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By Steven Weiss, NYPD Lieutenant (Ret.) Public debate over Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology has intensified in many communities, including here in North Texas. While privacy concerns deserve serious consideration, much of the discussion has been driven by misconce...
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A new place to rest, relax and beautify is expanding into southern Denton County. Aoki Head Spa and Skin plans to open a new location in Highland Village at 2300 Highland Village Road, according to a filing with the state submitted Tuesday. Work is expected to start in September ...
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A sports bar brand with locations in Vancouver, Winnipeg and London is now serving up a unique game day experience in Northlake. Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill has officially opened the doors to its new restaurant, located within the newly-opened Northlake StarCenter . It is just ...
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If life took a sudden turn – accident, illness or something more serious – who would tell your family and neighbors what you want done? Emergencies are sudden unforeseen events that require immediate action. To help those who may be helping you, have a GO BINDER . This is a physi...
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Denton ISD continues to lead the state with its arts program. The Texas Art Education Association named the district a 2026 District of Distinction – Denton ISD’s third consecutive year earning the honor. According to a press release, the prestigious award honors school districts...
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“The American Revolution Experience,” a partnership with the Flower Mound Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Denton County Historical Commission, and the Denton County Office of History and Culture, opened on July 27, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the ...
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A new rehabilitation unit is coming to a Denton hospital. Medical City Denton officially opened its new 18-bed, $15 million inpatient rehabilitation unit, the hospital announced in early August. The new unit is designed to help patients regain strength, mobility and independence ...
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Jason HeLal didn’t stumble into the insurance game. Quite the contrary, he majored in it at UNT—knowing full well that helping friends, neighbors and everyone in between find the right insurance for their needs was exactly where he belonged. That said, being an insurance agent is...
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Jack Marcus Wright, M.D., of Flower Mound, Texas, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the age of 69. Jack was born on January 18, 1957, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife, Robin Renee Wright; his stepdaughter, Devin Smith and her children Gage and Kyle Roepk...
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A man was arrested near his Flower Mound residence after he allegedly beat his girlfriend, strangled her, stole her car and threatened to publish intimate videos of her if she contacted police. Lewisville and Flower Mound police worked together to find and arrest 30-year-old Jesu...
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Northwest ISD students returned to school Wednesday, but the district is still trying to give families some reassurance about two bullets that were found at a Northlake middle school. In response to concerns about the bullets, Northwest ISD announced Tuesday it would be adding im...
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Just weeks after opening, The Argyle Social is temporarily closed following a kitchen fire. A fire broke out in the restaurant’s kitchen Monday afternoon, prompting the newly opened business to close until further notice, according to a social media post. The restaurant said no o...
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Ahead of the school year, Denton ISD hopes families won’t be worried about uncertainties that come with district transportation. Families will be able to use Denton ISD’s Edulog Parent Portal App to track bus locations, arrival times, campus departures and scheduled stops along t...
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In an ideal world, Costco will open a Flower Mound warehouse, what they prefer to call their stores, in May 2028, but the retailer and the town still have some work to do. Costco officially pitched a new warehouse to Flower Mound during a work session at the town’s planning and z...
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Four surgeons and six operating room teams at Methodist Dallas Medical Center completed a 13-hour domino kidney transplant that saved three lives in a 3-way exchange....
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What will Justin look like 50 years from now? City leaders want future residents to remember what the community looked like — and who helped shape it — in 2026. A time capsule will be buried at Justin’s new Fire Station No. 2, preserving photographs, records, artwork, messages an...
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The North Texas Irish Festival will bring its Irish and Celtic music, dance and culture celebration to the North Texas Fairgrounds in Denton for 2026. According to a press release Thursday, the festival will host its first event in Denton from Saturday, March 13 to Sunday, March ...
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There is a rhythm to August in North Texas. The heat settles in, the summer that felt endless suddenly seems to have slipped away, and families turn their attention to a new school year. Backpacks come down from the closet, supply lists are checked, and a generation of Texas stud...
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Wood fire pizzas are officially on the takeout menu in Lakeside DFW. Vivo Pizzeria officially opened the doors to a new takeout-focused pizza joint located at the corner of FM 2499 and Lakeside Parkway in Flower Mound. According to the new pizzeria’s website , a variety of wood-f...
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A large mixed use development along FM 407 in Argyle is starting to bring in tenants, including a national auto repair shop. AutoZone is expected to build a new location within the Avalon at Argyle development, according to a filing submitted to the state in early August. It will...
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There’s something about August that feels like a fresh start… The backpacks come out, alarm clocks are set earlier, football fields are filled with activity, and our local high school bands fill the air with their game-day music lineups. There is a shift into higher gear, whether...
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One of the things I enjoy most about serving as mayor of our small town is seeing neighbors become friends. Sometimes that happens over coffee at a Town Hall meeting. Sometimes it happens while cheering for our kids at the football game. Sometimes it happens at church or at one o...
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The following is a summary of recent incident reports made to the Highland Village Police Department as compiled by the staff of The CTG: A Lewisville man known as the “Lewisville Thong Man” made an appearance at LA Fitness in Highland Village. When a gym manager told him he was ...
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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...
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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 ...
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Lewisville ISD will be offering free and reduced-price lunches for the 2026 school year, and families can start signing up. The district opened applications for the free and reduced-price lunch program in late July, and along with it the eligibility requirements. “This program is...
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New Orleans has always been a city that invites connection. Growing up just a few hours away, I’ve returned often enough to know that its appeal isn’t just in the food or music — it’s the way the culture and city encourage you to slow down, linger, and share the experience with s...
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While containing am early morning house fire, the Lewisville Fire Department rescued and resuscitated a dog that was trapped. Lewisville FD responded to a fire at a two-story home in the 800 block of Orchard Drive in Lewisville around 3 a.m. Friday. Crews arrived and started figh...
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Motorists traveling on Robson Ranch Road in southwest Denton should expect traffic delays beginning Monday, Aug. 10, as construction gets underway on an expansion project designed to improve traffic flow and safety. The project includes widening Robson Ranch Road from four to fiv...
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Northwest ISD discovered bullets lodged in its new middle school in Northlake, and has been granted a temporary restraining order against a local gun range as a result. The district filed a lawsuit against Quail Creek Shooting Range after bullets were found in the south facade of...
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Former Marcus High School quarterback Colton Nussmeier was ruled ineligible to play varsity football after transferring to Denton Ryan High School. Now, he’s headed out of state. Nussmeier will play his senior year of high school football at Archbishop Rummel, a private school in...
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Just in time for back-to-school shopping, southern Denton County residents are encouraged to shop local during tax-free weekend. From Friday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug. 9, certain items will be exempt from sales tax, giving local shoppers a chance to save big. NFIB Texas, an org...
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Hall of fame volleyball coach Carl McGown once said, “A volleyball game is like chopping down a tree. You don’t win with one big swing of the ax. You win with lots and lots of good swings of the ax.” As the 2026 season approaches, players from around the region are gearing up for...
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Argyle’s Crime Control and Prevention District hasn’t been eliminated, but those serving on the board will change. Town Council voted 4-1 at a special council meeting Monday to approve a resolution that replaces the current CCPD board with the sitting council members. According t...
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Liberty Christian School in Argyle has dismissed its newly hired defensive coordinator after learning of concerning information from his past, school officials announced. Gabe Eliserio, who was recently introduced as the Warriors’ new defensive coordinator, has since been fired, ...
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A former Marcus High School football player was sentenced for his role in a hazing case that occurred at a Double Oak home in October 2025, and more could be next. Francisco Adams, 18, of Flower Mound was sentenced to 14 months probation Wednesday after two no-contest pleas, acco...
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The FIFA World Cup is over, and I don’t think America will ever be the same. Who knew what a big deal it would be? I certainly didn’t. I never understood all the excitement, but now I do. The tournament boosted tourism, showcased America’s cities, culture and hospitality, and enh...
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A three-story home in Highland Village caught fire Wednesday afternoon. Shortly before 4 p.m. the Highland Village Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a large home on Edgewater Drive, located near the shore of the Hickory Creek arm of Lewisville Lake. According to a ...
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More than 100 goats were seen roaming the brush along Garden Ridge Blvd. in Flower Mound. They hadn’t chewed through a fence and escaped from a local pasture – they were there on business. Church of the Resurrection in Flower Mound will soon move into a new home at 2120 Garden Ri...
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A popular burger chain is ready to open its new southern Denton County location. Shake Shack will open at The Shops at Highland Village at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, according to an announcement from The Shops. However, The Shops will host opening festivities starting at 9:30 a....
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A national Indian restaurant chain is expanding into southern Denton County, and it chose Northlake for its new location. Hashtag India submitted plans with the state to build a new restaurant at the corner of FM 407 and Cleveland-Gibbs Road in Northlake. The Indian restaurant ha...
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The following is a summary of incident reports made to the Flower Mound Police Department as compiled by the staff of The CTG: On March 12, police checked on a man who was seen inhaling from a bottle. Officers found the 37-year-old in possession of an unknown substance in a bottl...
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The Argyle Police Department is one step closer to a new headquarters after the Town Council approved $8.5 million in certificates of obligation Monday to fund the project and related infrastructure improvements without increasing the tax rate. The funding will cover construction...
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A pair of popular brands are set to make their southern Denton County debut. Psycho Bunny and Zumiez are expected to open stores at Tanger Outlets in North Forth Worth this fall, the shopping center announced Monday. According to Tanger, Psycho Bunny will open in a 2,000-square-f...
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No one would dare fault Pam Minick for all the name-dropping. And yet, she cringes a little whenever she does it. “Don’t say that,” she said with a laugh. “I hope that doesn’t come across as sounding snobbish.” In her defense, how else is a born-and-bred Vegas girl turned longtim...
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A Lewisville ISD teacher is one step closer to bringing the Texas Teacher of the Year trophy back to Flower Mound High School for a second year in a row. Mary McMinimy, an academic life skills teacher at Flower Mound High School, was named the ESC Region 11 Teacher of the Year at...
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By Judy Allen, Denton County Master Gardener Denton County summers can be brutal, but your landscape doesn’t have to suffer. Just as people protect themselves from the heat with sunscreen, shade and plenty of water, plants need the right care — and the right selection — to surviv...
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Helicopters and other non-emergency aircraft will not be allowed to land or operate within Bartonville’s town limits anymore. Bartonville Town Council unanimously approved an ordinance amendment in June that regulates and restricts non-emergency helicopter landings and operations...
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Double Oak Police responded to 44 agency-assist calls in May 2026 and handled 833 calls for service or self-initiated activity during the month. Officers also issued 519 traffic citations and warnings. Here are some recent calls for service: On May 1, officers conducted a welfare...
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After a nearly normal June, July returned to the familiar pattern of hotter- and drier-than-normal weather across Denton County. By the numbers, the average high temperature in July was 98 degrees, more than 2 degrees above the normal high of 95.7 degrees. The average low was 76,...
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Flower Mound will soon have another restaurant to get their Indian fusion fix. Dum N Grill plans to open a new location at at 1121 Flower Mound Road in The Pines of Flower Mound shopping center. It will replace Cafe India, which closed in early 2026 after opening its doors in Jun...
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Constable Timothy Wayne Burch. Born in Virginia in April 1958, Tim spent his early childhood there before relocating with his family to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, where he was raised. It was there that he developed...
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Allow me to be completely vulnerable with you this month — I am trying to work on presence, and so far it’s not going great. On one hand, anticipation is the natural enemy of being present, and on the other, anticipation has served me well in business because anticipation is lite...
