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News
October begins a new fiscal year for the town of Argyle, and one of the most important responsibilities your Town Council has is deciding how your tax dollars will be wisely used. I’m an accountant by trade, so you probably won’t be surprised that I enjoy digging into the numbers...
Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Oct 14, 2026

schools
Halloween fun is rolling into Argyle as the community prepares for an evening of candy, costumes, decorated cars and family-friendly festivities at the sixth annual Argyle Community Trunk or Treat. The free event will take place Saturday, Oct. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Liberty Chri...
Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Oct 14, 2026
schools
NFHS Network · Oct 13, 2026

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
Denton County Public Health (DCPH) is reporting the sixth human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Denton County this year.
Denton County, TX — News Flash · Oct 13, 2026

Local
As state lawmakers push cities and towns to lower property taxes, homeowners continue to face rising costs elsewhere, including higher energy bills. The Flower Mound Town Council approved a 14% natural gas rate increase requested by Atmos Energy at its Sept. 21 meeting. The new r...
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