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Southeast Denton restaurant Clara’s Kitchen in fight for its life with city regulations
In the 1960s, the Redmon family's cafe was part of the fabric of the Southeast Denton community, openly serving Black people in a time when white restaurant owners were turning them away in North Texas. Across the street from Fred Moore High School, it has been in the community since...
Southbound I-35E lanes shut down after crash in Lewisville
LEWISVILLE, Texas — A crash shut down Interstate 35E southbound through Lewisville early Thursday morning, officials said. The crash was reported around 5 a.m. on I-35E at Farm Road 3040 (Round Grove Road), according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The main southbound lanes on the highway were blocked,...
Denton police seize fentanyl pills in traffic stop on Fort Worth Drive
Denton police found fentanyl pills and arrested three men on various charges during a traffic stop Wednesday, according to a police report. At about 4:20 a.m., the police report states, officers were patrolling in the 700 block of Fort Worth Drive, an area known to police as a hot spot for narcotics use and distribution.
Stranger allegedly follows woman into Wells Fargo tower, tries to take off his pants
Denton police arrested a 34-year-old man after he allegedly followed a woman into the Wells Fargo tower building on the Square and attempted to take off his pants in front of her. At about 8:46 a.m., Denton officers were dispatched to an assault call from the tower at 101 S....
Speakers demand Denton ISD take action on bullying after recent attack aboard school bus
Local students and parents demanded during Tuesday’s board meeting that Denton ISD officials resolve alleged campus bullying. The open forum grew tense and emotional at times, with one parent shouting an expletive as she left the boardroom in frustration. The statements from students, parents and advocates follow a recent...
Two arrested at Denton Square after allegedly brandishing weapons during fight
Denton police arrested two men at the Denton Square after they pulled out weapons during a fight Tuesday evening, according to a police report. At about 6:16 p.m., multiple callers reported a fight near North Elm and West Hickory streets. The initial caller told dispatchers that a man was chasing another man with a knife, and the two were physically fighting.
Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees appoints 3 principals
During a regularly scheduled May 13 meeting, the Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of three principals to multiple Lewisville ISD schools. Felicia Curry was named principal of Vickery Elementary School, Glen Croll was named principal of Downing Middle School and Dr. Cody Koontz was named principal of Marcus High School.
Police: Nude man arrested at Medical City Denton
Denton police arrested a nude 61-year-old man at Medical City of Denton on Tuesday, according to a police report. At about 4:16 a.m., officers were dispatched to the hospital for a report of a nude trespasser.
Frisco home catches fire after lightning strike, officials say
FRISCO, Texas - A family lost pretty much everything after a house fire in Frisco Thursday that was likely caused by a lightning strike. Nobody was home when it happened, but a grandmother and her family — including six grandchildren who live there — are devastated. The fire...
Get to know who’s behind the Norman Roscoe shop on the Square
When Ranger Ewing and Eric Pulido came together to print posters for Pulido’s band Midlake in 2013, they had no idea that their future screen printing and design business would become a staple of the downtown Denton Square. The pair met in 1998 while attending Texas A&M University. After...
Five North Texas Cities Among Fastest Growing In U.S.
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau finds that five of the 15 fastest-growing cities in the country are in North Texas. Among cities with populations of at least 20,000 individuals, Celina experienced the highest growth with a 26.6% increase between July 2022 and July 2023. In total, the city increased by about 9,000 residents. Several other North Texas cities also secured notable positions on the list, with Princeton boasting a 22.3% increase, Anna with 16.9%, Prosper with 10.5% and Forney with 10.4%. Collectively, cities in Texas secured eight out of the 15 spots, with representations from places like Georgetown and...
Foodie Friday: Homemade happiness at Marty B’s Ice Cream
It’s always a party at Marty B’s in Bartonville. And what’s a party without ice cream? And what’s Marty B’s without nachos? You heard right — nachos at an ice cream shop! But it’s not what you think. Marty Bryan just opened Marty...
Seniors find joy in playing like kids
DENTON, Texas — At Robson Ranch, an active senior retirement community in Denton, everyone is old, but sometimes not old enough. “They told me I was too young,” said Tom Neagli. “And I’m going, ‘really?! Too young?! I haven’t been told that in a long time.’”
New Flower Mound mayor, council member sworn in
Cheryl Moore takes the oath of office as Flower Mound mayor at the May 14 council meeting. She defeated incumbent Mayor Derek France. She's standing here with daughter Avery Jerina, husband Jason Jerina and son Lucas Jerina. (Courtesy town of Flower Mound) A new mayor and council member were sworn...
High lake levels in North Texas force park, boat ramp closures
NORTH TEXAS — All the rain North Texas has been getting this spring has helped fill lakes in the metroplex, but for some, the water level is so high, that it's forced cities to close parks and boat ramps.Right now, Grapevine Lake is more than nine feet above its typical level.The City of Grapevine temporarily closed two popular waterfront parks, Meadowmere and Lakeview, and all but two boat ramps."The water has overcome the picnic tables, the cabanas, and everything else," said Grapevine Fire Chief Darrell Brown. "Where we're standing, here at Oak Grove Park – Minnow Loop, it's liable to...
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