Israel–Hamas War hits close to home

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 12/9 3:16P CTG Staff

As the leader of the only synagogue in Denton County, Rabbi Geoffrey Dennis of Congregation Kol Ami in Flower Mound doesn’t wish to get into the gritty details of the Israel-Hamas war. He also won’t tell anyone how or what to think, spark debates,...

Unified regional agency discussed to expand North Texas transit

NBC DFW Local News 12/8 1:11P Ken Kalthoff

Talks are underway about a unified regional transit agency to serve all of North Texas. It would require funding and legal changes from the state. A transit-oriented development that broke ground in Carrollton Friday is an example of how other...

Stuff a HVPD Cruiser with Christmas gifts for underprivileged kids

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 12/8 8:31A Mark Smith

The Highland Village Police Department and Fire Department have teamed up again this holiday season for Stuff a Cruiser, the annual public safety holiday toy and food drive. Your donation benefits children in our area through LISD Angel Tree,...

Flower Mound closes fire station to public

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 12/8 7:35A Mark Smith

The Flower Mound Fire Department s Station No. 2, 4401 Shiloh Road, will be temporarily closed to the public, the town announced Friday. Fire Station No. 1 is currently undergoing renovations it s getting a new HVAC system and upgrades to the...

Small earthquake detected in southern Denton County

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 12/8 4:35A Mark Smith

A small earthquake was detected near Northlake late Thursday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The 2.2-scale earthquake was recorded just before midnight a couple miles north of Northlake, WFAA reported. Earthquakes around 2.0 on...

Small earthquake detected in North Texas

WFAA.com (Local News) 12/8 12:18A

The USGS map said the earthquake was detected about two miles north of Northlake, which is a small community in Denton County.

Denton County boutique's bankruptcy leaves hundreds of customers asking for refunds

CBS DFW Local News 12/7 4:15P Andrea Lucia

DENTON COUNTY A Denton County boutique is out of business, leaving hundreds of surprised customers asking for refunds. James and Elizabeth Allen own the Sapphire Sky Boutique, a company that reported about $1.5 million in revenue last year....

Train strikes vehicle in Justin

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 12/7 2:01P Mark Smith

Justin first responders are urging drivers to avoid the area of FM 407 and FM 156 after a train struck a vehicle on Thursday night, according to a spokesperson for Denton County ESD No. 1. The Justin Police Department posted on social media at...

Update: 1 dead after train strikes vehicle in Justin

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 12/7 2:01P Mark Smith

One person died Thursday night after a train struck their vehicle, according to a news release from the city of Justin. Justin emergency personnel responded to the accident at railroad crossing at FM 407, near FM 156, just after 6 p.m., according...

Argyle ISD PD to host inaugural Donut Dash 4 Kids

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 12/7 3:16A Mark Smith

This weekend, the Argyle ISD Police Department will host its first annual Donut Dash 4 Kids at Unity Park. The community is invited to participate in the “Fun Run” and toy drive, run alongside AISD police personnel and create memorable moments...

Man kills roommate at home in Providence Village

DFW Scanner 12/6 1:28P dfwscanner

On December 5, 2023 at approximately 7:50 p.m. the Aubrey Police Department was dispatched to the 9800 block of Concord Drive in Providence Village, Texas in reference to a shooting. When officers arrived, they found a 22-year-old man had been...

Bumgarner files for reelection to state House

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 12/6 9:28A Mark Smith

Freshman Texas State Rep. Ben Bumgarner, HD-63, announced this week that he filed for reelection to the House seat representing part of southern Denton County. Bumgarner, a Republican and former Flower Mound Town Council member, was first elected...

Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Flower Mound

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 12/6 5:07A Mark Smith

A man was taken to the hospital late Tuesday night after he was struck by a vehicle in Flower Mound, according to the Flower Mound Police Department. The vehicle hit the pedestrian near the intersection of FM 1171 and River Walk Drive, according...

City Offices Closed for Employee Lunch

City of Highland Village (News) 12/6 4:13A

Investigation underway after man found dead near Old Alton Bridge in Denton County

NBC DFW Local News 12/5 12:48P NBCDFW Staff

The Denton County Sheriff s Office is investigating the death of a man whose body was found in a parking area near Old Alton Bridge Tuesday morning. According to the sheriff s office, deputies received reports around 8:15 a.m. about a deceased...