Persistent hot, dry conditions have increased the threat of grass and wildfires across Denton County, prompting county officials to take action. The Denton County Commissioners Court approved a countywide burn ban Tuesday morning, effective immediately. “Higher than normal temperatures mixed with...
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...
government
Keller 49, Byron Nelson 42 The Bobcats battled back and forth with Keller on Thursday night but came up just short. Byron Nelson jumped out to a 7-0 lead early in the first quarter on a 1-yard touchdown pass from Ben Odom to Nolan Hawkins. Keller answered with a touchdown to tie ...
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...
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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...
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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.
government
Plans for brighter lights at Valley Creek College’s sports complex will be put on the back burner for now. Valley Creek Church withdrew its request to allow lights brighter than what is allowed in Flower Mound’s code of ordinances for the pickleball and sports field located at th...
