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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.
The U.S. Military Launched Chaff Over DFW & It Was Picked Up on Radar
A few months ago, a weird "rain cloud" was captured on radar over the Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex but it wasn't raining. So what was it?. This didn't stop the conspiracy theorists from jumping into the comment section. Covering up a UFO flyover was very popular. Others believed it was some kind of weather control experiment. I still find that baffling that our weather is being controlled artificially. That's very bad sci-fi movie stuff there. There were others who wondered if it would interfere with airport radar to the point they would lose aircraft positions in the air.
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.
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,...
Pastor booted from Tarrant County Commissioners Court after public comment
FORT WORTH, Texas — When Fort Worth Pastor Ryon Price spoke at Tarrant County Commissioner's Court on July 2nd, he had no idea it would land him in hot water. He is a regular who signs up for public comment. But this time, Pastor Price went 8 seconds over the three-minute limit. That led to him being held in contempt of court.
Flower Mound to conduct mosquito spraying July 22-23
The Town of Flower Mound Environmental Health Services Division has confirmed a mosquito sample collected in the 3800 block of Raintree Drive has tested positive for West Nile Virus. This is the ninth positive mosquito sample found in town this year. The Town of Flower Mound has scheduled spraying operations...
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.
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...
Texas residents blame private water company for hydrant problems
TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — Residents of a gated community about half an hour northwest of downtown Fort Worth feel they got less than they bargained for when they bought their homes. Their most ardent complaint: there’s not enough water. Amanda Jones and her family spent last week splashing...
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.
North Texas reports more poor air quality days to date than all of 2023
A month into a hot Texas summer, Dallas-Fort Worth already has surpassed the number of poor air quality days reported in all of 2023. As of July 18, the region reported 17 days that ground-level ozone, or smog, exceeded levels considered healthy for all populations. In 2023, the area reported 13 ozone air quality alerts.
We are just a few days away from a major milestone in the North White Chapel—Kirkwood Branch Bridge Replacement project!
Starting next Monday, contractors will deliver TEN enormous support beams for our new 200-foot bridge. Each beam is 100 feet long—just over the length of a basketball court—and weighs 41 tons!. Weather permitting, contractors will make the initial delivery of five beams to the south side of the...
Call for Upcoming Boards and Commission Appointments – September
Our boards and commissions help us impact Southlake in a positive way and enrich our community. The Mayor and City Council will be making appointments to the Community Enhancement Development Corporation and the Crime Control Prevention District on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. If you’re interested in helping the City of...
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...
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.
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