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From the Firehouse — April 2023

crosstimbersgazette.com 3/31 1:00P CTG Staff
In March, the Denton County Emergency Services District No. 1 responded to a structure fire in the Town of Argyle.  Though the cause is under investigation, it is believed to be due to a lightning strike.  Meteorologists estimate that there were...

Double Oak Council to consider new homestead exemption

crosstimbersgazette.com 3/31 11:34A Mark Smith
The Double Oak Town Council will discuss adding a local residence homestead exemption during its meeting on Monday, according to a town news release. Double Oak offers its residents a municipal property tax rate of $0.198067/$100, which is one of...

From the Firehouse — March 2023

crosstimbersgazette.com 3/31 8:46A CTG Staff
March is the official start to Severe Weather Preparedness Month. The Denton County Emergency Services District #1 would like to remind you of the following weather safety tips from the National Weather Service: Be Weather-Ready: Check the...

Grapevine Police Search for Driver in Suspected Road Rage Shooting

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 3/31 8:45A NBCDFW Staff
Grapevine Police are trying to identify the driver responsible for a road rage shooting during rush hour on Friday morning. Around 7:15 a.m. on Friday, police said a 27-year-old woman was entering the southbound lanes of SH-121 from Bass Pro...

Argyle Police Blotter

crosstimbersgazette.com 3/31 8:03A Mark Smith
The following is a summary of recent incident reports made to the Argyle Police Department as compiled by the staff of  The CTG: A resident reported on Jan. 25 that she dated a male subject for one month, and after she broke up with him, he has...

Weir: Dr. Terry Senne running for Denton ISD Board

crosstimbersgazette.com 3/31 7:07A Bob Weir
As voters prepare to go to the polls during early voting from April 24 to May 2, and on Election Day, May 6, they will be selecting candidates who are running for offices in towns, cities, and school boards. Dr. Terry Senne is running for Place 6...

Sheriff’s Corner — March 2023

crosstimbersgazette.com 3/31 7:01A CTG Staff
Woman’s Empowerment Program If you are a female and are interested in a self-defense class we would like to invite you to our next Woman’s Empowerment Program (WEP) on Saturday, April 15, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the Main Courthouse on the 2nd...

Local legislator files ‘Save our Swifties Bill’ to ban ticket bots

crosstimbersgazette.com 3/31 6:47A Mark Smith
State Rep. Kronda Thimesch, who represents part of southern Denton County in the Texas Legislature, filed a bill this week to ban ticket bots, automated technology that purchases live event tickets before real people can buy them. The issue got a...

DCTA’s GoZone rideshare service completes 1 millionth tide

crosstimbersgazette.com 3/30 11:45A Mark Smith
Denton County Transportation Authority on Thursday celebrated GoZone, an on-demand ride share service launched 18 months ago, for completing one million rides. DCTA and Via, the TransitTech provider for GoZone, held a ceremonial one-millionth...

Local groups to host Denton ISD Board candidate forums

crosstimbersgazette.com 3/30 9:57A Mark Smith
The Denton ISD Council of PTAs and Denton Chamber of Commerce will host several forums for candidates running for expiring seats on the Denton ISD Board of Trustees. In Place 6, Charlie Stinson, Teery Senne and Lori Tays are seeking to replace...

Bartonville Police Blotter

crosstimbersgazette.com 3/30 8:41A CTG Staff
The Bartonville Police Department in December 2022 had 396 calls for service and in January 2023 had 366 calls for service. 17 resulted in incident reports and 15 motor vehicle crash reports were taken. Here are some recent police calls: December...

GoFundMe set up after Denton woman died suddenly after giving birth

crosstimbersgazette.com 3/30 8:38A Mark Smith
A GoFundMe online fundraiser is currently collecting donations for the family of a young Denton woman who died unexpectedly Saturday, two days after giving birth to a baby girl. On March 23, Camylle Bowen gave birth to baby Josephine, according...

Denton County ranks among healthiest in Texas

crosstimbersgazette.com 3/30 6:01A Mark Smith
Denton County is one of the healthiest counties in Texas, according to a new study. The 2023 County Health Rankings, which raise awareness about the many factors influencing health and how vastly health varies in different communities, were...
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