CoServ lowers October electric rate despite record September usage

CoServ dropped its residential electric rate to 11.48 cents per kilowatt-hour for October billing, the second straight monthly decrease, even as a brutally hot September drove average household electricity usage to a three-year high of 2,239 kilowatt-hours.

Rows of high-voltage electric transmission towers silhouetted against a twilight sky.

FMHS Wire reports fewer teens get licenses at 16

A Flower Mound High School student newspaper report examines why teens nationally are delaying driver's licenses, citing federal data showing licensed 16-year-olds dropped from 46% in 1983 to 26% in 2024.

Car keys resting on a closed booklet on a wooden surface.

Flower Mound, TX

10:41 pm, October 11, 2026

79°F

Clear

Feels like 79° · 0% rain

CoServ lowers October electric rate despite record September usage

CoServ dropped its residential electric rate to 11.48 cents per kilowatt-hour for October billing, the second straight monthly decrease, even as a brutally hot September drove average household electricity usage to a three-year high of 2,239 kilowatt-hours.

Rows of high-voltage electric transmission towers silhouetted against a twilight sky.

FMHS Wire reports fewer teens get licenses at 16

A Flower Mound High School student newspaper report examines why teens nationally are delaying driver's licenses, citing federal data showing licensed 16-year-olds dropped from 46% in 1983 to 26% in 2024.

Car keys resting on a closed booklet on a wooden surface.

Flower Mound, TX

10:41 pm, October 11, 2026

79°F

Clear

Feels like 79° · 0% rain

CoServ lowers October electric rate despite record September usage

CoServ dropped its residential electric rate to 11.48 cents per kilowatt-hour for October billing, the second straight monthly decrease, even as a brutally hot September drove average household electricity usage to a three-year high of 2,239 kilowatt-hours.

Rows of high-voltage electric transmission towers silhouetted against a twilight sky.

FMHS Wire reports fewer teens get licenses at 16

A Flower Mound High School student newspaper report examines why teens nationally are delaying driver's licenses, citing federal data showing licensed 16-year-olds dropped from 46% in 1983 to 26% in 2024.

Car keys resting on a closed booklet on a wooden surface.

Flower Mound, TX

10:41 pm, October 11, 2026

79°F

Clear

Feels like 79° · 0% rain

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Rooftop air quality monitoring sensors mounted on a metal railing against a blue sky.

Denton County faces ozone alert Wednesday as air quality dips

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has declared an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including Denton County, for Wednesday, Oct. 7, warning that light winds and warm temperatures could push ground-level ozone into the "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" range.

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Flower Mound launches green waste recycling starting Nov. 30

Flower Mound's new Seasonal Green Waste Recycling Program begins Nov. 30, giving residents two weeks to curb-sort brush, leaves and clippings for composting instead of landfill disposal, but bulk trash pickup will be suspended during that window.

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Marcus HS hazing victim's family sues LISD, seeks $1 million

The family of a Marcus High School football player filed a civil lawsuit in Denton County naming four teammates, their parents, and Lewisville ISD as defendants over an alleged October 2025 hazing incident, seeking more than $1 million in damages and alleging a Title IX violation by the district.

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E-bikes and electric scooters parked alongside bicycles at an outdoor metal rack.

Flower Mound fire officials warn of lithium-ion battery risks

The Flower Mound Fire Department is using Fire Prevention Week to warn residents about lithium-ion battery fire risks, with specific guidance on buying certified products, charging e-bikes and scooters outside, and recognizing warning signs of battery failure.

A large brush fire burns at night with orange flames and rising smoke.

Denton County lifts burn ban after weeks of rain

Denton County lifted its burn ban Monday after more than five weeks of restrictions, allowing Flower Mound and Highland Village residents to resume all outdoor burning and cooking activities.

A telephone handset lying off its cradle on a desk.

Flower Mound police post alternate number after line outage

The Flower Mound Police Department's non-emergency phone line went offline Oct. 1 due to a regional telecom issue, with no return date set. Residents needing non-emergency police help should call 214.984.9680 while 911 remains fully operational.

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Marcus falls 56-28 to Hebron despite Davis's four touchdowns

Marcus dropped to 0-2 in District 5-6A after a 56-28 loss to Hebron on Oct. 2, despite senior quarterback Cash Davis throwing for 352 yards and four touchdowns, and now faces rival Flower Mound in the Battle of the Mound on Oct. 9.

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Marcus hosts Hebron Friday in district play after lopsided loss

Marcus (2-1) hosts Hebron (2-2) at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, in a District 5-6A matchup at Marcus High School, with the Marauders looking to rebound from a 7-40 loss to Lewisville and the Hawks riding a two-game winning streak capped by a 24-21 homecoming win over Little Elm.

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Cameron Joyce

Cameron Joyce

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Cameron is a Rhode Island native and graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in News Media in 2026. He previously worked as a beat writer for Alabama volleyball and baseball for "The Crimson White" and a pro sports writer for Ball Exclusives.

Cameron Joyce

Cameron Joyce

News Producer

Cameron is a Rhode Island native and graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in News Media in 2026. He previously worked as a beat writer for Alabama volleyball and baseball for "The Crimson White" and a pro sports writer for Ball Exclusives.

Cameron Joyce

Cameron Joyce

News Producer

Cameron is a Rhode Island native and graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in News Media in 2026. He previously worked as a beat writer for Alabama volleyball and baseball for "The Crimson White" and a pro sports writer for Ball Exclusives.

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