/11