Southern Denton County Local News
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Flower Mound, Highland Village ranked in top 20 safest cities in Texas
A new study has ranked Flower Mound and Highland Village among the top 20 safest cities in Texas, both falling several spots from last year's list. SafeWise, a community-focused security organization, published Monday its annual report of “Texas’ 50...
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Court clears way for completion of Bartonville water tower
Years of legal wrangling over the partially-completed water tower in Bartonville may be coming to an end. A recent jury verdict awarded zero dollars to the Saddlebrook HOA and remaining plaintiffs in their suit against Cross Timbers Water Supply Corp...
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State Senate Finance Committee approves Nelson’s zero-based budgeting bill
On Monday, the Senate Finance Committee approved SB 68, authored by Senator Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, directing state agencies to undergo strategic fiscal review -- a form of zero-based budgeting. "Agency budgets should not automatically start wit...
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FMFD AMBUS to participate in emergency exercise in Lewisville on Friday
The Flower Mound Fire Department AMBUS will be participating in the city of Lewisville's upcoming full-scale emergency response exercise. In an ongoing effort to improve emergency response, the city of Lewisville will conduct the emergency preparedne...
Southern Denton County Life
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Flower Mound Library to host ‘Summer Fun Showcase’
With summer just around the corner, the Flower Mound Public Library will host a "Summer Fun Showcase this weekend"...
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Foodie Friday: Seven Loaves Catering & Events
"It's not a miracle, we just work really hard." That's the motto of local catering company, Seven Loaves Catering...
Southern Denton County Schools
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LISD announces Teacher of the Year finalists
Lewisville ISD announced Friday its 10 finalists for Teacher of the Year, including one who teaches at a Highland V...
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Argyle superintendent to present updates on growth, new elementary school
The community is invited to hear the latest updates about Argyle ISD at an event Wednesday night in Canyon Falls. A...
Southern Denton County Voices
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Weir: Ben Bumgarner running for Flower Mound Town Council
The Flower Mound Town Council election season is underway and voters will have to select their leaders for Place 1...
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Weir: Jim Pierson running for Flower Mound Town Council
In case you’re not aware that another local political season is upon us, The Cross Timbers Gazette is a constant re...
Southern Denton County Sports
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Local baseball preview: Hardball high hopes
With baseball season getting underway, one area coach is wondering if 2019 could be the year his team brings home a...
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Argyle Lady Eagles claim fifth straight state basketball title
By Brady Keane Rhyle McKinney scored 25 points, including 21 in the first half, to lead Argyle to a 49-41 win over...
Southern Denton County Business
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Two new restaurants coming to Flower Mound
Two new restaurants, The Original Joey-O’s and Kurume Ramen, are set to open soon in Flower Mound. The Original Joe...
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The River Walk is progressing
“Are we there yet?” Everyone-- including the town staff-- wants to know when The River Walk at Central Park in Flow...
Featured Columnists
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The Soapbox: How to give the perfect Facebook birthday greeting
In a day and age when grandiose kids-themed birthday parties and gender reveals are now bordering on P.T. Barnum le...
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Something to Muench on: Loving others and building community
It has been a year since I first introduced you to the book The Turquoise Table by Austin author Kristin Schell. I...