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Lewisville High School students involved in shooting at short-term rental

Shots rang out at a short-term rental property in Little Elm Friday night, and officials believe a majority of the people involved were from Lewisville High School. Little Elm police officers responded to a report of gunshots and a large group of juveniles running through a neigh...

Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)Jul 18, 2026

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Lewisville High School students involved in shooting at short-term rental, officials say

Shots rang out at a short-term rental property in Little Elm Friday night, and officials believe a majority of the people involved were from Lewisville High School. Little Elm police officers responded to a report of gunshots and a large group of juveniles running through a neigh...

Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local NewsJul 18, 2026

government

Flower Mound Mayor’s Message – July 2026

Hello friends! As the summer heats up, so does our work on our annual budget. As we begin another budget season, there is one big question that we focus on: How do we keep taxes low and build a strong future, while continuing to provide the exceptional services that make Flower M...

Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)Jul 18, 2026

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Highland Village working to cut into $2.1 million budget deficit

Highland Village started discussing the city’s upcoming budget, which is projected to be in a deficit of slightly more than $2.1 million. City council and staff began discussing plans on how to mitigate the deficit at Tuesday’s council meeting, but another meeting will be held ne...

Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local NewsJul 17, 2026

business

Taco bar concept in Flower Mound to close after 10 years

Southern Denton County foodies will have a couple more weeks to get their finals meals in at a popular taco bar concept. Urbano Enchilada Taco Bar will close its doors at the end of July, concluding nearly 10 years of serving a taste of Mexico in Flower Mound. The Mexican restau...

Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)Jul 17, 2026

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Southern Denton County first responders deploy to Central Texas to help flood aid

Heavy flooding has hit Central Texas again, and crews from southern Denton County are heading south to help. Crew from the Flower Mound Fire Department and Lewisville Fire Department Flower Mound sent its AMBUS unit and Lewisville sent crews to Kerrville Thursday after Governor G...

Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local NewsJul 17, 2026

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Art project in Lewisville up for international recognition

An art installation in Lewisville is one of 100 projects from around the world that can be voted on to win an international award. ‘Civitas,’ the sculpture outside Lewisville’s new Tittle-McFadden Public Safety Center, is in the running for the CODAawards People’s Choice Award, t...

Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)Jul 17, 2026

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Northlake Notes – July 2026

I want to begin by thanking the residents who continue to stay engaged in Northlake’s future. Whether you voted in the recent election, attend meetings, ask questions or simply take time to understand how local government works, your involvement matters. With the voter approval o...

Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)Jul 17, 2026

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Flower Mound wants open communication with residents in budget talks

Flower Mound will likely have to face tough budget decisions in the next couple of years, but it is not in any sort of financial crisis, the town says. Residents have recently voiced concerns about Flower Mound’s budget amid talks of a tax rate increase and possible service cuts,...

Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local NewsJul 16, 2026

business

The Collective Boutiques prepared to open in Highland Village

Shop owners are moved in and Highland Village’s new boutique store is just about ready to welcome shoppers. The Collective Boutiques will host a soft opening Saturday in preparation for its grand opening on Saturday, August 15. “Our amazing shop owners are getting ready to transf...

Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)Jul 16, 2026

safety

Man and his dog drown in Argyle pond

The bodies of a man and his dog were recovered from a pond in Argyle Wednesday evening. Local fire departments responded to a possible drowning at the ponds near the Country Lakes residential community. According to Denton County ESD No. 1 and 2 spokesperson Megan Reynolds, an in...

Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local NewsJul 16, 2026

Local

Southern Denton County, let’s talk Flock

Flock Safety cameras are seen at many street corners in southern Denton County. But how do they work? According to Flock’s website, its cameras can detect gunshots, certain audio and read license plates, helping law enforcement quickly search for incidents and suspect vehicles wi...

Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local NewsJul 15, 2026

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Two southern Denton County mosquito traps test positive for West Nile Virus

Denton County Public Health will fog a pair of areas Thursday and Wednesday after a pair of mosquito traps in the area tested positive for West Nile Virus. A sample from the southwestern portion of Denton County and another south of Argyle tested positive for West Nile Virus, add...

Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local NewsJul 15, 2026

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Science-based testing powers better health at Plus10

Flower Mound resident Yves Lafortune has competed in his fair share of Ironman events, 100-mile runs, and national-level triathlons over the years. And if you ask him if he plans to do more, he wouldn’t hesitate to say yes. Clearly, the challenge isn’t finding the passion or comm...

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

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Northlake hopes minor road improvements will quell traffic while waiting on TxDOT

Northlake wants to offer some traffic relief on its east side before school traffic ramps back up. Town Council unanimously approved $600,000 in construction costs at its June meeting, which will go toward improving Cleveland-Gibbs Road near Westbridge Road. The approved costs ar...

Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local NewsJul 15, 2026

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Flower Mound church giving back by packing meals, collecting canned goods

Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church is bringing back its packathon event, while also collecting canned foods for local nonprofits. The event kicks off Thursday and continues Friday at Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church in Flower Mound, where volunteers will pack 300,...

Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local NewsJul 15, 2026

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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

government

Argyle ISD appoints former board member to fill vacant seat

A familiar face will be back on the Argyle ISD Board of Trustees, despite the board seeming adamant about not appointing someone to an elected position. Sam Slaton will rejoin the Argyle ISD Board of Trustees after the board unanimously voted Monday to appoint him to fill the vac...

Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local NewsJul 14, 2026

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Lewisville to spray after second trap tests positive for West Nile Virus

Mosquito spraying has been scheduled in Lewisville, again, after another mosquito trap in the city tested positive for West Nile Virus. Lewisville scheduled spraying to occur in the area around the 900 block of Rachels Court at 9 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. According to the c...

Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local NewsJul 14, 2026

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Full Steam Ahead: A-train still on track after 15 years

Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) is celebrating the A-train’s 15th birthday this year. Since its inception in June 2011, the A-train – a 21-mile commuter rail line funded by DCTA member cities Highland Village, Lewisville and Denton, along with federal funding – conn...

Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)Jul 14, 2026

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Luxury salon concept approved at Lakeside in Flower Mound

A new site at the Lakeside Crossing development is starting to come to fruition as one of the empty lots is ready to be built on. Cachet Salons & Spa is set to build a new location in Flower Mound after the town’s Planning and Zoning Commission approved its site plan in June. The...

Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)Jul 13, 2026

safety

Bartonville PD enters into partnership with ICE

The Bartonville Police Department will work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement when conducting arrests. Bartonville Town Council approved a consent agenda item at its June meeting that allows the town’s police department to partner with ICE through the 287(g) Task Force Mod...

Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local NewsJul 13, 2026

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Walk for Lives in Flower Mound raises awareness about fentanyl

The United States is in the midst of a fentanyl crisis, which has led to the deaths of tens of thousands of citizens. An event in Flower Mound aimed to raise awareness about the drug. Walk for Lives – Flower Mound brought together families impacted by fentanyl poisoning, healthca...

Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local NewsJul 13, 2026

business

Biz Buzz

Monthly roundup of openings, closings, and business updates in southern Denton County as published in our July 2026 issue. GreenBird, offering golf simulators and food, is now open at 5701 Long Prairie Rd. #200, Flower Mound. CC Mango, serving boba tea, is now open at 2701 Cross ...

Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)Jul 13, 2026

safety

Injured fisherman rescued in Lewisville

A man was rescued in Lewisville after he ventured too close to the shoreline while fishing. Crews with the Lewisville Fire Department responded to a call of a fisherman that had fallen down a steep, rocky embankment in Lewisville Saturday afternoon, and performed a technical resc...

Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local NewsJul 12, 2026

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Argyle chiropractor empowering health, one adjustment at a time

Some of Spencer Dupré’s earliest childhood memories were of him occasionally tagging along with his mother at work. Mom was a busy pharmacist, so it wasn’t out of the ordinary for them to be in hospital settings for various appointments. Spencer certainly wasn’t overwhelmed by th...

Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)Jul 12, 2026

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Bartonville Police Blotter

A theft occurred in the front parking lot of Tractor Supply during the early morning hours of March 30. An unidentified man driving a white extended-cab pickup truck allegedly cut the locks, cable and boot securing inventory before stealing a new Bad Boy 60-inch Maverick mower an...

Cross Timbers Gazette - Southern Denton County Local NewsJul 12, 2026

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Argyle native goes No. 2 overall in 2026 MLB Draft

Argyle native Grady Emerson is one step closer to a career in Major League Baseball. The high school shortstop, MLB Pipeline’s No. 1 draft prospect this year, was selected No. 2 overall in the 2026 MLB Draft by the Tampa Bay Rays, giving him the opportunity to start his professio...

Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)Jul 11, 2026

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Denton Mayor’s Column – July 2026

I am deeply humbled and honored that the people of Denton have once again chosen me to serve as their Mayor. My hope is that this election has put to rest the notion that one vote does not matter. The final margin was just 52 votes – a powerful reminder that every voice counts an...

Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)Jul 11, 2026

News

Family-owned Ousley Vision helps patients see – and look – their best

Dr. Audrie Ousley and longtime optician Jackie Elliott have fitted more than their fair share of customers with reasonably priced, high-quality eyewear over the years. And if there’s been one piece of feedback they and their staff at Ousley Vision hear time and again, it’s that w...

Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)Jul 11, 2026

safety

Randolph Mantooth, who played medic in NBC's ‘Emergency!', dies at 80

Actor Randolph Mantooth, best known for his role as firefighter and medic John Gage in NBC’s “Emergency!” television series during the 1970s, has died at age 80 after a long illness, his family said Friday. Mantooth’s role and the show, which ran for five years, changed the wa...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jul 10, 2026

government

Fort Worth City Council calls for pause on data centers

Residents of Fort Worth have been pushing back against data center construction this week, and now several Fort Worth City Council members are joining them. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more....

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

News

Dallas public libraries closed during citywide furlough day

Dallas residents hoping to use public libraries on Friday were disappointed to find their doors locked due to a citywide furlough day. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more on how the city is trying to tackle its budget crisis....

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

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West Nile Virus

If you believe you are experiencing any West Nile Virus symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, disorientation, and/or neck stiffness, immediately contact your doctor or health care provider. If you do not have a health care provider, please contact your local emergency roo...

Denton County Government - NewsJul 10, 2026

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Dozens displaced by overnight Dallas condo fire

45 people are now without a home after a blaze broke out at a condo complex in Far Northeast Dallas on Thursday night. FXO 4's Alex Boyer has more from the residents displaced....

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

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Judge grants DOJ's request to toss remaining Jan. 6 convictions of Proud Boys

A federal judge on Friday agreed to toss the convictions of four Proud Boys who attacked the Capitol in 2021, fulfilling a Justice Department request to clear some of the last remaining cases in the wake of President Donald Trump’s mass pardons of Jan. 6 rioters. U.S. District...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jul 10, 2026

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Rangers break late tie with Langford and Burger home runs

Wyatt Langford and Jake Burger homered in a four-run eighth inning as the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 7-3 on Friday night. Langford’s leadoff homer and Burger’s three-run shot came off Bryan King (2-2) after the Astros had rallied from an early 3-0 deficit to tie the...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jul 10, 2026

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Denton County reports first human case of West Nile Virus

A Denton resident is officially the first in Denton County to test positive for West Nile Virus this year. Denton County Public Health announced Friday afternoon that a resident of the City of Denton was diagnosed with West Nile Virus Non-neuroinvasive Disease. It is the first hu...

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

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Paige Bueckers scores 34 as Wings complete perfect road trip

Paige Bueckers scored 34 points and the Dallas Wings beat the expansion Toronto Tempo 108-95 on Friday night in front of a WNBA regular-season record crowd of 20,996 at Bell Centre. The game broke the regular-season mark of 20,711 set in Washington on Sept. 19, 2024, against I...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jul 10, 2026

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Ex-Heat teammates Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro have physical altercation: AP source

Former Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro had a brief verbal and physical altercation at a practice facility for the NBA’s Summer League in Las Vegas on Friday, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. Adebayo struck Herro at least once during the enco...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jul 10, 2026

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Report on Appointments

In accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 36.004, we've prepared documents which contain the monthly attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, guardian, mediator or competency evaluator appointments....

Denton County Government - NewsJul 10, 2026

News

These pets are the true World Cup winners for their viral match predictions

People all around the world have been tuning in to watch the World Cup this summer. On the pitch, there are stars like Argentina’s Lionel Messi, Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Norway’s Erling Haaland, among others. But online, Bug the Brussels Griffon, Billy Heartnose and mo...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)Jul 10, 2026

business

Popular local Italian restaurant to open new location in Highland Village

Southern Denton County loves Mio Nonno Trattoria in Flower Mound. Now, the restaurant’s authentic Italian taste will be brought to Highland Village. Mio Nonno will open a new location at 4061 Barton Creek in suite 110 at The Shops at Highland Village. It will be located in the sa...

Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)Jul 10, 2026

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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