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 development or alcohol sale...
schools
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...
safety
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...
safety
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 ...
safety
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...
safety
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...
business
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...
schools
It was a typical weekday afternoon in 2009, and Flower Mound resident Stephen Smith was busy reading a local newspaper. In many ways, it was one of those rare opportunities to enjoy a few quiet moments to himself while catching up on current events. But as he flipped through the ...
library
Lance Autrey has built chiropractic practices, launched and sold businesses, developed private ranch communities and created storybook-inspired vacation retreats. Yet ask the Argyle entrepreneur what he’s good at, and he’ll keep the list surprisingly short. “I guess my superpower...
safety
On July 24, officers responded to an internet scam report on Briarwood Circle after a resident received a fake Microsoft Defender pop-up and spoke with someone posing as a Microsoft representative. The resident provided personal information before becoming suspicious but did not ...
News
“I stood outside in the dark, looking through the window, watching Bill and the kids eat dinner. Kay was in her iron lung nearby, listening to the family talk about their day. I cried on my walk home, thanking God we didn’t get polio and praying for Kay, Bill and the kids.” This ...
News
For 125 years, Round Grove United Church has weathered changing communities, changing generations and even a change of location. On Oct. 11, the Lewisville congregation will celebrate the faith and people that have carried the church from its beginnings with a small group of Germ...
