Flower Mound News
When Flower Mound and Marcus face off for the Mound Showdown Friday, the schools won’t just be battling on the gridiron. The two schools will also compete for the Mound Showdown Food Drive Championship Belt, awarded to the fanbase that collects the most canned goods for Lewisvill...
Denton ISD plans to build its first elementary school in the new Landmark development in southwest Denton along, according to district officials. The new school will be located on a 12-acre site within the 3,200-acre mixed-use development that will feature 6,000 single-family hom...
It was a typical weekday afternoon in 2009, and Flower Mound resident Stephen Smith was busy reading a local newspaper. In many ways, it was one of those rare opportunities to enjoy a few quiet moments to himself while catching up on current events. But as he flipped through the ...
A new chapter has officially opened for the old Mill Street Elementary School in Lewisville after having to move students and repurpose the campus. When Lewisville ISD had to move students from Mill Street Elementary, it was a time of uncertainty, but the district was able to tur...
Argyle High School continues to take shape as the campus adds more pieces to its ultimate plan. Flower Mound Town Council approved a few requests to the Argyle High School campus at its Sept. 21 meeting that will add a bus parking lot and a baseball and softball complex. The addi...
The pride of Flower Mound High School played to the beat of its own drum at the Dallas Mid-Cities Regional Competition. Flower Mound took home first place at the regional competition in Bedford on Saturday, beating out other area bands by nearly three points with a score of 86.20...
After a 3-0 start, Lewisville High School will be without its starting quarterback for the rest of the season. Lewisville’s Laykon Brassfield will not take the field in the Battle of the Axe rivalry game against Marcus Friday night after being ruled ineligible for varsity competi...
Denton County officially marked completion of U.S. 380 at Braswell High School on Monday.
Students from Lewisville High School were gifted refurbished laptops from AT&T and nonprofit Compudopt, which they will be able to keep even after graduation. The laptops were passed out to students Wednesday by State Senator Tan Parker at Lewisville High School. Originally, AT&T...
Business in estate planning practices tends to pick up after the kids go back to school. Many parents or grandparents come into the office absolutely convinced that they need a trust for their estate. To this I say: Beware of the out-of-state advisor, the neighbor who has recentl...
It’s high school football season ! And I have some very good news this month. It involves brisket. Hurtado Barbecue has officially announced its new Argyle home at Argyle Marketplace on 377, just north of 407. For those of us who have been waiting for Hurtado’s to arrive in Argyl...
Event date: September 11, 2026 Event Time: 09:11 AM - 10:15 AM Location: Marcus High School Stadium 5707 Morriss Rd. Flower Mound, TX 75028 Description: Join us for a special remembrance ceremony dedicated to those who lost their lives and the heroes who responded to the terroris...
The transition to the new school year seems to be going smoothly. Despite the heat, we do have many of our youth traveling to school on our sidewalks, streets, and trails. I cannot stress enough how important it is for parents to teach their child the rules of the road. Whether t...
When Christian Youth Theater Dallas moved its productions and full suite of classes to a new building on the campus of First United Methodist Church in Lewisville two years ago, the students and staff certainly didn’t waste time making themselves feel at home. The versatile two-s...
A second school district in southern Denton County has received kudos on its arts program. Argyle ISD was honored by the Texas Art Education Association for its distinguished art program, the district announced Tuesday. It’s an honor that recognized Argyle ISD’s well-rounded educ...
Davis High School will soon open as the fourth high school in Northwest ISD, and is expected to affect the populations at Byron Nelson and V.R. Eaton High School. With the new 795,000-square-foot campus opening, Northwest ISD will soon begin the rezoning process for the 2027-2028...
Spirits were high at Marcus High School Friday night as the football team notched its first win of the season, but the school’s band stole the show beyond just halftime. The pride of Marcus High School learned Friday night it will be making the once-in-a-lifetime trip to New York...
Long a popular way to save for education, 529 accounts allow you to invest money for a designated beneficiary. When the student is ready, the assets can be withdrawn free from federal, and potentially state and local, taxes – as long as you use the funds to pay for what the IRS d...
As parents prepare for a new school year, many are thinking about more than school supplies and class schedules. They are also considering how to prepare for their child’s long-term future. The new kid on the investment block is the Trump Account. As with any new kid, it is natur...
Every school district in southern Denton County passed in the Texas Education Agency’s latest Financial Integrity Ratings. It’s a trend that has continued for the last few years. Northwest ISD and Denton ISD both earned an “A” rating for the 24th consecutive year, scoring 98 poin...
As the Liberty Christian Warriors took the field for its game against Midland Christian Friday night, they began play on a field bearing the name of a former head coach. The Warriors will now play on Witten Family Field at Warrior Stadium, the school announced on social media Fri...
Just weeks away from the start of Friday Night Lights, an important piece of Byron Nelson High School’s football roster is headed to Florida. George Toia, a 4-star defensive lineman committed to UCLA, will play his senior year at Westminster Academy in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a...
Northwest ISD students have a few new menu items to choose from for the 2026-2027 school year. According to an announcement from the district, foods like mini pancake bites, chicken mashed potato bowls and gluten-free pizza are now available at various campuses. “More delicious o...
The Texas Education Agency released its 2026 Accountability Ratings Friday, and southern Denton County districts are staking their positions near the top. According to the TEA, 1,202 districts and 9,105 campuses were rated in 2026. In southern Denton County, Argyle ISD scored the...
Well, that was a fast summer break for the kiddos – they went back to school on August 12. That means school buses, school drop-off and pickup lines, and many kids walking to school or riding their bikes, scooters, or other Micro-mobility devices . We are seeing more and more stu...
Families have been busily preparing for their children’s return to school, which begins this month. It’s hard to believe summer break is over and they are returning to classes – whether for the first time in pre-kindergarten to senior year in high school or their freshman courses...
Nothing signals the arrival of fall in Texas quite like Friday night football. From perennial state contenders to teams looking to rebound from disappointing seasons, southern Denton County schools enter the 2026 season with plenty of optimism. Experienced quarterbacks, Division ...
Denton ISD continues to lead the state with its arts program. The Texas Art Education Association named the district a 2026 District of Distinction – Denton ISD’s third consecutive year earning the honor. According to a press release, the prestigious award honors school districts...
Northwest ISD students returned to school Wednesday, but the district is still trying to give families some reassurance about two bullets that were found at a Northlake middle school. In response to concerns about the bullets, Northwest ISD announced Tuesday it would be adding im...
Ahead of the school year, Denton ISD hopes families won’t be worried about uncertainties that come with district transportation. Families will be able to use Denton ISD’s Edulog Parent Portal App to track bus locations, arrival times, campus departures and scheduled stops along t...
There is a rhythm to August in North Texas. The heat settles in, the summer that felt endless suddenly seems to have slipped away, and families turn their attention to a new school year. Backpacks come down from the closet, supply lists are checked, and a generation of Texas stud...
Lewisville ISD will be offering free and reduced-price lunches for the 2026 school year, and families can start signing up. The district opened applications for the free and reduced-price lunch program in late July, and along with it the eligibility requirements. “This program is...
Northwest ISD discovered bullets lodged in its new middle school in Northlake, and has been granted a temporary restraining order against a local gun range as a result. The district filed a lawsuit against Quail Creek Shooting Range after bullets were found in the south facade of...
Former Marcus High School quarterback Colton Nussmeier was ruled ineligible to play varsity football after transferring to Denton Ryan High School. Now, he’s headed out of state. Nussmeier will play his senior year of high school football at Archbishop Rummel, a private school in...
Just in time for back-to-school shopping, southern Denton County residents are encouraged to shop local during tax-free weekend. From Friday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug. 9, certain items will be exempt from sales tax, giving local shoppers a chance to save big. NFIB Texas, an org...
A former Marcus High School football player was sentenced for his role in a hazing case that occurred at a Double Oak home in October 2025, and more could be next. Francisco Adams, 18, of Flower Mound was sentenced to 14 months probation Wednesday after two no-contest pleas, acco...
A Lewisville ISD teacher is one step closer to bringing the Texas Teacher of the Year trophy back to Flower Mound High School for a second year in a row. Mary McMinimy, an academic life skills teacher at Flower Mound High School, was named the ESC Region 11 Teacher of the Year at...
By Steve Chesnut, Argyle Campus Pastor, Milestone Church People do not feel what you feel; they feel what you do. One of the biggest relational mistakes we make is assuming the people we love and care about most know we love them, even when we have done little to communicate it. ...
When Kelly Langdon took over the Marcus High School tennis program in 2001, George W. Bush had just taken office, the events of Sept. 11 were still months away and the nation had recently moved past Y2K. Twenty-five years later, Langdon is retiring as one of the most accomplished...
The nation’s first safe house dedicated exclusively to male survivors of human trafficking is officially open. Bob’s House of Hope celebrated the grand opening of its Justin facility Wednesday, marking the launch of a first-of-its-kind refuge for boys and young men who have survi...
Summer vacation is winding down, and southern Denton County families are preparing for another school year. While some back-to-school fairs have passed, there are still a few ways for residents to cash in on deals before the first day of class. Ms. Karen’s Community Closet in Flo...
Senior residents will save a lot in ticket fees while attending Denton ISD events starting with the 2026-2027 school year. The district announced its Gold Card Program Tuesday, which gives seniors living within Denton ISD boundaries free admission to district events. According to...
A Lewisville ISD graduate was among three U.S. troops killed in an Iranian missile strike on a base in Jordan. Isabella Gonzales, 19 of Carrollton, graduated from Hebron High School in the class of 2025 and jumped straight into military service with the United States Army. “Not l...
