Denton County reports two cases of parasitic infections amid outbreak

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/7 5:42A Micah Pearce

A parasite outbreak is being investigated by the CDC, and Denton County is already reporting a pair of its residents have been infected. Denton County Public Health confirmed it has received two laboratory reports of cyclosporiasis this season,...

Starbucks eyes new location along busy corridor in Northlake

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/6 8:00A Micah Pearce

A busy corridor in southern Denton County continues to add popular brands. The latest is a national coffee shop chain. Starbucks plans to build a new location in Northlake at the corner of FM 407 and Cleveland-Gibbs Road, just west of the...

Rage room franchise a smash hit at Highland Village P&Z meeting

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/5 7:01P Micah Pearce

Southern Denton County residents young and old may soon have a new place to vent their frustrations. The Highland Village Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval June 16 for an iSmash rage room , clearing another hurdle for the...

Fire rips through large Flower Mound home Saturday night

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/5 5:07A CTG Staff

A fire that started in an outdoor kitchen spread into the attic of a Flower Mound home Saturday night, prompting a two-alarm response and mutual aid from neighboring fire departments. The Flower Mound Fire Department was dispatched about 8:20 p.m....

City of Justin Update – July 2026

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/4 8:00A Contributing Writer

As we celebrate Independence Day this month, our hearts swell with pride knowing that 2026 launches America’s 250th anniversary, the Semiquincentennial, a profound milestone in the greatest story of human freedom ever told. For two and a half...

Lost parrot reunited with owner after viral salon Snapchat

NBC DFW Local News 7/3 11:37A Sara Sanchez

In Highland Village, a routine morning at Him.Barber started like any other, but took an unexpected turn when an unusual visitor was spotted at the front window. Employees saw a colorful bird perched on the windowsill and figured he was far from...

Fireworks a no-go in southern Denton County towns, cities

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/2 10:10A Micah Pearce

Fireworks will be a big hit for America s 250th birthday, but southern Denton County municipalities are asking residents to leave it to the professionals. While fireworks can be easily bought at stands just outside of town or city limits, they...

Flower Mound bank robber sentenced to six years in federal prison

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/2 6:20A Micah Pearce

A Denton man that made out with about $450,000 in cash after robbing multiple banks in 2022 and 2023, including one in Flower Mound, was recently handed his prison sentence. Jonathan Mark Fleming, 41, will serve six and a half years in federal...

Jet ski crash on Grapevine Lake sends two to hospital

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/2 4:04A Micah Pearce

Three jet skis collided on Grapevine Lake Wednesday afternoon, sending a pair of riders to local hospitals. Crews from Flower Mound s police and fire departments responded to a jet ski accident on Grapevine Lake around 4:05 p.m. Wednesday near...

Argyle High School’s championship-winning golf coach suddenly passes away

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/1 8:21A Micah Pearce

The Argyle ISD community is grieving after a coach on the district s staff passed away suddenly. Argyle High School boys golf coach and Argyle South Elementary School PE teacher Cody Vanderford died Monday, at the age of 61, following a medical...

School in Lewisville catches fire overnight

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/1 6:13A Micah Pearce

Multiple crews from southern Denton County came together in Lewisville after a school caught fire Tuesday night. The Lewisville High School Killough campus caught fire late Tuesday night in the middle...

Flower Mound Police Blotter

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 6/25 11:24A CTG Staff

The following is a summary of incident reports made to the Flower Mound Police Department as compiled by the staff of The CTG: On Jan. 29, an officer stopped a vehicle along FM 1171 and discovered the driver had outstanding warrants from...

Ground breaks on 4,000-home development in southwest Denton

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 6/25 8:06A Micah Pearce

The development gap between Denton and southern Denton County continues to close as construction on a huge residential project gets underway. Cole Ranch, a 3,100-acre residential community in...

Lewisville ISD renames former Highland Village Elementary campus

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 6/25 4:35A Micah Pearce

Summer marks the end of the school year for students in Lewisville ISD, and the end of the first year with five closed elementary campuses, including Highland Village Elementary. At the district s regular board meeting on Monday, June 8, the...

Highland Village, TPWD to launch new paddling trails on Lewisville Lake

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 6/24 5:57A Micah Pearce

Paddlers of southern Denton County will soon have more trails to explore along the shores of Lewisville Lake. The five new trails will be ceremoniously opened 11 a.m. Thursday at Lakeside Community...