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- 2 Guyer students in custody for bringing gun to campusA pair of Guyer High School students are in custody after one allegedly brought a gun to school and the other made comments about the firearm. Denton ISD officials said they learned about the gun after receiving a report from a student that another student had made a comment about a gun being bought to […] The post 2…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
October 2, 2026 | Friday Staff Report to City CouncilThe Friday Staff Report for October 2, 2026, is now available online.City of Denton · - Trump visits Peterbilt plant in historic Denton County stopA sitting U.S. president made what local officials called a historic first official visit to Denton County on Thursday, as President Donald Trump toured the Peterbilt Motors manufacturing plant in Denton and highlighted his administration’s trade and economic policies. Trump visited the plant alongside U.S. Rep.…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
- Denton ISD lowers tax rate in adopted 2026-2027 budgetAnother district affecting southern Denton County residents has adopted a budget with a lower tax rate. The Denton ISD Board of Trustees adopted its budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year at the Sept. 22 meeting, adopting a tax rate of $1.1528 per $100 of taxable property value. According to the district, it is a tax…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
Denton’s police and fire departments to implement drones into response plansDrones will soon act as eyes in the skies for Denton’s police and fire departments. The new Drone as First Responder pilot program was announced by Denton PD Wednesday, and began operations Thursday. According to the department, the program is designed to improve emergency response times, enhance public safety and…Cross Timbers Gazette · - Sheriff’s Corner: Get involved, get prepared, get empoweredSeptember shaped up to be a busy month at the Denton County Sheriff’s Office, with several opportunities for residents to learn, connect and become better prepared to protect themselves and their families. One of those opportunities was our Women’s Empowerment Program, a free self-defense class designed to build…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
- September sizzles into the record booksRecords for September 2026 are still being finalized, but by all accounts, this past September shattered previous records in Denton County and across DFW. The average high for the month was 98.9 degrees, more than 3 degrees hotter than the previous hottest average high of 95.4 degrees in September 2023. The average…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
- Falconer: In support of Breast Cancer Awareness MonthFor the past four years, our Denton County Commissioners Court has invited employees to join us in forming a pink ribbon on the lawn behind our Denton County Administrative Courthouse off Loop 288 in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each year, more join us wearing pink shirts, ties, blouses and dresses. From…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
- President Trump to appear at Denton manufacturing facilityPresident Donald J. Trump will make a stop at the Peterbilt Motors manufacturing facility in Denton on Thursday. The stop, according to a press release, will aim to highlight the resurgence of American manufacturing. Congressman Ronny Jackson, representative of Texas’ 13th congressional district, will join the…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
- Blimpie Subs, Cold Stone Creamery combo now open in southern Denton CountyA sandwich and ice cream combination shop is now open along Hwy 114 in Denton County. Blimpie Sub Shop and Cold Stone Creamery officially opened its combination storefront at Beechwood Shopping Center in north Fort Worth along Hwy 114, near Tanger Outlets. The two brands came together in a unique way. Cold Stone has…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
- Denton County Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell honored for role as an elected leaderDenton County Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell has made a significant impact on southern Denton County, even before her role as an elected official on commissioners court. Her impact was recognized by The Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership at Texas Woman’s University in Denton on Friday when she was named the…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
- Gardening: A fall full of learningBy Donna Hull, Denton County Master Gardener Association If you love plants, then you must be a learner! Every plant teaches us something — about the plant, its preferred environment, the wildlife it supports and the pollinators that are (or are not!) attracted to it. This fall, DCMGA is “embracing the learn” with our…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
September 25, 2026 | Friday Staff Report to City CouncilThe Friday Staff Report for September 25, 2026, is now available online.City of Denton · 
City of Denton Lifts Stage 1 Drought RestrictionsCity of Denton · 
City of Denton Announces Labor Day Facility Closures and Holiday Operating HoursCity of Denton · 
City of Denton Confirms Second Human Case of West Nile VirusCity of Denton · - High School Football ScoreboardDenton Guyer 35, Frisco Wakeland 7 The Guyer Wildcats cruised past Wakeland on Thursday night. Jayden Thomas got things going for the Wildcats early, scoring on a 23-yard run to give Guyer a 7-0 first-quarter lead. In the second quarter, Carter Morgan connected with Zane Rowe on a 21-yard touchdown pass to make it…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
- Denton ISD extends free ticket program to veterans, active-duty service membersAdmission to Denton ISD events is already free for seniors, but the district will now admit veterans and active-duty service members for free, as well. Denton ISD announced its new Honor Card Program on Monday, Sept. 14, which allows veteran and active-duty to attend district athletic and most fine arts performances…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
- Mitchell: Why your vote matters!In the most recent primary runoff elections for Republican and Democrat races, just over 10 percent (70,805) of the 671,987 registered voters in Denton County cast their ballots. This indicates that one out of every 10 individuals who can vote did so. Why does that matter? As Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Our…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
- Denton County adopts budget with lower tax rate and public safety prioritizedDenton County residents will not see an increased tax rate from the county on their next tax bill. The county adopted its Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget Tuesday, which features its lowest tax rate since 1986 and millions of dollars in public safety and judicial funding. County commissioners approved a tax rate of…Cross Timbers Gazette ·