Increasing number of human West Nile Virus cases reported in North Texas

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 7/26 11:51A Caroline Vandergriff

NORTH TEXAS Texas currently has more human cases of West Nile Virus than any other state in the country, according to data from the CDC , and the numbers continue to climb as cities and counties report positive mosquito samples almost daily. "We...

ICE! returns to Gaylord Texan Resort this holiday season with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer theme

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 7/26 10:32A Briana Jones-Gill

Texas’s biggest frozen holiday attraction, ICE!, is returning to Grapevine for the holiday season. The annual ice sculpture exhibit will feature walk-through displays, more than 10 immersive scenes,...

Denton Fire Department keeping up with population boom with crucial new fire station

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 7/26 6:29A Alanna Quillen

It s no secret that Denton County is booming. A recent U.S. Census report of the top 15 fastest-growing cities in the country includes five boomtowns in North Texas. Denton and the surrounding area...

Local plastic surgeon creating positive changes through relationship-based care

crosstimbersgazette.com 7/26 6:07A Steve Gamel

If you wonder why you have not heard about renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Stephanie Teotia or the fact that her office is a literal stone’s throw from the River Walk in Flower Mound, you can playfully blame the good doctor herself. Dr. Teotia’s...

Midwifery center’s team dedicated to bringing new life to Argyle

crosstimbersgazette.com 7/26 4:59A Steve Gamel

Kassidy Grames has always felt like she’s had a great team around her to love and provide expert care for their sweet patients at All About Babies in Argyle. But when you’re responsible for roughly 100 midwife-guided pregnancies and births a...

Pizza restaurant on the Flower Mound River Walk closing

crosstimbersgazette.com 7/25 11:27A Mark Smith

After eight months in business, Pie Hole Pizza is closing its doors, the company announced Thursday. The restaurant along the Flower Mound River Walk, 4120 River Walk Drive , will permanently close this weekend. A specific closing time was not...

New underpass gives commuters Sam Rayburn Tollway alternative

crosstimbersgazette.com 7/25 6:17A Mark Smith

A new underpass is now open in Lewisville, giving commuters a new route to get from the Sam Rayburn Tollway in Lewisville to the Dallas North Tollway in Plano. On Wednesday, Denton County and...

Flower Mound is one of the safest cities in the US, study says

crosstimbersgazette.com 7/25 4:33A Mark Smith

Flower Mound is one of the safest cities in the United States, according to a 2024 study by SafeWise, an online research group for all things safety and security. SafeWise compiled a list of the Top 100 safest cities in the country based solely...

Argyle tennis phenom dominates court

crosstimbersgazette.com 7/25 4:06A John English

Meghna Arun Kumar has established herself as one of the top tennis players in the state of Texas, winning her third consecutive state championship this season for the Argyle High School tennis program. Kumar defeated Maya Diyashev of College...

Denton jailer fired, arrested for official suppression

crosstimbersgazette.com 7/24 6:52A Mark Smith

The Denton Police Department has arrested a City of Denton Jail employee for official oppression following an investigation into misconduct involving an inmate, Denton PD said on Tuesday. On July 17, 2024, a woman reported that civilian jailer...

Denton County reports first human WNV case of the season

crosstimbersgazette.com 7/24 5:44A Mark Smith

Denton County Public Health on Tuesday reported the first human case of West Nile Virus in Denton County this year. The community member lives in Sanger and was diagnosed with West Nile Virus Neuroinvasive Disease, according to a DCPH news...

Are you back-to-school ready? Where to get free backpacks, school supplies, immunizations in North...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 7/24 3:25A CBS Texas Staff

NORTH TEXAS With the first day of school only a few weeks away, some school districts in North Texas are holding events to help North Texas children get ready. Events include backpack giveaways, health checkups and vendors with resources. Here is...

Flower Mound Mayor’s Message — July 2024

crosstimbersgazette.com 7/23 10:45A Contributing Writer

I hope that everyone is enjoying their summer and that you all have recovered from all the recent storms. July is National Parks and Recreation Month, so it’s a perfect time to highlight the exponential value our parks and amenities bring to our...

Highland Village City Update — July 2024

crosstimbersgazette.com 7/23 10:41A Contributing Writer

Who could have imagined so much storm debris? As I write this Highland Village, along with cities all over North Texas, still have debris to be collected from the May 28 storm. We first initiated the clause in our agreement with Republic Services...

Flower Mound is the No. 29 'Most Livable Small City in the U.S.'

Flower Mound, TX (News) 7/23 7:52A

Researchers compared key data points from 281 small cities, including unemployment rates, percentage of residents with health insurance, average commute times, and more. Flower Mound is the only Texas community in the top 50.