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Bartonville PD searching for second suspect in equestrian center stabbing

A second person is suspected of being involved in the stabbing at a Bartonville equestrian center. Bartonville PD responded to a hospital in Flower Mound around 10:49 p.m. Sunday, July 19 after a stabbing victim was transported to the facility. One suspect, Yonkani Alvarez-Ruiz, ...

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)Jul 30, 2026

QuikTrip plans new gas station in Roanoke

A national gas station chain has plans to open a new location in southern Denton County, about three miles north of another one of its locations. QuikTrip submitted plans with the state Thursday to build a new location along Hwy 377 in Roanoke. It will be at the corner of Hwy 377...

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)Jul 30, 2026

Sheriff’s Corner – July 2026

The Denton County Sheriff’s Office Woman’s Empowerment Program (WEP) offers a unique and engaging self-defense class designed to build confidence, awareness, and practical safety skills for women of all experience levels. This free program combines both classroom instruction and ...

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)Jul 30, 2026

Denton County massage parlors shut down for possible trafficking

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 investigations on local massage parl...

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)Jul 29, 2026

Smoothie, juice and snack café reopens in Highland Village under local ownership

A fast-growing brand serving smoothies, juices and açaí bowls is reopening in southern Denton County with new, local owners. Grain & Berry will reopen its location at The Marketplace at Highland Village Friday under new owners: Denton County residents Danish and Shahrukh Lakhani....

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)Jul 29, 2026

Still Young at Heart: Denton County resident celebrates 104th birthday

The first time Marilyn Usvolk visited the Flower Mound Senior Center in January 2022, she told the staff two things: She was looking for a man and wanted something to do. She was six months shy of her 100th birthday. “She didn’t want to sit at home,” said Jamie Jaco-Cooper, the c...

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)Jul 29, 2026

Denton nonprofit in need of volunteers to help local children

A Denton nonprofit is in urgent need for volunteers to serve as advocates for local children. CASA of Denton County sent out a call for volunteers Thursday, looking to help children in a situation of abuse or neglect. The call comes after CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) s...

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)Jul 27, 2026

Local family gives back while transforming spaces across Denton County

Sometimes, the best projects start with a simple conversation. That’s what Flower Mound residents Ryan and Steven Lair found out when their dad recently attended a group dinner event at Lewisville Lighthouse Church. During a conversation with the pastor Richard Brunson, he notice...

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)Jul 25, 2026

Rep. Gill looking for local veterans to honor with congressional commendation

Local veterans will get their chance to be honored with the 2026 Congressional Veteran Commendation. Congressman Brandon Gill (R–Flower Mound, TX) announced Monday his team is looking for veterans from Texas’ 26th Congressional District that have gone above and beyond for the cou...

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)Jul 23, 2026

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 Flower Mound’s budget amid talks of a tax rate increase and possible service cuts,...

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)Jul 16, 2026

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 plates, helping law enforcement quickly search for incidents and suspect vehicles wi...

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)Jul 15, 2026

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 Denton County and another south of Argyle tested positive for West Nile Virus, add...

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)Jul 15, 2026

Science-based testing powers better health at Plus10

Flower Mound resident Yves Lafortune has competed in his fair share of Ironman events, 100-mile runs, and national-level triathlons over the years. And if you ask him if he plans to do more, he wouldn’t hesitate to say yes. Clearly, the challenge isn’t finding the passion or comm...

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)Jul 15, 2026

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 Memorial United Methodist Church in Flower Mound, where volunteers will pack 300,...

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)Jul 15, 2026

Tip A Cop

Event date: July 23, 2026 Event Time: 03:00 PM - 09:00 PM Location: Texas Roadhouse 3811 Long Prairie Rd. Flower Mound, TX 75028 Description: Join us at Texas Roadhouse in Flower Mound on Thursday, July 23, for the FMPD Tip-A-Cop fundraiser benefitting Special Olympics Texas....

Town of Flower Mound — News & Calendar (CivicEngage)Jul 14, 2026

Full Steam Ahead: A-train still on track after 15 years

Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) is celebrating the A-train’s 15th birthday this year. Since its inception in June 2011, the A-train – a 21-mile commuter rail line funded by DCTA member cities Highland Village, Lewisville and Denton, along with federal funding – conn...

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)Jul 14, 2026

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 – Flower Mound brought together families impacted by fentanyl poisoning, healthca...

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)Jul 13, 2026

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 was diagnosed with West Nile Virus Non-neuroinvasive Disease. It is the first hu...

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)Jul 10, 2026

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 in the 7500 block of Emerson Lane, and the town will schedule spraying operation...

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)Jul 8, 2026

CANCELED - Planning & Zoning Meeting

Event date: July 13, 2026 Event Time: 06:30 PM - 10:00 PM Location: 2121 Cross Timbers Road Flower Mound, TX 75028

Town of Flower Mound — News & Calendar (CivicEngage)Jul 8, 2026

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 laboratory reports of cyclosporiasis this season, according to a report from WFAA. Th...

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)Jul 7, 2026

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 work on the intersection of FM 2499 and Flower Mound Road Monday. The $2.82 milli...

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)Jul 6, 2026

Lady Jaguars continue state tournament streak

For the third consecutive season, the Flower Mound girls golf team proved it belongs among Texas’ elite. The Lady Jaguars qualified again for the UIL Class 6A state tournament, continuing a run that has cemented Flower Mound as one of the top girls golf programs in the state. The...

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)Jul 5, 2026

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 will offer a $50 e-gift card to any donors with the O negative blood type, as well ...

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)Jul 5, 2026

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, will serve six and a half years in federal prison after U.S. District Judge Ric...

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)Jul 2, 2026

Storm season gives way to scorching summer

Denton County has now made it through a winter ice storm and the severe storms of April and May. Now comes what is statistically the deadliest weather hazard of the year: extreme heat. As mentioned last month—but it bears repeating—excessive heat kills more Americans each year th...

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)Jul 2, 2026

The Cross Timbers Gazette July 2026

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Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)Jul 2, 2026

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 appraisals at no cost is bringing his efforts to Denton County for the first ti...

Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)Jul 1, 2026