Stay-at-home mom from Denton sings her way to Hollywood on ‘American Idol’

crosstimbersgazette.com 3/10 6:31A Micah Pearce

Breanna Nix, a stay-at-home mom from Denton, earned her golden ticket by singing Carrie Underwood s Jesus, Take the Wheel while the judge held her young son, Emerson. Her audition brought Underwood to tears. It was a bold choice to sing a judge s...

Aging in Style with Lori Williams: Successfully navigating your parents’ aging years

crosstimbersgazette.com 3/10 5:00A Contributing Writer

As your parents age, you may need to step in to help them plan for the future and ensure they have the support they need. Here are four tips to help you along the way.   Start the Conversation Early ( Preferably Before an Emergency )   The best...

The Arts: A night of artists & chefs

crosstimbersgazette.com 3/9 1:45A Elizabeth Brannon

As part of a new TV series filmed entirely in Texas, a special event in Highland Village is the latest of the “Artists & Chefs” pop-up dinners that explore places and spaces where art and food come together. On March 21 & 22, the private room at...

Money Sense on Widowhood: The loss couples rarely plan for — and should

crosstimbersgazette.com 3/9 12:00A Contributing Writer

No one is ever emotionally ready for the death of a spouse. But these tips can help you prepare for the decisions and financial implications of widowhood. More than 15 million Americans are currently widowed, according to the U.S. Census Bureau as...

Loaded with talent, area baseball teams eye deep playoff runs

crosstimbersgazette.com 3/8 2:00A John English

Hopes are high as the 2025 baseball season gets underway, with several area programs looking to repeat on the success they enjoyed in 2024. Five of the seven southern Denton County teams reached the postseason and four went more than one round,...

Why indoor air quality takes a hit in spring (and what you can do to improve it)

crosstimbersgazette.com 3/8 12:30A Contributing Writer

By Ron Strelke Spring is here! The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming… and your sinuses? They’re throwing a full-blown tantrum. If you find yourself sneezing, sniffling, or feeling like you’re living inside a pollen cloud, you’re not...

C. Stroup: It’s time for a change!

crosstimbersgazette.com 3/6 11:00P C. Stroup

It seems there are so many things that always need a change. The list is long and has no order but consists of quite a range. As not all changes are created equal, some you revere, some you dread. Take changing a baby’s poopy diaper, well for...

The Cross Timbers Gazette March 2025

crosstimbersgazette.com 3/6 10:30P Max Miller

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Flower Mound Parks and Recreation Earns Two State Awards

Flower Mound, TX (News) 3/4 8:44A

During the 2025 Texas Recreation and Parks Society Expo last week, Flower Mound's Parks and Recreation Department brought home the two awards.

Power outages hit North Texas amid strong storms

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 3/4 3:37A ShaCamree Gowdy

A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for North Texas on Tuesday due to strong to severe storms that may produce large hail and damaging winds. As the severe weather moved through the Metroplex, many residents experienced power outages. As of...

North Texas under wind advisory Tuesday following a stormy morning

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 3/4 3:34A Julia Falcon

Severe storms entered North Texas in the early morning hours Tuesday, prompting several weather advisories. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect Tuesday due to the strong, severe storms followed by...

Storms leave trail of damage across Denton County

crosstimbersgazette.com 3/4 12:00A CTG Staff

Severe thunderstorms swept through North Texas on Tuesday morning, bringing  damaging winds up to 80 mph, small hail, and spin-up tornadoes. Scattered power outages were reported, trees and fences were blown over, and several buildings sustained...

Double Oak Police Beat

crosstimbersgazette.com 3/3 7:30P Contributing Writer

Recent calls for service to the Double Oak Police Department: 12/17/24-Ordinance Violation/200-Blk N Forest Ln- -Roosters being a nuisance. 12/19/24-Meet Complainant/8300-Blk Justin Rd- Caller wanted to speak with an officer regarding some...

February weather had its ups and downs

crosstimbersgazette.com 3/3 5:39A Brad Barton

February is often a month of extremes. The first eight days of the month were exceptionally warm. Mid-February was marked by heavy rains and near-record cold. February’s average high was 59.8 degrees, nearly identical to the normal average high...

Bartonville Police Blotter

crosstimbersgazette.com 3/2 7:27P Contributing Writer

Officers were dispatched to a suspicious vehicle that was sitting on the side of the road in a neighborhood. The officer contacted the driver and found they were lost so he sent them on their correct way. Officers were dispatched to a hit and run...