Denton announces new police chief

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 8/18 10:55A Mark Smith

The city of Denton announced Wednesday that it has named its next police chief. City Manager Sara Hensley has selected Doug Shoemaker the current police chief in Grand Junction, Colorado for the position of Denton s chief of police, according to...

City of Justin holding open house about comprehensive plan

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 8/18 8:54A Mark Smith

The city of Justin will hold an open house about its comprehensive plan in a couple weeks. The city s comp plan a document that guides decision on land use, transportation, economics and parks is being reimagined to better align with the...

Governor Abbott, DPS Launch iWatchTexas PSA To Promote Reporting System

AmericanTowns.com (Highland Village) 8/17 7:00P

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) on Aug 16th, launched a public service announcement to promote awareness

Governor Abbott Names Agarwal Vice Chairman of Texas Economic Development Corporation Board of...

AmericanTowns.com (Highland Village) 8/17 7:00P

AUSTIN Governor Greg Abbott has named Arun Agarwal as Vice Chairman of the Texas Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors. The

Governor Abbott Celebrates East Penn Manufacturing Expansion In Temple

AmericanTowns.com (Highland Village) 8/17 7:00P

AUSTIN Governor Greg Abbott on Aug 16th, celebrated the grand opening of East Penn Manufacturing Company's new battery finishing and

Public input meeting about Hwy 377 development to be held in Argyle

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 8/17 12:01P Mark Smith

The town of Argyle announced Wednesday that a Program of Argyle Community Engagement (PACE) public input meeting will be held later this month about a proposed commercial development on Hwy 377. PACE meetings are called by developers/applicants...

Man Drowns in Lewisville Lake While Swimming With Friends, Fire Chief Says

NBC DFW Local News 8/17 11:29A

A 20-year-old man is dead after drowning during a swim with friends at Lewisville Lake. The Lewisville Fire Department said rescuers were called to the Lewisville Lake Park Swim Beach on Aug. 3 after a witness reported a man swimming with a group...

Flower Mound approves $9.4M for road projects

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 8/17 5:46A Mark Smith

During last week s Flower Mound Town Council meeting, the council approved contracts for two roadwork projects totaling about $9.4 million. Most of the funds will go toward Phase 2 of the Rippy Road project. Phase 1 of the Rippy Road project was...

Woman charged with murder in husband’s drowning in Denton

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 8/17 4:44A Mark Smith

The Denton Police Department arrested a woman Tuesday after she allegedly drowned her husband in a creek. A 911 caller reported seeing a woman holding a man who appeared to be dead in a creek between Shady Oaks Drive and Spencer Road . Paramedics...

Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation Honoring The 75th Anniversary of India Independence Day

AmericanTowns.com (Highland Village) 8/16 7:00P

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Aug 12th, issued a proclamation celebrating the 75th anniversary of Indian independence, which will be observed on

Governor Abbott Appoints Veliz To Small Business Assistance Advisory Task Force

AmericanTowns.com (Highland Village) 8/16 7:00P

AUSTIN Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Omar Veliz to the Small Business Assistance Advisory Task Force for a term set to expire June 14,

Governor Abbott Appoints Etcheverry To Texas Public Finance Authority

AmericanTowns.com (Highland Village) 8/16 7:00P

AUSTIN Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lance Etcheverry to the Texas Public Finance Authority for a term set to expire on February 1,

Denton County’s proposed budget lowers tax rate, prioritizes public safety and cybersecurity

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 8/16 11:12A Mark Smith

Denton County announced Tuesday that its $371 million Fiscal Year 2022-2023 recommended budget earmarks an estimated $7 million for cybersecurity measures and technology updates as well as $3.5 million for public safety, including expansion of...

Denton County calls election for TRIP 22 road bond package

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 8/16 10:11A Mark Smith

Denton County Commissioners Court on Tuesday unanimously called for a $650 million bond election to improve roads, bridges and highways in the county for Nov. 8. The Denton County Transportation Road Improvement Program 2022 (TRIP 22) bond...

Local nonprofit to host film screening, panel discussion about drug use

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 8/16 3:23A Mark Smith

Winning the Fight a local nonprofit that provides drug education, support and resources to kids and families will host a free screening of its documentary and a panel discussion about the consequences of drug use. The documentary called Just...