Bartonville joins neighboring towns, cities in de-throttling air traffic

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 8/3 10:30A Micah Pearce

Helicopters and other non-emergency aircraft will not be allowed to land or operate within Bartonville s town limits anymore. Bartonville Town Council unanimously approved an ordinance amendment in June that regulates and restricts non-emergency...

Double Oak Police Blotter

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 8/2 7:00P Contributing Writer

Double Oak Police responded to 44 agency-assist calls in May 2026 and handled 833 calls for service or self-initiated activity during the month. Officers also issued 519 traffic citations and warnings. Here are some recent calls for service: On...

Inaugural Argyle Parks Board meeting reveals updates for parks around town

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 8/1 3:00A Micah Pearce

Argyle s newly formed Parks Board wasted little time getting to work, using its inaugural meeting July 15 to begin shaping the future of the town s parks, trails and open spaces. Recently appointed board members received an overview of their...

Safe house for male trafficking victims cuts ribbon on Justin campus

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/30 7:01P Micah Pearce

The nation s first safe house dedicated exclusively to male survivors of human trafficking is officially open. Bob s House of Hope celebrated the grand opening of its Justin facility Wednesday, marking the launch of a first-of-its-kind refuge for...

Denton County massage parlors shut down for possible trafficking

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/29 10:34A Micah Pearce

Massage parlors around Denton County were closed and cited for violations involving possible prostitution, human trafficking and other related criminal activity. The Denton County Sheriff s Office announced Wednesday afternoon it had conducted...

Flower Mound’s new 13-acre park to have trails, playgrounds and sport courts

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/29 7:38A Micah Pearce

A new park project in Flower Mound is expected to have basketball courts, tennis courts, pickleball courts, a playground and walking trails. Trotter Park in Flower Mound is expected to start construction in September along FM 1171 just east of...

First step toward FM 407 relief under I-35W nears completion

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/28 11:01A Micah Pearce

The final product of FM 407 under I-35W is still years away from being complete, but Denton County s attempt at quelling the current traffic problem is nearly done. According to Northlake Mayor Montini, the striping on FM 407 under the bridge was...

Argyle nonprofit earns $130k grant for litter prevention

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/28 9:38A Micah Pearce

An Argyle nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping the town clean has earned a grant in honor of its work. Keep Argyle Beautiful, led by Kathy Salisbury, was awarded a $130,000 grant in May through the Governor s Community Achievement Award...

Bartonville appoints new council member following resignation

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/20 5:08A Micah Pearce

A member of the Bartonville Town Council has stepped down from his seat, and the town has appointed someone to replace him. Jim Roberts resigned from his role as a member of Bartonville Town Council, the town confirmed on Tuesday. According to...

Lewisville High School students involved in shooting at short-term rental

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/18 11:24A Micah Pearce

Shots rang out at a short-term rental property in Little Elm Friday night, and officials believe a majority of the people involved were from Lewisville High School. Little Elm police officers responded to a report of gunshots and a large group of...

Man and his dog drown in Argyle pond

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/16 3:56A Micah Pearce

The bodies of a man and his dog were recovered from a pond in Argyle Wednesday evening. Local fire departments responded to a possible drowning at the ponds near the Country Lakes residential community. According to Denton County ESD No. 1 and 2...

Northlake hopes minor road improvements will quell traffic while waiting on TxDOT

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/15 7:19A Micah Pearce

Northlake wants to offer some traffic relief on its east side before school traffic ramps back up. Town Council unanimously approved $600,000 in construction costs at its June meeting, which will go...

Flower Mound church giving back by packing meals, collecting canned goods

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/15 6:36A Micah Pearce

Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church is bringing back its packathon event, while also collecting canned foods for local nonprofits. The event kicks off Thursday and continues Friday at Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church in Flower...

Argyle ISD appoints former board member to fill vacant seat

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/14 7:20A Micah Pearce

A familiar face will be back on the Argyle ISD Board of Trustees, despite the board seeming adamant about not appointing someone to an elected position. Sam Slaton will rejoin the Argyle ISD Board of...

Lewisville to spray after second trap tests positive for West Nile Virus

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/14 2:06A Micah Pearce

Mosquito spraying has been scheduled in Lewisville, again, after another mosquito trap in the city tested positive for West Nile Virus. Lewisville scheduled spraying to occur in the area around the 900 block of Rachels Court at 9 p.m. on Tuesday...