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New Lewisville restaurant serves up pizza with a side of movies

Movie lovers can now grab a slice while enjoying a little Hollywood nostalgia at a new family-friendly pizza joint in Lewisville. Movie Pizza Company is now open at 359 Lake Park Rd., Suite 132, in the former Old Hag’s Pizza and Pasta location. The restaurant features a full-serv...

Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)Aug 15, 2026

Southern Denton County cross country teams kicking season into gear

With the 2026 cross country season rapidly approaching, area athletes are ready to get out on the trails and show why southern Denton County seems to be a breeding ground for some of the strongest distance runners in the state. The 2025 season saw multiple area athletes qualify f...

Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)Aug 8, 2026

Costco files documents for possible store in Flower Mound

A Costco wholesale store could be coming to Flower Mound, with the retailer taking its first public step in the town’s development process. Costco has submitted a parking study for a proposed store within Cottonwood, an 86-acre mixed-use development stretching from Dixon Road to ...

Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local NewsAug 8, 2026

Large metal object shuts down southbound DNT at I-635

All southbound lanes of the Dallas North Tollway near the Galleria are shut down after a piece of heavy equipment fell off a tractor-trailer and damaged an overpass....

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jul 30, 2026

Northlake, Hilltop Truck Park see partnership as big opportunity for community

Hilltop Truck Park has always been nestled just outside of Northlake’s town limits, but a recent development agreement with the town officially made it a part of the town. Northlake and Hilltop Truck Park entered into an agreement that incorporates the property into town limits a...

Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local NewsJul 30, 2026

Flower Mound’s new 13-acre park to have trails, playgrounds and sport courts

A new park project in Flower Mound is expected to have basketball courts, tennis courts, pickleball courts, a playground and walking trails. Trotter Park in Flower Mound is expected to start construction in September along FM 1171 just east of Flower Mound Road. Work on the 515,0...

Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local NewsJul 29, 2026

Double Oak alcohol sales petition heads to signature verification

A petition that could allow the sale of alcohol in Double Oak is one step closer to the November ballot after organizers submitted more than the required number of signatures for verification. Concerned Citizens for Double Oak Growth, working with Texas Petition Strategies, deliv...

Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local NewsJul 29, 2026

The Arts: Experience nature through art

In June, we featured the Lewisville Lake Symphony, a prolific performing arts group made up of local musicians who perform for Flower Mound audiences. To learn more about its upcoming concert season and intern program, visit the symphony’s website at lewisvillesymphony.org. This ...

Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)Jul 26, 2026

Car wash planned for southern Denton County shopping center

Another car wash option will park itself near Denton County’s southern border. Club Car Wash is expected to start work on a new location along Hwy 114, near Texas Motor Speedway, in November, according to a filing with the state. It will be part of Champions West Development, whi...

Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)Jul 24, 2026

Highland Village City Update – July 2026

We kicked off the summer last month at Celebrate Highland Village. It was a beautiful evening in Highland Village! Our City employees absolutely knocked it out of the park. From the incredible performance by Emerald City Downtown Fever, to the delicious food trucks (I definitely ...

Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)Jul 15, 2026

Man dies in Frisco Lakes community pool

A man was discovered deceased Friday morning in a pool at the Frisco Lakes retirement community.

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jul 10, 2026

Human fetus found on shoreline of Lewisville Lake

A discarded, deceased human fetus was found in Lewisville Friday morning. Lewisville PD found the fetus along the shoreline near the 200 block of Lake Park Road after a caller reported it around 8 a.m. After finding the fetus, officers secured the area and began the search for e...

Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local NewsJul 10, 2026

Lake Ray Roberts Planning & Zoning

The purpose of the Lake Ray Roberts district is to promote health, recreation, safety, morals, and general welfare of the Lake Ray Roberts Zone in Denton County....

Denton County Government - NewsJul 10, 2026

Two swim beaches at Joe Pool Lake remain closed due to sewer main rupture

The Loyd Park boat ramp at Joe Pool Lake reopened Thursday after the City of Grand Prairie temporarily closed boat ramps following a ruptured sewer main that caused a sewage spill over the weekend. Swim beaches at Lynn Creek and Loyd Park remain closed as Grand Prairie and Tri...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jul 9, 2026

Spooky glow-in-the-dark mini golf concept opens in Denton

The Halloween Capital of Texas welcomed a spooky-themed amusement park over the July 4th holiday weekend. Monster Mini Golf opened the doors to its new Denton location on Saturday, bringing its indoor attractions to one of North Texas’ fastest-growing areas. The new mini golf cou...

Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)Jul 8, 2026

Plano holds community open house for Dallas Stars' proposed Willow Bend District

The City of Plano is inviting the media and the public to see the proposed Willow Bend District that could one day be the home of the Stars. The city is recruiting the Stars from Victory Park in Dallas. The Stars want a new arena and an entertainment district surrounding i...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jul 8, 2026

Arlington man accused of shooting coworker in parking lot

An Arlington man has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly shooting his coworker in a GM plant's parking lot on Tuesday morning. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more....

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jul 8, 2026

Richardson's oldest home reaches major milestone in restoration

Richardson’s oldest surviving home is taking another step toward a new future as restoration work continues on the historic Miss Belle’s House. The Texas Historical Landmark is being placed on its permanent foundation at Huffhines Park, allowing crews to begin restoring the ho...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jul 7, 2026

North Texas indoor waterpark aims to be entertainment destination

A waterpark in North Texas aims to be a hotspot for fun during the summer and beyond. While a bit south of Denton County, Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark is considered a regional destination. The park just wrapped up its Red, Wave and Blue events, celebrating the America’s 250th b...

Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)Jul 6, 2026

Best summer toys and gear to keep kids busy and entertained all season long

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 ...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jul 3, 2026

Half Price Books summer reading camp

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 loca...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jul 3, 2026

Heat adds to strains on areas with data centers, raising temperature on AI debates

Eileen Castle’s swimming pool, one of the only ones for blocks around, was once a refuge for neighborhood children on hot summer days. But even as temperatures soared this week, Castle, 82, said she won’t be filling the pool — not with the data center behind her house buzzing ...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jul 2, 2026

‘Guard, go home!' Hegseth National Guard event in D.C. park met by protest

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted a ceremony in D.C.’s Malcolm X Park, also known as Meridian Hill Park, to recognize National Guard members and celebrate the restoration of the park’s fountains – and was met by protests. “Guard, go home!” and “Say it loud, say it clear: I...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jul 2, 2026

Take a ride on some of America's historic roller coasters

From the steep descent of the Giant Dipper in Santa Cruz, California, to the twists and turns of Brooklyn’s Coney Island Cyclone, wooden roller coasters have defined American amusement parks for more than a century. And for families across the country, riding them has become the ...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jul 2, 2026

Boba Bar opens new location in Flower Mound

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 Flower Mound. “Our menu is limited for soft opening, we are still tweaking and work...

Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)Jul 1, 2026

Woman dies after alligator bites off her arm in Florida river

A 31-year-old Florida woman died after an alligator bit off one of her arms and mauled the other at a state park near Orlando, authorities and a 911 call revealed Monday. The victim had been hiking with her boyfriend and her best friend on Sunday in the Little Big Eco State Fo...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jun 29, 2026

Construction-themed amusement park eyes opening date in Grapevine

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 in grand fashion on Friday, July 11 at Grapevine Mills Mall. “The wait is finally...

Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)Jun 29, 2026

What did George Washington smell like?

A Rhode Island apothecary created a series of 20 fragrances nearly three centuries ago. One of them became George Washington’s signature scent. Cologne Number Six, the personal fragrance of the first president of the United States, smells like citrus, lavender, and rosemary, w...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jun 29, 2026

Red, white, and blue: Fourth of July events near you

Sparks will fly across North Texas this Fourth of July, and NBC 5 has compiled a great list of celebrations for you and your family to enjoy. Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, marks the day in 1776 when America officially declared its independence from British ru...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jun 29, 2026

Texas confirms contagious equine virus case in Parker County donkey

Texas animal health officials have confirmed a case of a contagious neurologic equine virus in a Parker County rescue donkey, prompting an ongoing investigation and warnings for horse owners to monitor their animals....

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jun 26, 2026

Thousands expected in downtown Dallas for Argentina celebration and arts festival

Thousands of people are expected in downtown Dallas Friday night as Argentina fans return to Klyde Warren Park ahead of their team’s next match and another major event draws crowds just blocks away. The celebration comes less than a week after an estimated 20,000 Argentina sup...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jun 26, 2026

Dallas Museum of Natural History, Old Mill Inn welcoming Fair Park visitors again

Two historic buildings that have welcomed generations of Texans are once again entertaining visitors at Dallas Fair Park. Closed for the last 14 years, the Dallas Museum of Natural History is opening to the public on Sundays only during the World Cup. The museum spent decad...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jun 26, 2026

Great American State Fair: Street closures, parking restrictions and what to know

The 16‑day Great American State Fair, marking the nation’s 1776 founding with themed days celebrating the military, health initiatives, patriotism and Independence Day, began Wednesday as the country starts its celebrations. Here's information on street closures, parking restrict...

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jun 25, 2026

Apple shares plunge after it hikes prices on iPads and laptops

Apple shares fell sharply Thursday after the tech giant raised prices on a number of its signature products to make up for what it said were skyrocketing memory prices resulting from the AI boom. As of 2:00 p.m. ET, Apple stock was down by nearly 6%, putting the company on tra...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jun 25, 2026

Dallas to share update on Klyde Warren 2.0 expansion project

The city of Dallas says we’ll learn more about the $120 million expansion of Klyde Warren Park on Monday, June 29. Construction is expected to start later this year with completion by 2029. The 1.7-acre addition will also have more shaded space for dogs. The expansion will...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jun 25, 2026

Highland Village, TPWD to launch new paddling trails on Lewisville Lake

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 Park in Highland Village. According to a press release from Texas Parks and Wildl...

Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local NewsJun 24, 2026

Boy falls down 50-foot waterfall after getting off Disneyland ride early

A 13-year-old boy was not seriously hurt after he got off a moving Disneyland ride and tumbled down its 50-foot waterfall, according to park officials and cellphone video. The incident took place Sunday at the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jun 24, 2026

Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy after catastrophic floods killed 28 people

Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 25 campers and two teenage counselors at the Christian camp for girls along the Guadalupe River in Texas. Camp Mystic has been under increasing pressure sinc...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jun 24, 2026

Guyer grad’s passion for bees results in sweet success

Cooper Middleton has always had a passion for bees. When he was 5 years old, he eagerly stood side-by-side with his grandpa, Bob Traill, who had a staggering 16 hives on his Argyle property and seemingly knew everything there was to know about beekeeping. Every day, they’d suit u...

Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)Jun 24, 2026

Father charged with murder after shooting death of daughter

A Parker County father has been charged with murder after his daughter was allegedly shot and killed during an argument with her mother in their Azle home. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more....

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)Jun 24, 2026