Another mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile Virus in Lantana

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/26 11:57A Mark Smith

Denton County Public Health on Friday reported that another mosquito trap in Lantana has tested positive for West Nile Virus. Residents in the affected area are being informed via emergency alerts and signage, according to a DCPH news release....

Increasing number of human West Nile Virus cases reported in North Texas

CBS DFW Local News 7/26 11:51A Caroline Vandergriff

NORTH TEXAS Texas currently has more human cases of West Nile Virus than any other state in the country, according to data from the CDC , and the numbers continue to climb as cities and counties report positive mosquito samples almost daily. "We...

Denton Fire Department keeping up with population boom with crucial new fire station

NBC DFW Local News 7/26 6:29A Alanna Quillen

It s no secret that Denton County is booming. A recent U.S. Census report of the top 15 fastest-growing cities in the country includes five boomtowns in North Texas. Denton and the surrounding area...

Highland Village Police, Animal Care, and Parks Department Collaborate to Relocate Domestic Ducks

City of Highland Village (News) 7/25 1:04P

Denton jailer fired, arrested for official suppression

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/24 6:52A Mark Smith

The Denton Police Department has arrested a City of Denton Jail employee for official oppression following an investigation into misconduct involving an inmate, Denton PD said on Tuesday. On July 17, 2024, a woman reported that civilian jailer...

Council Continues Budget Discussion

City of Highland Village (News) 7/24 6:46A

Denton County reports first human WNV case of the season

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/24 5:44A Mark Smith

Denton County Public Health on Tuesday reported the first human case of West Nile Virus in Denton County this year. The community member lives in Sanger and was diagnosed with West Nile Virus Neuroinvasive Disease, according to a DCPH news...

Another mosquito sample in Flower Mound tests positive for West Nile

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/22 6:30A Mark Smith

The town of Flower Mound will spray for mosquitoes this week after another trap tested for West Nile Virus, the town announced Sunday. The town’s Environmental Health Services Division has confirmed a mosquito sample collected in the 3800 block...

Local leaders react to Biden withdrawing from 2024 presidential race

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/21 11:04A CTG Staff

Denton County and state of Texas officials have been posting their reactions to the news Sunday that President Joe Biden, 81, will not seek reelection in November. In a letter addressed to the public , Biden said that while it was his intention...

Flower Mound family displaced after house fire

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/20 7:10A Mark Smith

A Flower Mound family lost their home overnight in a fire. Just before 1 a.m. Saturday, smoke detectors awakened the three occupants of the home in the 1800 block of Marble Pass Lane , according to the Flower Mound Fire Department. They safely...

Lantana Update — July 2024

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/20 5:12A CTG Staff

Depending on which Lantana subdivision you live in, your choice of broadband providers are Astound Broadband and/or Frontier Communications. That will change by next spring. Charter Communications is building a fiber-optic network in Lantana to...

Blood drive to be held in Flower Mound

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/19 8:11A Mark Smith

Kylie s Blood Drive Troop No. 2 and Carter BloodCare will host a blood drive in Flower Mound next month. By giving at blood drives in August, Carter BloodCare donors help people going through chemotherapy, others who were severely injured in car...

Flower Mound awards $9.4M contract for new bridge

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/19 7:02A Mark Smith

The Flower Mound Town Council this week approved a construction agreement for a new bridge and water line extension in Canyon Falls. The Denton Creek Boulevard Bridge and Water Line project will extend Denton Creek Boulevard over the creek , and...

Hillwood announces for huge new development at Hunter Ranch

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/18 7:36A Mark Smith

Hillwood announced Thursday that it has finalized plans for the Hunter Ranch property in south Denton. The 3,200-acre property is one of the original land holdings purchased by the Perot family in...

Argyle PD launches community policing tool

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/18 5:38A Mark Smith

The Argyle Police Department has launched a new online portal to provide a new and more user-friendly way for residents to request a vacation watch or inform police about loved ones with autism, memory loss or other special needs. This portal,...