Flower Mound News
safety
Just weeks after opening, The Argyle Social is temporarily closed following a kitchen fire. A fire broke out in the restaurant’s kitchen Monday afternoon, prompting the newly opened business to close until further notice, according to a social media post. The restaurant said no o...
library
Event date: August 24, 2026 Event Time: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM Location: Flower Mound Public Library 3030 Broadmoor Ln. Flower Mound, TX 75022 Description: This presentation will highlight the plant superstars that are especially well adapted to reduced rainfall and irrigation and h...
library
Event date: August 24, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM Location: Flower Mound Public Library 3030 Broadmoor Ln. Flower Mound, TX 75022 Description: On Monday, Aug. 24, the American Red Cross will be at the Flower Mound Public Library (3030 Broadmoor Ln.) for a blood drive. S...
library
Event date: August 27, 2026 Event Time: 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM Location: Flower Mound Public Library 3030 Broadmoor Ln. Flower Mound, TX 75022 Description: On Thursday, Aug. 27, stop by the Flower Mound Public Library (3030 Broadmoor Ln.) from 4:30-6 p.m. for an Environmental Extrav...
schools
Ahead of the school year, Denton ISD hopes families won’t be worried about uncertainties that come with district transportation. Families will be able to use Denton ISD’s Edulog Parent Portal App to track bus locations, arrival times, campus departures and scheduled stops along t...
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Four surgeons and six operating room teams at Methodist Dallas Medical Center completed a 13-hour domino kidney transplant that saved three lives in a 3-way exchange....
safety
What will Justin look like 50 years from now? City leaders want future residents to remember what the community looked like — and who helped shape it — in 2026. A time capsule will be buried at Justin’s new Fire Station No. 2, preserving photographs, records, artwork, messages an...
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The North Texas Irish Festival will bring its Irish and Celtic music, dance and culture celebration to the North Texas Fairgrounds in Denton for 2026. According to a press release Thursday, the festival will host its first event in Denton from Saturday, March 13 to Sunday, March ...
business
In an ideal world, Costco will open a Flower Mound warehouse, what they prefer to call their stores, in May 2028, but the retailer and the town still have some work to do. Costco officially pitched a new warehouse to Flower Mound during a work session at the town’s planning and z...
schools
There is a rhythm to August in North Texas. The heat settles in, the summer that felt endless suddenly seems to have slipped away, and families turn their attention to a new school year. Backpacks come down from the closet, supply lists are checked, and a generation of Texas stud...
safety
Wood fire pizzas are officially on the takeout menu in Lakeside DFW. Vivo Pizzeria officially opened the doors to a new takeout-focused pizza joint located at the corner of FM 2499 and Lakeside Parkway in Flower Mound. According to the new pizzeria’s website , a variety of wood-f...
business
A large mixed use development along FM 407 in Argyle is starting to bring in tenants, including a national auto repair shop. AutoZone is expected to build a new location within the Avalon at Argyle development, according to a filing submitted to the state in early August. It will...
government
There’s something about August that feels like a fresh start… The backpacks come out, alarm clocks are set earlier, football fields are filled with activity, and our local high school bands fill the air with their game-day music lineups. There is a shift into higher gear, whether...
government
One of the things I enjoy most about serving as mayor of our small town is seeing neighbors become friends. Sometimes that happens over coffee at a Town Hall meeting. Sometimes it happens while cheering for our kids at the football game. Sometimes it happens at church or at one o...
parks
With the 2026 cross country season rapidly approaching, area athletes are ready to get out on the trails and show why southern Denton County seems to be a breeding ground for some of the strongest distance runners in the state. The 2025 season saw multiple area athletes qualify f...
schools
Lewisville ISD will be offering free and reduced-price lunches for the 2026 school year, and families can start signing up. The district opened applications for the free and reduced-price lunch program in late July, and along with it the eligibility requirements. “This program is...
News
New Orleans has always been a city that invites connection. Growing up just a few hours away, I’ve returned often enough to know that its appeal isn’t just in the food or music — it’s the way the culture and city encourage you to slow down, linger, and share the experience with s...
parks
Flower Mound is officially a prospective location for a new Costco grocery store. The wholesale club submitted a parking study that outlined how many parking spots a possible Costco location would need if it were to be built in Flower Mound. According to town documents, the popul...
safety
While containing am early morning house fire, the Lewisville Fire Department rescued and resuscitated a dog that was trapped. Lewisville FD responded to a fire at a two-story home in the 800 block of Orchard Drive in Lewisville around 3 a.m. Friday. Crews arrived and started figh...
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Motorists traveling on Robson Ranch Road in southwest Denton should expect traffic delays beginning Monday, Aug. 10, as construction gets underway on an expansion project designed to improve traffic flow and safety. The project includes widening Robson Ranch Road from four to fiv...
schools
Northwest ISD discovered bullets lodged in its new middle school in Northlake, and has been granted a temporary restraining order against a local gun range as a result. The district filed a lawsuit against Quail Creek Shooting Range after bullets were found in the south facade of...
schools
Former Marcus High School quarterback Colton Nussmeier was ruled ineligible to play varsity football after transferring to Denton Ryan High School. Now, he’s headed out of state. Nussmeier will play his senior year of high school football at Archbishop Rummel, a private school in...
schools
Just in time for back-to-school shopping, southern Denton County residents are encouraged to shop local during tax-free weekend. From Friday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug. 9, certain items will be exempt from sales tax, giving local shoppers a chance to save big. NFIB Texas, an org...
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Event date: August 27, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM Location: 5901 Cross Timbers Road Flower Mound, TX 75022
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Event date: August 13, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM Location: 2121 Cross Timbers Drive Flower Mound, TX 75082
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Event date: August 17, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: 2121 Cross Timbers Drive Flower Mound, TX 75082
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Hall of fame volleyball coach Carl McGown once said, “A volleyball game is like chopping down a tree. You don’t win with one big swing of the ax. You win with lots and lots of good swings of the ax.” As the 2026 season approaches, players from around the region are gearing up for...
safety
Argyle’s Crime Control and Prevention District hasn’t been eliminated, but those serving on the board will change. Town Council voted 4-1 at a special council meeting Monday to approve a resolution that replaces the current CCPD board with the sitting council members. According t...
safety
Liberty Christian School in Argyle has dismissed its newly hired defensive coordinator after learning of concerning information from his past, school officials announced. Gabe Eliserio, who was recently introduced as the Warriors’ new defensive coordinator, has since been fired, ...
schools
A former Marcus High School football player was sentenced for his role in a hazing case that occurred at a Double Oak home in October 2025, and more could be next. Francisco Adams, 18, of Flower Mound was sentenced to 14 months probation Wednesday after two no-contest pleas, acco...
News
The FIFA World Cup is over, and I don’t think America will ever be the same. Who knew what a big deal it would be? I certainly didn’t. I never understood all the excitement, but now I do. The tournament boosted tourism, showcased America’s cities, culture and hospitality, and enh...
safety
A three-story home in Highland Village caught fire Wednesday afternoon. Shortly before 4 p.m. the Highland Village Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a large home on Edgewater Drive, located near the shore of the Hickory Creek arm of Lewisville Lake. According to a ...
business
More than 100 goats were seen roaming the brush along Garden Ridge Blvd. in Flower Mound. They hadn’t chewed through a fence and escaped from a local pasture – they were there on business. Church of the Resurrection in Flower Mound will soon move into a new home at 2120 Garden Ri...
business
A popular burger chain is ready to open its new southern Denton County location. Shake Shack will open at The Shops at Highland Village at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, according to an announcement from The Shops. However, The Shops will host opening festivities starting at 9:30 a....
business
A national Indian restaurant chain is expanding into southern Denton County, and it chose Northlake for its new location. Hashtag India submitted plans with the state to build a new restaurant at the corner of FM 407 and Cleveland-Gibbs Road in Northlake. The Indian restaurant ha...
safety
The Argyle Police Department is one step closer to a new headquarters after the Town Council approved $8.5 million in certificates of obligation Monday to fund the project and related infrastructure improvements without increasing the tax rate. The funding will cover construction...
business
A pair of popular brands are set to make their southern Denton County debut. Psycho Bunny and Zumiez are expected to open stores at Tanger Outlets in North Forth Worth this fall, the shopping center announced Monday. According to Tanger, Psycho Bunny will open in a 2,000-square-f...
News
No one would dare fault Pam Minick for all the name-dropping. And yet, she cringes a little whenever she does it. “Don’t say that,” she said with a laugh. “I hope that doesn’t come across as sounding snobbish.” In her defense, how else is a born-and-bred Vegas girl turned longtim...
government
By Judy Allen, Denton County Master Gardener Denton County summers can be brutal, but your landscape doesn’t have to suffer. Just as people protect themselves from the heat with sunscreen, shade and plenty of water, plants need the right care — and the right selection — to surviv...
schools
A Lewisville ISD teacher is one step closer to bringing the Texas Teacher of the Year trophy back to Flower Mound High School for a second year in a row. Mary McMinimy, an academic life skills teacher at Flower Mound High School, was named the ESC Region 11 Teacher of the Year at...
safety
Helicopters and other non-emergency aircraft will not be allowed to land or operate within Bartonville’s town limits anymore. Bartonville Town Council unanimously approved an ordinance amendment in June that regulates and restricts non-emergency helicopter landings and operations...
Local
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,...
business
Flower Mound will soon have another restaurant to get their Indian fusion fix. Dum N Grill plans to open a new location at at 1121 Flower Mound Road in The Pines of Flower Mound shopping center. It will replace Cafe India, which closed in early 2026 after opening its doors in Jun...
News
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Constable Timothy Wayne Burch. Born in Virginia in April 1958, Tim spent his early childhood there before relocating with his family to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, where he was raised. It was there that he developed...
business
Allow me to be completely vulnerable with you this month — I am trying to work on presence, and so far it’s not going great. On one hand, anticipation is the natural enemy of being present, and on the other, anticipation has served me well in business because anticipation is lite...
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Most parents spend the majority of their energy reacting to what their children are doing wrong. Correct this behavior. Stop that attitude. Don’t make that mistake again. While correction has a place in parenting, many families unknowingly build their entire family culture around...
schools
By Steve Chesnut, Argyle Campus Pastor, Milestone Church People do not feel what you feel; they feel what you do. One of the biggest relational mistakes we make is assuming the people we love and care about most know we love them, even when we have done little to communicate it. ...
government
Argyle’s newly formed Parks Board wasted little time getting to work, using its inaugural meeting July 15 to begin shaping the future of the town’s parks, trails and open spaces. Recently appointed board members received an overview of their responsibilities, discussed existing a...
government
As your Precinct 2 Commissioner in Denton County, I wanted to take the opportunity to provide an overview of county government and the role of County Commissioner. Broadly, the five-member County Commissioner’s Court serves as the primary governing and policymaking body for the c...
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Use this framework from Merrill to help you build a comfortable nest egg before you retire. Ask three financial experts how much you need to save for retirement, and you might get three different answers: a specific number, say $3 million; a figure based on future spending, such ...
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For many adults, finding time to exercise feels like one more challenge in an already packed schedule. Between careers, family commitments, and daily responsibilities, spending hours at the gym often isn’t realistic. That’s the philosophy behind MaxStrength Fitness in Flower Moun...
