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Micah Pearce

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

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 responde

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 18, 2026 · safety

Highland Village working to cut into $2.1 million budget deficit

Highland Village started discussing the city’s upcoming budget, which is projected to be in a deficit of slightly more than $2.1 million. City council and staff began discussing plans on how to mitiga

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 17, 2026 · government

Taco bar concept in Flower Mound to close after 10 years

Southern Denton County foodies will have a couple more weeks to get their finals meals in at a popular taco bar concept. Urbano Enchilada Taco Bar will close its doors at the end of July, concluding n

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 17, 2026 · business

Southern Denton County first responders deploy to Central Texas to help flood aid

Heavy flooding has hit Central Texas again, and crews from southern Denton County are heading south to help. Crew from the Flower Mound Fire Department and Lewisville Fire Department Flower Mound sent

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 17, 2026 · safety

Art project in Lewisville up for international recognition

An art installation in Lewisville is one of 100 projects from around the world that can be voted on to win an international award. ‘Civitas,’ the sculpture outside Lewisville’s new Tittle-McFadden Pub

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 17, 2026 · government

Northlake Notes – July 2026

I want to begin by thanking the residents who continue to stay engaged in Northlake’s future. Whether you voted in the recent election, attend meetings, ask questions or simply take time to understand

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 17, 2026 · government

Flower Mound wants open communication with residents in budget talks

Flower Mound will likely have to face tough budget decisions in the next couple of years, but it is not in any sort of financial crisis, the town says. Residents have recently voiced concerns about Fl

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 16, 2026 · local

The Collective Boutiques prepared to open in Highland Village

Shop owners are moved in and Highland Village’s new boutique store is just about ready to welcome shoppers. The Collective Boutiques will host a soft opening Saturday in preparation for its grand open

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 16, 2026 · business

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

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 responde

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 18, 2026 · safety

Man and his dog drown in Argyle pond

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 communit

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 16, 2026 · safety

Southern Denton County, let’s talk Flock

Flock Safety cameras are seen at many street corners in southern Denton County. But how do they work? According to Flock’s website, its cameras can detect gunshots, certain audio and read license plat

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 15, 2026 · local

Two southern Denton County mosquito traps test positive for West Nile Virus

Denton County Public Health will fog a pair of areas Thursday and Wednesday after a pair of mosquito traps in the area tested positive for West Nile Virus. A sample from the southwestern portion of De

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 15, 2026 · local

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

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 t

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 15, 2026 · schools

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

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 M

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 15, 2026 · local

Justin starts search for new police chief

The City of Justin is looking for a new chief to head its police department. Justin PD is officially on the search for a new police chief after, the city announced in a press release Monday afternoon.

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 14, 2026 · safety

Argyle ISD appoints former board member to fill vacant seat

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

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 14, 2026 · government

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

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 90

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 14, 2026 · local

Luxury salon concept approved at Lakeside in Flower Mound

A new site at the Lakeside Crossing development is starting to come to fruition as one of the empty lots is ready to be built on. Cachet Salons & Spa is set to build a new location in Flower Mound aft

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 13, 2026 · government

Bartonville PD enters into partnership with ICE

The Bartonville Police Department will work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement when conducting arrests. Bartonville Town Council approved a consent agenda item at its June meeting that allows th

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 13, 2026 · safety

Walk for Lives in Flower Mound raises awareness about fentanyl

The United States is in the midst of a fentanyl crisis, which has led to the deaths of tens of thousands of citizens. An event in Flower Mound aimed to raise awareness about the drug. Walk for Lives –

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 13, 2026 · local

Injured fisherman rescued in Lewisville

A man was rescued in Lewisville after he ventured too close to the shoreline while fishing. Crews with the Lewisville Fire Department responded to a call of a fisherman that had fallen down a steep, r

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 12, 2026 · safety

Argyle native goes No. 2 overall in 2026 MLB Draft

Argyle native Grady Emerson is one step closer to a career in Major League Baseball. The high school shortstop, MLB Pipeline’s No. 1 draft prospect this year, was selected No. 2 overall in the 2026 ML

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 11, 2026 · schools

Denton County reports first human case of West Nile Virus

A Denton resident is officially the first in Denton County to test positive for West Nile Virus this year. Denton County Public Health announced Friday afternoon that a resident of the City of Denton

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 10, 2026 · local

Popular local Italian restaurant to open new location in Highland Village

Southern Denton County loves Mio Nonno Trattoria in Flower Mound. Now, the restaurant’s authentic Italian taste will be brought to Highland Village. Mio Nonno will open a new location at 4061 Barton C

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 10, 2026 · business

Human fetus found on shoreline of Lewisville Lake

A discarded, deceased human fetus was found in Lewisville Friday morning. Lewisville PD found the fetus along the shoreline near the 200 block of Lake Park Road after a caller reported it around 8 a.m

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 10, 2026 · parks

Former Marcus quarterback’s appeal to play at Denton Ryan denied

A last-ditch effort by four-star quarterback Colton Nussmeier to be ruled eligible to play varsity football at Denton Ryan in the fall was denied. The University Interscholastic League denied Nussmeie

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 10, 2026 · government

Marty B relaunches famous Ranchman’s Ponder Steakhouse

A famous steakhouse in Denton County has been brought back to life, and its first weekend back in business was a success. Southern Denton County’s restaurateur Marty Bryan welcomed diners back into a

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 9, 2026 · business

Marcus baseball’s pitching coach gets call to be new head coach

When the Marcus Marauders baseball team hits the diamond next season, the head coach’s name will change, but the face will be familiar. Marcus High School officially named pitching coach Danny Kelley

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 9, 2026 · schools

Argyle native drawing national attention ahead of MLB Draft

A southern Denton County native is making his mark on the baseball world, and he will likely take the next step toward the Major Leagues this weekend. Former Argyle High School baseball prospect Grady

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 9, 2026 · schools

Spooky glow-in-the-dark mini golf concept opens in Denton

The Halloween Capital of Texas welcomed a spooky-themed amusement park over the July 4th holiday weekend. Monster Mini Golf opened the doors to its new Denton location on Saturday, bringing its indoor

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 8, 2026 · parks

Second mosquito trap in Flower Mound tests positive for West Nile Virus

Another mosquito trap in Flower Mound has tested positive for West Nile Virus, causing the town to schedule spraying operations. Flower Mound confirmed a positive West Nile Virus sample was collected

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 8, 2026 · local

Assisted living center in Argyle has the keys to caring for its patients and employees

Teresa’s House is an assisted living and memory care center in Argyle committed to taking care of its patients, but when a staff member asked for help, Godwin Dixon didn’t hesitate. Dixon is the co-ow

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 8, 2026 · local

Popular Harvest coffee shop brewing for a move

A popular coffee shop is moving out of the little yellow farmhouse it has called home in the Harvest community. Farmhouse Coffee & Treasures will soon close the book on its time in Harvest, but the sh

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 7, 2026 · library

Flower Mound approves ordinance to reduce excess parking spaces

Flower Mound is changing the way it regulates parking in an effort to reduce oversized parking lots, support small businesses and create more green space. The Town Council unanimously approved amendme

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 7, 2026 · government

Italian ice, frozen dessert chain plans for new location in Flower Mound

It won’t be ready for the heat wave hitting southern Denton County right now, but frozen desserts are on the horizon in Flower Mound. Jeremiah’s Italian Ice is expected to open a new shop in Flower Mo

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 7, 2026 · business

Celebration of life scheduled for former Argyle, Flower Mound coach that died unexpectedly

An Argyle ISD coach and teacher will be honored after he unexpectedly passed away at the end of June. Cody Vanderford, the boys golf coach at Argyle High School, a PE teacher at Argyle South Elementar

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 7, 2026 · schools

Denton County reports two cases of parasitic infections amid outbreak

A parasite outbreak is being investigated by the CDC, and Denton County is already reporting a pair of its residents have been infected. Denton County Public Health confirmed it has received two labor

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 7, 2026 · local

Work starts on major intersection in Flower Mound

Flower Mound commuters can look forward to improvements at FM 2499 and FM 3040, but they’ll have to get through the construction period, first. Luckily, according to the town, contractors will start w

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 6, 2026 · local

Starbucks eyes new location along busy corridor in Northlake

A busy corridor in southern Denton County continues to add popular brands. The latest is a national coffee shop chain. Starbucks plans to build a new location in Northlake at the corner of FM 407 and

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 6, 2026 · business

Rage room franchise a smash hit at Highland Village P&Z meeting

Southern Denton County residents young and old may soon have a new place to vent their frustrations. The Highland Village Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval June 16 for an iSmash rage

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 6, 2026 · government

Flower Mound’s Daughters of the American Revolution bring national exhibit to Denton County

The Fourth of July may be over, but the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary continues with a new historical exhibit that will give Denton County residents a glimpse into the nation’s past. Flow

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 5, 2026 · local

Carter BloodCare entices summer donors with gift cards, giveaways

Blood donations often dip during the summer, so Carter BloodCare is stepping up and offering some enticing thank-you incentives at a pair of southern Denton County donation sites. Carter BloodCare wil

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 5, 2026 · local

Fireworks a no-go in southern Denton County towns, cities

Fireworks will be a big hit for America’s 250th birthday, but southern Denton County municipalities are asking residents to leave it to the professionals. While fireworks can be easily bought at stand

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 2, 2026 · safety

Flower Mound bank robber sentenced to six years in federal prison

A Denton man that made out with about $450,000 in cash after robbing multiple banks in 2022 and 2023, including one in Flower Mound, was recently handed his prison sentence. Jonathan Mark Fleming, 41,

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 2, 2026 · local

Jet ski crash on Grapevine Lake sends two to hospital

Three jet skis collided on Grapevine Lake Wednesday afternoon, sending a pair of riders to local hospitals. Crews from Flower Mound’s police and fire departments responded to a jet ski accident on Gra

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 2, 2026 · safety

Flower Mound PD’s motorcycle squad making a comeback

Flower Mound residents will soon see two-wheeled patrol units on the town’s roadways. The Flower Mound Police Department announced Wednesday it is bringing back its Motorcycle Unit after nearly two de

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 1, 2026 · safety

Boba Bar opens new location in Flower Mound

A Highland Village bubble tea store is expanding further into southern Denton County. Boba Bar began a soft opening period Sunday at its second shop, which is located at 330 Parker Square Road in Flow

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 1, 2026 · parks

Argyle High School’s championship-winning golf coach suddenly passes away

The Argyle ISD community is grieving after a coach on the district’s staff passed away suddenly. Argyle High School boys golf coach and Argyle South Elementary School PE teacher Cody Vanderford died M

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 1, 2026 · safety

School in Lewisville catches fire overnight

Multiple crews from southern Denton County came together in Lewisville after a school caught fire Tuesday night. The Lewisville High School – Killough campus caught fire late Tuesday night in the midd

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 1, 2026 · safety

North Texas real estate broker to advocate for Denton County property taxpayers

Homeowners across Texas continue to voice concerns over rising property taxes, and those in Denton County are no different. That’s why a North Texas advocate known for helping homeowners protest their

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Jul 1, 2026 · local

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