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 ten months, and...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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, ...
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...
safety
At age 65, older adults are twice as likely as the population at large to be killed or injured by fires. By age 75, that risk increases to three times that of the general population—and to four times by age 85. Fire service now attend more falls than fires among older adults. The...
safety
An officer with the Flower Mound Police Department was honored at the White House for his role in the seizure of illegal drugs and firearms. Sergeant Jim Wickham made a trip to Washington D.C. in September to be honored during the 2026 United States Interdiction Coordinator Award...
Local
In a rivalry game, in front of a sold out crowd at Neil E. Wilson Stadium, Flower Mound took home a statement win over crosstown rival Marcus. The Jags scored early and often and shut out Marcus in the first half, cruising to a 49-0 win over the Marauders under the Friday night l...
government
Flower Mound 49, Marcus 0 Flower Mound football blows out Marcus in front of sold out Mound Showdown crowd The Marauders had won the last four Mound Showdown matchups heading into Friday night’s game against Flower Mound, but this time it was the Jaguars’ turn . It was all Flower...
government
Owning a short-term rental property in Argyle might get a bit more difficult, and more expensive. Argyle’s Planning and Zoning Commission thoroughly discussed ordinance amendments affecting short-term rentals at its Wednesday meeting, but decided to table a decision to the next m...
