Dallas man faces 8 years in prison for unauthorized airport drone flights
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....
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Event date: October 17, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Roanoke breaks ground on convention center, Hilton hotel
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...
LETTER: Proposed Double Oak development deserves more scrutiny
I am a 12-year Double Oak resident and one of eight neighbors whose homes surround the property proposed for development at FM 407 and Simmons Road. More than 170 residents have also signed a petition opposing the project. Let me be clear: We are not against commercial developmen...
Rotary Round-Up: Getting rid of the boogeyman for good
“I stood outside in the dark, looking through the window, watching Bill and the kids eat dinner. Kay was in her iron lung nearby, listening to the family talk about their day. I cried on my walk home, thanking God we didn’t get polio and praying for Kay, Bill and the kids.” This ...
Lewisville church to celebrate 125 years
For 125 years, Round Grove United Church has weathered changing communities, changing generations and even a change of location. On Oct. 11, the Lewisville congregation will celebrate the faith and people that have carried the church from its beginnings with a small group of Germ...
Double Oak’s ‘Animal Lady’ answers the call of the wild
Like most people, Melissa Villareal has earned herself plenty of nicknames over the years. ‘Animal Lady’ may take the cake, though. The moniker was certainly never meant to be derogatory, by the way. Rather, it’s a simple name a few neighborhood girls in Double Oak started callin...
Northlake, Argyle organizations recognized by Hometown Hero program
Three local organizations had representatives recognized as Hometown Heroes during an ice cream social at Marty B’s Ice Cream in September, which landed them a plaque and a $100 donation. Eddie Fischer of the How U Doin Foundation, which is ready to open its new clubhouse in Nort...
President Trump to appear at Denton manufacturing facility
President Donald J. Trump will make a stop at the Peterbilt Motors manufacturing facility in Denton on Thursday. The stop, according to a press release, will aim to highlight the resurgence of American manufacturing. Congressman Ronny Jackson, representative of Texas’ 13th congre...
Forward with Fope: Believing in compassion
This month, I found I had a harder time putting pen to paper than I usually do. Frustration over the past few months have slowly turned into burnout, and I know I’m not going through it alone. My girlfriend and I are both in the middle of our own difficult seasons, but in the mid...
Crazy Cool Family: The superhighway to your child’s heart
What kind of road are you building to your child’s heart? Imagine two roads. The first is a narrow, two-lane road filled with potholes. You can still reach your destination, but the trip is slow, difficult and frustrating. You have to drive carefully, and every new storm seems to...
Robson Ranch Rambler: Play Ball!
Ever wonder what it would be like to have a pristine, fully-equipped softball diamond right in your own backyard? At Robson Ranch, we live it. Established in 2012 and affectionately named “The Field of Dreams,” our community softball field is a vibrant centerpiece of local life. ...
Denton ISD extends free ticket program to veterans, active-duty service members
Admission to Denton ISD events is already free for seniors, but the district will now admit veterans and active-duty service members for free, as well. Denton ISD announced its new Honor Card Program on Monday, Sept. 14, which allows veteran and active-duty to attend district ath...
Lantana boil water notice rescinded after main break
Lantana residents can once again use tap water normally after the community’s boil water notice was rescinded Tuesday afternoon. The Lantana Water District lifted the notice after testing confirmed the water was safe for consumption following a weekend water main break that cause...
BrightStar: When your parents start needing you
There’s a stage of adulthood nobody really prepares you for. Your career may be at its busiest. Your children still need you. Your marriage needs time. You’re trying to take care of your own health. And then, almost quietly, your parents begin needing you too. For many families I...
Local golfers take aim at another shot at state
Getting to state is hard enough. Getting there, coming close and then spending an entire offseason thinking about what might have been can make the desire to return even stronger. Four local golfers know that feeling. Argyle’s Blake Ladner and Marcus standouts Cooper Carlyle, Eva...
Montini: Building connections in Northlake
As Northlake continues to grow, it is exciting to see projects we have worked on for years begin making a real difference in the daily lives of our residents. This month, I want to highlight two very different successes: one bringing our community together and another helping us ...
Lantana issues boil water notice after water main break
Lantana residents are being asked to boil their water before drinking or cooking after a water main break caused the community’s water tower to drain and pressure in the distribution system to fall below required levels. The Lantana Water District issued a boil water notice Satur...
Watts: Investing wisely in Denton’s water future
As Denton continues to grow, one of our most important responsibilities is making sure our water and wastewater systems are prepared not only for today, but for the decades ahead. These are essential investments – often large, complex, and expensive – but they are investments we ...
Travel with Terri to Austin City Limits and stay in the chic Colton House
DFW travelers heading south for Austin City Limits can expect a weekend where the music never quits and the city’s creative pulse feels electric. We love making the Colton House Hotel our home base: a chic, residential‑style retreat on the quieter end of South Congress. It’s luxu...
Indoor family entertainment concept coming to Denton
A 30,000-square-foot entertainment center with trampolines, a ninja course, virtual reality, arcade games and more is coming to Denton. Launch Family Entertainment will open a new location on Friday, Oct. 30 inside the Golden Triangle Mall at 2201 South I-35. The center will also...
Johnson: Planning today for Double Oak’s future
As we move into September, the Town of Double Oak is in one of the most important periods of our annual calendar budget season. The decisions made during these final weeks will establish our priorities for Fiscal Year 2026–27 and determine how we continue providing the services r...
Lantana volunteer finds purpose in picking up the call
Some people spend retirement slowing down. At 75, longtime Lantana resident Bill Featherstone still believes in showing up — whether that means picking up trash, directing traffic or answering the call when his community needs a hand. Featherstone and his wife, Donna, moved to La...
Bartonville Town Update – September 2026
Hello Bartonville! As we continue planning for the future of our community, the Town remains focused on responsible financial stewardship, maintaining essential infrastructure and preparing for unforeseen emergencies. This month, I want to share several important updates regardin...
Local 9/11 survivor’s story carries a message for today
Lantana resident Sujo John and his wife both worked in New York’s World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, and both lived to tell the tale. Twenty-five years after the attacks, he is encouraging Americans to remember not only what happened that day, but the unity that followed. Befo...
Annual 5K and 10K race returns to Lantana
Similar to the temperatures outside, the competition is heating up in Lantana with the community’s annual road race just around the corner. The Run Lantana 5K and 10K races will be held Saturday at 8:20 a.m., and registration will remain open until Friday at 6 p.m. It will start ...
Patterson announces ‘Charlie Kirk Act’ to target politically motivated murders
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 in 2027. The proposal would amend ...
Falconer: The process of planning a county budget
Developing a new county budget each year takes more time and consideration than many realize. Beginning in January, department heads and elected officials begin the process of planning expenses for the upcoming fiscal year that begins 10 months away. Counties operate on a fiscal ...
Senior Talk DFW: Simple steps can reduce the risk of falls
Falls Prevention Awareness Day is Tuesday, Sept. 22. Fall prevention is really a year-round and daily activity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the leading cause of injury for adults ages 65 and older. More than 14 million, or 1 in 4, older ...
Sweltering Labor Day heat wave triggers Heat Advisories across Dallas-Fort Worth region
Sweltering heat will dominate North Texas on Labor Day, with triple-digit temperatures and high humidity pushing heat index values up to 107 degrees.
Eads: Remembering 9/11
For those of us who were alive, the tragedies of 9/11 are forever etched in our hearts and memories. We will always remember exactly where we were when we heard the news of the first plane hitting the tower, the second plane, a third at the Pentagon, and then the plane that was t...
Sports bar to celebrate grand opening in Northlake
A new neighborhood-focused sports bar and grill will soon bring Northlake residents in to catch their favorite games, just in time for football season. GOATs Arena Sports Bar & Grill will host a grand opening event Friday at 5 p.m. at its new location on Robson Ranch Road in Nort...
A Lewisville father’s mission to end bullying is changing lives worldwide
T-Ronn Hicks will always stop short of saying he is the mastermind behind everything that has made his anti-bullying initiatives successful. Sure, it would be easy to assume he’s simply being modest. After all, his Simply Badd Ministry and outreach programs, including Stop Bullyi...
Community reacts to Tarrant County's reduction in polling sites
Despite claims that the recent reduction in polling sites in Tarrant County was not politically motivated, a political science professor tells FOX 4 that past actions by county leaders show the move was made to help Republicans....
Rotary Round-Up: Thinking outside the box to help those in need
Tom Henderson didn’t have second thoughts in 2000 about a millennium project he began for his Rotary Club in Cornwall, England: “Let’s help people who have lost their homes due to natural disasters or humanitarian crises.” The club’s goal was to help shelter eight to 10 families....
Forward with Fope: Change is hard
I can’t believe we’re already getting into August. Although this year has been an uphill climb, at least it’s gone by fast. Overall, I’ve been figuring out as a young adult that usually things get way messier before ultimately getting simplified. I see this in my faith, my relati...
Crazy Cool Family: Why we praise our spouse
Did you know your children are watching how you talk about your spouse and your words will impact the spouse they choose? Every day your children are quietly building their picture of what marriage should look like. Every compliment you give your husband or wife, every expression...
Pastor’s Place: Shrinking the distance between “Us” and “Them”
By Daniel Hawkins, Senior Pastor, Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church “How did they end up in our section???” As I sat there on that early fall day, so much was familiar. The firm steel bench, the charged energy in the air, and the smell of Dr Pepper and popcorn all told me...
Inaugural football game at new Argyle stadium spoiled by California team
Argyle appeared poised to christen its new stadium with a victory Friday night, leading Oak Ridge for the first 47 minutes and 32 seconds before suffering a heartbreaking finish. With 28 seconds remaining, the Trojans from El Dorado Hills, California, took a one-point lead and st...
Travel with Terri to GrapeFest, a Texas wine tradition with 40 years of history
Grapevine’s GrapeFest has been part of my Texas travel life for years—long enough that I’ve watched it grow from a beloved local festival into the Largest Wine Festival in the Southwest. This year marks its 40th anniversary, and walking Historic Main Street during GrapeFest feels...
ICE to use same electric shock gloves in use at the Tarrant County Jail
ICE will soon be using the same electric shock gloves that are already in use at the Tarrant County Jail.
Capital Improvements Advisory Committee
Event date: September 14, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM - 11:59 PM
Construction starts on boutique hotel and convention center in Roanoke
Roanoke residents will soon start to see the city’s future hotel and convention center progress in real time. Construction started on the highly anticipated project Monday, which will be located at 600 South Oak Street, in the city’s downtown area. According to the city, the hote...
Lantana Update: Lantana residents enjoy some of Texas’ best drinking water
Lantana residents don’t just have reliable drinking water — we have some of the best-tasting water in Texas. That’s according to Lantana General Manager Kevin Mercer, who says our community’s water has earned top honors thanks to an advanced treatment process used by the Upper Tr...
August is hard on your home’s air and water systems
August in North Texas puts a lot of stress on a home. Air conditioners run almost nonstop, families use more water, and small problems that were easy to ignore earlier in the year can suddenly become much bigger issues. Let’s start with the air conditioner. It is normal for an AC...
Robson Ranch Rambler – August 2026
East Quarry, Diamond Woods, La La Land, Horseshoe, The Grove, Viewpoint, The West Enders, The Loop, North Ridge and many, many more. What do all of these unique names have in common? They are the vibrant, tight-knit neighborhood groups right here at Robson Ranch. Often, as you st...
Medicare Part D Explained
Medicare’s drug program is the most confusing aspect of Medicare. Complicated drug plans coupled with an ever-changing Medicare program leave seniors frustrated at the pharmacy. I’m hoping the information below will shed some light on how these plans work and eliminate a bit of t...
Why it’s so hard to watch your kids grow up—and your parents grow older
Over the past few years, I’ve found myself looking in two different directions at once. At home, my wife and I are raising a young daughter, with another little one on the way this fall. Every week seems to bring a new milestone, and I’m constantly reminded just how quickly child...
American Airlines flight lands safely at DFW after smoke reported from passenger’s device
An American Airlines flight landed safely at DFW Airport Friday evening after smoke was reported coming from a passenger's device during landing.
Johnson: Beyond the numbers, why good budgeting matters
Have you ever wondered why local government budgeting seems so complicated? Every summer, the Town Council begins work on one of its most important responsibilities, preparing the annual budget. During that process you hear terms like fund balance , capital improvement plan , fin...