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Drusch steps down from school board post

After serving on the Lake Dallas school board 19 years, president Sandra Drusch says she’s stepping down.

Les Cockrell: Sanger library plans free programs this week

The Sanger Public Library will offer free programs on landscaping and scrapbooking this week, according to an announcement from the library.

DCTA rail safety event set today

Denton County Transportation Authority officials will have a “Rail Ready” safety presentation for children and adults today at the Downtown Denton Transit Center.

Les Cockrell: Take a Soldier Fishing event offered at lake

The Take a Soldier Fishing event will return to the Isle du Bois Unit of Ray Roberts Lake State Park this weekend, and area residents are invited to attend activities Saturday.

Residents report voting glitches

As early voting in the primary election began Monday, some area residents have expressed concerns over their voter registration cards.

Tie prolongs Argyle Place 3 council race

After Argyle ballots were counted and results posted, incumbents were ousted, challengers were defeated and a runoff was scheduled.

Les Cockrell: Post offers ‘Field of Honor’ event

Members of American Legion Riders Post 71 have announced a “Field of Honor” of U.S. flags to pay tribute to past or present veterans.

County expects robust election

Denton County elections officials expect a busy Saturday since early voting turnout was relatively strong, according to Frank Phillips, elections administrator.

Where to vote

Area City and School Board Elections

Night trains stoke queries

DCTA President Jim Cline briefed the Denton City Council on several issues facing the agency during the council’s Tuesday afternoon work session.

Les Cockrell: Natives, exotics highlight annual spring garden tour

Seven gardens, both public and private, will be featured on the Denton County Master Gardener Association’s 2012 Spring Garden Tour.

Argyle High Spotlight Players set to perform

Argyle High School Spotlight Players will present The Giver and Chamber Music at 7 p.m. Saturday in the high school auditorium. Admission is $5.

Les Cockrell: Park presents activity options

Families searching for outdoor activities on Saturday will find several options at Ray Roberts Lake State Park.

Three council races on in Argyle

Dissatisfaction with Argyle Town Council members’ ways of handling town debt and development has spurred challengers for every seat up for election.

Budget, growth focus of Argyle school board contest

Candidates running for the Argyle school board call the budget and student growth the two critical issues facing the district.

Les Cockrell: Student’s food drive brings in substantial haul

A food drive organized by a fourth-grader at L.A. Nelson Elementary School in Denton has resulted in a generous donation to the Singing Oaks Church of Christ food pantry. Meghan Pearce, 10, came up with the idea on her own, said her mother, Ivon Pearce.

DCTA officials divided on Friday night service

Denton County Transportation Authority officials had some spirited discussion Thursday on the fate of Friday night and Saturday service for the A-train. While some board members at the afternoon work session said they favor ending the underperforming service, others hope that tweaks can be made to increase ridership and achieve financial viability.

Argyle honors group of North Texas motorcyclists

“Saddle up, hop on, and let’s hit the road!” That is the motto of the Denton Motorcycle Riders, a group of North Texas motorcyclists who gather regularly to take 20- to 300-mile journeys down some of Texas’ scenic roads.

Les Cockrell: School plans run/walk fundraiser to aid camp

The Erick Gutierrez Legacy run, a 5-kilometer run/walk with a fun run for children, is planned for Saturday at Guyer High School

Water service to be disrupted Tuesday

Customers of Midway Water Utilities should expect system disruptions Tuesday, city officials have announced.

Corinth to mull park priorities

CORINTH — As to-do lists go, it’s an old one. When architects drew up plans in 1994, the 116-acre Corinth Community Park was becoming a city pride point. Voters approved a $6 million bond in 1997. Construction crews broke ground in 1999. The plans received a design excellence award from the Texas Recreation and Parks Society in 2000.

Campaign launched to deodorize area

LAKE DALLAS — Residents driving home over the two-and-a-half-year-old Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge are greeted occasionally by another sign of the county’s recent growth spurt: the putrid smell of sewage. “Some days it’s light, but other days it’s unbearable,” resident Cody Jackson said.

Les Cockrell: Trashy fashion show set today at library

Denton’s North Branch Library will have its first Trashy Fashion Show Earth Day event at 7 p.m. today, according to an announcement from the library.

Argyle opens district doors

Students living outside the Argyle school district boundary will have an opportunity to apply for enrollment with the district beginning April 30.

Lake Dallas Place 2 up for grabs

LAKE DALLAS — Voters have just one decision to make even though three City Council seats are up for election. Legal assistant William Knox, 44, and business owner Mike McCaleb, 60, are racing for Place 2. Carol Ann Connors, who has served in the seat since 2004, is not seeking re-election.

Les Cockrell: Society slates car wash, cookout

Good Samaritan Society Denton Village will have a car wash and cookout from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday as part of its capital campaign kickoff.

County still pushing government center

Denton County and Flower Mound officials continue to work through disagreements that stalled the development of a new government center.

Parents plan to show support at meeting

Parents of Argyle girls basketball players say they intend to return to tonight’s school board meeting in support of high school coach Skip Townsend and his wife, Sammye, an assistant.

Les Cockrell: Hospital plans free seminar Tuesday

A free seminar for caretakers, family members and loved ones of people who suffer from dementia will be offered from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Select Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton, 2620 Scripture St.

DCTA seeks public input

The Denton County Transportation Authority will kick off a series of public meetings this month to share proposed changes to the A-train and Connect service schedules — chief among them, midday A-train service.

Les Cockrell: Wine and cheese membership drive planned

The Friends of the Denton Public Libraries organization will have its annual wine and cheese membership drive reception from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St.

Officials offer storm safety tips

Tuesday’s twisters, while they avoided Denton County, indicate the need to always be prepared in case of emergencies.

Les Cockrell: Car giveaway revs up Easter week

The Bridge Church in Denton will celebrate its fifth anniversary this weekend with a variety of special events, highlighted by a car giveaway.

Districts target testing ‘overkill’

Three area school districts have joined more than 200 others in adopting a resolution urging state legislators to re-examine the public school accountability system.

Corinth challenger back to try for Place 4 seat

CORINTH — Sim Portnoy is hoping the third time’s the charm, this time challenging Joe Harrison’s re-election bid for the Place 4 seat on the Corinth City Council.

Denton area dodges bullet

Sirens sounded across Denton County as several powerful tornadoes spun across North Texas on Tuesday afternoon. But most of the Denton area was spared the worst.

Old bridge earns honor

The Texas Historical Commission will have a dedication ceremony Thursday to recognize the Old Alton Bridge as a significant structure in Texas history.

Les Cockrell: Moonlight walk along Redbud Trail on tap Friday

A night hike is planned at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, and area residents are invited to join guides for a moonlight walk down the Redbud Trail.

STAAR launch smooth in Denton school district

The first round of STAAR tests administered this week were carried out smoothly and students seemed to be prepared, according to Denton school district officials and teachers.

Town sets Easter event

The Dining Dash 5K, a 1-mile Bunny Run and an Easter egg scramble are planned on Saturday at the Roanoke soccer complex, 505 Roanoke Road.

Les Cockrell: Run for Life planned Saturday at South Lakes Park

Run for Life, featuring a 5K run and 1-mile fun run, is planned for Saturday to benefit Loreto House, a faith-based nonprofit charity. The event will begin and end in the parking lot of South Lakes Park, located off Teasley Lane at 556 Hobson Lane.

County extends Polster’s contract

Denton County commissioners approved a contract extension option for transportation consultant John Polster and his firm, Innovative Transportation Solutions Inc.

Panel signs off on I-35E expansion

An Interstate 35E expansion project was signed and sealed by area transportation officials Monday. Now it just has to be delivered.

STAAR testing begins

The state assessment season will officially begin today when the new State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, exams are launched. Throughout the spring, an estimated 2.6 million Texas elementary and high school students will take STAAR exams, according to Texas Education Agency officials.

Argyle district to have public meeting

ARGYLE — A public meeting is planned today to discuss options and answer questions about the Argyle school district’s 2012-13 budget. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the lecture hall at Argyle High School, 191 S. U.S. Highway 377.

Les Cockrell: Junior Girl Scouts help woman celebrate 101st birthday

Junior Girl Scouts from Troop 8667 recently visited Sterling House on the Parkway in Denton to honor a resident who was celebrating her 101st birthday and thank her for her long service to the Girl Scouts.

Argyle district names new chief financial officer

ARGYLE — Elizabeth Stewart, finance director with the Lindale school district, has been named the new chief financial officer for Argyle schools. She starts work April 10.

Fish back in water

Fans of the Greenbelt Corridor know that their travels down the trail between Ray Roberts and Lewisville lakes often brings wildlife sightings — birds, coyotes, raccoons and the occasional feral hog.

Competitive spirit alive, well at annual youth fair

Logan Durrett had an entry for almost every category of the home economics and environmental science projects portion of the 37th annual Denton County Livestock Association Youth Fair and Rodeo on Wednesday.

Les Cockrell: Corps honors Lewisville rangers

Lewisville park rangers Cliff Huddleston and Dylan Mayfield were recently presented with the Commander’s Award for Civilian Service by the Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth district, for their efforts on March 2 that led to the rescue of a Lewisville Lake visitor experiencing distress while in the water.

Creeks jump banks

Rain quickly turned to runoff on saturated North Texas soils overnight Monday and into Tuesday, swelling creeks and rivers and turning pastures into ponds.