Hickory Creek News

A man being held in jail for murder appeared to be having a seizure early Tuesday morning and later died at a Denton hospital.

Denton County officials are exploring whether changing work schedules could save money and help employees cope with rising commuting costs.

One person was killed after four separate wrecks that happened back to back at about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday just north of the Lake Lewisville Bridge in Hickory Creek, said Department of Public Safety trooper Lonnie ...

Drivers were stranded this morning on I-35 E southbound near Swisher Road. Virginia K. Taylor, 32, of Dallas was pronounced dead at the scene, said DPS spokesman Trooper Lonny Haschel.

An early-morning fatal crash on Interstate 35W near the Lake Lewisville Bridge created a traffic nightmare for motorist trying to enter Dallas County from the Denton area.

"Hero" sits uneasily on Mike Schmidt's shoulders. He unconsciously shifts as he talks about what happened Friday night, as if to dislodge the notoriety.

“I figured it would be $5,000 or $6,000 to do fliers, newspaper ads, copyrighting and some signs”

By Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe and Amy Dodd Thompson / Staff Writers The last round of campaign finance reports before Saturday's local election showed big spending in the town of Hickory Creek, in the Pilot Point ... via Denton Record-Chronicle

“Whether it's true or not, there's definitely a feeling there that people are not getting represented”

Rumblings from residents living on the east side have gotten a little louder this year, especially now that both candidates vying for Place 4 on the Town Council come from the west side. via Denton Record-Chronicle

“It's manageable, but it's still a pain”

Traci Christian has always been skeptical about whether the Odneal Road bridge would ever get replaced. via Denton Record-Chronicle

Put on your dancin' shoes and duds for Tanglefoot Dance Club's monthly big-band ballroom dance. via Fort Worth Star-Telegram

“I don't know that I had this outcome in mind when we made the complaint”

Paula Davis tapes a box of belongings as she prepares to move out of her Hickory Creek home, where she had run a dog training and boarding business for more than 14 years. via Dallas Morning News

A Denton County grand jury indicted a Hickory Creek man Thursday in the Dec. 4 shooting death of his girlfriend. via Dallas Morning News

“It's a shame to have your home paid for, and then have to take a second loan on it to get a lawyer to protect it”

Former council member Randy Wahl has offered the city a drainage easement on his land in hopes of staving off a court battle over drainage problems that have persisted there for several years. via Denton Record-Chronicle

Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008 An NT police officer initiating a routine traffic stop on the 2000 block of West Hickory Street came into contact with student Chad Elias, 20, at 9:35 p.m. Elias was wanted in ... via North Texas Daily

“However, the average assessed value of homes posted for foreclosure in Corinth last year climbed 5 percentage points”

As Denton County foreclosures hit another high watermark, Eddie and Brenda Larkin have found themselves among more than 500 new families caught in the maelstrom. via Denton Record-Chronicle

“We're trying to make this seamless for the residents.”

Years of squabbling over how to pay for the Lake Cities Fire Department may well be at an end as Hickory Creek, Lake Dallas and Shady Shores hand over the truck keys to the city of Corinth. via Dallas Morning News

“I think it's just good to help people who are needy - to help them have a better Christmas”

Fifth-grade students spent 30 minutes Thursday evening buying toys, but not for themselves. via Denton Record-Chronicle

A 26-year-old Hickory Creek man is being detained in the Denton County jail for allegedly murdering a Copper Canyon woman Tuesday night. via Lewisville Leader

The Denton County Republican Men's Club, in conjunction with the Lewisville Area Repub lican Club and Pachyderm Club of Denton County, will host a joint Christmas party for its December meeting. via Denton Record-Chronicle

“I wish there was more I could do for them”

When Vincent and Demetria Tricomi left their three dogs at Paula's Canine Academy in Denton County, they thought they would be safe. via Denton Record-Chronicle