Local school districts account for all students

Every student in Pilot Point, Aubrey and Tioga ISDs was accounted for during the COVID-19 closure.

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, schools had to switch to a distance learning format after spring break and continued it thr...

The owner of the Mane Pup in Aubrey, Stacy Payne, burst into tears of joy Tuesday as she received a $10,000 check from the city to keep her local business running during the COVID-19 crisis.

Aubrey approved the business survival grant program May 6.

The Mane Pup is a pet...

Western Son gets thanks for making hand cleanser

When the leaders at Western Son Distillery saw a gap in hand sanitizer availability, they rekeyed their production line to help solve the problem. 

The production center made 75,000 bottles of the liquid over the course of...

Salons, barbershops remain closed

Only a few weeks ago, Rocco Bianconi’s business was flourishing. 

Having built Rocco’s Barbershop into a downtown staple, he was constantly busy with loyal clientele.

“The people whose hair I cut, they’re not just customers, they’re...

Teachers, families connect during Pilot Point parade

Teachers and staff of Pilot Point Elementary School decked out their cars, trucks and bikes with signs and decorations to drive them all over town on the evening of April 17. The purpose was to let the kids know how m...

Pilot Point City Manager Britt Lusk started Monday in the midst of the countywide stay-at-home order.

Lusk, who came to the role from Tucumcari, New Mexico, along Route 66, described his first day as a whirlwind. 

“It’s been a great first day but really busy,” Lusk said....

Ray Roberts closes gate to visitors, reopening date unsure

Effective 5 p.m. Tuesday, all Texas State Parks will be closed to the public in response to the COVID-19 pandemic at the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott.

Texas state parks will be closed to the public to maintain t...

Local churches find ways to connect with congregations from afar

Community above isolation.

That has been a focus at Midway Church for more than a year, but it hits a new chord now, while the world faces the coronavirus pandemic, forcing churches to preach to their congr...

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, both Aubrey and Pilot Point ISDs are using technology and distance learning to help area kids stay up to date with their course work.

Aubrey and Pilot Point ISDs both make some use of technology in their standard operations but are no...

School districts close  to prevent exposures across communities

Denton County schools, including Pilot Point ISD and Aubrey ISD, announced Tuesday they will continue their extended closures through April 3 with the possibility of extending the break as needed. 

Tioga ISD...