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Get Chilled And Thrilled With These 4 Haunted Bridges In Texas
If you're the type of person who loves a good spine-tingling tale, Texas has you covered. Some of the most haunted bridges around are located in the Lone Star State. Each one of these bridges comes with its eerie legend and ghostly sightings that have been talked about for years.
A new 6,000-home development is being planned in Denton County
DENTON COUNTY, Texas — A new 6,000-home development from Dallas-based Hillwood is being planned in Denton County, the company announced this week. The project will cover the 3,200-acre Hunter Ranch property at Interstate 35W and Robson Ranch Road, on the southwest side of Denton, across the highway from Argyle, according to a Hillwood release.
Flower Mound awards $9.4M contract for new bridge
The Flower Mound Town Council this week approved a construction agreement for a new bridge and water line extension in Canyon Falls. The Denton Creek Boulevard Bridge and Water Line project will extend Denton Creek Boulevard over the creek, and the road will eventually be extended all the way to a future I-35W frontage road. Urban Infraconstruction submitted the lowest qualified bid out of seven bidders at $9.4 million, according to town staff.
2 Texas Suburbs Ranked Among Best in the U.S.
A recent study of U.S. suburbs found two Texas cities to be among the best. For my money, suburban living is the way to go if you work in a major metropolitan area. Getting away from the hustle and bustle of the big city is totally worth the commute. Apparently,...
5 North Texas Cities Offer Best Quality Of Life In The State
In celebration of July as National Park and Recreation Month, LawnStarter ranked the top U.S. cities for quality of life in 2024. In the Lone Star State, five North Texas cities made the cut. According to LawnStarter, many North Texas cities ranked well in the state, but didn’t fare as well on the national scale. The city of Allen is ranked number one in Texas, but 59th in the U.S. Following closely are Frisco (62), McKinney (78) and Flower Mound (89). Plano holds the eighth spot in the state rankings, but 162 overall. Notably, Allen stood out for its exceptional safety, education...
Bartonville Town Update — July 2024
Bartonville residents recently came together in a heartfelt tribute to honor Memorial Day. On May 27, residents gathered at Town Hall for the inaugural Memorial Day Celebration, marking a moment of remembrance and community unity. The event kicked off with the country tunes of Raised Right Men, whose live music set a vibrant backdrop for the afternoon’s festivities. Families and friends savored the camaraderie over free food, while children joyfully explored bounce houses and participated in games that added an extra dose of excitement to the occasion. Many attendees also enjoyed the car show in the Bartonville Store parking lot, which was a popular draw at the event.
West Nile Virus found in Denton mosquito traps
West Nile virus has been confirmed within Denton’s mosquito traps at North Lakes Park on Bonnie Brae and Westgate at I-35N as of June 28, moving the City of Denton’s degree of risk from level two to level three, solidifying the outbreak as a public health concern. Tarrant...
For 20 Years, a Denton Group Has Gathered to Drink and Think Together
Throughout his time in Denton, Kevin Roden has proven himself to be skilled in the art of conversation. Whether he’s forming connections with community locals at coffee shops on the Square or making headlines for trying to convince a Sriracha factory to move to North Texas, the former city councilman knows how to get people talking.
Flower Mound Council approves master plan for new park
The Flower Mound Town Council on Monday unanimously approved the proposed master plan for Trotter Park, a future park coming to FM 1171. The 13.11-acre undeveloped park property is located at 4551 Cross Timbers Road, between Flower Mound Road and Bruton Orand Boulevard. The town received the parkland in a deed from Toll Brothers in 2020. The town had previously wanted to put a tennis center there, but voters in May 2023 rejected a proposed $7.5 million bond election, prompting the town to move forward with a different plan.
LETTER: Assigned polling places disenfranchise Denton County voters
In Denton County, legally registered voters who cast ballots on Election Day face a challenge that may cost them their opportunity to vote in that election. This hurdle doesn’t exist in 96 other Texas counties, including our neighbors Tarrant, Collin and Dallas. In the most recent countywide primary runoff...
Denton ISD selects first woman as sole finalist for superintendent
The Denton Independent School District Board of Trustees named Susannah O’ Bara, who has a doctorate of education, sole finalist for superintendent. The Trustees are expected to officially appoint her after waiting the state-required 21 days, making O’Bara the first female superintendent in Denton ISD’s 142-year history.
Two More North Texas Cities Push To Cut DART Funding
City councils in Carrollton and Farmers Branch voted to reduce Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s (DART) funding, joining three other North Texas cities. Currently, every dollar spent in member cities is taxed at 1% to help fund the transit system, a practice in place since 1983. However, the Carrollton and Farmers Branch approved resolutions to support capping DART contributions at three-quarters of a cent per dollar. If Farmers Branch capped its DART contributions at three-quarters of a cent, it could save $5–$6 million annually. These resolutions are symbolic in nature, as only the DART board can vote on reducing funding for the transit...
Some Coppell homeowners say new watering restrictions threaten their lush landscapes
COPPELL - The city of Coppell is hammering down on its watering restrictions beginning next year. Some homeowners argue the new regulations are too strict and the penalties are too steep, arguing it could put their landscapes in jeopardy. The city is currently in a mandatory Stage 1 water conservation...
Denton is set to vote on city council updates, including terms and new committee
The Denton City Council voted this week to approve nearly all of the nominees to a Charter Review Committee, which will begin meeting later this month to discuss possible updates to the city charter that could add additional council seats and possibly lengthen council members' terms. Recommendations by the Charter...
Lewisville Readies for Cattle Drive Parade and Bull Riding Challenger Series in September Celebration
On September 14, at 4 p.m., the streets will come alive with the Huffines Auto Dealerships Lewisville Cattle Drive Parade. The event, eager to entertain, marks the prelude to the adrenaline-pumping PBR Lewisville Challenger Series event later that evening. As reported by the City of Lewisville, Texas, the parade will...
North Texas small businesses and consumers impacted by global outage
Friday turned into a technology nightmare for many people. The Texas Department of Public Safety Driver License Centers were turning people away. “I had to miss work today and I had to call in like three or four times and we called them yesterday,” DPS customer Christopher Sandavol said. “They said to come today, and I scheduled everything, did plans, arrangements and it's all, it's all going bad.”
Council approves safety upgrades for Bear Creek Parkway
As repaving efforts on Bear Creek Parkway enter their final stretch, City Council has approved a new pavement marking proposal intended to slow down drivers and improve traffic flow between Whitley Road/Elm Street and Rufe Snow Drive. Once the new paint goes down — as early as next week —...
Vendor Applications Now Open for Lewisville Western Days Festival This September
Mark your calendars and get your applications ready, vendors, because Lewisville Western Days is on the horizon. This year's event is slated for September 27-28, taking over Old Town Lewisville with a celebration of cultural heritage and community spirit that's expected to draw a big crowd. According to the City of Lewisville, Texas, vendor applications are now officially open, and if history is any indication, those spots aren't going to stay vacant for long.
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