After a nearly normal June, July returned to the familiar pattern of hotter- and drier-than-normal weather across Denton County. By the numbers, the average high temperature in July was 98 degrees, more than 2 degrees above the normal high of 95.7 degrees. The average low was 76, nearly 3 degrees...
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As Northlake continues to grow, it is exciting to see projects we have worked on for years begin making a real difference in the daily lives of our residents. This month, I want to highlight two very different successes: one bringing our community together and another helping us ...
Local
A local mental health facility in Denton is getting a vibrant makeover thanks to an inspiring collaboration with Denton County. The Art Room, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals with mental health challenges through the healing power of art, has partnered with t...
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Lantana residents are being asked to boil their water before drinking or cooking after a water main break caused the community’s water tower to drain and pressure in the distribution system to fall below required levels. The Lantana Water District issued a boil water notice Satur...
schools
Business in estate planning practices tends to pick up after the kids go back to school. Many parents or grandparents come into the office absolutely convinced that they need a trust for their estate. To this I say: Beware of the out-of-state advisor, the neighbor who has recentl...
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As Denton continues to grow, one of our most important responsibilities is making sure our water and wastewater systems are prepared not only for today, but for the decades ahead. These are essential investments – often large, complex, and expensive – but they are investments we ...
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DFW travelers heading south for Austin City Limits can expect a weekend where the music never quits and the city’s creative pulse feels electric. We love making the Colton House Hotel our home base: a chic, residential‑style retreat on the quieter end of South Congress. It’s luxu...
business
An Oregon-based boba tea brand is expanding into Texas, and one of its first locations in the Lone Star State is now open. TeaCupFuls Boba Tea Shop opened its doors Friday morning and will host a grand opening event Saturday at the new shop, which is located at Long Prairie Plaza...
safety
A historic cemetery in Copper Canyon is the latest victim affected by the hot, dry conditions that have sparked multiple grass fires across Denton County. Crews with Denton County Emergency Services District Nos. 1 and 2 were dispatched around 1 p.m. Thursday to reports of smoke ...
government
More than half a billion dollars in new funding is headed to I-35W, paving the way for a major expansion of frontage roads along the busy corridor from Northlake toward Denton. The Texas Transportation Commission adopted its 2027 Unified Transportation Program at its Aug. 26 meet...
