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P.F. Chang’s To Go closes in Flower Mound

P.F. Chang’s To Go has closed in Flower Mound after less than two-and-a-half years in business. Launched in 2020, the P.F. Chang’s To Go concept features a smaller footprint with a focus on to-go orders, including online ordering, takeout,…

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Lewisville ISD Education Foundation empowers students and teachers

Dr. Randy Canivel tries to avoid clichés whenever possible. Yet, even he couldn’t resist leaning on a few of them when asked how the Lewisville ISD Education Foundation stands out year after year amid a sea of valuable Denton County non…

Storm cleanup completed in Flower Mound, half-done in Highland Village

More than a month after late May storms that left tons of debris throughout the area, the cleanup efforts have been completed in Flower Mound, but there is still plenty left to do in Highland Village. The morning after Memorial Day, severe…

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Denton ISD names lone finalist for superintendent

The Denton ISD Board of Trustees on Tuesday named Dr. Susannah Holbert O’Bara, acting Superintendent of Schools, as the lone finalist for the permanent superintendent position. By law, the Board of Trustees must enact a 21-day waiting…

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Lewisville ISD to hold job fair

Lewisville ISD will host a job fair later this month for all positions, including Certified Teachers, Alternatively Certified Teachers (with a Statement of Eligibility), Rehire Retirees, Part Time Employees, Paraprofessionals, Auxillary…

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Retired journalist swapped news desk for a golf club

Looking at Jeff Klotzman now, people would never know what he did for a living. His long, gray hair is quite the opposite of how he looked in television news until 2019 or with the Lubbock Independent School District into 2021. Since…

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Argyle Police Blotter

The following is a summary of recent incident reports made to the Argyle Police Department as compiled by the staff of The CTG: On April 25, a housekeeper reported that she got a call about a possible cleaning job at a house near Wooded…

From the Firehouse — June 2024

On Saturday, May 18th we partnered with Spirit of a Hero to host our 2nd Annual Carry The Load event. Over 300 people marched through Lantana and Bartonville to Station 511 in Argyle to honor our nation’s heroes for Memorial Day. We are…

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Flower Mound robotics club gears up to represent US in global competition

Shon Slatton still struggles to wrap his brain around the fact that his Flower Mound robotics club just won a world championship and will now represent the United States at the FIRST Global Challenge in Athens, Greece. For the seven…

Monday, Jul 1

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Beougher retires from McAdams

McAdams — the planning, design and engineering firm involved in many developments in southern Denton County — has announced the retirement of R. Von Beougher, PE and Principal. “As a distinguished Registered Professional Engineer with a…

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Town making safety upgrades in Canyon Falls

There are some safety upgrades happening in Canyon Falls, the town of Flower Mound announced Sunday. Last week, crews completed installation of signage for an all-way stop at Denton Creek Boulevard and Canyon Falls Drive, the town said in…

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Barton: June Weather — Goodbye storms, hello heat!

June of 2024 was when the rain finally stopped and the heat finally started. And mercifully, the Spring Severe Weather Season finally came to an end. The NWS office in Fort Worth issued over 600 Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado warnings for…

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The Cross Timbers Gazette July 2024

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Flower Mound man dies after being struck by vehicle in Lewisville parking lot

A Flower Mound man was killed over the weekend after being struck by a pickup truck in a Lewisville fast food parking lot. The incident occurred at the McDonald’s in the 700 block of Main Street on Saturday morning around 9:25 a.m.…

Sunday, Jun 30

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Northlake Notes — July 2024

Summer is upon us in Northlake. We are grateful as a region to have had a lot of rain this spring, however as we continue on less rain is expected. Please be aware of the regional water restrictions that we have from our provider. These…

Saturday, Jun 29

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Travel with Terri: Destination Dubai

The first time I went to Dubai, all I could think about was Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz saying, “Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” Dubai is part of the United Arab Emirates and is quiet unique, yet very impressive. It’s…

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Stroup: Mother Nature springs into action (Part 1)

Every spring we are visited by a lovely female mallard who is insistent upon building a nest in one of our flower gardens. We assume this is the same lady who waddled her way from our pond to our yard last spring. Since they pretty much…

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Crazy Cool Family: Recharging Our Parenting Batteries

Do you fight to stay healthy as a parent? Do you make time to recharge your personal health (not just physical, but mental, emotional and spiritual too) so you can give your family your best? There is a story in the Bible about Jesus and…

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Pastor’s Place: Tips for a Transformative Summer

It’s June and the sounds of summer abound. School is out. The days are getting longer. We can all use a break from the grind, yes? Summer can be a time for restoration. With the lengthening of the days, our thoughts turn to renewal. We…

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The Arts: Creative doors open with collaborative art project

By Elizabeth Brannon “Doorways symbolize transitions in our lives. They mark the thresholds between spaces, both physical and metaphorical, where we move from one state to another. Whether it’s leaving a familiar place behind or stepping…

News from Double Oak Town Hall — June 2024

Hello Double Oak Citizens, Double Oak celebrated its 50th anniversary on Saturday, May 18, with a memorable event attended by numerous dignitaries, former town council members, mayors, and a large turnout of citizens. The festivities began…

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Gardening: How to attract butterflies to your landscape

By Linda Hay and Barbara Brown Butterflies serve as plant pollinators and lovely, ephemeral visions as they pass through our landscape. To attract more butterflies to your yard, you can create a special garden with the floral nectar…

Friday, Jun 28

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Fireworks remain illegal in local towns, cities

As fun as Independence Day fireworks are, local governments are again asking residents to leave the fireworks to the professionals. Despite how easy it is to buy fireworks at stands just outside town, you are still not allowed to possess…

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Alamo Drafthouse to reopen DFW theaters

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema announced Thursday that it will be reopening its doors in the Dallas-Fort Worth and Twin Cities markets this summer. All six locations that closed earlier this month as part of the franchisee’s Chapter 7 bankruptcy…

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Cafe India now open in Flower Mound

A new Indian restaurant opened its doors this week in south Flower Mound. Cafe India is now open at 1121 Flower Mound Road, Suite 590, in the old Le Peep restaurant space. The menu features popular Indian and Indo-Chinese street foods,…

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Calendar full of local fireworks shows

You don’t have to go far to catch professional fireworks shows for free most nights for the next week in honor of Independence Day. Here are the biggest Independence Day events to be held in Denton County. Saturday, June 29 The Lake Cities…

Thursday, Jun 27

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Rock & Brews Grapevine opening soon

Rock & Brews — a growing chain of restaurant/bar/live music venues co-founded by KISS frontmen Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons — will open its new Grapevine location next week. “Rock & Brews is serving up an immersive rock & roll experience…

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Expect delays at major Flower Mound intersection

Drivers can expect traffic delays at a major intersection in Flower Mound on Thursday. Beginning at 9 a.m., contractors for the town of Flower Mound will be moving signal poles to a new foundation at the intersection of FM 1171 and FM 2499…

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Eads: Create summer memories in Denton County

Memorial Day weekend marked the unofficial start of summer for many of us even though the meteorological start was on June 20. Yet with school out and swimming pools open, the warm, sunny weather under bright blue skies beckons us to spend…

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Traffic switch coming to Main Street bridge

A significant traffic switch at Main Street and I-35E will begin on Thursday, according to the city of Lewisville. Construction began on the project, which halved the number of traffic lanes on the east side of I-35E, back in February.…