Tuesday’s election delivered a wake-up call to Republicans in reliably red Denton County, handing the party six losses and leaving its leaders regrouping as Democrats celebrated a breakthrough across Texas. Republicans won 14 contested races and 20 uncontested races in the contests tracked by the...
schools
A familiar face will make his return to Lamar Middle School as the campus’s next principal. Nathan Hawes will be the next principal of Lamar Middle School in Flower Mound, Lewisville ISD announced Monday. Hawes returns to Lamar Middle School after serving as an associate principa...
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Most people experience lower back pain at some point in their lives, and if that pain is unrelenting for months and even years, it’s not uncommon to turn to medication, physical therapy, or even steroid injections. But too often, those traditional steps don’t provide lasting reli...
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Tarrant County swung blue on Tuesday night as Democratic candidates swept all countywide races by roughly 15 points, electing Alisa Simmons as county judge over Tim O'Hare....
schools
After a band season consisting of early mornings, late nights and a lot of practice, Argyle High School marched home from San Antonio victorious, adding another state title to the trophy case. The Pride of Argyle High won its ninth state title at the 2026 UIL State Marching Band ...
Local
Denton County Auditor Jeff May recently announced his retirement, effective March 31, 2027, which completes eight years of service with the county and a combined service of 39 years in government accounting and finance....
business
A new Asian cuisine restaurant got a financial boost from the Town of Northlake ahead of its anticipated opening date. Northlake approved $35,000 in grants for Chef Lin’s Asian Kitchen at its Oct. 9 meeting under its pioneer grant program, which helps incentivize new businesses t...
schools
Residents looking to clear out old cellphones, laptops and other rechargeable electronics can dispose of them safely and free of charge during a lithium-ion battery recycling event Saturday, Nov. 14, at Guyer High School in Denton. The Pilot Knob Rotary Club is partnering with Ad...
government
Texas underwent a shocking political flip after Tuesday’s election results, and Denton County played a unique role. Southern Denton County voters unseated two Republican incumbents and favored Democrats in several marquee statewide races Tuesday, while keeping County Judge Andy E...
government
Double Oak voters rejected a proposal to allow alcohol sales Tuesday, dealing a setback to a planned grocery store development at FM 407 and Simmons Road. The measure failed with 1,020 votes against, or 55.62%, and 814 in favor, or 44.38%, following months of public debate. The o...
Local
Denton County could be in for a surprise if early voting results are an indication for the rest of the results. Democrats are nearly tied, if not leading, in many Denton County races as the first early voting results came in shortly after 7 p.m. In the Republican primary, United ...
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Liberty Christian football was once again knocking on the door of a deep TAPPS Division I football playoff run, but an eligibility dispute has ended hopes of another state title. In a state executive committee hearing Tuesday, TAPPS ruled a Liberty Christian football player ineli...
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Southern Denton County sports fans accustomed to driving to Frisco, Dallas or Arlington for professional sports will soon have a hometown team to cheer for — and the Texas Scorpions want to make sure the experience extends well beyond the ice. The family-owned semi-professional h...
