Brooke Colombo | Denton Record-Chronicle
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Former Tarrant County deputy Jay Rotter was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Wednesday. He was convicted in the shooting death of his girlfriend, 46-year-old Denton artist Leslie Hartman, at their home in the 2400 block of Robinwood Lane in 2020.
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After a little over three hours of deliberation on Tuesday, a jury found Jay Rotter guilty of murdering his girlfriend Leslie Hartman in their Denton home in 2020.
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Denton County's Rep. Michael Burgess announced Monday he will not seek reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024.
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By a landslide vote, Denton County Emergency Services District 1 will annex the Lantana community into its area of service. Complete but unofficial results Tuesday night showed voters also approved a new District 2 to provide emergency medical services to the same area District 1 covers.
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FM407 was closed in both directions in Argyle as emergency crews cleaned up a large cooking oil spill Thursday.
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Like other places around the nation, Denton County has seen an upward trend in suicides. In 2022, there were 123 suicides in Denton County. In 2021, it was 98.
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The Denton Fire Department was awarded over $2 million in federal funds to fully provide for six more firefighter positions.
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Though it could be some time before changes come to fruition, the city of Denton is looking to citizens for how to improve its infrastructure in the long run.
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Denton County law enforcement and victims’ advocates met with their peers and the public Tuesday to debunk common misconceptions about local child sex trafficking.
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The summer heat keeps sizzling in Denton County with no signs of stopping. This week, the National Weather Service has issued not only an excessive heat warning but also warned of a low chance for storms overnight and an increased risk for grass fires.
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