Local school districts take caution, extend closures again

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 1/27 8:23A Micah Pearce

While highways are mostly cleared off, melting and refreezing on neighborhood roads and sidewalks has forced local school districts to cancel class for Wednesday. Lewisville ISD made the announcement Tuesday afternoon to cancel for a third day...

Justin outlines plans for future of Old Town with master plan approval

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 1/27 7:29A Micah Pearce

Justin City Council unanimously approved the Old Town Master Plan that will give guidance for future development and redevelopment of the area. According to the city, the Old Town Master Plan will...

Lewisville firefighters brave freezing pond in attempt to save woman and dog

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 1/26 5:19A Micah Pearce

Lewisville firefighters rescued a man and a woman from a frozen retention pond after the two attempted to rescue a dog that had fallen in Sunday afternoon. The department responded to a call around 3:10 p.m. with reports that a mother was...

Five years later, the 2021 deep freeze that left millions in the dark still looms over North Texas

CBS DFW Local News 1/25 1:00A Sergio Candido

As North Texas endures another stretch of winter weather in 2026, the conditions are reviving memories of one of the most devastating cold events in state history: the February 2021 deep freeze that crippled the power grid and left millions...

How southern Denton County residents can prepare for this weekend’s wintery weather

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 1/22 5:28A Micah Pearce

As temperatures begin to dip ahead of the severe winter weather forecasted for much of North Texas , including southern Denton County, local governments and service providers are offering tips on how residents can prepare for the freeze. The...

Power grid expected to hold as winter storm approaches Denton County

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 1/20 7:08P CTG Staff

As a winter storm is forecast to move into North Texas this weekend, energy officials say they do not expect a repeat of the widespread power failures seen during Winter Storm Uri in 2021, though residents are still urged to prepare for possible...

Deadline to pay Texas property taxes is Jan. 31, here's everything to know

NBC DFW Local News 1/19 7:25A Alexis Garcia

Heads up, homeowners, the deadline to pay for property taxes not already paid through escrow accounts or partial payment plans is Saturday, Jan. 31. Those who own property have until 11:59 p.m. to pay online, by phone, by mail, or in person to...

Highland Village weighs ordinance change to allow drone delivery

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 1/16 2:00A Micah Pearce

Highland Village might soon follow in Lewisville s footsteps by allowing Walmart to use drones to deliver orders to local customers. City Council discussed plans with city staff, drone delivery operator Wing and a Walmart representative to amend...

Former North Texas school police officer faces child sex abuse charges

CBS DFW Local News 1/15 8:05A Steven Rosenbaum

A former police officer for Sanger ISD is in the Denton County Jail, facing four felonies for an alleged relationship with a district student. Israel Demello, 26, was charged with sexual assault of a child, sexual performance by a child,...

Texas Rangers players to make appearances at Krogers in southern Denton County

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 1/14 5:55A Micah Pearce

Each year, major league talents from the Texas Rangers hit the road to visit communities in North Texas as a way to engage with the club s fanbase. The team announced the 2026 stops on Wednesday morning, which includes two stops in southern...

Local police departments honor Flower Mound officer that died from medical emergency

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 1/5 6:01A Micah Pearce

Flower Mound police are mourning the loss of officer Suzanne Reed, who died from a medical emergency on Saturday while off-duty, according to the department. Reed was a Support Services Lieutenant and had served with Flower Mound PD since 2006....

Bartonville Police Blotter

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 1/1 6:01P CTG Staff

Officers responded to a home on Badminton Drive for a reported underage party. After investigating, officers issued citations for consumption of alcohol by a minor. Police were called to Town Hall regarding a reported theft. Officers determined...

Double Oak fills council vacancy with longtime resident Geri Smith

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 12/27 8:51A CTG Staff

Following the resignation of council member Janet Robertson in December, the Double Oak Town Council has appointed a new member to fill her seat and serve for the remaining five months of her unexpired term. Robertson stepped down citing travel...

Christmas tree recycling programs open in Flower Mound, Highland Village

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 12/27 4:14A CTG Staff

Residents of Flower Mound and Highland Village have several options to recycle or dispose of their live Christmas trees following the holiday season. In Flower Mound, the town’s annual live Christmas tree recycling program runs through Sunday,...

Denton County residents can now pay their property taxes online

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 12/26 6:01P Micah Pearce

Denton County residents have a new way to pay their property taxes online, a move county officials say could save time and money on gas and postage. The county said residents who still pay by paper check will have time to become familiar with the...