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Budding Botanists: Learning Garden Preparation on Oct. 20

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:32:42 Z

(Flower Mound, TX (News)) 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

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:39:05 Z

(Flower Mound, TX (News)) 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

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:01:18 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) 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 I...

Denton PD searching for man suspected of murdering wife

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:40:55 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) 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 suspected of murdering his estranged wife,...

Lewisville High quarterback could return for game against Flower Mound

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:28:08 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) 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 League...

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

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:29:59 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) 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

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:16:32 Z

(Flower Mound, TX (News)) 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

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:09:46 Z

(Flower Mound, TX (News)) 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

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:48:50 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) 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 at...

Edmondson: Oktoberfest, Halloween and the joy of community

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:01:32 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) Fall officially arrived here in North Texas on Sept. 22, at 8:04 p.m. in the Northern Hemisphere. (Yes, that includes North Texas!) October is the tenth month of the year on the Gregorian calendar, but its name comes from other Latin words which mean...

Meet the Candidates: Texas House District 65

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:47:37 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) Southern Denton County voters will cast ballots Tuesday, Nov. 3, for numerous federal, state and county candidates, including a rematch for Texas House District 65. Early voting runs from Monday, Oct. 19, through Friday, Oct. 30, at 54 locations...

Bands from Lewisville ISD, Argyle ISD drum up success at Bands of America regionals

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:51:47 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) A handful of schools from southern Denton County made their mark at the Bands of America North Texas Regional competition over the weekend. Lewisville ISD was well-represented in the top five once the results for the Bands of America regional...

Mt. Fuji hibachi closes in Highland Village

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:27:31 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) A popular hibachi steakhouse in Highland Village has quietly closed its doors. Mt. Fuji Hibachi Steak House has closed its restaurant at The Shops at Highland Village after failing to keep up with rent payments, according to a notice posted on the...

Biz Buzz

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:00:05 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) Monthly roundup of openings, closings, and business updates in southern Denton County as published in our October 2026 issue. The Elephant Lounge , serving European cuisine, is now open in the space previously occupied by Vieux Carré at 890 Parker...

Medicare annual enrollment period

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:00:52 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) The commercials are incoming! Your phone will be ringing! Your mailbox is stuffed! Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is upon us, and the evidence will be inescapable! As the season approaches, it is imperative that seniors understand what the...

Northlake Police Blotter

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 03:00:11 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) The Northlake Police Department made 24 arrests in June, answered or initiated 2,900 calls for service and took 67 reports. Here are some recent calls for service: On July 3, a man in the 5000 block of Hwy 114 reported that someone entered his...

Force Home Services: What to expect the first time you turn on the heat

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:01:13 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) Every fall, there comes a day when that warm Texas afternoon turns into a surprisingly cool evening, and homeowners across Denton County switch their thermostats from cooling to heating for the first time in months. That first startup can bring a few...

From the Firehouse – October 2026

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:00:25 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) September was a significant month of remembrance and celebration for Denton County ESD No. 1 & 2. This past month provided an opportunity to look both backward and forward to remember those who gave everything in service to others and to celebrate...

Driver killed after vehicle crashes off Highway 121 in Grapevine, lands near railroad tracks

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:38:32 Z

(NBC Dallas-Fort Worth) A driver is dead after a single-vehicle crash along State Highway 121 in Grapevine, officials said. According to the Grapevine Police Department, the crash happened in the 700 block of southbound North State Highway 121. Police said the vehicle left...

High School Football Scoreboard

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:06:32 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) Keller 49, Byron Nelson 42 The Bobcats battled back and forth with Keller on Thursday night but came up just short. Byron Nelson jumped out to a 7-0 lead early in the first quarter on a 1-yard touchdown pass from Ben Odom to Nolan Hawkins. Keller...

Tanger Outlets to host events benefitting Breast Cancer Awareness

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:01:24 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) Tanger Outlets Fort Worth is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October with community events, exclusive shopping discounts and fundraising initiatives. The center will kick off its celebrations hosting a Pink Fiesta from noon to 3 p.m....

Children allegedly stabbed by Northlake mom released from hospital, mother’s bond set at $2 million

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:14:22 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) The two children allegedly stabbed by their mother in their Northlake home have been released, according to Northlake PD. Both children, a three-year-old and a 10-month-old, suffered stab wounds to the chest early Tuesday morning after 37-year-old...

Highland Village Police Blotter

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:04:03 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) The following is a summary of recent incident reports made to the Highland Village Police Department as compiled by the staff of The CTG: On July 20, a resident reported loud yelling coming from a neighbor’s home. Officers arrived to find a woman...

Lanes and ramps to be closed at I-35W/I-35E interchange in Denton

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:42:57 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) Commuters should prepare for delays over the weekend when traveling through Denton. The Texas Department of Transportation plans to close lanes and ramps at the I-35E/I-35W interchange in Denton starting at 9 p.m. Thursday. According to TxDOT, the...

Roanoke breaks ground on convention center, Hilton hotel

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:10:40 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) Roanoke officially broke ground on its new hotel and convention center, and revealed the hotel s partner brand at the same time. The Cade Hotel will be a Hilton hotel with a convention center, the city announced at the groundbreaking ceremony...

Valley Creek withdraws request for brighter lights as Flower Mound considers regulations on athletic facilities

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:56:38 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) Plans for brighter lights at Valley Creek College s sports complex will be put on the back burner for now. Valley Creek Church withdrew its request to allow lights brighter than what is allowed in Flower Mound s code of ordinances for the pickleball...

What to Know: Fall Into Flower Mound

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:33:00 Z

(Flower Mound, TX (News)) The Fall Into Flower Mound Festival is a chance for the community to gather, celebrate the changing season, and enjoy everything that makes Flower Mound special. This year, the festival is on Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10 at the River Walk.

Man in custody after allegedly shooting woman, barricading himself in Lewisville

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:32:15 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) A man is in custody after a dispute at a Lewisville home led to shots being fired. Lewisville PD responded to reports of an adult male shooting an adult female in the 100 block of Eastwood Place shortly after 3 a.m. Wednesday. The department s SWAT...

Meet the Candidates: Texas House District 63

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:01:00 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) Aside from the contest between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, which could have major implications for the U.S. Senate, southern Denton County voters will cast ballots Tuesday, Nov. 3, for numerous federal, state and county candidates. Early voting...

Hebron High School employee arrested on charges of indecency, child grooming

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:04:22 Z

(NBC Dallas-Fort Worth) A Hebron High School employee turned herself in after arrest warrants were issued on charges of indecency with a child by sexual contact and child grooming, the Carrollton Police Department said. Lewisville ISD identified the employee as Gloria...

Double Oak police chief announces retirement

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:53:57 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) The Town of Double Oak will soon begin the search for a new head of police. Double Oak Police Chief Daniel Miller announced at the town council meeting Monday he will be retiring, with his last day being Wednesday, Oct. 14. I would like to thank the...

Woman charged with attempted capital murder after husband, 2 young kids stabbed in Denton Co.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:11:52 Z

(NBC Dallas-Fort Worth) A Denton County woman is facing attempted capital murder charges after authorities say her husband and two young children, ages 3 years and 10 months, were found with stab wounds inside a home early Tuesday morning. According to the Northlake Police...

Lewisville ISD, teens and parents sued over Marcus football hazing allegations

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:10:03 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) A southern Denton County family is taking further legal action after their son was reportedly hazed at a Marcus football team dinner. The lawsuit filed claims the same hazing actions happened as have been previously reported, but is now directed at...

Woman arrested after man, two young children stabbed in Northlake

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:15:49 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) A 37-year-old woman was arrested early Tuesday after a man and two young children were injured in a stabbing at a Canyon Falls home, according to the Northlake Police Department. Officers were dispatched about 4:20 a.m. Oct. 6 to a home in the 1200...

Argyle Police Blotter

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:01:34 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) The following is a summary of recent incident reports made to the Argyle Police Department as compiled by the staff of The CTG: On July 6, a motorist reported a shocking story after lightning struck their vehicle while traveling on I-35W. On July 15,...

2 Guyer students in custody for bringing gun to campus

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:14:04 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) A pair of Guyer High School students are in custody after one allegedly brought a gun to school and the other made comments about the firearm. Denton ISD officials said they learned about the gun after receiving a report from a student that another...

Flower Mound Police Blotter

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:00:33 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) The following is a summary of incident reports made to the Flower Mound Police Department as compiled by the staff of The CTG: On May 11, officers responded to a report of a suspicious man along Morriss Road and caught up with a 40-year-old who had...

Double Oak Police Blotter

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:07:34 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) Double Oak Police responded to 33 agency-assist calls in July and handled 593 calls for service or self-initiated activity during the month. Officers also issued 308 traffic citations and warnings. Here are some recent calls for service: On July 3,...

Flower Mound nonprofit brings Scripture into local schools

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:00:09 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) It was a typical weekday afternoon in 2009, and Flower Mound resident Stephen Smith was busy reading a local newspaper. In many ways, it was one of those rare opportunities to enjoy a few quiet moments to himself while catching up on current events....

Lewisville church to celebrate 125 years

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:01:25 Z

(crosstimbersgazette.com) For 125 years, Round Grove United Church has weathered changing communities, changing generations and even a change of location. On Oct. 11, the Lewisville congregation will celebrate the faith and people that have carried the church from its...