What do you look for in an elected official? Yeah, I know, most people have a negative impression of politicians, which, for the most part, is understandable. Hardly a da...

I am writing to you about the plans to construct retail shopping and housing at Bunn Gourley East.  I believe that the City Council should not allow the builders to build...

Greetings Double Oak, As the year comes to a close, I’d like to thank each and every one of you for your continued support and the trust you’ve given me as Ma...

Last month, independent bond rating service Fitch provided an AAA bond rating to Flower Mound’s General Obligation bonds. Fitch cited the Town’s sound tax base growth, st...

The holiday season is here and with it comes gatherings with friends and family, baking sweet treats, gift giving and cheery decorations. We are celebrating the beginning...

Twitter is not a success of technology, but a success of humanity. –Biz Stone In the last ten years, the term social media has not only become a global household phenomen...

Our family, like so many others, experienced great financial struggle in 2009. As a result, my husband and I made the very difficult choice to walk away from a lifestyle...

Texas State Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, filed 9 bills on the first day to pre-file legislation for the 84th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature, which reconven...

On Oct. 21, the Town Council authorized the hiring of two police officers. The department is pleased to welcome Police Officer Lance Pendleton.

Save the Date:  Santa Party for Town Kids, Saturday, Dec 6., 3-5 p.m. Our very popular traditional Santa Party for Copper Canyon kids is scheduled for the first Saturday...

October was an interesting and exciting month highlighted by a series of education classes attended by the Argyle town leaders. We attended meetings in Houston and Frisco...

Greetings from Bartonville. With Veteran’s Day fast approaching, we want to thank all those who served our county in war and peace.  The sacrifices of time away from fami...

Try to imagine a world without the kind of people who volunteer their time and effort in service to others; the type of people who are rewarded, not with a paycheck but w...

Fall is finally here in Highland Village! As I write this, our temperatures are cooling and it is starting to feel like autumn. While I’m not a cold weather person, I do...

Have you heard the exciting news? In October, the Town Council approved a measure that will assist Rainier Medical Investments in developing the Town’s first hotel, to be...

Our town of Double Oak is such a wonderful place to live and raise a family. It has the small town charm and closeness of neighbors looking out for one another and offeri...

It must be about 10 years ago that I first heard about the possibility of a hotel being built in Flower Mound. Plans were being drawn, hoteliers were being contacted and...

Movie Night at Texas Motor Speedway Nov. 8 Everyone is invited to the “Caring For Kierstin’s Legacy” Drive-In Movie Night at Texas Motor Speedway on Sat...

It’s an honor to serve children. There is nothing more rewarding than watching a student love to learn. Throughout my 36 years as an educator, I have received emails, not...

We hear a lot about the needs and concerns of the baby-boomer generation and senior citizens in general. Whatever senior age group you’re in, vis-à-vis, 50s, 60s, 70s, et...

History of the Cross Timbers CTCDD The Cross Timbers Conservation Development District (CTCDD) was manufactured in the years 1999 and 2000 and adopted in the Master Plan...

Have you heard the exciting news? In October, the Town Council approved a measure that will assist Rainier Medical Investments in developing the Town’s first hotel, to be...

It’s been said that no matter how difficult you think your circumstances are, there’s always someone worse off than you. Sean Magee, 19, a Copper Canyon resident, felt th...

Judge Margaret Barnes’ service as Judge of 367th District Court in Denton County is a testament to her education, ethical excellence, and experience.

I recently attended the documentary, “Not Me” released by a local drug education, support, and resource group known as Winning The Fight! (WTF). Kathy O...

Greetings from Bartonville. The last month has been very busy. After considerable discussion, the Town Council passed the Fiscal Year 2014/15 Town budget which goes in to...

Upon starting my first term in the Texas Legislature, one of my initial undertakings was to successfully pass legislation that brought greater awareness to families about...

Oct. 1, 2014, marks the 10th anniversary of the creation of the Denton County Alternative Dispute Resolution Program, also known as DCAP.  This program is the result of t...

With National Preparedness Month in September serving as a timely reminder, here are several ways that we can all keep our families safe in an emergency situation.

Among the first people to arrive and assist at the scene of emergencies; whether accidents, natural disasters, or terrorist attacks; are police, firefighters, paramedics...

Council Appoints Darrin Peterson to Serve 1st year of Dan Christy’s TermOn very, very short notice, Town resident Darrin Peterson kindly agreed to serve the first year of...

September has been a busy month. I want to wish Charles West, the Argyle Town Manager, good luck with his future endeavors. He has our best wishes as he leaves the Manage...

Double Oak approves 2014-2015 budget and keeps same tax rate of $0.224810 The Double Oak Town Council on Monday, Sept. 15, adopted the 2014-2015 fiscal year maintenance a...

Home is where your heart is and many hazards too! October 5-11 is Fire Prevention Week and this year’s theme is “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives, Test Yours Every Month.”...

We’re off to a great start for fall, with many activities and projects that will greatly benefit our residents. Of significance, the Town recently received some exciting...

Whenever I speak with a dedicated teacher I remember something Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.”

I am writing to support Margaret Barnes for 2014 Re-Election as Judge, 367th District Court.  As a former Mayor of Highland Village and State Commissioner on the Texas Ju...

Unfortunately I feel compelled to respond to Former Mayor Robertson’s Letter from August 21, 2014. For those of you that are as tired of this as I am, here is the bottom...

In the summer of 2010, Governor Rick Perry appointed County Court at law Judge Margaret Barnes as judge of the 367th District Court in Denton County, replacing Judge Lee...

We attended the packed Public Hearing last Tuesday 9/2/2014 and, like most in attendance, left disgusted and disappointed with our Town Council and the outcome of budget...

As most of us know, moving is stressful. Whether moving across town or packing up the U-Haul to road trip to the other side of the country, there is always that lingering...

Again-No Increase in Copper Canyon’s Property Tax Rate;Town’s Appraised Tax Valuation rises $11 million, 6 percent more than last year Copper Canyon’s current property ta...

School has started and one thing Denton County Sheriff’s Office focuses on this month and throughout the school year is safety.

Summer vacation has come to an end and it is time to start the new school year. I had the opportunity to visit Highland Village Elementary as the Lewisville Education Fou...

Over the last several years, we have made a conscious effort to promote our park facilities while also increasing opportunities for our residents to shop, dine, and enjoy...

I hope everyone’s summer went well and that we are all looking forward to Fall. The last quarter of the year is by far the best in my book. I love the holidays, family an...

I am saddened to announce the resignation of Councilman Cantrell. He was forced to resign due to personal reasons. We will miss Dr. Jeff Cantrell and the tremendous value...

Denton County is finished with the budget process for the next fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1. After much preparation and numerous presentations and discussion, the fin...

Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado; Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia; Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut. We all know what these locations have...

The Bridlewood Golf course used to be a great neighbor until the new ownership took over. They have decided that they will do very little to maintain the rough. Weeds hav...