Flower Mound News
Local
A chain of family care doctor’s offices is expanding its reach in southern Denton County. My Dr Now is on track to open three locations across southern Denton County in the coming months, including one in Flower Mound and another at Harvest Town Center. According to a filing with...
government
I boarded Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service with the same curiosity that fuels most of my travel writing—equal parts anticipation, nostalgia and a desire to understand how a place reveals itself when you slow down enough to notice. The Gulf Coast has always been a region defined by res...
government
Southern Denton County voters will cast ballots Tuesday, Nov. 3, for numerous federal, state and county candidates, including a rematch for Texas House District 65. Early voting runs from Monday, Oct. 19, through Friday, Oct. 30, at 54 locations across the county. Find more voter...
library
Event date: October 24, 2026 Event Time: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Location: Flower Mound Public Library 3030 Broadmoor Ln. Flower Mound, TX 75028 Description: The Flower Mound Public Library's Haunted Library event is on Saturday, Oct. 24! During the event from 2-4 p.m., explore spook...
parks
Event date: October 20, 2026 Event Time: 06:30 PM - 11:59 PM Location: Flower Mound, TX 75028 Description: On Tuesday, Oct. 20, join an Environmental Services tour guide for an after-dark adventure through the trails of Glenwick Park. Themed Trails and Treats, you’re invited to w...
parks
Event date: October 24, 2026 Event Time: 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM Location: Gerault Park Fields 1116 Gerault Rd. Flower Mound, TX 75028 Description: The Denton County India Cultural Association, in partnership with the Town, is hosting Diwali: Festival of Lights! The traditional India...
business
Fashion, beauty and philanthropy will take center stage in Argyle later this month as Women of Argyle hosts an afternoon of runway shows, shopping and style tips to support local scholarships and community initiatives. The organization will present Style Summit: Confidently You f...
government
Happy fall, Flower Mound! Now that it’s officially October, the Town is operating under a new budget. Approved by Town Council on Sept. 21, this budget maintains the current tax rate of $0.387277 per $100 of assessed home property valuation, which is one of the lowest property ta...
safety
Northlake residents will soon be able to celebrate Independence Day and New Year’s Eve with fireworks in their own driveways, making the town one of the few municipalities in North Texas to permit the practice. The Northlake Town Council adopted an ordinance at its Sept. 24 meeti...
Local
Event date: October 19, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: Town Hall 2121 Cross Timbers Road Flower Mound, TX 75028
government
Event date: October 15, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: Town Hall 2121 Cross Timbers Road Flower Mound, TX 75028
News
For residents of the Robson community, living well means giving back. While the neighborhood is known for its vibrant neighborhood scene, a closer look reveals a network of dedicated residents driving an inspiring wave of philanthropy throughout the greater Denton area and beyond...
government
Southern Denton County voters will cast ballots Tuesday, Nov. 3, for numerous federal, state and county candidates, including a race featuring three candidates. Early voting runs from Monday, Oct. 19, through Friday, Oct. 30, at 54 locations across the county. Find more voter inf...
parks
We have several street projects underway or anticipated to begin within the next month or two. The 2026 Asphalt Overlay Project is underway, providing a new asphalt overlay for Shade Tree, Rain Tree, and Meadow Crest Dr., as well as roads within Copperas Branch Park. Sellmeyer La...
parks
Everything really is bigger in Texas — including the barbecue grill. The Ultimate Smoker and Grill has officially earned Guinness World Records recognition as the world’s largest smoker and grill, a milestone celebrated Saturday, Oct. 10, at Hilltop Truck Park in Northlake. The r...
safety
Medical facilities in Flower Mound could face charges of up to $1,500 for requesting certain services from the town’s fire department under a new fee schedule that took effect Oct. 1. The Flower Mound Town Council approved a $500 lift-assist fee and a $1,500 nonemergency medical ...
government
Southern Denton County voters will have an opportunity to meet candidates from multiple political parties at a free, nonpartisan event from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at The Front Porch at Harvest, 1690 Treeline Drive in Argyle. The event will feature 19 confirmed candidates ru...
Local
Temperatures are so close to dropping in North Texas, but they haven’t, meaning mosquitos are still around pestering Denton County residents. A sixth human case of West Nile Virus in Denton County was reported by county officials Tuesday afternoon. According to Denton County Publ...
News
October begins a new fiscal year for the town of Argyle, and one of the most important responsibilities your Town Council has is deciding how your tax dollars will be wisely used. I’m an accountant by trade, so you probably won’t be surprised that I enjoy digging into the numbers...
schools
Halloween fun is rolling into Argyle as the community prepares for an evening of candy, costumes, decorated cars and family-friendly festivities at the sixth annual Argyle Community Trunk or Treat. The free event will take place Saturday, Oct. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Liberty Chri...
safety
Denton police and the FBI are searching for a man who they believe murdered his wife and fled to New Mexico. According to a Monday press release from officials, 49-year-old Richard Pastor Perez is suspected of murdering his estranged wife, 42-year-old Marijulin Daiuru Briceño Arr...
Local
Denton County Public Health (DCPH) is reporting the sixth human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Denton County this year.
Local
As state lawmakers push cities and towns to lower property taxes, homeowners continue to face rising costs elsewhere, including higher energy bills. The Flower Mound Town Council approved a 14% natural gas rate increase requested by Atmos Energy at its Sept. 21 meeting. The new r...
business
Two popular clothing and accessory brands have officially opened at a shopping center in southern Denton County. Psycho Bunny and Zumiez opened the doors to their storefronts at Tanger Outlets, located across the street from Texas Motor Speedway at the intersection of I-35W and H...
News
Fall officially arrived here in North Texas on Sept. 22, at 8:04 p.m. in the Northern Hemisphere. (Yes, that includes North Texas!) October is the tenth month of the year on the Gregorian calendar, but its name comes from other Latin words which mean tenth. This calendar was only...
schools
A handful of schools from southern Denton County made their mark at the Bands of America North Texas Regional competition over the weekend. Lewisville ISD was well-represented in the top five once the results for the Bands of America regional competition came Saturday from Prospe...
business
A popular hibachi steakhouse in Highland Village has quietly closed its doors. Mt. Fuji Hibachi Steak House has closed its restaurant at The Shops at Highland Village after failing to keep up with rent payments, according to a notice posted on the door. Restaurant management was ...
parks
Monthly roundup of openings, closings, and business updates in southern Denton County as published in our October 2026 issue. The Elephant Lounge , serving European cuisine, is now open in the space previously occupied by Vieux Carré at 890 Parker Square Rd., Flower Mound. Twiste...
News
The commercials are incoming! Your phone will be ringing! Your mailbox is stuffed! Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is upon us, and the evidence will be inescapable! As the season approaches, it is imperative that seniors understand what the Annual Enrollment Period (often refer...
safety
The Northlake Police Department made 24 arrests in June, answered or initiated 2,900 calls for service and took 67 reports. Here are some recent calls for service: On July 3, a man in the 5000 block of Hwy 114 reported that someone entered his unlocked truck and stole a handgun, ...
Local
Every fall, there comes a day when that warm Texas afternoon turns into a surprisingly cool evening, and homeowners across Denton County switch their thermostats from cooling to heating for the first time in months. That first startup can bring a few surprises, and not all of the...
safety
At age 65, older adults are twice as likely as the population at large to be killed or injured by fires. By age 75, that risk increases to three times that of the general population—and to four times by age 85. Fire service now attend more falls than fires among older adults. The...
safety
An officer with the Flower Mound Police Department was honored at the White House for his role in the seizure of illegal drugs and firearms. Sergeant Jim Wickham made a trip to Washington D.C. in September to be honored during the 2026 United States Interdiction Coordinator Award...
Local
In a rivalry game, in front of a sold out crowd at Neil E. Wilson Stadium, Flower Mound took home a statement win over crosstown rival Marcus. The Jags scored early and often and shut out Marcus in the first half, cruising to a 49-0 win over the Marauders under the Friday night l...
government
Flower Mound 49, Marcus 0 Flower Mound football blows out Marcus in front of sold out Mound Showdown crowd The Marauders had won the last four Mound Showdown matchups heading into Friday night’s game against Flower Mound, but this time it was the Jaguars’ turn . It was all Flower...
government
Owning a short-term rental property in Argyle might get a bit more difficult, and more expensive. Argyle’s Planning and Zoning Commission thoroughly discussed ordinance amendments affecting short-term rentals at its Wednesday meeting, but decided to table a decision to the next m...
business
Ask most heating and air companies in Denton County what a repair costs, and you’ll hear some version of “we’d have to come take a look.” Goat Air Heating & Cooling took a different approach. The Argyle-based company publishes its repair pricing directly on its website — an unusu...
business
Circle Star Brands, the larger company run by southern Denton County restaurateurs Marty Bryan and Brian Gasperson, plans to bring one of its well-known concepts to Justin. According to an announcement from the Justin Economic Development Corporation, the organization has entered...
government
Starbucks had plans to open a new shop along FM 407 in Northlake, but traffic flow concerns and a landscaping request almost put the plan in jeopardy. Northlake Town Council voted 6-1 to approve a site plan for a new Starbucks on the southwest corner of FM 407 and Cleveland-Gibbs...
business
Tanger Outlets Fort Worth is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October with community events, exclusive shopping discounts and fundraising initiatives. The center will kick off its celebrations hosting a Pink Fiesta from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. It will be a free, family...
News
A 24-year-old Dallas man has been charged with repeatedly flying a drone into a restricted airspace around Dallas Love Field and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport....
business
The newest sweet treat stand by southern Denton County restaurateur Marty Bryan is now open. Marty B’s Ice Cream in Ponder officially opened its doors Tuesday, expanding the reach of Bryan’s businesses further west in Denton County. The new shop is located in the center of Ponder...
business
A popular coffee chain plans to open a new drive-thru location in Denton. 7 Brew is expected to renovate a former bank along University Drive into a drive-thru coffee shop, according to a filing registered with the state Wednesday. Area records indicate the space was previously o...
safety
The two young children allegedly stabbed by their mother at their Northlake home have been released from the hospital, according to the Northlake Police Department. The children, a 3-year-old girl and a 10-month-old boy, suffered stab wounds to the chest early Tuesday morning whe...
safety
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 July 20, a resident reported loud yelling coming from a neighbor’s home. Officers arrived to find a woman arguing with her soon-to-be ex-hu...
News
Roanoke officially broke ground on its new hotel and convention center, and revealed the hotel’s partner brand at the same time. The Cade Hotel will be a Hilton hotel with a convention center, the city announced at the groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday afternoon. “Today, we are d...
safety
Two Tarrant County detention officers are no longer employed after their arrests for allegedly using excessive force against an inmate last month.
