Patterson announces ‘Charlie Kirk Act’ to target politically motivated murders

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 9/9 4:59A CTG Staff

State Rep. Jared Patterson announced plans Wednesday to file legislation that would make politically motivated murder a capital offense in Texas. Patterson, R-Frisco, said he plans to file the “Charlie Kirk Act” during the 90th Texas Legislature...

Lewisville PD says Flock cameras helped solve shooting investigation

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 9/8 4:01A CTG Staff

Two men were shot in Lewisville over the Labor Day Weekend, and officials said they utilized Flock cameras to catch the man responsible. Lewisville PD responded to a shooting around 6:49 p.m. Sunday...

Highland Village Police Blotter

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 9/5 7:01P CTG Staff

The following is a summary of recent incident reports made to the Highland Village Police Department as compiled by the staff of The CTG: On June 19, someone reportedly broke into an apartment complex mailbox. The suspect left behind plenty of...

New fire station in Northlake open following delays

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 9/4 12:33P Micah Pearce

The newest fire station for Denton County Emergency Services District No. 1 and 2 is officially in operation. Fire Station 512 started operations in early July, giving crews with Denton County ESD No. 1 and 2 a new place to work at the corner of...

Lewisville PD investigation into child sexual abuse material leads to arrest

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 9/4 7:18A Micah Pearce

Lewisville police helped lead an investigation in a case of suspected child sexual abuse material, and someone is now behind bars. Paulo Gonzales of McKinney was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 26 for...

North Central Texas College to shutter Flower Mound campus

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 9/3 7:04P CTG Staff

North Central Texas College will close its Flower Mound campus next year, ending more than 15 years at its Parker Square location. The NCTC Board of Regents this week approved discontinuing operations at the campus, which will close no later than...

See how Denton County municipalities rank on eco-friendly lawn care survey

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 9/3 8:56A Micah Pearce

Three Denton-area municipalities were among nearly 500 across the United States that were judged on their eco-friendly lawn care in 2026, and some have room to grow. Denton, Flower Mound and Lewisville all landed within the top-400 of a 2026 most...

Double Oak Police Blotter

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 9/2 7:01P Contributing Writer

Double Oak Police responded to 33 agency-assist calls in June and handled 620 calls for service or self-initiated activity during the month. Officers also issued 279 traffic citations and warnings. Here are a few recent calls for service: On June...

Prosper data center faces opposition after unanimous commission vote

NBC DFW Local News 9/2 6:27A Larry Collins

The future of a proposed data center near Prosper is uncertain after the town s Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Town Council deny the project. The commission voted 7-0 late Tuesday night following more than...

Bartonville Police Blotter

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 9/1 7:01P Contributing Writer

Police responded June 28 to a reported assault at a business in the 3000 block of FM 407. The complainant told officers her manager punched her in the upper right arm. A police report was filed, and the incident remains under investigation.   A...

Lewisville Police Department invites public to open house event

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 8/31 4:00A Micah Pearce

Lewisville PD is inviting the community to its new public safety center for an open house event that aims to inform and create a better relationship with residents. The free come-and-go event will be hosted from 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Tittle...

Highland Village PD arrests 19-year-old man for possession of child pornography

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 8/28 5:03A Micah Pearce

A young man is being held at the Denton County Jail after allegedly sending intimate photos to a juvenile victim. Juan Jose Pernia-Bohorquez, 19 of Flower Mound, was arrested by Highland Village PD...

Carter BloodCare bus plans stops in Argyle, Flower Mound for blood drives

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 8/25 7:01P Micah Pearce

Residents in Argyle and Flower Mound will have opportunities to donate blood in September through with community blood drives hosted by local organizations and Carter BloodCare. The first blood drive will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 7...

Burn ban goes into effect for Denton County amid fire outbreak

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 8/25 6:38A Micah Pearce

Dry and hot conditions have created an environment across Denton County that could see an increased threat for grass and wildfires. In response, Denton County Commissioners Court approved a countywide burn ban Tuesday morning, which immediately...

Flower Mound investigating multiple acts of vandalism at Parker Square

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 8/24 7:06P Micah Pearce

Flower Mound PD is searching for a suspect allegedly involved in multiple acts of vandalism at Parker Square. The department announced on social media it is looking for an individual that allegedly keyed multiple cars around 3 p.m. on Saturday,...