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 Section 19.03 of...
business
Alexis and Aubrey Gray are pretty proud of themselves. Over the past five years, the entrepreneurial-minded sisters, who are 15 and 12, respectively, have built a successful business selling homemade dog treats and snuffle mats to neighbors and even a handful of retailers. They’v...
safety
By Brenda Martin, Denton County Master Gardener Fall is prime season for one of gardening’s most common crimes: improper tree planting. You’ve probably seen it — a beautiful new tree planted in a perfect circle of mulch piled high against the trunk like a chocolate lava cake. It ...
Local
Between the bluebonnets, the horse pastures, and rooftops going up seemingly overnight, Denton County is changing fast. Maybe you just moved here. Maybe you’ve lived here for years and your own neighborhood barely looks familiar. Either way, you’re in a life transition and your b...
government
Argyle 45, Colleyville Heritage 35 The Argyle Eagles held off a late rally from Colleyville Heritage to remain unbeaten in district play Friday night and earn the district title crown. Logan Rexroat scored on a 27-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, and Cobe Wilson threw a 2...
Local
Despite its poker theme, an American Heart Association event in Flower Mound hopes to encourage southern Denton County residents not to gamble on heart health. The poker tournament, which will be more of a for-fun atmosphere with little at stake, will be hosted at Circle R Ranch ...
schools
The largest HVAC company in the United States is setting up shop in Denton County to help support a need for cooling in industries such as data centers, healthcare and education. Carrier plans to operate out of a 1.2 million-square-foot building within AllianceTexas, a huge mixed...
business
Southern Denton County residents will soon be able to get their fix of IV therapy and vitamins at a shopping center in Highland Village. California-based Hydration Room is expected to move in to a space at The Shops at Highland Village, according to a filing registered with the s...
government
Argyle ISD is facing another leadership change as Superintendent Courtney Carpenter prepares to leave the fast-growing district after three years, just days after a school board member abruptly resigned and the board president stepped down from her leadership position. The Glen R...
Local
There is some very good news to share this month about transportation in and around Northlake. For years, one of our biggest challenges has been that growth has outpaced the state infrastructure around us. We can make improvements to local roads, adjust signals and find smaller p...
schools
Lewisville will continue its playoff push with its original starting quarterback. Junior Laykon Brassfield won his eligibility appeal to the University Interscholastic League State Executive Committee Thursday morning, allowing him to return as Lewisville High School’s varsity qu...
