Former Tarrant County detention officers accused of using excessive force against inmate
Two Tarrant County detention officers are no longer employed after their arrests for allegedly using excessive force against an inmate last month.
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Flower Mound, Marcus to compete for more than just bragging rights in Mound Showdown
When Flower Mound and Marcus face off for the Mound Showdown Friday, the schools won’t just be battling on the gridiron. The two schools will also compete for the Mound Showdown Food Drive Championship Belt, awarded to the fanbase that collects the most canned goods for Lewisvill...
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Double Oak police chief announces retirement
The Town of Double Oak will soon begin the search for a new head of police. Double Oak Police Chief Daniel Miller announced at the town council meeting Monday he will be retiring, with his last day being Wednesday, Oct. 14. “I would like to thank the men and women of the Double O...
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Lewisville ISD, teens and parents sued over Marcus football hazing allegations
A southern Denton County family is taking further legal action after their son was reportedly hazed at a Marcus football team dinner. The lawsuit alleges the same hazing previously reported but names the teens allegedly involved, their parents and Lewisville ISD as defendants, ac...
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Woman arrested after man, two young children stabbed in Northlake
A 37-year-old woman was arrested early Tuesday after a man and two young children were injured in a stabbing at a Canyon Falls home, according to the Northlake Police Department. Officers were dispatched about 4:20 a.m. Oct. 6 to a home in the 1200 block of Daylily Drive after a ...
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Argyle Police Blotter
The following is a summary of recent incident reports made to the Argyle Police Department as compiled by the staff of The CTG: On July 6, a motorist reported a shocking story after lightning struck their vehicle while traveling on I-35W. On July 15, a man’s ex-girlfriend discove...
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Denton ISD to build new school in Denton’s next big development
Denton ISD plans to build its first elementary school in the new Landmark development in southwest Denton along, according to district officials. The new school will be located on a 12-acre site within the 3,200-acre mixed-use development that will feature 6,000 single-family hom...
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LETTER: Proposed Double Oak development deserves more scrutiny
I am a 12-year Double Oak resident and one of eight neighbors whose homes surround the property proposed for development at FM 407 and Simmons Road. More than 170 residents have also signed a petition opposing the project. Let me be clear: We are not against commercial developmen...
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Denton County lifts burn ban following heavy rains
After a week or so of heavy rainfall across Denton County, the restrictions on burns in the county has been lifted. Denton County made the announcement Monday morning, ending the burn ban that was officially imposed at the end of August. The county fire marshal originally encoura...
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Southern Denton County continues tradition of National Night Out events
National Night Out is an annual event that millions of Americans participate in with local police departments as a way to promote crime prevention, police-community partnerships and neighborhood unity. Here is how southern Denton County residents can celebrate on Tuesday: Argyle ...
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2 Guyer students in custody for bringing gun to campus
A pair of Guyer High School students are in custody after one allegedly brought a gun to school and the other made comments about the firearm. Denton ISD officials said they learned about the gun after receiving a report from a student that another student had made a comment abou...
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Flower Mound Police Blotter
The following is a summary of incident reports made to the Flower Mound Police Department as compiled by the staff of The CTG: On May 11, officers responded to a report of a suspicious man along Morriss Road and caught up with a 40-year-old who had apparently enjoyed a few too ma...
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Growing Something Special: Flower Mound couple cultivates community through Land Care Garden Center
In a town known for its natural beauty and welcoming neighborhoods, Steve and Karen Cammack have found the perfect place to grow both a business and a community. The location, formerly Schmitz Garden Center, has served Flower Mound gardeners for more than 20 years. As owners of L...