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Fireworks will be a big hit for America’s 250th birthday, but southern Denton County municipalities are asking residents to leave it to the professionals. While fireworks can be easily bought at stand
A Denton man that made out with about $450,000 in cash after robbing multiple banks in 2022 and 2023, including one in Flower Mound, was recently handed his prison sentence. Jonathan Mark Fleming, 41,
Three jet skis collided on Grapevine Lake Wednesday afternoon, sending a pair of riders to local hospitals. Crews from Flower Mound’s police and fire departments responded to a jet ski accident on Gra
Flower Mound residents will soon see two-wheeled patrol units on the town’s roadways. The Flower Mound Police Department announced Wednesday it is bringing back its Motorcycle Unit after nearly two de
The Argyle ISD community is grieving after a coach on the district’s staff passed away suddenly. Argyle High School boys golf coach and Argyle South Elementary School PE teacher Cody Vanderford died M
Multiple crews from southern Denton County came together in Lewisville after a school caught fire Tuesday night. The Lewisville High School – Killough campus caught fire late Tuesday night in the midd
Homeowners across Texas continue to voice concerns over rising property taxes, and those in Denton County are no different. That’s why a North Texas advocate known for helping homeowners protest their
Commuters going through Denton for July 4 or FIFA World Cup activities should be wary of upcoming closures at the merge of I-35W and I-35E. Texas Department of Transportation will continue work on the
A Highland Village bubble tea store is expanding further into southern Denton County. Boba Bar began a soft opening period Sunday at its second shop, which is located at 330 Parker Square Road in Flow
Argyle is taking another step toward creating a downtown-style Town Center, with town leaders negotiating agreements that would allow construction of a new Main Street designed to become the heart of
Another Korean-style restaurant is trying its hand at a shopping center in Flower Mound. Dolsot Korean Kitchen opened at Robertson’s Creek Shopping Center in Flower Mound at the end of June. The resta
Time in a dental chair can change more than a smile. Ask Marie Seykora of Flower Mound. The Flower Mound resident graduated from Flower Mound High School in 2020, but four years earlier, she tripped a
A two-year long journey comes to a climax for many Southern Denton County students. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced its scholarship winners Wednesday, June 3 which includes many s
The development gap between Denton and southern Denton County continues to close as construction on a huge residential project gets underway. Cole Ranch, a 3,100-acre residential community in southwes
Restaurants in Flower Mound are helping give back to a community beyond southern Denton County. Harold Dean Smoked Goods will host a fundraising event Tuesday from 4:30-9 p.m., donating 10% of every s
Adults and kids alike will soon have a place to explore the world of construction at a ground-breaking new amusement park concept. Dig World is set to open its new construction-themed amusement park i
Summer marks the end of the school year for students in Lewisville ISD, and the end of the first year with five closed elementary campuses, including Highland Village Elementary. At the district’s reg
A 9-year-old from Flower Mound is making waves in the tennis world, winning a major regional tournament and advancing to nationals. Emilia Ancelin of Flower Mound won the 10U division of the Little Mo
Paddlers of southern Denton County will soon have more trails to explore along the shores of Lewisville Lake. The five new trails will be ceremoniously opened 11 a.m. Thursday at Lakeside Community Pa
If there was any doubt about first responders in southern Denton County being the best, there isn’t anymore. Denton County Emergency Services District No. 1 & 2 received the first Guardian Award from
A proposed parking ordinance in Flower Mound could reduce overall parking space while increasing efficiency and landscaping at the town’s businesses. Flower Mound’s Planning and Zoning Commission reco
Taco Ocho will soon celebrate 11 years of serving fresh Mexican food in Flower Mound, and the secret can’t be found written in some recipe. For owner and longtime Flower Mound resident Mani Bhushan, t
Plaid Fox Resale closed the doors in Flower Mound in June 2025 and will be replaced by a national physical therapy chain. PT Solutions is expected to move in to the old Plaid Fox space at Robertson’s
A shooting at an extended stay hotel in Lewisville is suspected to be accidental and self-inflicted, according to police. Lewisville PD responded to a shooting at the Budget Suites in Lewisville Sunda
A Florida-based coffee shop chain is closing one of its two shops in Texas and its only one in southern Denton County. Kahwa Coffee Roasting Company will close the doors to its Justin location on Sund
A tea, boba and dessert shop in Little Elm just opened a second location in Flower Mound. CC Mango opened the doors to its Flower Mound location Thursday and celebrated the grand opening over the week
Data centers can now only be approved in Lewisville if they are given a special use permit. Lewisville City Council approved an ordinance Monday that requires any data center to apply for a special us
A Spring Break vacation turned into an extended stay after a Flower Mound teacher had her baby three months ahead of the expected due date. Flower Mound High School teacher Alisha Bradley spent her Sp
A new sweet treat spot is now open, just in time for summer in southern Denton County. Popular shaved ice chain Bahama Buck’s cut the ribbon on its new location in Argyle Tuesday near the corner of FM
Another mosquito trap in southern Denton County, and fogging is scheduled for the area. Denton County Public Health announced Friday afternoon a mosquito trap in the northwest portion of the Harvest c
Highland Village’s 75-acre park on the Lake Lewisville shore will still see some improvements, but rental cabins won’t be one of them. City council directed staff to remove the 16 rental cabins from t
The TAPPS Henderson Cup is considered the highest honor in TAPPS, and Liberty Christian School just took the award home for a second year in a row. TAPPS, the Texas Association of Private and Parochia
The book on the proposed Indian food trailer in Argyle is officially closed, but the space has already been filled by another business. Popular clothing and gift boutique store TBK – The Bees Knees ma
Denton County commuters should plan ahead if their travel route includes the I-35E/I-35W merge through Denton. The major interchange will be fully closed periodically starting Friday and continuing un
Summer is underway, but Northwest ISD is already gearing up to help students get ready for the next school year. Northwest ISD is collecting backpacks that will be given away at the district’s Back-to
Father’s Day is Sunday, and a local senior center highlighted a resident that continues to care for his children and grandchildren. Flower Mound Sodalis resident Neil Newman is a father to four childr
Rapid growth in southern Denton County has put a strain on local roadways, but Argyle hopes a new proposition will slow things down until the roads can catch up. A public hearing was held at Argyle’s
The Learning Experience is one step closer to opening its new location in Argyle. According to the childcare chain, the Argyle location is expected to open this fall, sometime between August and Octob
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This Saturday, July 4, our country will celebrate its 250th birthday. On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence, which includes the following words: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by ...
Federal agents said more than 70 drones have been seized during World Cup matches in Dallas.
It's been one year since floodwaters swept through Central Texas over the July 4th weekend, claiming the lives of more than 130 people.
Texas is home to 14 military installations representing the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force, along with the National Guard and reserve components. According to the report, these bases combine to add 212,541 direct jobs and support 628,884 jobs indirectly.
A Wise County man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into the downloading of child pornography.
Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce making history? Rumors say their upcoming wedding could become the most expensive celebrity wedding in U.S. history.
A Guatemalan man pleaded guilty Thursday for his role in a 2022 mass casualty event that killed 53 migrants and injured 11 others.
Kaboom Town brings fireworks, food, live music and an air show to Addison's Circle Park.
On July 4, 2026, our nation commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations and fireworks displays will take place across the country. Here's how to watch live and stream fireworks displays from across the U.S.
Here’s a list of Fourth of July 2026 festivals, fireworks shows, parades and other events happening in North Texas to celebrate Independence Day.
As summer arrives in Double Oak, many of us are enjoying a slower pace, spending time with family, taking vacations or simply enjoying the longer days. While residents are making summer plans, Town staff and the Town Council are beginning work on something that will shape the coming year for our ...
Thanks to DNA, relatives of an American Revolutionary War soldier now know the name of their long-lost cousin who died in 1780 at the Battle of Camden.
With wildfires raging across the western U.S., cities and states are restricting fireworks just as the nation gears up for one of its biggest Fourth of July celebrations in decades. Utah recently banned personal fireworks displays, citing extreme wildfire risk. Governors in Colorado and New Me...
What does one buy a billionaire as a wedding celebration gift? Maren Morris — and the TODAY show crew — are wondering the same thing. On Friday’s broadcast, host Craig Melvin mentioned Variety’s reporting that the singer was invited to the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce festivities later that eveni...
Dallas police are searching for two men after another man was shot outside an apartment complex in South Oak Cliff Thursday night.
It seems a simple decision — using a fan to cool yourself down amid yet another heat wave. But in the extreme conditions much of the country is currently facing, it may not help as much as you’d think. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises against using electric room fans...
Dallas police are investigating after three people were injured when a car struck a motorcycle downtown early Friday morning.
The dream of going to a FIFA World Cup match is one many soccer fans can relate to, but for some fans, it’s not going as they imagined. Fans are buying tickets on the StubHub website, but they’re not always delivered on time or matched to what was purchased. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxto...
Summer break brings plenty of opportunities for fun, and plenty of opportunities for kids to announce they’re bored. Whether you’re looking to encourage outdoor play, build independence or simply survive the long days between camps and vacations, these products can help keep kids engaged all ...
A rare copy of the Declaration of Independence lost for 250 years has been discovered in London, where it is now the only known example of its kind outside the United States. Printed in Exeter, New Hampshire, just days after the Declaration was adopted on July 4, 1776, the document was intende...
Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June, marking a major push by the agency tasked with carrying out the Trump administration’s mass deportations agenda. The arrest numbers, obtained from a person familiar with the information who sp...
The match ball from Argentina’s 1986 World Cup quarterfinal against England – better known as the ‘Hand of God’ ball, thanks to Diego Maradona’s famous goal – is set to go up for auction. It has been auctioned before, previously for $2.4m. Maradona’s shirt from that match sold for about $9 mi...
The Dallas Wings (12-8) take on the Toronto Tempo (9-10) Sunday at 2 p.m. Paige Bueckers is coming off a 25-point game, leading the Wings to a double-digit 4th quarter comeback. Jessica Shepard, who was also named an All-Star starter, scored 14 points. Bueckers will make her second start in a...
Lee Nguyen is back in North Texas. The former US Men’s National Team midfielder and NWSL championship-winning coach is now leading Dallas Trinity FC. Nguyen has been coaching in the National Women’s Soccer League, including helping Trinity Rodman and the Washington Spirit capture the 2021 NWSL...
Thousands of Republican Party members will visit Dallas this September 9th and 10th at the American Airlines Center, the first-ever midterm national convention. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan spoke to the Republican National Committee Chair, Joe Gruters, about the decision. President Donald Trump is ...
Nathan Eovaldi weathered a three-run Detroit uprising after taking a no-hitter into the fifth inning, and Elias Díaz, Josh Smith and Evan Carter hit solo home runs to help the Texas Rangers beat the Tigers 10-4 on Thursday night. The Rangers matched a season high with 17 hits en route to their...
While banks, government offices and mail delivery services will pause operations for Independence Day, most retailers, grocery stores and restaurants plan to remain open on July Fourth. This year’s holiday falls on Saturday, July 4, as the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the ...
Half Price Books is offering its annual free summer reading camp that the whole family can enjoy. “The program is recommended for readers up to age 14, and kids can earn Bookworm Bucks through the end of July. Campers can spend their Bookworm Bucks in any Half Price Books location through the ...
Does your child like to read the same book over and over again? While it may get old to hear, some literacy experts find this could actually be helpful. According to the experts at Hooked on Phonics, repetition is not always a sign that a child is stuck. Hooked on Phonics is a decades-old ...
Happy 250th Birthday America! As we celebrate this historic occasion, we encourage everyone to do so safely. If your celebrations include fireworks, please remember that many fireworks are illegal in portions of our area and can quickly ignite grass fires during hot, dry conditions. Attend organi...
Venezuela’s U.S.-backed acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Thursday issued a fiery defense of her government’s response to last week’s devastating earthquakes, lashing out at critics who say authorities reacted too slowly, pushing back on suggestions that the true death toll is far higher than t...
The city of Dallas is going into the holiday weekend with a warning about what can happen when celebrations get out of hand. And to avoid a repeat, they've got a new plan to tackle the problems.
Five alleged members of a Venezuelan gang have been indicted on federal charges for murder, kidnapping, and other violent crimes. The victims include a man and two children in Farmers Branch.
Happy 250th Birthday to America! I hope we all take a few minutes to appreciate The United States of America. The desire for freedom and representation in the government under which you live has turned our country into the true shining light that draws people from around the world. There have bee...
Federal prosecutors revealed new video evidence showing rapper Pooh Shiesty allegedly using an AK-style pistol to kidnap and extort Gucci Mane at a Dallas recording studio back in January.
A federal appeals court has ordered the Trump administration to rehire intelligence officers who were fired over their temporary assignments working on diversity issues, saying spy agencies had to uphold the employees’ constitutional right to due process. The CIA and the Office of the Director...
There will be an impressive drone and fireworks show in the sky in Mansfield tonight to celebrate Independence Day. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin got a preview of the drone technology.
This Fourth of July weekend, Dallas police will try a new strategy to combat illegal fireworks and gunfire, as well as prevent traffic gridlocks. It will mean some new road closures in the areas where holiday events are happening.
A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out an executive order on mail-in ballots.
A 15-year-old girl made a plea for help on social media to get more people into her dad's restaurant. The idea worked – not because it was clever marketing, but because it was an honest message from a daughter about her father.
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