Southern Denton County Local News
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Nelson recognized for supporting small businesses
For the fifth straight legislative session, State Senator Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, received a 100% voting record for supporting small businesses on a range of issues, from property tax reform to workforce development, by the Texas Chapter of the...
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Denton PD to hold Citizen’s Police Academy
The Denton Police Department is now accepting applications for its upcoming Citizen's Police Academy. The three-month program gives residents a hands-on and behind-the-scenes look at their local police department, according to a news release from Den...
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HVPD cracking down on parking violations in Tartan Trail area
The Highland Village Police Department is warning residents in one neighborhood that it is addressing "wide-spread parking violations" in the area. The department shared on social media Tuesday that it has been made aware of ongoing parking issues in...
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DCTA completes 19-mile Rail Trail
The Denton County Transportation Authority’s 19-mile A-train Rail Trail is now complete following years of construction. The final construction project phase connecting the Highland Village/Lewisville Lake station to downtown Lewisville was completed...
Southern Denton County Life
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Brad Sherwood to perform in Lewisville
Whose Line Is It Anyway? star Brad Sherwood is bringing the "fast and furious wacky improv" of the hit TV show to a...
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Something to Muench on: It doesn’t take much more than just showing up!
“How can I help?” asks Madlin, a friend of mine, a very busy mom of two, God love her she’s always 10 minutes late...
Southern Denton County Schools
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Marcus theatre troupe invited to International Thespian Festival
Marcus High School's theatre troupe is among a handful from around the country that has been invited to the Interna...
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Denton Catholic school to host week-long open house
Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Denton will host a week-long open house and offer daily tours next week du...
Southern Denton County Voices
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Weir: Dan Rochelle running for constable in Precinct 3
As we inch closed to the Texas primary vote on March 3rd we’ll be hearing more from those candidates who are hoping...
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Weir: Copper Canyon resident recalls the early days
Before I introduce the subject of this article, I’d like to give a very short history of my own experience since be...
Southern Denton County Sports
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Pickleball is a smash hit in Denton County
Most people have played-- or at least heard of-- badminton, handball, table tennis, racquetball and tennis, but not...
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Talented goalkeepers define defense
With soccer season just around the corner, the names of goalkeepers Leach and Bump will figure prominently into any...
Southern Denton County Business
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Flower Mound welcomed a baker’s dozen new restaurants in 2019
Thirteen new restaurants opened in 2019 in the town of Flower Mound, but at least almost as many shut their doors....
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Local attorney elected Fellow of Texas Bar Foundation
Leigh Hilton, a Denton County-based estate planning attorney, has been elected to membership in the Fellows of the...
Featured Columnists
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Something to Muench on: It doesn’t take much more than just showing up!
“How can I help?” asks Madlin, a friend of mine, a very busy mom of two, God love her she’s always 10 minutes late...
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The Soapbox: The Set Time
Your days of mourning will come to an end, the smallest family will become a thousand…at the right time, I, the Lor...