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Denton ISD announces inclement weather makeup days

1 month ago | crosstimbersgazette.com | Mark Smith

Due to inclement weather cancelations earlier this school year, Denton ISD students won’t be getting an extra-long weekend next month, the district announced Monday. School districts build possible student holidays into the academic calendar each year; if several school days get canceled due to bad weather, some of those missed days will be made up later in the year. If there weren’t many weather-related closures, students will get extra days off later.
Local police departments warns of new crash report scam

1 month ago | crosstimbersgazette.com | Mark Smith

The Corinth Police Department on Thursday warned residents in a social media post about a new scam involving crash reports. “A citizen, who was recently involved in a crash, advised she was contacted by a crash report company who told her the other vehicle’s insurance company was assuming complete responsibility,” the department said in a statement.
Public meeting announced about Argyle Landing development

1 month ago | crosstimbersgazette.com | Mark Smith

The town of Argyle announced Wednesday that it will host a new Program for Argyle Community Engagement (PACE) meeting Thursday evening about a proposed commercial development. The Argyle Landing Planned Development, located along the east side of Avalon, is mostly residential, and construction began in 2023.
Flower Mound Council candidate withdraws, leaving both races unopposed

1 month ago | crosstimbersgazette.com | Mark Smith

The faces on the Flower Mound Town Council won’t change as the lone challenger withdrew from the race, according to Flower Mound’s town secretary. In the May 3 General Election, Places 1 and 3 are expiring. Both incumbents — Adam Schiestel and Brian Taylor, respectively — filed for re-election, and only Taylor drew a challenger: Justin DeFillippo. On Tuesday, DeFillippo submitted his certificate of withdrawal from the race.
Denton County Sheriff's Office arrests school custodian for solicitation of minor - Cross Timbers Gazette

1 month ago | crosstimbersgazette.com | Mark Smith

The Denton County Sheriff’s Office Human Trafficking Unit on Monday arrested a school custodian on the felony charge of Online Solicitation of a Minor. During an undercover operation, 47-year-old Jason James Giuliani believed he was communicating with a 15-year-old female about sexual acts and electronically sending her explicit photographs, according to a DCSO news release.
Justin closes City Hall, library over security concern

1 month ago | crosstimbersgazette.com | Mark Smith

The city of Justin closed its City Hall, administrative offices and library Monday afternoon due to undisclosed “security concerns.”The city announced the closures on social media around 2:30 p.m. but did not elaborate on what the security concerns were. “Please avoid the area as there is increased police activity,” the city said. The facilities will remain closed until Tuesday morning, according to the city.
Roanoke calls bond election for convention center

1 month ago | crosstimbersgazette.com | Mark Smith

Earlier this month, the Roanoke City Council voted unanimously to call a bond election to fund a convention center project. The comprehensive project includes a boutique hotel and parking structure in the vacant space east of City Hall. The convention center is the only part of the project that would require voter approval, according to a news release from the city.
Flower Mound road construction projects begin

2 months ago | crosstimbersgazette.com | Mark Smith

One Flower Mound road construction project began this week, and another will begin next week, according to news releases from the town of Flower Mound. On Thursday, a contractor began Phase V of the panel replacement project on Flower Mound Road between Parkwood Drive and Arbor Creek Lane. While work is underway, the eastbound, inside lane will close. The outside lane will remain open to traffic. Weather permitting, this work is expected to be complete in 45 days.
Flower Mound Mayor's Message - February 2025 - Cross Timbers Gazette

2 months ago | crosstimbersgazette.com | Mark Smith

I hope everyone has had a good start to the New Year so far! Although it’s balmy right now, we have seen a lot of freezing temperatures already in 2025, and I’m sure there are more to come in February. Hopefully everyone was able to enjoy the snow we received last month! Thanks to our Public Works crews, it wasn’t too inconvenient for travel.
Starbucks opens in Argyle

2 months ago | crosstimbersgazette.com | Mark Smith

Caffeine lovers in Argyle have a new option for a quick pick-me-up. Starbucks on Monday opened its doors at the corner of Hwy 377 and Stella Street, just north of Liberty Christian School. The new coffee shop, which offers a drive-thru as well as indoor and outdoor seating, is now open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends. Click here for more information.

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