Over the past few years, I’ve found myself looking in two different directions at once. At home, my wife and I are raising a young daughter, with another little one on the way this fall. Every week seems to bring a new milestone, and I’m constantly reminded just how quickly childhood passes. At w...
safety
A man is in custody after a dispute at a Lewisville home led to shots being fired. Lewisville PD responded to reports of an adult male shooting an adult female in the 100 block of Eastwood Place early Wednesday morning. The department’s SWAT team deployed to the 200 block of Ridg...
government
Aside from the contest between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, which could have major implications for the U.S. Senate, southern Denton County voters will cast ballots Tuesday, Nov. 3, for numerous federal, state and county candidates. Early voting runs from Monday, Oct. 19, throu...
safety
Two Tarrant County detention officers are no longer employed after their arrests for allegedly using excessive force against an inmate last month.
schools
When Flower Mound and Marcus face off for the Mound Showdown Friday, the schools won’t just be battling on the gridiron. The two schools will also compete for the Mound Showdown Food Drive Championship Belt, awarded to the fanbase that collects the most canned goods for Lewisvill...
safety
The Town of Double Oak will soon begin the search for a new head of police. Double Oak Police Chief Daniel Miller announced at the town council meeting Monday he will be retiring, with his last day being Wednesday, Oct. 14. “I would like to thank the men and women of the Double O...
Local
A southern Denton County family is taking further legal action after their son was reportedly hazed at a Marcus football team dinner. The lawsuit alleges the same hazing previously reported but names the teens allegedly involved, their parents and Lewisville ISD as defendants, ac...
safety
A 37-year-old woman was arrested early Tuesday after a man and two young children were injured in a stabbing at a Canyon Falls home, according to the Northlake Police Department. Officers were dispatched about 4:20 a.m. Oct. 6 to a home in the 1200 block of Daylily Drive after a ...
safety
The following is a summary of recent incident reports made to the Argyle Police Department as compiled by the staff of The CTG: On July 6, a motorist reported a shocking story after lightning struck their vehicle while traveling on I-35W. On July 15, a man’s ex-girlfriend discove...
schools
Denton ISD plans to build its first elementary school in the new Landmark development in southwest Denton along, according to district officials. The new school will be located on a 12-acre site within the 3,200-acre mixed-use development that will feature 6,000 single-family hom...
News
I am a 12-year Double Oak resident and one of eight neighbors whose homes surround the property proposed for development at FM 407 and Simmons Road. More than 170 residents have also signed a petition opposing the project. Let me be clear: We are not against commercial developmen...
safety
After a week or so of heavy rainfall across Denton County, the restrictions on burns in the county has been lifted. Denton County made the announcement Monday morning, ending the burn ban that was officially imposed at the end of August. The county fire marshal originally encoura...
safety
National Night Out is an annual event that millions of Americans participate in with local police departments as a way to promote crime prevention, police-community partnerships and neighborhood unity. Here is how southern Denton County residents can celebrate on Tuesday: Argyle ...
