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Republican Andy Eads points to a low county tax rate; Democrat Nick Pappas says Denton County needs a hospital, jail diversion center and 24-hour shelter. Early voting starts Monday.
Republican Juli Luke faces Democrat Dale Frey for Denton County clerk, and three appraisal district board seats are up, with one contested race, as early voting starts Monday.
Marist Liufau and Brevyn Spann-Ford will sign autographs during a one-hour turkey drive for the NTX Community Food Pantry, which says it serves more than 600 families a month.
Lewisville ISD said its TECC-West Culinary Arts program earned American Culinary Federation accreditation on July 1 for both Secondary Culinary Arts and Secondary Baking & Pastry, a dual distinction shared by only one other Texas program.
Trustee-approved priorities call for fewer accountability changes, relief from teacher certification fees and TRS rehire surcharges, safety and testing funding, and updated school finance formulas.
Commissioners on Tuesday, Oct. 20, consider renewing a one-year deal that lets the sheriff move inmates to the Cooke County Jail in Gainesville when Denton County runs out of beds or staff.
The Oct. 20 council agenda includes a first-year purchase of $169,607 for OpenGov asset management software, plus Denton County library money and $110,000 in concrete for in-house repairs.
Flower Mound's budget director told council members the town had no way to deem Atmos Energy's GRIP-driven rates unreasonable, though it could seek a broader review of the utility's tariff design.
County health officials say a city of Denton resident has the neuroinvasive form; a resident of The Colony was the county's second case in July.
The Oct. 24 Cinema Frights screening replaces the Oct. 30 Harry Potter event previously planned at Galaxy Theatres.
The City of The Colony will host Family Fright Fest at Stewart Creek Park on Saturday, followed by a free outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus.
The Democrat, who lost to Little in 2024, is pitching school funding and property tax transparency, while the Lewisville Republican says he wants to keep cutting property taxes and the size of government.
The Denton County Tax Office summary going to the board Tuesday also shows $19 billion in exemptions and $40.1 million in levy the district gives up on frozen accounts; trustees will also hire academic auditors.
Lewisville ISD's annual bilingual and ESL evaluation, going to trustees Tuesday, counts 846 students reclassified as English proficient and a 91.1% graduation rate, while uncertified-teacher waivers remain the district's main gap.
The Colony's Oct. 8 registration with Texas regulators describes 41,000 square feet of interior remodeling, a new wing and about 6 acres of parking and site work, with completion estimated at the end of 2027.
KC Gold, Silver and Rare Coins and The Colony Audio & Tint go before the Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday for specific use permits, and city staff recommends approval of both.
Regular unleaded averages $3.7825 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the Texas average.
An annual report going to trustees Tuesday counts 3,167 industry certifications earned last year and notes three student-run companies formed at The Colony High through the district's business incubator class.
Lewisville ISD trustees are asked Tuesday to approve 26 class size exceptions at 10 campuses, after district counts found early-grade classes of 23 to 26 students.
MaxPreps lists video highlights from The Colony's boys varsity football game at Sherman on Sept. 18, 2026.
The Colony led 24-3 at halftime in Nevada and won every quarter to even its district record at 1-1, a week before hosting an Argyle team that beat Lovejoy 45-28 Friday.
