Denton – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (2024)

DentonAugust 7, 2024 11:42 am

Denton ISD goes back to class Wednesday with new superintendent, new campuses

The district is celebrating its first female superintendent in its 142-year history, along with a new elementary school and two newly renovated campuses.

DentonAugust 7, 2024 11:32 am

Denton ISD celebrates brand new school

Students in Denton ISD are starting their school year on a brand new campus. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen has the details.

DentonAugust 7, 2024 9:14 am

First day of school for Denton ISD

Denton ISD is starting the year off with a brand new superintendent… the first woman to lead the district in it’s 142-year history. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen has the details.

DentonJuly 27, 2024 6:27 pm

Denton fundraiser aimed at helping Valley View tornado victims held Saturday

Two months after a deadly tornado destroyed 200 homes and structures in the town of Valley View, north of Denton, the community came together to help victims struggling to get back on their feet. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards reports on the efforts to raise money and collect essential items needed to rebuild.

Fundraiser held two months after deadly Valley View tornado

Two months after a deadly tornado nearly flattened the town of Valley View, neighbors gathered in Denton to rally support for the long road to recovery.

Denton Fire Department keeping up with population boom with crucial new fire station

The new fire station 9 was strategically placed at Denton Enterprise Airport, due to the massive growth in freight operations in the area.

Denton builds new fire station to keep up with growth

New fire station will open amid massive growth in Denton. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen has the details.

Get rewarded and donate blood to Carter BloodCare

NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and Carter BloodCare would like to encourage you to give blood this summer. O-positive blood is currently the most critical blood type needed, as 39% of people in the United States have O-positive blood. Some surgeries and medical procedures are waiting to have access to necessary blood. That’s why Carter BloodCare is giving $50 worth of…

MoviesJune 28, 2024 11:05 am

Shuttered DFW Alamo Drafthouse Cinema locations to reopen this summer

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will reopen its doors in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the company announced Thursday night.

‘Beautifica' transforms planetariums into a mesmerizing immersive experience

There’s more to see at planetariums in North Texas than stars. Beautifica, a 45-minute film specifically designed for domed venues, combines music and art to create a fantastical sensory event.

Man behind mission to deliver Christmas meals to North Texas first responders moves on

For the better part of a decade, Feed-a-Hero volunteers have gathered around food, all thanks to a humble idea Jim Searles had on a Christmas long ago.

Organizer sheds light on ‘Feed A Hero' operation

For the last decade, North Texas first responders have received Christmas meals from volunteers as a token of appreciation. The organizer is stepping down and urging the community to continue supporting them. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards has more.

DentonJune 18, 2024 10:21 pm

Residents in Denton complain of faulty A/C issues

Residents at The Lights apartments have been dealing with faulty a/c units for several days, with the inside of their apartments reaching upwards of 90 degrees. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat shares expert advice to help.

DentonJune 18, 2024 10:27 pm

Denton apartment residents fed up with faulty A/C amid summer heat

Residents at The Lights apartments in Denton told NBC 5 they have been dealing with faulty a/c units for several days, with the inside of their apartments reaching upwards of 90 degrees.

DentonJune 10, 2024 3:44 pm

Denton resident wins $1M scratch ticket prize

A Denton resident claimed a top prize winning ticket worth $1 million in the Texas Lottery® scratch ticket game Millionaire Maker.

FEMA opens disaster resource center in Denton County

The federal government is now accepting applications for disaster assistance from storm victims across several North Texas counties.

DentonMay 27, 2024 1:14 pm

Pilot walks away after gear collapses after landing at Denton Enterprise

The pilot of a single-engine Beechcraft Sundowner is OK after a rough landing at Denton Enterprise Airport on Monday.

DentonMay 22, 2024 10:30 pm

Family goes viral for restaurant ‘hacks'

A frugal family from North Texas is getting attention for their restaurant “hacks” to feed a family of six on a budget. Their viral videos have sparked outrage, but the family is unfazed by the controversy. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans has more.

DentonMay 23, 2024 10:13 am

Denton County family goes viral for sharing money-saving restaurant ‘hacks'

Their viral videos posted to TikTok explaining how to feed a family of six on the cheap have been seen by millions.

Education Headlines: Plano ISD and Denton ISD budget concerns and a Heimlich maneuver

Plano ISD has named the four schools it plans to close next year, while another district is freezing position due to budget issues. NBC 5 education reporter Wayne Carter has those headlines plus a teacher who saved a student during lunch.