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October 30, 2026 | Friday Staff Report to City CouncilThe Friday Staff Report for October 30, 2026, is now available online.City of Denton · - Denton County Sheriff’s Office warns about fake sheriff’s website scamThe Denton County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a fraudulent website impersonating the agency. The sheriff’s office announced Thursday on social media that it had been alerted to a fake website linked to scammers targeting Denton County residents. According to the post, the website asks visitors to enter…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
- Urban Air Adventure Park ready to open Denton locationA new indoor trampoline and adventure park will open its doors for the first time on Halloween. Urban Air Adventure Park will open its new Denton location Saturday. It will be located at 3615 E McKinney Street, on the east side of Denton. The new location will be owned by a local family, which is […] The post Urban…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
- Denton County nutrition program selected for initiative to improve maternal healthDenton County could help bring innovative change to maternal health. The county’s Woman, Infants and Children (WIC) program was one of nine Special Supplemental Nutrition agencies selected nationwide to participate in a ground breaking two-year initiative. According to a press release from Denton County, the…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
Young Marines build leaders in Denton CountyChristine Colacion-Zuniga sure has come a long way from being a carpool mom. For nearly a decade, she was busy shuttling her daughter, Kayla, to and from her Young Marines unit meetings in Fort Worth each week. Along the way, she’d pick up a few of the other recruits to ensure they all got there […] The post Young…Cross Timbers Gazette · - Denton County voter turnout surges as early voting enters final weekNearly 200,000 Denton County residents have already cast ballots in the Nov. 3 general election, putting the county among the statewide leaders in voter turnout as early voting enters its final week. As of Sunday night, 198,459 ballots had been cast, representing 28.84% of the county’s registered voters. Denton County…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
- Gardening: Don’t bury your treasureBy Brenda Martin, Denton County Master Gardener Fall is prime season for one of gardening’s most common crimes: improper tree planting. You’ve probably seen it — a beautiful new tree planted in a perfect circle of mulch piled high against the trunk like a chocolate lava cake. It may look tidy, but that “volcano mulch”…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
- New Neighbors, New Normal: Why big changes feel so bigBy Russell Ammons Between the bluebonnets, the horse pastures, and rooftops going up seemingly overnight, Denton County is changing fast. Maybe you just moved here. Maybe you’ve lived here for years and your own neighborhood barely looks familiar. Either way, you’re in a life transition and your brain has opinions…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
October 23, 2026 | Friday Staff Report to City CouncilThe Friday Staff Report for October 23, 2026, is now available online.City of Denton · 
HVAC giant Carrier to invest $600 million for manufacturing plant in Denton CountyThe largest HVAC company in the United States is setting up shop in Denton County to help support a need for cooling in industries such as data centers, healthcare and education. Carrier plans to operate out of a 1.2 million-square-foot building within AllianceTexas, a huge mixed-use development within the part of…Cross Timbers Gazette · - Eads: Making good use of tax dollarsBeing conservative with your tax dollars continues to be a top priority for me and our Denton County Commissioners Court. For the fifth year in a row, we have lowered the county portion of your property tax rate while also grappling with increased costs and the higher service demands from an increasing population.…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
- Denton County approves $40 million homeownership initiativeAbout 132 Denton County families could receive help buying a home through a $40 million funding allocation approved Tuesday by the Denton County Commissioners Court. Commissioners authorized the Denton County Housing Finance Corporation to transfer its 2026 private activity bond allocation to the Texas Department of…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
- The future of self-driving vehicles is developing on southern Denton County’s doorstepA leader in industrial vehicle automation is expanding its office space in north Fort Worth and will continue testing in southern Denton County. Autonomous Solutions, Inc., the creator of the Mobius industrial autonomous fleet orchestration platform, is expanding its office space at Alliance Town Center, a 900-acre…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
Firefighter in Denton County arrested for alleged sexual communication with teen in Harris CountyA firefighter that served in both Denton and Wise County was fired after he was arrested for alleged sex crimes involving a minor in Harris County. Zackary Cooper of Boyd was arrested around 7 a.m. Thursday morning when he arrived to work at the Rhome Fire Department in Wise County. According to officials, Cooper was…Cross Timbers Gazette · - Early voting begins Monday in Denton County, with Senate race, local propositions on ballotEarly voting begins Monday in southern Denton County for a consequential Nov. 3 general election featuring a closely watched U.S. Senate race, numerous federal, state and county contests, and local propositions affecting sales taxes and alcohol sales. Voters can cast ballots at 54 early voting locations throughout…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
- Watts: Celebrating Halloween in DentonEvery October, Denton becomes a little more Denton. Our downtown streets fill with costumes, music, decorations, and creativity. Families gather. Artists share their work. Restaurants and shops welcome familiar faces and new ones. For four weeks, we celebrate one of the things I love most about this community: we’re…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
October 16, 2026 | Friday Staff Report to City CouncilThe Friday Staff Report for October 16, 2026, is now available online.City of Denton ·
Meet the Candidates: Denton County JudgeSouthern Denton County voters will cast ballots Tuesday, Nov. 3, for numerous federal, state and county candidates, including a rematch for Texas House District 65. Early voting runs from Monday, Oct. 19, through Friday, Oct. 30, at 54 locations across the county. Find more voter information on the Denton County…Cross Timbers Gazette · - Giving The Robson Way: Community groups champion philanthropy across DentonFor residents of the Robson community, living well means giving back. While the neighborhood is known for its vibrant neighborhood scene, a closer look reveals a network of dedicated residents driving an inspiring wave of philanthropy throughout the greater Denton area and beyond. That ethos is reflected by many…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
Meet the Candidates: House District 57Southern Denton County voters will cast ballots Tuesday, Nov. 3, for numerous federal, state and county candidates, including a race featuring three candidates. Early voting runs from Monday, Oct. 19, through Friday, Oct. 30, at 54 locations across the county. Find more voter information on the Denton County Elections…Cross Timbers Gazette ·