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- Montini: Understanding Northlake’s new fireworks ordinanceWith the holidays approaching, I want to explain Northlake’s recently adopted fireworks ordinance, what it allows, and how we arrived at this decision. Fireworks have been discussed in Northlake for nearly a decade. In 2018, when Northlake was still largely a low-density community with larger residential lots, the…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
Specialty pediatric healthcare facility opens inside Northlake StarCenter MultisportThe benefits of the new Children’s Health StarCenter MultiSport in Northlake continue to grow. A new healthcare facility, the Children’s Health Andrews Institute of Northlake, opened its doors at the StarCenter Multisport Monday. The facility plans to offer specialized pediatric sports medicine, orthopedic and…Cross Timbers Gazette · - New Asian restaurant in Northlake gets financial boost from the town ahead of openingA new Asian cuisine restaurant got a financial boost from the Town of Northlake ahead of its anticipated opening date. Northlake approved $35,000 in grants for Chef Lin’s Asian Kitchen at its Oct. 9 meeting under its pioneer grant program, which helps incentivize new businesses to open in the town. “We’re in growth…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
- Concerns reload after another bullet was found at Northlake middle schoolA Northlake middle school can’t seem to shake its bullet problem as more discharged ammunition was found on the campus. Toward the end of the school day Wednesday, a coach at Barksdale Middle School found a stray bullet on the tennis courts. Northwest ISD Superintendent Mark Foust notified families about the bullet in…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
Northlake family seeks help finding boy’s beloved stuffed dogFor 11 years, a stuffed dog named Dukie has been a constant companion to a Northlake boy, offering comfort through nearly every chapter of his childhood. Now, his family is asking the community to help bring his beloved friend home after it was left behind on an American Airlines flight. Kristina Jordan said her…Cross Timbers Gazette · - Northlake bucks trend, allows limited use of fireworks within town limitsNorthlake residents will soon be able to celebrate Independence Day and New Year’s Eve with fireworks in their own driveways, making the town one of the few municipalities in North Texas to permit the practice. The Northlake Town Council adopted an ordinance at its Sept. 24 meeting allowing residents to use…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
- Holy Smokes! Northlake grill sets Guinness World RecordEverything really is bigger in Texas — including the barbecue grill. The Ultimate Smoker and Grill has officially earned Guinness World Records recognition as the world’s largest smoker and grill, a milestone celebrated Saturday, Oct. 10, at Hilltop Truck Park in Northlake. The record-setting achievement comes as The…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
- Northlake Police BlotterThe Northlake Police Department made 24 arrests in June, answered or initiated 2,900 calls for service and took 67 reports. Here are some recent calls for service: On July 3, a man in the 5000 block of Hwy 114 reported that someone entered his unlocked truck and stole a handgun, holster and $6 in cash. […] The post…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
- Northlake approves plans for Starbucks after traffic flow, landscape concerns were addressedStarbucks had plans to open a new shop along FM 407 in Northlake, but traffic flow concerns and a landscaping request almost put the plan in jeopardy. Northlake Town Council voted 6-1 to approve a site plan for a new Starbucks on the southwest corner of FM 407 and Cleveland-Gibbs Road with a variance to […] The post…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
- Children allegedly stabbed by Northlake mom released from hospital, mother’s bond set at $2 millionThe two young children allegedly stabbed by their mother at their Northlake home have been released from the hospital, according to the Northlake Police Department. The children, a 3-year-old girl and a 10-month-old boy, suffered stab wounds to the chest early Tuesday morning when their mother, Holly Leeann Flores,…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
Woman arrested after man, two young children stabbed in NorthlakeA 37-year-old woman was arrested early Tuesday after a man and two young children were injured in a stabbing at a Canyon Falls home, according to the Northlake Police Department. Officers were dispatched about 4:20 a.m. Oct. 6 to a home in the 1200 block of Daylily Drive after a man reported that his wife […] The post…Cross Timbers Gazette · - Roanoke officer, motorcyclist injured in Northlake crash following pursuitA Roanoke police officer was critically injured early Sunday after a traffic stop attempt on Hwy 114 turned into a pursuit and ended in a three-vehicle crash near I-35W in Northlake. Officers were conducting traffic enforcement along Hwy 114 in response to numerous complaints about motorcycles traveling at high speeds…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
- Montini: Building connections in NorthlakeAs Northlake continues to grow, it is exciting to see projects we have worked on for years begin making a real difference in the daily lives of our residents. This month, I want to highlight two very different successes: one bringing our community together and another helping us get where we need to go. StarCenter […]…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
- Northlake Police BlotterThe Northlake Police Department made 20 arrests in June, answered or initiated 2,694 calls for service and took 62 reports. Here are a few recent calls for service: On June 8, officers responded to a theft at QuikTrip after a manager reported a woman left the store with about $1,000 worth of hats, bottled water […]…Cross Timbers Gazette ·
- Sports bar to celebrate grand opening in NorthlakeA new neighborhood-focused sports bar and grill will soon bring Northlake residents in to catch their favorite games, just in time for football season. GOATs Arena Sports Bar & Grill will host a grand opening event Friday at 5 p.m. at its new location on Robson Ranch Road in Northlake. It is the fourth GOATS […] The…Cross Timbers Gazette ·