Denton County prepared for wintry weather
With the spate of ice and snow storms hitting the North Texas area in recent years, Denton County Commissioner Andy Eads decided to talk with neighboring counties about h...
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Reminder: Double Oak, others offer Christmas tree recycling
As a reminder, several area communities are accepting recycled Christmas trees. Beginning Wednesday, the Double Oak Town Council is providing a 30-yard roll-off container...
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New FM senior center to open this spring
Flower Mound’s senior center program is moving into a new 22,000-square-foot building at 2701 West Windsor Drive near Long Prairie Road in the spring of 2015.
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Rainy days bring more than an inch to area
Under cloudy, cool skies, the string of rainy days is at an end though cold temperatures will still be in the forecast for the next week.
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Argyle, Liberty Christian to compete in tournament
The Whataburger Basketball Tournament starts today as 48 boys’ and girls teams compete for top ranking high school teams. Argyle and Liberty Christian are among the...
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Area events to ring in the new year
Making plans to ring in the New Year? Here is a scattering of events around the region – from performances to celebrations and more.
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Foodie Friday: Celebrate New Year’s Eve in (Foodie) Style
If you’re anything like The Jay Marks Team, you still have zero idea what your New Year’s Eve plans are this year. So, we thought we’d fill you in on what some of the gre...
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What to expect in retail trends for 2015
Shoppers are liking the fast-casual dining experience and the increasing trend of telling consumers from where their food is originating. In addition, retailers will like...
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FM Fire Department to upgrade ambulance
Flower Mound town officials recently approved the purchase of a new, updated ambulance to its fleet.
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Recycle Christmas trees after the holidays
Recycled Christmas trees can be used for mulch, soil erosion barriers, fish and bird feeders as well as for hiking trails, according to the National Christmas Tree Associ...
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New Northlake development under construction
Construction will begin soon on the first phase of The Highlands off FM 407 just west of Interstate 35-West. Northlake officials, residents, developers and homebuilders r...
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Possibility for wintry precipitation coming next week
Rain slips into the North Texas forecast late Friday and early Saturday with a major change in the upper level pattern sending arctic air south into Texas by Tuesday, acc...
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Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to you and yours from The Cross Timbers Gazette. May you make many wonderful memories and have a safe and enjoyable holiday.
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Local Girl Scouts make a difference this season
Girl Scouts from the Lewisville/Highland Village area have been hard at work in the community this holiday season. In mid-November, several troops joined in the Keep Lewi...
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A Harvest Christmas
On a recent visit to a farmhouse filled with memories of their childhood, Sue Rowe and Mary Shannon recalled Christmases past as part of the Faught family, former owners...
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Area communities announce holiday closings
In observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day, all Town of Flower Mound offices, Animal Adoption Center, Municipal Court, the Shirley Voirin Social Senior Center, and the...
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Terri's Travels: Christmas in Paris
Do you want to go to Paris for your birthday? Well, my husband Ron did not have to ask me that twice! How exciting to get to go to Paris to celebrate and to see this most...
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Holidays and Alzheimer's: Tips to enjoy the season
The holidays are always hectic, but for those caring for an elderly parent or a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, there are often added layers of stress. Unhappy em...
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New FMPD patrol vehicles to hit streets in spring 2015
Flower Mound residents can expect to see three new police vehicles hit the streets by spring 2015.
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FM police issue scam alert
Flower Mound police report they continue to see residents report they are victims of fraud involving prepaid debit card, commonly known as “green dot cards.”
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Lewisville ISD employee arrested, fired for inappropriate sexual contact with 16-year-old student
A Lewisville ISD employee was arrested in connection with inappropriate contact with a 16-year-old male student.
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Argyle seniors enjoy holiday celebration
The Argyle Seniors enjoyed their Christmas party with Babe’s fried chicken and chicken fried steak furnished by the Argyle Police Department, turkey furnished by Ona Kild...
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MHS, FMHS cheerleaders raise almost $11,000 for good cause
For the past two years, Marcus High School cheerleaders have worked to raise awareness for the importance of breast cancer screenings through multiple Pink Out events.
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Argyle Eagles look ahead to 2015 despite loss
After a long and impressive season by the Argyle Eagles, including 31 straight wins, they fell just short in double overtime of the state championship game to the Navasot...
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Christmas spirit every day
Shelagh Skipsey, whose given name is the Irish iteration of Sheila, has resided in Lewisville for 5-plus years by way of Surrey County, England. She offices in a refurbi...
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Change the world this Christmas
As I sat down to write this I didn’t want to write about keeping Christ in Christmas, explain that Jesus is the reason for the season, or any other trite Christmas theme....
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Family Smiles Dental Group puts a smile on customer’s faces
Family Smiles Dental Group has long been a part of the fabric of The Town of Flower Mound.
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A Foodie Friday Favorite: Z Grill & Tap
As an early Christmas treat to ourselves and to you, we found our way back to one of our all-time favorite Foodie Friday spots this week: Z Grill & Tap in Flower Moun...
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November brings cooler temperatures
November was an exceptionally cool month in Denton, and relatively dry until the weekend before Thanksgiving. The promised “El Nino rains” haven’t mater...
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Kiwanis Club builds unique ramp to assist disabled
For the past several years Kiwanis of Robson Ranch has been building ramps at homes in Denton to give easier access for disabled residents to get in and out of their home...
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Argyle lands 7 on the 2014 AP All-State team
Argyle RB Nick Ralston, with more than 2,500 yards and 42 touchdowns including three 300-yards plus games, earns spot on APSE 2nd team All State.
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Adkins Elementary envisions outdoor learning space
Officials at the new Dorothy P. Adkins Elementary School in Lantana are already planning for one of its first “additions,” an outdoor learning center to extend the school...
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Flower Mound, Lewisville chambers support local charities
At the recent joint Flower Mound and Lewisville Chamber luncheon, $5,000 checks were presented to several non-profit organizations.
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Lantana officials to replace bollard lighting
Bollard lighting along Lantana Trail and the four tunnels needs to be replaced due to age, wear and increasing maintenance costs, officials with the Lantana Fresh Water S...
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Lewisville ISD names interim superintendent
Dr. Kevin Rogers has been named interim superintendent for the Lewisville Independent School District as the board of trustees continue a search for the district’s...
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Disability: What you don’t know can hurt you
The majority of Social Security Disability claims are denied in the initial claim and reconsideration levels. These denials can be very frustrating and even detrimental...
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Giving Glory to God
Everything Tiffany Lu does is for the glory of God, and her education and pursuits in the area of the fine arts at Liberty Christian School are no different.
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Goal: To Set A Good Example
Halle Magee believes it is important to be involved at school and in the community. The Flower Mound High School senior is the choir president, a member of the student co...
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Does your car shake and rattle when you roll?
Have you ever driven down the road and felt your car pull to the right or left? Does your car rattle, shudder or vibrate? If the answer is yes, you should start with havi...
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Christmas grabs me by the heart
We knew he was on his way, and the anticipation made us shudder with excitement. One of the major symbols of the season had made special arrangements with Heaven to stop...
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FM police detective honored for work with local children's advocacy center
Flower Mound Police Department Det. Joe Adcock will receive the prestigious 2015 Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas Partners in Courage – Multidisciplinary Team Member...
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Lantana UPS driver delivers with a smile
There’s a special man, father, provider, UPS driver that I would like to share details about. I have recently seen a YouTube video about a UPS driver giving a little boy...
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Flower Mound Community Orchestras auditions set for Jan. 4
Auditions for all three orchestras of the Flower Mound Community Orchestras will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 4. All community musicians are invited to join t...
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FM council Oks tax abatement to lure new employer
Flower Mound Town officials approved a tax abatement amendment between the town, Lakeside Parkway Distribution Center LLC and MI Windows and Doors Inc. – one of the...
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Town officials hear FM 2499 traffic update
Traffic along FM 2499 will likely be backed up for awhile as the DFW Connector project continues, officials said, though steps are underway to help relieve pressure along...
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Flower Mound nets Courtyard by Marriott as first hotel
Flower Mound’s first hotel will be Courtyard by Marriott at The River Walk at Central Park – an announcement culminating years of anticipation by residents an...
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Liberty students deliver gifts to Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen
In celebration of Christmas, Liberty Christian’s Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) club presented 50 wrapped gifts to Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen in Denton.
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Argyle heading for second consecutive state championship
In the rematch against Graham from earlier this season and last year’s state semi-finals, Argyle won 23-20 in the team’s third straight nail-biting playoff game. The Eagl...
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Commissioner Eads – One of the good guys
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...
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Foodie Friday: Make this the next stop on your “must-try” list
When we hosted our Foodie Friday Contest a couple of months ago and asked you what your favorite local restaurant was, we had several of you tell us that your local resta...
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