Southern Denton County Local News
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Double Oak schedules retirement celebration for town secretary
The town of Double Oak has scheduled a retirement celebration for its longtime town secretary. After nearly 17 years working for the town of Double Oak, Town Secretary Charlotte Allen has announced that she will retire on Feb. 1, according to a news...
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Denton ISD encourages kids of furloughed workers to apply for free lunch
Denton ISD students whose parent(s) are furloughed federal employees may be eligible for free or reduced meals. Denton ISD's Child Nutrition Department is encouraging households that experience a change in economic circumstances, such as due to the f...
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Mayor of Justin resigns
The mayor of Justin has resigned. David Wilson has resigned due to health reasons, according to the city of Justin. Wilson was first elected in 2017, and was nearing the end of the two-year term. Last week, Justin City Council appointed Mayor Pro Tem...
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Corinth police talk down suicidal person from window ledge
Corinth police officers talked down a suicidal person from the second story window of a hotel on Saturday evening. Police were dispatched to the Comfort Inn, 8111 South I-35E, about 6 p.m. about a suicidal person, according to a Corinth Police Depart...
Southern Denton County Life
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Fulfilling father’s legacy in the skies
By Henry Wall, Contributing Writer There have been many father/son legacies over the years. Dale Earnhardt, George...
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Foodie Friday: Palio’s Pizza Cafe in Highland Village
Palio's Pizza Cafe in Highland Village benefits from the well-known Palio's brand as well as from the excitement an...
Southern Denton County Schools
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Denton ISD encourages kids of furloughed workers to apply for free lunch
Denton ISD students whose parent(s) are furloughed federal employees may be eligible for free or reduced meals. Den...
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LISD announces its All-State musicians
Lewisville ISD announced 53 high school students from across the district earned their place in the prestigious Tex...
Southern Denton County Voices
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Bryant: Taking a moment to look back before moving on
If there is ever an event that lets you know that your time in a office is coming to a close, having people file fo...
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Weir: Richard Steenson — working to improve our community
There are many people in the various communities throughout Denton County that donate their time and talent to help...
Southern Denton County Sports
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Roller derby kids stay on right track
Established in 2011, Rolling Rebellion is a nationally-ranked Junior Roller Derby team for kids ages 7-17 based in...
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Playoff runs ends for Argyle
Waco La Vega 31, Argyle 14 The season came to an end on Friday night for the Eagles who lost 31-14 to Waco La Vega...
Southern Denton County Business
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The effective financial plan requires an effective financial planner
Just like a good game plan starts with the right coach, the right financial planner makes all the difference. But,...
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For Leyva, fitness is serious business
Ah, yes. The proverbial annual New Year’s resolution: “I’m going to lose weight;” or “I’m going to get in better sh...
Featured Columnists
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Something to Muench on: Helping Our Kids Become Mindful
I think most of us would agree when we are in the midst of raising kids that life can get pretty busy and tiring. ...
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The Soapbox: Becoming Mrs. Mabel
When I punched in the code, the double French doors began to open. There was my mother waiting for me. “Where is sh...