A new neighborhood-focused sports bar and grill will soon bring Northlake residents in to catch their favorite games, just in time for football season. GOATs Arena Sports Bar & Grill will host a grand opening event Friday at 5 p.m. at its new location on Robson Ranch Road in Northlake. It is the...
government
Early voting begins Monday in southern Denton County for a consequential Nov. 3 general election featuring a closely watched U.S. Senate race, numerous federal, state and county contests, and local propositions affecting sales taxes and alcohol sales. Voters can cast ballots at 5...
library
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...
News
Powers of attorney are often a source of confusion both for the principal (the person who gives the power of attorney) and the agent (the person authorized to do so something on behalf of the principal). This column discusses when a power of attorney goes into effect. Powers of a...
business
Every October, Denton becomes a little more Denton. Our downtown streets fill with costumes, music, decorations, and creativity. Families gather. Artists share their work. Restaurants and shops welcome familiar faces and new ones. For four weeks, we celebrate one of the things I ...
News
For months, Double Oak has been discussing the approximately 23 acres at FM 407 and Simmons Road and the retail development currently proposed for the property. We have talked about traffic, drainage, lighting, landscaping, buffers and building size. Those are all fair and import...
parks
For one evening each October, Lantana Trail transforms into a Halloween wonderland, as thousands of costumed children and their families take over the street for one of the community’s largest and most popular traditions. The award-winning Lantana Monster Mile returns Saturday, O...
safety
When your home is damaged or destroyed, you face a critical choice: Should you rebuild? Relocate? Buy an existing home? These tips from Merrill can help you decide. In the immediate aftermath of a natural disaster that forces you from your home – whether it’s a major storm, a fir...
Local
A chain of primary care clinics is expanding its presence in southern Denton County, with plans to open three locations in the coming months. My Dr Now plans to open clinics in Flower Mound, Bartonville and Argyle. According to a filing with the state on Thursday, Oct. 1, the fam...
government
I boarded Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service with the same curiosity that fuels most of my travel writing—equal parts anticipation, nostalgia and a desire to understand how a place reveals itself when you slow down enough to notice. The Gulf Coast has always been a region defined by res...
government
Southern Denton County voters will cast ballots Tuesday, Nov. 3, for numerous federal, state and county candidates, including a rematch for Texas House District 65. Early voting runs from Monday, Oct. 19, through Friday, Oct. 30, at 54 locations across the county. Find more voter...
