The CDC is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected in China and has now been detected in more than 200 countries, including the United States.
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) characterized coronavirus (abbreviated COVID-19) as a pandemic.
The CDC will provide updated information as it becomes available, in addition to updated guidance.
Whether you are a citizen of Denton County or a visitor to our community, please don't hesitate to reach out and contact us or access our online resources so we can address your concerns, answer your questions, and meet your general needs.
Denton County’s Fiscal Year 2022-2023 recommended budget earmarks an estimated $7 million for cybersecurity measures and technology updates as well as $3.5 million for public safety including expansion of the human trafficking unit. Read on for more details
Denton County Commissioner Precinct 1 Ryan Williams, along with Denton County Judge Andy Eads, Precinct 3 Commissioner Bobbie J. Mitchell, and Precinct 4 Commissioner Dianne Edmondson celebrated the groundbreaking of the U.S. 380 Improvement Project. Read on for more info
For the week of August 8th through August 14th, Denton County Public Health (DCPH) identified six new positive cases of monkeypox in Denton County. This brings the countywide total to 21 monkeypox cases. Read more information on monkeypox
Denton County Judge Andy Eads has instated a Local Disaster Declaration for Threat of Wildland Fires Due to Dry Conditions in Denton County effective July 13, 2022. Denton County is now the 210th of 254 Texas Counties that has a burn ban in effect Read on for more details.
With the opening of a connection from the Harvest community into the Ridge at Northlake, police and fire vehicles will have a quicker way to respond to emergencies in both communities as well as into Robson Ranch and other nearby housing developments. Read on for more details
The 2022 County Health Rankings have been released and Denton County ranked among the healthiest counties in Texas. County Health Rankings raise awareness about the many factors influencing health and how vastly health varies in different communities. Read more information on COVID-19 cases
On Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, during the Denton County Commissioners Court meeting, Brad Sebastian was officially sworn in as the new Denton County Fire Marshal. Read on for more details
On Nov. 4, Denton County Commissioners Court is planning a dedication and grand opening for the new Denton County Administrative Courthouse at 1 Courthouse Drive just off Loop 288 in Denton. Read on for more details
Denton County Commissioner Precinct 4 Dianne Edmondson, Denton County Commissioner Precinct 3 Bobbie Mitchell, Denton County Judge Andy Eads and local officials commemorated the completion of the Crawford Road reconstruction on Sept. 9, 2021. Read on for more details
The family will receive friends on Sunday, Sep. 19, from 1–3 p.m. at Bill DeBerry Funeral Directors in Denton. Funeral Services will be Monday, September 20, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Lewisville, 1251 Valley Ridge. Read on for more details
Denton County Judge Andy Eads has instated a Local Disaster Declaration for Threat of Wildland Fires Due to Dry Conditions in Denton County effective July 13, 2022. Denton County is now the 210th of 254 Texas Counties that has a burn ban in effect Read on for more details.
Denton County has a rich heritage preserved on national, state and county historical markers found in cities, towns, cemeteries and early communities, and along highways and country roads.
