Denton County Reports Sixth West Nile Virus Human Case
Denton County Public Health (DCPH) is reporting the sixth human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Denton County this year.
Summary by Flower Mound News Editorial Desk · As published by Denton County, TX — News Flash · · 1 min read
Denton County Public Health (DCPH) is reporting the sixth human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Denton County this year.

safety
Denton police and the FBI are searching for a man who they believe murdered his wife and fled to New Mexico. According to a Monday press release from officials, 49-year-old Richard Pastor Perez is suspected of murdering his estranged wife, 42-year-old Marijulin Daiuru Briceño Arr...
Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Oct 13, 2026

Local
While legislators pressure towns and cities to lower property taxes, homeowners face rising cost of living elsewhere, including increases to their energy bills. Flower Mound approved a 14% rate increase requested by Atmos at its Sept. 21 town council meeting, and the increased ra...
Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Oct 13, 2026

business
Two popular clothing and accessory brands have officially opened at a shopping center in southern Denton County. Psycho Bunny and Zumiez opened the doors to their storefronts at Tanger Outlets, located across the street from Texas Motor Speedway at the intersection of I-35W and H...
Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Oct 13, 2026

News
Fall officially arrived here in North Texas on Sept. 22, at 8:04 p.m. in the Northern Hemisphere. (Yes, that includes North Texas!) October is the tenth month of the year on the Gregorian calendar, but its name comes from other Latin words which mean tenth. This calendar was only...
Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Oct 13, 2026

schools
A handful of schools from southern Denton County made their mark at the Bands of America North Texas Regional competition over the weekend. Lewisville ISD was well-represented in the top five once the results for the Bands of America regional competition came Saturday from Prospe...
Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Oct 12, 2026

business
A popular hibachi steakhouse in Highland Village has quietly closed its doors. Mt. Fuji Hibachi Steak House has closed its restaurant at The Shops at Highland Village after failing to keep up with rent payments, according to a notice posted on the door. Restaurant management was ...
Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Oct 12, 2026

parks
Monthly roundup of openings, closings, and business updates in southern Denton County as published in our October 2026 issue. The Elephant Lounge , serving European cuisine, is now open in the space previously occupied by Vieux Carré at 890 Parker Square Rd., Flower Mound. Twiste...
Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Oct 12, 2026

News
The commercials are incoming! Your phone will be ringing! Your mailbox is stuffed! Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is upon us, and the evidence will be inescapable! As the season approaches, it is imperative that seniors understand what the Annual Enrollment Period (often refer...
Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Oct 11, 2026
schools
NFHS Network · Oct 11, 2026

safety
The Northlake Police Department made 24 arrests in June, answered or initiated 2,900 calls for service and took 67 reports. Here are some recent calls for service: On July 3, a man in the 5000 block of Hwy 114 reported that someone entered his unlocked truck and stole a handgun, ...
Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Oct 11, 2026

Local
Every fall, there comes a day when that warm Texas afternoon turns into a surprisingly cool evening, and homeowners across Denton County switch their thermostats from cooling to heating for the first time in months. That first startup can bring a few surprises, and not all of the...
Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Oct 11, 2026