Flower Mound Leader

06/15/2026

We didn't know what to expect when we headed to Simpson Plaza on Sunday afternoon. What we found was the world.

The FC Dallas Soccer Celebration had transformed the plaza in front of the Purefoy Municipal Center into something that felt less like a

We didn't know what to expect when we headed to Simpson Plaza on Sunday afternoon. What we found was the world.

06/14/2026

Mark Hill will be Frisco's next mayor. With all precincts and voting centers reporting in Collin and Denton counties, Hill defeated Rod Vilhauer Saturday night in Frisco’s mayoral runoff election, capturing 58.12% of the vote — 19,632 ballots — to Vilhauer's 41.87%, or 14,146 votes. Turnout was approximately 25% of registered voters, with 33,778 ballots cast.

Early voting in Frisco's mayoral runoff shows Mark Hill leading with 58.06% against Rod Vilhauer's 41.94%, as the city awaits the final results to determine its new mayor after nine

06/13/2026

There's no shortage of noteworthy performances turned in by student-athletes around the area. This week, Star Local Media's sports staff will recognize 10 student-athletes from its coverage areas as part of its Star Spotlight.

There's no shortage of noteworthy performances turned in by student-athletes around the area. This week, Star Local Media's sports staff will recognize 10 student-athletes from its coverage areas as part

06/12/2026

A noted aspect of high school sports is seeing athletic careers begin, blossom and come to a close.

06/11/2026

The University Interscholastic League Legislative Council met in Round Rock on Wednesday and one of the big talking points was making girls flag football a sanctioned sport.

06/11/2026

Heading to a World Cup watch party this summer? The Red Cross has tips to keep you cool, hydrated and connected at big events. Download the free Red Cross Emergency app for real-time alerts and safety advice.

06/11/2026

The end of one chapter gives way to the start of another, and such is the case as teams around the state begin preparations for the 2026-27 school year.

06/11/2026

For the past year, the Star Local Media sports staff has spent all but a small handful of Tuesday and Friday nights, plus the occasional Thursday or Saturday, bound to a press box, on the sidelines or in the bleachers covering high school sports.

For the past year, the Star Local Media sports staff has spent all but a small handful of Tuesday and Friday nights, plus the occasional Thursday or Saturday, bound to

06/10/2026

CFBISD trustees approved pay raises for all employees for 2026-27, boosting starting teacher salaries to $63,200 and expanding special education stipends. Supplemental pay for bus drivers will be reviewed in August.

06/09/2026

⚽Hundreds packed Toyota Stadium in Frisco to watch Sweden train ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, giving North Texas fans an early glimpse of the tournament's excitement and international atmosphere.