Denton ISD board race comes down to the wire, Lewisville ISD voters elect familiar face

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 5/4 10:39A Micah Pearce

The May 2 election decided who will represent local school district boards of trustees, including Denton ISD and Lewisville ISD. Greg Petolick announced on Monday he will run for Denton ISD Board of...

Grapevine-Colleyville ISD board sees major shift as incumbents lose seats

NBC DFW Local News 5/4 8:26A NBCDFW Staff

Election Information: May 2, 2026 Election Day is Saturday, May 2, 2026. See all races by county: Collin , Dallas , Denton , Tarrant . Results will be updated after 7 p.m. Saturday. Polls are open on...

3 DART member cities to hold withdrawal elections Saturday

NBC DFW Local News 5/1 8:10P Candace Sweat, Alexis Garcia and

Election Information: May 2, 2026 Election Day is Saturday, May 2, 2026. See all races by county: Collin , Dallas , Denton , Tarrant . Results will be updated after 7 p.m. Saturday. Polls are open on...

Local races, propositions await voters Saturday in southern Denton County

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 5/1 8:00A CTG Staff

After a slow early voting period with low turnout, Saturday is the final opportunity for voters to cast ballots in local municipal and school board races across southern Denton County. Only about 8 percent of registered voters countywide showed...

Construction to close ramps at I-35 merge in Denton

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 4/29 9:51A Micah Pearce

Construction on the I-35E/I-35W merge in Denton continues, which will close various roads in the area Wednesday night. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, the northbound I-35E off-ramp to southbound I-35W will be closed from 9...

Flower Mound man arrested for shooting stepfather in mobile home

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 4/29 8:39A Micah Pearce

A Flower Mound man is in jail after he allegedly shot his stepfather multiple times at The Parks Mobile Home Park in Flower Mound Tuesday evening. Flower Mound police responded to reports of gunshots...

Double Oak Police Blotter

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 4/29 6:37A Contributing Writer

Double Oak Police responded to 38 agency-assist calls in February 2026 and handled 859 calls for service or self-initiated activity during the month. Officers also issued 453 traffic citations and warnings. Here are some recent calls for service:...

Tornado Watch issued for Denton County

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 4/28 10:57A CTG Staff

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Denton County in effect until 9 p.m. Tuesday. Storms are expected to sweep through Denton County this afternoon between 4 and 7 p.m., bringing a chance of large hail, heavy rain, strong...

Constable Johnny Hammons resigns from Denton County Precinct 1 position

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 4/28 10:27A Micah Pearce

Denton County Precinct 1 Constable Johnny Hammons submitted his letter of resignation to  the county, which was accepted at Commissioners Court Tuesday morning. According to the letter, which was submitted on Tuesday, April 14, Hammons will...

Bartonville Police Blotter

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 4/27 6:24A CTG Staff

Officers were dispatched to the Whataburger in reference to an intoxicated person. Officers arrived and upon further investigation issued citations to juveniles for possession of tobacco products.   Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of...

Northlake Police Blotter

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 4/25 7:01P Contributing Writer

The Northlake Police Department made 20 arrests in February, answered or initiated 3,154 calls for service and took 54 reports. Here are some recent calls for service. On Feb. 4, passersby reported a woman walking in and out of traffic and...

Boys & Girls Club breaks ground on permanent facility in Lewisville

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 4/24 7:27P Micah Pearce

A permanent home for the Boys & Girls Club in Lewisville is starting to take shape after local officials celebrated the groundbreaking on the new facility Friday. It will be the first brick-and-mortar...

Lawsuit looms as Bartonville Store seeks sewer connection

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 4/24 10:12A Micah Pearce

Tim House of The Bartonville Store and other McMakin Road business owners say they are done politely asking the Town Council to consider a proposed sewer connection. They have a lawsuit drafted and are ready to file. According to attorney Brandon...

Southern Denton County residents can buy severe weather prep supplies tax-free

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 4/23 5:07A Micah Pearce

In preparation for any severe weather, the State of Texas is giving residents the chance to purchase emergency preparation supplies tax free this weekend. The two-day sale starts Saturday at midnight and lasts until midnight on Monday. Shoppers...

Flower Mound resident robbed of phone at gunpoint

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 4/23 3:34A Micah Pearce

Flower Mound police are on the search for a male that stole someone s phone at gunpoint Sunday evening. According to Flower Mound PD, officers responded to a reported robbery in the 3300 block of Devonshire Court. The victim said an unknown male...