Les Cockrell: Aubrey car show to benefit veterans group
A car show sponsored by Lucy’s Moms on Main restaurant is planned in downtown Aubrey on Saturday, and visitors can also enjoy live music and food.
Trophy Club municipal district gets state fine
Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1 received one of the highest environmental fines in Denton County in recent years, after state environmental inspectors found trouble at its sewer plant.
Denton County commissioners backs DCTA action
Denton County commissioners have thrown in their support for a grant that will allow the Denton County Transportation Authority to pay for government-required rail safety equipment.
High winds damage aircraft, trees
High winds downed trees and damaged an airplane at Denton Enterprise Airport as a line of thunderstorms blew into Denton and surrounding cities at about 1 p.m. Tuesday. But power companies reported few resulting outages in Denton County.
Preliminary reports show rise in values
Preliminary reports from the Denton County Central Appraisal District show the county with a slight bump in tax value over last year. Residential property seems to be at the heart of what is a slightly more than 2 percent increase over 2012 preliminary numbers.
Les Cockrell: Copper Canyon resident awarded scholarship
Shelby Kilpatrick, daughter of Scott and Susan Kilpatrick of Copper Canyon, was recently awarded the 2013 Tom Harpool Scholarship by the Denton County Master Gardener Association.
Vehicle strikes, kills rider on FM156
A 39-year-old man was struck by a car and killed on his motorcycle south of Justin early Saturday, officials said.
More land sought for I-35E widening
The Texas Department of Transportation wants more land for the expansion of Interstate 35E.
Corinth structures not up to code can be registered
CORINTH — Homeowners affected by Corinth’s adoption of new and revised design standards have one year to voluntarily register any structures that don’t conform to the new code.
District tackles safety issues
ARGYLE — The Argyle school district is taking steps toward potentially hiring a school resource officer and amending district policy to arm district staff and officials on campuses.
Les Cockrell: State park plans plenty of family activities
Visitors to Ray Roberts Lake State Park this weekend should find plenty to keep them entertained.
Les Cockrell: Center shows support for awareness week
Staff members from the Denton County MHMR Center visited the Denton Square Thursday to display green ribbons and post a sign for Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, which was observed May 5-11.
Tankersley wins seat on Lake Dallas school board
Courtney Tankersley was elected to a full term in Place 7 on the Lake Dallas school board Saturday in the district’s first contested race in five years.
Amason defeats Hanson in Corinth council contest
Incumbent Bruce Hanson, 47, lost by eight votes to newcomer Mike Amason, 32, in the only contested race in Corinth. Amason defeated Hanson 329 votes to 321.
Keeping tradition alive
LEWISVILLE — Bagpipes and drums lined the walls of the Hilton Garden Inn on Thursday morning as the sixth annual Keeping Tradition Alive Honor Guard, Pipes & Drums Symposium began.
Deadline today to apply to join Oak Point committee
OAK POINT — Residents have until today to submit an application to join a committee created to identify roads, parks and other services in neighborhoods around Oak Point that need improvements.
Lewisville police arrest man on charge of deadly conduct
Lewisville police have arrested a man Wednesday after he reportedly fired several rounds in an apartment complex parking lot in the 1200 block of Lakeview Circle the night before.
Les Cockrell: Spring garden tour offers special attractions
With the theme of “Living Green with Style,” the Denton County Master Gardener Association’s 2013 Spring Garden Tour will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Two men surrender to police after Lewisville incident
Two men have been detained by Lewisville police after barricading themselves in an apartment for several hours Tuesday evening.
Les Cockrell: CoServ presents three recipients with grants
The CoServ Charitable Foundation recently presented grants of more than $25,000 to three Denton County recipients, according to a CoServ press release.
Pastor free on bail
An area pastor posted bail after spending hours behind bars on a sex-related charge Wednesday night.
Argyle’s only contested race to settle Place 2
ARGYLE — The race for the Argyle Town Council Place 2 seat pits incumbent David Wintermute against Kay Jenkins Teer, who served on the council in the 1990s.
Les Cockrell: Park program to explore ‘Stars on the Prairie’
The Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area will host a program titled “Stars on the Prairie” and featuring Clyde Camp, a master naturalist and amateur astronomer, at 8:15 p.m. Friday.
Police arrest area pastor
Corinth police arrested the lead pastor of The Church of Corinth on Wednesday on sex-related charges, investigators said.
High-end home set to go on auction block
A house on the south shore of Lewisville Lake will be sold next month at auction — a method the auction company says is growing in popularity, especially in the Southwest.
County hatches West Nile plan
Denton County officials are looking to get in front of the West Nile virus this season before things get out of hand.
Fire destroys Hickory Creek house
HICKORY CREEK — Firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire at a lake house on Hidden Hills Road in Hickory Creek near Sycamore Bend Park on Monday.
Early voting begins today in county
Early voting kicks off today in Denton County. Numerous races fill area ballots, giving people the opportunity to shape the development of their cities by voting on everything from city and school district leaders to propositions.
Les Cockrell: Fundraiser sets record in donations, ticket sales
The folks at Texas Cowboys Against Cancer recently reported that their fourth fundraiser to benefit people diagnosed with cancer resulted in record donations and ticket sales.
Corinth police initiate zero-tolerance policy
Corinth police have initiated a zero-tolerance policy after receiving multiple complaints about drivers passing school buses.
Weather forecasts up in air
FORT WORTH — Before dawn Monday morning, data and satellite images on Mark Fox’s computer station at the National Weather Service showed a low-pressure system developing over the Pacific Ocean, southwest of the California coast.
Les Cockrell: Senior fitness assessment set at athletic complex
A spring senior fitness assessment will be offered from 8 a.m. to noon Friday at Denton’s C.H. Collins Athletic Complex, 1500 Long Road.
Judge declares mistrial after jury hits standstill
A district judge hearing a capital murder case declared a mistrial this week after a jury could not reach a verdict. Markell Oneil Hardy, 27, was standing trial in the death of Trevor Kronbach.
Newcomer challenges incumbent for Place 5
CORINTH — The election in Corinth places City Council member Bruce Hanson and newcomer Mike Amason against each other in a race for the Place 5 seat. Both candidates have similar goals that call for the city to prepare for growth and connect with and listen to its residents.
County to mull Flores for post
Denton County is a step closer to having a new Precinct 1 constable. The county’s Republican precinct chairmen voted Monday night to recommend Lewisville police officer Jesse Flores as the replacement for Jim Dotson, who died in December.
Argyle sets school security forum
The Argyle school district will host an open forum about security at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Argyle High School auditorium. Superintendent Telena Wright said the security discussion will be two-fold.
Running for a cause
The Corinth Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association is hosting its first large fundraiser next month, and registration has begun. The “5K Foot Pursuit Run” will be held May 11 at 8:30 a.m., and all money raised will go toward helping to finance the needs of the Corinth Police Department.
Les Cockrell: Legion post announces selections for Texas Boys State
Officials with American Legion Post 71 have announced the selection of 41 high school juniors from the Denton area for Texas Boys State.
Counties seek bylaw change to gain seat
Officials from Denton and Collin counties are hoping proposed state legislation will create a much needed seat on the executive board of the North Central Texas Council of Governments.
County emergency workers ready to help
Denton County emergency personnel were ready to respond to the massive plant explosion in West on Wednesday night, relaying to state officials that the county was on standby and available if needed.
Denton people come to relative’s aid
Vic Burgess hurried from Denton to West on Wednesday night after learning his son had been seriously injured by the West Fertilizer plant explosion.
Les Cockrell: Weekend full of activities scheduled at state park
A program on mammals, hikes and a family “fish school” are among the activities available to area families this weekend at Ray Roberts Lake State Park.
Program on Flower Mound set for today
It may be a bustling town now on the rise, but once upon a time, Flower Mound was known as “7 miles west of Lewisville.” The latest 2013 speaker series presentation from the Denton County Office of History and Culture will give people insight into the town’s history from 1856 through its incorporation in 1960, led by longtime resident Jimmy Ruth Hilliard Martin.
Home, safe
Status updates and inquiries on the conditions of spectators and participants in the Boston Marathon continued to pour in through social media, with many people searching for friends and co-workers.
Denton County residents at Boston Marathon
Residents headed to social media pages to share and find news about friends and co-workers participating in Monday’s Boston Marathon that was interrupted by two bombs that exploded near the finish line. The Boston Marathon’s website listed seven participants from Denton and one each from Hickory Creek and Providence Village. There were a total of 42 registered participants from Denton County.
Local girl competes in radio contest
Nearly a year ago, John Herring didn’t know what to expect as he sat waiting for his daughter, Emylee, who was undergoing a nine-hour operation. Today, he sits waiting with his daughter to witness a lifelong dream come true.
Les Cockrell: Kiwanis to present pancake supper, silent auction
Members of the Denton Breakfast Kiwanis will present their annual pancake supper and silent auction from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2255 N. Bonnie Brae St.
Les Cockrell: Hikes set over the weekend at park
Area families can take advantage of several activities this weekend at Ray Roberts Lake State Park.
Denton County throws support towards special district
Denton County commissioners are throwing their support toward a developer with eyes on bringing yet another special district to Denton County.
County $5 million less in debt now
Denton County is $5 million less in debt thanks to some timely refinancing of bond debt. With interest rates low and the county’s bond rating high, officials saw an opportunity to refinance and gain greater savings than in past years.
