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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 ...
Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Oct 4, 2026

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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...
Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Oct 3, 2026
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NFHS Network · Oct 3, 2026

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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 ...
Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Oct 3, 2026

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“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 ...
Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Oct 3, 2026

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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...
Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Oct 3, 2026

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Argyle 56, Eagle Mountain 21 The Eagles continued to roll Friday night, taking down Eagle Mountain 56-21 to improve to 2-0 in district play. Hayes Hackney connected with Julian Caldwell on a 64-yard touchdown pass to give Argyle an early lead, then tossed two more touchdown passe...
Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Oct 3, 2026

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Like most people, Melissa Villareal has earned herself plenty of nicknames over the years. ‘Animal Lady’ may take the cake, though. The moniker was certainly never meant to be derogatory, by the way. Rather, it’s a simple name a few neighborhood girls in Double Oak started callin...
Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Oct 2, 2026

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Stricter regulations on Flock cameras and other license plate reading technology could be coming to Justin. The city took time during its Sept. 17 meeting to discuss at length the possibility of banning stationary cameras with license plate reading technology within city limits. ...
Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Oct 2, 2026

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A new chapter has officially opened for the old Mill Street Elementary School in Lewisville after having to move students and repurpose the campus. When Lewisville ISD had to move students from Mill Street Elementary, it was a time of uncertainty, but the district was able to tur...
Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Oct 2, 2026

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October is a special month for spreading kindness in the world. With National Do Something Nice Day on Oct. 5 followed by Make a Difference Day on Oct. 24, both remind us of the importance in doing something to benefit others. When we are friendly, considerate and caring about ot...
Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Oct 2, 2026

business
A sitting U.S. president made what local officials called a historic first official visit to Denton County on Thursday, as President Donald Trump toured the Peterbilt Motors manufacturing plant in Denton and highlighted his administration’s trade and economic policies. Trump visi...
Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) · Oct 2, 2026