A school district has set its tax rate for the upcoming budget at $1.0778 per $100 of taxable value. This rate is notably low, with the last time it was this low being before the year 2000. The district is facing a financial shortfall of $7.3 million, largely due to recent increases in teacher and staff compensation.
The tax rate was approved unanimously by the district's board. Further details about the budget and tax rate are available from the district's press release.
The district's financial situation is complex, with various factors at play.
Similar to the temperatures outside, the competition is heating up in Lantana with the community’s annual road race just around the corner. The Run Lantana 5K and 10K races will be held Saturday at 8:20 a.m., and registration will remain open until Friday at 6 p.m. It will start ...
State Rep. Jared Patterson announced plans Wednesday to file legislation that would make politically motivated murder a capital offense in Texas. Patterson, R-Frisco, said he plans to file the “Charlie Kirk Act” during the 90th Texas Legislature in 2027. The proposal would amend ...
The transition to the new school year seems to be going smoothly. Despite the heat, we do have many of our youth traveling to school on our sidewalks, streets, and trails. I cannot stress enough how important it is for parents to teach their child the rules of the road. Whether t...
A custom bakery and wine bar is now serving its lineup of specialty wines and boutique cakes. Champagne and Cake is now open in Flower Mound, and the bakery/wine bar combo is inviting the community to its grand opening celebration on Saturday. It is located along FM 2499 near Chu...
The Bartonville man accused of stealing human remains from cemeteries in Texas and Oklahoma, as well as posting them online, has now been indicted. According to Denton County records, 42-year-old Michael Chadwick Fry of Bartonville was indicted on three counts of abuse of a corps...
Southern Denton County residents age 50 and older can connect with dozens of health and wellness resources during the 2026 Senior Health Fair this Friday, Sept. 11, in Flower Mound. The Flower Mound Seniors in Motion Auxiliary will host the annual event from 9 a.m. to noon at the...
Two men were shot in Lewisville over the Labor Day Weekend, and officials said they utilized Flock cameras to catch the man responsible. Lewisville PD responded to a shooting around 6:49 p.m. Sunday outside Taco Hut along State Highway 121 Business. Police released an update Mond...
Developing a new county budget each year takes more time and consideration than many realize. Beginning in January, department heads and elected officials begin the process of planning expenses for the upcoming fiscal year that begins 10 months away. Counties operate on a fiscal ...
The Northlake Police Department made 20 arrests in June, answered or initiated 2,694 calls for service and took 62 reports. Here are a few recent calls for service: On June 8, officers responded to a theft at QuikTrip after a manager reported a woman left the store with about $1,...
