Denton County Public Health has reported a new case of West Nile Virus, bringing the total to five human cases this year. The county's public health department is tracking the spread of the virus.
Further information about the cases is available from Denton County Public Health. Details about the individuals affected and the locations where they may have contracted the virus are not provided here.
For the most current and detailed information, readers can consult the original report from Denton County Public Health.
Kevin Atkinson was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease on a Friday. As a head football coach and athletic director, not much could take his mind off the football game that night, but a life-changing diagnosis did. “That was the day the world stopped,” said Chrissy Atkinson, Kevin’...
Do you remember where you were at 8:46 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001, when American Airlines 11 crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center? A short time later, at 9:03 a.m., United Airlines Flight 175 crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center. At 9:37 a.m., Amer...
In place of a popular retail store, a tax office will move in at The Shops at Highland Village. According to a filing with the state, Intuit TurboTax will begin leasing a space at The Shops at 1501 Cottonwood Creek in suite 110. The space was previously occupied by Francesca’s, w...
A tragic terrorist attack took place in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001, but the effects were felt all across the United States, and the world. Southern Denton County will offer ample opportunities for residents to come together and remember those that lost their lives and those ...
Lewisville Independent School District recently adopted its tax rate for the 2026-2027 budget, and it is the lowest since before the turn of the century. The district’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved the adoption of a tax rate of $1.0778 per $100 of taxable value for the ...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
A custom bakery and wine bar is now serving its lineup of specialty wines and boutique cakes. Champagne and Cake is now open in Flower Mound, and the bakery/wine bar combo is inviting the community to its grand opening celebration on Saturday. It is located along FM 2499 near Chu...
The Bartonville man accused of stealing human remains from cemeteries in Texas and Oklahoma, as well as posting them online, has now been indicted. According to Denton County records, 42-year-old Michael Chadwick Fry of Bartonville was indicted on three counts of abuse of a corps...
