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The cost of growth

The cost of growth

Residential developers flocked to Denton County between 2000 and 2010 in search of land where they could deve…

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Rough road relations

Rough road relations

It's just after 8 a.m. on a typical weekday and the streets in Denton bustle with the usual morning traffic r…

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See how Denton County residents voted in 2008

See how Denton County residents voted in 2008

In the 2008 election, 110,270 Denton residents voted for the McCain/Palin ticket, while 70,388 resident voted…

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354 fireworks every second: The Fourth of July show by the numbers

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By John D. Harden Verified, Beth Broadwater
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354 fireworks every second: The Fourth of July show by the numbers (washingtonpost.com) 354 fireworks every second: The Fourth of July show by the numbers By John D. Harden; Beth Broadwater 2026070219010100 More than 4,250 pounds of fireworks will light the District's sky every minute this weekend during the official fireworks celebration for the nation's 250th birthday, according to a Washington Post analysis of event planning documents and information provided by organizers.
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U.S. crime has dropped sharply since the pandemic. Here’s where it stands.

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By Tim Craig Verified, John D. Harden Verified, Carson TerBush
| The Washington Post Verified
U.S. crime has dropped sharply since the pandemic. Here’s where it stands. (washingtonpost.com) U.S. crime has dropped sharply since the pandemic. Here’s where it stands. By Tim Craig; John D.
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These five cities help explain why homicide rates are down across the U.S. Original

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By Reis Thebault Verified, Katie Mettler Verified, Tim Craig Verified, Kim Bellware, Ben Brasch, John D. Harden Verified, Carson TerBush
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These five cities help explain why homicide rates are down across the U.S. (washingtonpost.com) These five cities help explain why homicide rates are down across the U.S. By Reis Thebault; Katie Mettler; Tim Craig; Kim Bellware; Ben Brasch; John D. Harden; Carson TerBush 2025112011001500 The rate of homicides has plummeted nationwide and, in 2025, is trending toward its lowest level in decades. The steady decline has reversed the surge of slayings seen during the peak of the covid-19 pandemic.
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