Southern Denton County Local News
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Nelson recognized for investment in CPRIT
Texas State Senator Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, received last week the Advocacy in Action award from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network of Texas, recognizing her dedication to ensuring continued investment in the Cancer Prevention and...
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Denton P&Z to consider Brush Creek zoning change
On Wednesday night, the city of Denton's Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a zoning change that may clear the way for a 352-apartment complex and commercial space on Hwy 377 near Argyle. Pacheco Koch Engineering has requested a zoning ch...
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Safely dispose of unused prescriptions on National Take Back Day
Southern Denton County residents can safely dispose of their unused prescription drugs next weekend with the help of local police departments. Oct. 26 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a nationwide effort by the DEA to provide a safe, conv...
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TxDOT to change traffic pattern on FM 156 in Justin
The Texas Department of Transportation plans to implement a new traffic pattern on FM 156 in Justin this weekend. From 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, traffic on southbound FM 156 -- from Hwy 114 to Hardeman Boulevard -- will be shifted onto the newly con...
Southern Denton County Life
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Avanti resident puts his hands to good use
More than seven decades later, Wendell Potts still recalls when he first got the bug to build things. He was just a...
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Local nonprofit holds 5K to keep Stompin’ Stigma
Local nonprofit Winning The Fight ran the organization's sixth annual Stompin' Stigma 5K late last month in an effo...
Southern Denton County Schools
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Argyle teacher receives Presidential Award for Excellence
Brenda Williams, a STEM teacher at Argyle Intermediate School, has been named by the White House a recipient of the...
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Northwest ISD breaks ground on aquatics center
Northwest ISD welcomed community members and representatives from high school swim teams to celebrate a groundbreak...
Southern Denton County Voices
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Parker: The Nov. 5 Texas constitutional election
Texas has a rich history as both a republic and state with our constitution being the guiding document to separate...
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Weir: Derbha Jones running for Judge of the 431st District Court
There are many elective office positions that will be on the ballot in the March 2020 primary. Among them are a few...
Southern Denton County Sports
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High School Football Scores – Week 7
Argyle 63, Paris North Lamar 14 The Eagles cruised to a 63-14 victory over Paris North Lamar on Friday night to rem...
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Robson Ranch hosts DBU Women’s Golf Classic
By John Burkhpolder Two sun-filled days, Tuesday, September 24 and Wednesday, September 25, Robson Ranch Wildhorse...
Southern Denton County Business
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Crossfire Defense Academy is closing
Crossfire Defense Academy & Range is closing after less than two years in Flower Mound. Owner David Vaught made...
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Mediterranean grill, Starbucks among new businesses in Flower Mound
The town of Flower Mound is welcoming several new businesses to town, including a men's salon, Mediterranean restau...
Featured Columnists
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Something to Muench on: When to say yes and how to say no
“But everyone else gets to sleepover at Mara’s house, why can’t I? I hate that you don’t trust me, you want to ruin...
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The Soapbox: The Case of the Missing Teeth
A recent Facebook story became a viral sensation when a young bride named Tara Foley secretly flew to her dying gra...