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Veteran Receives Medals Nearly 70 Years Later

Tom Pugh, from Denton County, served this country bravely during World War II. His service was rewarded but it took more than six decades to happen.

CBS 11–2012/11/13

Firefighters gather to have their heads shaved in support of Michael Bell, who is battling brain cancer (Credit: KTVT)

Denton FD Supports Brother By Shaving Heads

The Denton Fire Department is accustomed to working together to combat the many challenges they face. But today, they rallied together in support of one of their own – a brother firefighter who is battling cancer.

2012/11/08

The newly-named Apogee Stadium at the University of N. Texas. (Photo credit UNT)

Mean Green’s Stadium Is Environmentally Green

UNT is known as the Mean Green, and there is a lot more to that moniker than you might realize. The school’s new football stadium is really green, and not just on the field’s turf.

2012/11/02

An woman holds a SIG Sauer SP 2022 9mm pistol. (credit: John MacDougall/AFP/Getty Images)

Denton Police Warn Women About Armed Robberies

There’s a safety alert in Denton. Two young women were robbed at gunpoint. It was late at night. Both were alone and lived at apartment complexes just a few miles apart.

CBS 11–2012/10/16

A Cadillac emblem decorates the grill of an Escalade. (credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Thieves Steal Cadillac GPS Navigation Systems

Thieves struck at a car dealership in Denton. In the end, the windows on several Cadillac vehicles were smashed and their radio navigation systems stolen.

CBSDFW.COM–2012/09/28

Police Arrest Suspected Serial Bank Robber

A man suspected of a multi-state bank robbery spree is caught, after allegedly hitting four banks in North Texas within a month.

CBSDFW.COM–2012/09/06

Scrappy the mascot for the North Texas Mean Green performs at a basketball game on March 18, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

On-Leave Rangers Announcer Barnett To Call UNT Games

The University of North Texas said Wednesday that Dave Barnett will do play-by-play television coverage Saturday against Texas Southern and Nov. 10 vs. South Alabama.

2012/09/05

Gusty Winds Interrupt Denton Aerial Spraying

Aerial spraying scheduled for Friday evening in Denton County was interrupted by gusty winds.

2012/09/01

Aerial Spraying Set To Start In Denton County

Denton County will start aerial spraying on Thursday night for mosquitos carrying the West Nile virus, after health officials declared an emergency in the area.

2012/08/30

Lewisville & Southlake Opt-In To Aerial Spraying

The cities of Lewisville, hit hard by the virus, and Southlake have said yes to aerial spraying.

2012/08/27

Denton Doctor Saves Passenger After In-Flight Heart Attack

He heard a panicked passenger screaming, “Dad, are you alright? Dad!” But when the passenger slumped over, Dr. Noble knew something was seriously wrong.

2012/08/27

A 4-year-old autistic boy undergoing intensive therapy. (credit: Getty Images/David Silverman/Newsmakers)

UNT Opens Special Autism Center

The University of North Texas in Denton is opening the doors to a new facility aimed at helping families overcome the challenges associated with autism.

2012/08/24