Lantana’s Monster Mile brings community together for Halloween fun

crosstimbersgazette.com 10/17 5:30A CTG Staff

For one evening each October, Lantana Trail transforms into a Halloween wonderland, as thousands of costumed children and their families take over the street for one of the community’s largest and most popular traditions. The award-winning...

What to consider when your home and finances are impacted by a natural disaster

crosstimbersgazette.com 10/17 4:14A Contributing Writer

When your home is damaged or destroyed, you face a critical choice: Should you rebuild? Relocate? Buy an existing home? These tips from Merrill can help you decide. In the immediate aftermath of a natural disaster that forces you from your home –...

Women of Argyle to host fashion, beauty event benefiting community programs

crosstimbersgazette.com 10/16 5:26A CTG Staff

Fashion, beauty and philanthropy will take center stage in Argyle later this month as Women of Argyle hosts an afternoon of runway shows, shopping and style tips to support local scholarships and community initiatives. The organization will...

Flower Mound Mayor’s Message – October 2026

crosstimbersgazette.com 10/15 7:01P Contributing Writer

Happy fall, Flower Mound! Now that it’s officially October, the Town is operating under a new budget. Approved by Town Council on Sept. 21, this budget maintains the current tax rate of $0.387277 per $100 of assessed home property valuation, which...

Meet the Candidates: House District 57

crosstimbersgazette.com 10/15 3:03A CTG Staff

Southern Denton County voters will cast ballots Tuesday, Nov. 3, for numerous federal, state and county candidates, including a race featuring three candidates. Early voting runs from Monday, Oct. 19,...

Highland Village City Update – October 2026

crosstimbersgazette.com 10/14 7:01P Contributing Writer

We have several street projects underway or anticipated to begin within the next month or two. The 2026 Asphalt Overlay Project is underway, providing a new asphalt overlay for Shade Tree, Rain Tree, and Meadow Crest Dr., as well as roads within...

Budding Botanists: Learning Garden Preparation on Oct. 20

Flower Mound, TX (News) 10/14 5:32A

During this program at the Library on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 4-5:30 p.m., learn about soil, plants, local habitats, and native gardening through botany activities and guided hands-on gardening skill lessons.

Woof-O-Ween on Wednesday, Oct. 21

Flower Mound, TX (News) 10/14 4:39A

You and your pup are invited to the Hound Mound Dog Park for our annual pet costume contest. We’ll have a red-carpet fashion show, treats, prizes, and great music.

Schmidt: Wise choices protect the heart of Argyle

crosstimbersgazette.com 10/13 7:01P Contributing Writer

October begins a new fiscal year for the town of Argyle, and one of the most important responsibilities your Town Council has is deciding how your tax dollars will be wisely used. I’m an accountant by trade, so you probably won’t be surprised that...

Denton PD searching for man suspected of murdering wife

crosstimbersgazette.com 10/13 11:40A Micah Pearce

Denton police and the FBI are searching for a man who they believe murdered his wife and fled to New Mexico. According to a Monday press release from officials, 49-year-old Richard Pastor Perez is...

Lewisville High quarterback could return for game against Flower Mound

crosstimbersgazette.com 10/13 10:28A Micah Pearce

Lewisville High School could get back its original starting quarterback in time to play against Flower Mound on Friday, Oct. 23, according to a report from the Dallas Morning News , if all goes well at a scheduled University Interscholastic...

Flower Mound seeks relief for residents after approving 14% Atmos rate increase

crosstimbersgazette.com 10/13 8:29A Micah Pearce

While legislators pressure towns and cities to lower property taxes, homeowners face rising cost of living elsewhere, including another increase to their energy bill from Atmos. Flower Mound approved a 14% rate increase requested by Atmos at its...

Make Your Mark Community Art Event on Nov. 7

Flower Mound, TX (News) 10/13 6:16A

Kick off November Arts Month with us during our Make Your Mark immersive art experience on Saturday, Nov. 7. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., you’re invited to stop by the CAC to help us transform an entire room into a community-created work of art.

Children's Play Patio at the Library Now Open

Flower Mound, TX (News) 10/13 6:09A

Swing by the Library during our regular hours to check out the new play space.

Pair of popular clothing and accessory brands now open in southern Denton County

crosstimbersgazette.com 10/13 5:48A Micah Pearce

Two popular clothing and accessory brands have officially opened at a shopping center in southern Denton County. Psycho Bunny and Zumiez opened the doors to their storefronts at Tanger Outlets, located across the street from Texas Motor Speedway...