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Weekly Update: Denton County Reports Three New Case of Monkeypox

From September 26th through October 2nd, Denton County Public Health (DCPH) identified three new positive cases of monkeypox in Denton County.  This brings the countywide total to 47 monkeypox cases. 

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Denton County Weekly COVID-19 Update

For the week of Saturday, September 24, through Friday, September 30, Denton County Public Health (DCPH) confirmed 551 new cases of COVID-19, 1,299 recoveries, and zero COVID-19 deaths, resulting in 751 fewer active cases. 

Denton County is at a l...

Commissioners Court approves FY 2022-23 budget, tax rate

Denton County Commissioners this week approved the county’s Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget that earmarks an estimated $7 million for cybersecurity measures and technology updates as well as $3.5 million for public safety including expansi...

Denton County Burn Ban lifted

Effective immediately, the Denton County Burn Ban was lifted by Denton County Commissioners Court on Tuesday after the court received an update from Denton County Fire Marshal Brad Sebastian.

The ban had been in effect since July. However, with recent week...

Denton County Releases Online Monkeypox Vaccine Registration

August 12, 2022 – Denton County Public Health released an online form for eligible community members to register for monkeypox vaccination.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends vaccination for people exposed to monkeyp...

Officials commemorate completion of Harvest Way to quicken response times for emergency services

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 develop...

Denton County Ranks Among Healthiest Counties in Texas

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.&...

DENTON COUNTY, AREA OFFICIALS BREAK GROUND ON US 380 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

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 Monda...

Brad Sebastian sworn in as new Denton County Fire Marshal

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.

“We are excited to have Brad in this position as we know he will handle the responsibil...

Dedication for new Denton County Administrative Courthouse set for Nov. 4

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.

The public is invited to join Denton County in the dedication, re...