Southern Denton County Local News
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5 COVID-19 deaths reported in Denton County since Wednesday
Denton County Public Health reported Wednesday that one more county resident had died as a result of COVID-19, and it reported Friday four more COVID-19 deaths, bringing the countywide death toll to 425. The deaths reported since Wednesday include a...
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More full closures coming this weekend on Hwys 121, 26
Some full closures of highways near Flower Mound will affect weekend traffic. As part of the ongoing DFW Connector project, the following closures will take place beginning 8 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Monday, at the latest: Full closure of northboun...
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Heslep seeks second term on Highland Village Council
Tom Heslep Jr., 61, is seeking a second term on Highland Village City Council in the May 1 General Election. Heslep said he has enjoyed his time on City Council and highlighted some of the council's accomplishments over the last two years, including...
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Denton County marks 100,000th COVID-19 vaccination
Ruth Owens, a 65-year-old Little Elm resident, received the 100,000th COVID-19 vaccine shot at 11 a.m. Thursday during the vaccination clinic at Texas Motor Speedway. Mrs. Owens, her husband, Don, 77, and their son, Anthony, 35, traveled to the speed...
Southern Denton County Life
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Foodie Friday: The Tavern at Lakeside
Over the past couple of years, The Tavern at Lakeside has become one of our team's favorite places to stop in for l...
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Terri’s Travels: Amazing Central Arizona
Smack dab in the center of Arizona you'll find some of my favorite areas in this amazing state! We’ve been visiting...
Southern Denton County Schools
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Argyle, Lewisville ISDs keeping mask requirements
Argyle and Lewisville ISDs will maintain their current safety protocols, including the requirements to wear masks,...
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Denton ISD keeping mask requirement, other districts awaiting guidance
After Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that he is lifting the statewide mask mandate, local school districts resp...
Southern Denton County Voices
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Rettig: State legislature needs to step up in aftermath of energy crisis
By Northlake Mayor David Rettig Last month, Texas braved another crisis. Texans dug deep and dealt with the challe...
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Weir: Cheryl Moore running for Flower Mound mayor
With five candidates running for the open Flower Mound mayor’s seat, and two running for Place 4 on Town Council, w...
Southern Denton County Sports
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Soccer standouts look to kick season off strong
With soccer season underway, hopes are high for a couple of area standouts. Guyer's Hailey Lander and Flower Mound'...
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Jason Witten named head football coach at Liberty Christian
Cowboys legend Jason Witten has been named the new head football coach at Liberty Christian School in Argyle, the s...
Southern Denton County Business
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Local couple aims to make garages beautiful
Steve and Celeste Waldroop insist that they are just getting started. That might seem odd to hear from a couple who...
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Korean chicken restaurant coming soon to Flower Mound
Mad for Chicken, a restaurant best known for its Korean fried chicken, is coming soon to Flower Mound. The small ch...
Featured Columnists
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The Soapbox: Along Came Bill
I suppose I think about love more than anyone really should. I am constantly amazed by its sheer power to alter and...
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Something to Muench on: Together ‘Til Death Do Us Part
I attended my first Zoom Memorial Service the other day. Who’d have thought a year ago (or even six months ago) tha...