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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.
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...
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.
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,...
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.
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...
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...
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 —...
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...
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.
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...
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