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A wrestling star from Flower Mound continues to make a name for herself on the world stage. Aisha Williams Bautista took home bronze at the U17 World Wrestling Championships hosted at the end of July and early August in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Flower Mound native represented her home country of Panama in the tournament and […] The post Flower Mound High wrestler makes podium at U17 World…
Denton County is ready for its very own Boys & Girls Club facility, and the club opened in grand fashion. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County celebrated the grand opening of its new Denton County facility in Lewisville with an open house Friday morning. It is the first brick-and-mortar club in Denton County […] The post Permanent Denton County Boys & Girls Club facility now open in…
An exercise style started in the early 1900s has seen a jump in popularity around southern Denton County. Pilates studios are popping up all across town, including JETSET Pilates, which will open Saturday, Aug. 29 at 6101 Long Prairie Road in Suite 736 in The Highlands of Flower Mound shopping center. JETSET Pilates is […] The post Southern Denton County in on Pilates as new studio opens in Flower…
Have you ever wondered why local government budgeting seems so complicated? Every summer, the Town Council begins work on one of its most important responsibilities, preparing the annual budget. During that process you hear terms like fund balance, capital improvement plan, financial forecast, and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). To many citizens, those terms sound […] The post…
A Northlake resident was awarded one of the highest honors of the Republic of Korea. Sherri Steward of Northlake received one of South Korea’s highest honors, the Order of Civil Merit Medal of Honor, for her work in honoring veterans across the nation, especially within the Korean War front. Steward made the trip to Seoul, […] The post Northlake resident awarded one of Korea’s highest honors…
One of the topics I hear about from residents – especially those on the west side of Denton – is traffic around Robson Ranch. If you’ve found yourself waiting through long lines of cars or navigating congestion getting to and from I-35W, I understand your frustration. We hear you at City Hall, and we’re taking […] The post Watts: Working together to improve traffic around Robson Ranch appeared…
Flower Mound’s commercial development is poised to reach I-35W, where a sprawling project along the frontage road could bring a pair of home improvement centers, two big-box stores with fuel centers, restaurants and new residential communities. Part of the development process included a land swap with the Town of Argyle, which was approved by Flower […] The post West Flower Mound: Home improvement…
Construction is underway at Cole Ranch, the massive 3,100-acre development in southwest Denton, as plans move forward for thousands of homes and the infrastructure needed to support future growth. The development, located west of I-35W, was approved by the Denton City Council in April 2020 and is planned to include homes of all types, commercial […] The post Major infrastructure projects advance…
There is a lot to be excited about in Justin right now, and I want to thank everyone who continues to make our community such a great place to call home. One of the highlights this past month was the opening of Peterson Park at 1300 Timberbrook Parkway. It has been incredible to see families […] The post City of Justin Update – August 2026 appeared first on Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton…
Flower Mound could very quickly go from having no H-E-B grocery stores to having two, according to town documents. A major commercial development in Flower Mound is currently courting H-E-B, which would put the popular grocer along FM 2499, south of the QuikTrip on Waketon Road and east of Rippy Road. Plans for the development, […] The post Flower Mound to hear plans for second H-E-B appeared…
Just weeks away from the start of Friday Night Lights, an important piece of Byron Nelson High School’s football roster is headed to Florida. George Toia, a 4-star defensive lineman committed to UCLA, will play his senior year at Westminster Academy in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, according to a report from On3/Rivals. The talented lineman was […] The post Byron Nelson football player transfers out…
Double Oak residents will voice their opinions on in-town alcohol sales come November. Town council unanimously approved an ordinance at its meeting Monday calling for an option election to authorize the legal sale of alcohol within town limits. Voters will have the chance to vote for or against the sale of alcohol on the Nov. […] The post Double Oak voters will choose whether the town allows…
Northwest ISD students have a few new menu items to choose from for the 2026-2027 school year. According to an announcement from the district, foods like mini pancake bites, chicken mashed potato bowls and gluten-free pizza are now available at various campuses. “More delicious options. More to look forward to this school year,” said the […] The post Northwest ISD adds mini pancakes, spicy…
Hello Bartonville! I would like to thank Council Member Jim Roberts for his five years of dedicated service on the Bartonville Town Council. Jim resigned from Council due to increased professional responsibilities. His new position will require extensive travel and an unpredictable schedule over the next two years. Jim has been a strong advocate for […] The post Bartonville Town Update – August…
