2025
was a time of change throughout the Ranch Cities area.
This week, The Post-Signal
looks back on July through December to show a view of some of the biggest news of the area in that window.
The Around Town, Police Reports and Weekly Calendar in this issue are current, but the rest is a refresher of what we covered.
Here is our annual review of some of the biggest news from the second half of the year.
July
The Pilot Point Church of Christ celebrates 160 years.
The city staff at Pilot Point asks the city council to shift gears regarding the old police building on the corner of Jefferson and Main.
A goal long set for Aubrey is closer to becoming a reality following the city council’s approval of a professional services agreement for an outdoor sports complex.
The city of Krugerville has its first evening market despite the weather by packing Woodland Park with a plethora of vendors.
Staying on for a second session as a camp counselor leaves Pilot Point’s Lizzy Slater with an indelible memory of the flood in Kerr County.
Within a year, 21-year- old Jianna Garcia helps her mom through cancer treatment, relearns to walk after having surgery twice and earns the title of International United Miss Texas.
Officer William Tinkle of the Krugerville Police Department is seriously injured while off duty and on his way home.
Fuller Elementary hosts Camp Invention involving hands-on STEM activities to encourage children to be creative.
Pilot Point’s baseball field will soon be covered in artificial turf after the Pilot Point ISD board approves the change with Paragon Sports Constructors selected as the contractor.
Passengers no longer have to take off their shoes when they pass through the Transportation Security Administration.
The town of Providence Village hosts a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate Opening Day at the Brown Family Ball Field.
Tioga ISD will require students to store their phones and other personal communication devices in their backpacks all day in light of the state’s new mandate regarding such devices.
August
More than 30 young Chaparrals turn out to the Aubrey ISD Agricultural Center for a peek into what ag can be like at the first youth camp.
The Pilot Point City Council votes to be part of a joint resolution with other area cities urging the Texas Department of Transportation and state leaders to deliver more funding for much-needed transportation projects.
Past and present members of the Aubrey community turn out to support Evalois Owens and to explore the middle school that bears her name.
After nine years of service, Krugerville Mayor Jeff Parrent tenders his resignation on Aug. 1.
With Senate Bill 13, the Texas Legislature will cause major changes to school libraries by furthering parental access to records and outlining appropriate material for students.
Downtown Aubrey draws in 140 entries for its first Motor Fest event.
Pilot Point’s Downtown Master Plan earns state-level recognition.
The Tioga City Council plans to retain the same tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year of $0.493155 per $100 valuation.
The Krugerville City Council reaches an agreement with Chief James Edland with both sides accepting a separation agreement.
Krugerville will pay out a total of $101,000 in salary in addition to 296 hours of accrued vacation time to former Krugerville Police Department Chief James Edland from August through to Jan. 31.
Tioga ISD will be easing students and their families into paying for breakfast for the 2025-26 school year.
The Pilot Point ISD trustees vote against calling a bond issue for the Nov. 4 election, which would have funded the construction of an elementary school.
During the Aubrey ISD School Board meeting, a new budget for the 2025-26 school year is approved.
Veterinarian Dr. David Stephens speaks about the damage he’s seen firsthand from concrete batch plant emissions in the area while opposing the proposed 100X Concrete Batch Plant on Osburn Road.
The Pilot Point Booster Club have another recordbreaking dinner and auction, with the organization bringing in $66,110 through the event.
September
After being down two officers patrolling the city— the chief on days and an officer on nights—the Krugerville Police Department hires back to full staff.
In a split vote, the Aubrey City Council votes to approve a new tax rate of $0.45 per $100 valuation instead of $0.455.
Rainy weather forces organizers to cancel Chrome Fest, with the city hoping to reschedule the charity event.
Hundreds celebrate the life and legacy of G. A. Moore, a legendary Texas high school football coach and pastor of Mustang Baptist Church, following his death on Sept. 5.
BJ Wheeler, an active member of the Grace Point Nazarene Church, takes an unconventional and challenging path to becoming a champion for blood drives in the area.
Rep. Jared Patterson, R-Frisco, and Pilot Point Mayor Chad Major speak to a group of Pilot Point area residents in a town hall meeting, organized by Pilot Point Neighborhood Events.
The Pilot Point ISD school board approve an energy efficiency plan that could save utility for years to come.
A standing room crowd gathers into the Krugerville City Hall to elebrate the swearing in of Police Chief Stoney Ward, Sgt. Alfonso Desantiago, Officer Katrina Thomas and Officer Daniel Byrum as well as the promotion of Sgt. Jeff Pruett.
Members of the Providence Village Town Council receive recognition and thanks for their financial contributions to fund a police officer at Monaco Elementary School.
Staffing levels have cratered at the Pilot Point Police Department, with the most recent resignations coming from long-time staff members Lt. Preston Green and Sgt. Justin Hull.
Tioga ISD’s Mobile STEM Lab is helping students reimagine their future.
Chrome Fest returns to the Pilot Point Square with vintage cruisers.
October
State Rep. Jared Patterson shares a litany of state law changes as well as heads up regarding upcoming ballot measure in Pilot Point.
The Pilot Point City Council approves Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 14 during its Sept. 25 meeting.
The Regional Denton County Outer Loop project holds its fourth public meeting at the Denton Convention Center at Embassy Suites.
The Buddy Bass Tournament hosted by the Pilot Point Chamber of Commerce brings in 29 boats for the annual event. The 39th annual Peanut Festival sees over 8,000 attendees, a new record.
Aubrey ISD experiences a significant rise in student enrollment, with around 4,850 students enrolled.
Aubrey’s Fire Station 3 is officially open for business.
Pilot Point celebrates the 15th annual Bonnie & Clyde Days event with two reenactments on the Pilot Point Square.
After a nearly two-yearlong discussion about the state of the old police station in Pilot Point, a contract with Joesta Construction for the demolition is approved at the City Council meeting.
County Line Baptist Church celebrates its 162nd anniversary.
The North Texas West region of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosts the annual Fields of Faith event in Pilot Point.
Taylyn Hoover and Carston Stephenson receive crowns for queen and king during the Aubrey homecoming celebration.
Providence Village resident Denise Vidal has a one-in-a-million chance to survive, and the Aubrey Fire Department made that chance a reality.
Pilot Point City Council members approve a land development contract with Hillwood Communities.
The Pilot Point Middle School yearbook staff earns gold in the Jostens National Yearbook Program of Excellence three times in a row.
November
Providence Village will have a new council member at the Nov. 18 Town Council meeting.
The ongoing federal government shutdown has prompted Tinker Federal Credit Union, a local financial institution with a branch in Cross Roads, to offer financial relief to people directly affected.
Voters in Texas approve a series of tax exemptions and bans as well as new investments in state infrastructure and research as all 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot passed.
Pilot Point Mayor Chad Major starts the dedication ceremony for the renaming of the Pilot Point police and fire departments to the George W. Hilz Public Safety Annex.
At no cost to the Pilot Point taxpayers, the Post- Signal achieves from 1967 to 2015 will be preserved as part of the University of North Texas Digital Newspaper project.
Aubrey holds its first Veterans Day program at Veterans Memorial Park.
For 25 years, Lee Ann Ray and her staff create beautiful memories at Pilot Point Florist.
Susan and Chad Chance turn heartbreak into hope for so many through the Friends of Vail.
A man dies as a result of a vehicle-bicycle accident on Nov. 14.
The Aubrey City Council votes to adopt the city’s new comprehensive plan.
Evalois Owens gets the chance to hear performances by Aubrey ISD students who go to the school that bears her name while she was surrounded by family and friends.
The city of Krugerville hopes to have Opticom traffic controllers on the traffic light that TxDOT will install at U.S. 377 and Stewart Road.
December
The 17 new members of the Pilot Point Fire Department stand together for a photo.
The city of Pilot Point receives the ElectriCity Award at the Nov. 13 City Council meeting, given to cities on a mission to improve electrical safety and prevent hazards.
Several members of the Pilot Point Educational Foundation board award 23 teachers they had received grants from the organization totaling over $41,000.
The development group behind the upcoming Holiday Inn Express and Suites join with city staff members, elected officials, MDD members and the Pilot Point Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the groundbreaking of the hotel that has been in process for more than five years.
Middle school students flit from table to table in the Owens Middle School gym learning about different career opportunities that are available throughout the area.
The community comes out to Light Up Tioga at the 15th Christmas on Gene Autry.
Krugerville residents experience a first in the center of their town with the first annual tree lighting ceremony.
Families flock to Downtown Pilot Point to enjoy Christmas on the Square, where the businesses and vendors help and entertain the visitors.
A collection of people gather inside Midway Church to help distribute the Angel Tree gifts donated through the work of the Shepherd’s Storehouse and Pilot Point ISD schools.
James Edland is named the new director of safety and security at Tioga ISD to replace Kurt Hall, who is leaving for a growing municipality in the region.
Pilot Point is taking an in- depth look at its water, wastewater and drainage infrastructure. — Kim Fleming
