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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Lewisville officer’s arrest matters for Denton County readers
  • See why a foggy Denton County horse farm made this photo list
  • How a Fort Worth family’s yard rocks stopped a speeding suspect

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  • Tuesday: Some sun; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 63 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 64, low: 55.
  • Thursday: Sunshine, breezy and pleasant, with a high of 64 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Off-duty Lewisville police officer arrested on sexual assault charge (keranews.org) — An off-duty Lewisville police officer was arrested in Heath on a charge of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old, and has since been released on bond while criminal and internal investigations proceed. The case is being closely followed by the Denton Record-Chronicle, which underscores its long-standing role as Denton County’s source for local, fact-based reporting.
   

2. The Best Photo Outtakes of 2025 (texashighways.com) — One standout image in this statewide Texas photo roundup comes from a foggy morning at Valor Farm in Denton County, capturing the rare, ethereal mist over a serious thoroughbred operation. The rest of the piece highlights memorable behind-the-scenes moments from shoots across Texas, from Galveston Bay to Houston’s art scene and beyond, celebrating the stories behind the photos.
   

3. Driver arrested after high-speed police chase nearly crashes into Fort Worth home (fox4news.com) — A high-speed police chase in south Fort Worth ended just feet from a family’s home, where they were preparing for a garage sale, after officers tried to stop a 20-year-old driver with multiple warrants. The suspect, who has prior arrests in Denton County, now faces additional charges for evading and resisting arrest after allegedly fleeing the vehicle on foot.
   

4. State leaders encourage growth of conservative student groups in schools - Cross Timbers Gazette Southern Denton County Flower Mound (crosstimbersgazette.com) — State leaders are pushing for more Turning Point USA chapters in Texas schools, and several southern Denton County campuses already have or are pursuing clubs. Northwest ISD high schools host chapters, Argyle students are organizing one, and Denton ISD has not yet detailed whether similar groups exist. Policies generally allow student-led, non-curriculum clubs if they meet basic requirements.
   

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