The Colony Courier-Leader

08/06/2026

Star Local Media's "Summer Questions" shifts to the diamond for its penultimate edition, with a look around Denton County's baseball and softball scene, as well as a few potential breakout candidates in football.

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.

07/31/2026

Texas shoppers can skip sales tax on clothes, school supplies and more Aug. 7-9. NFIB's Jeff Burdett urges families to shop small and support local businesses during the back-to-school tax holiday.

07/31/2026

One of the more entertaining aspects of covering high school sports in the Metroplex are the interactions – both personal and as a spectator – with athletes.

07/30/2026

Star Local Media's "Summer Questions" series shifts to the pitch this week for a look around the area's high school soccer landscape as well as some potentially impactful first-year coaches for the 2026-27 school year.

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.

07/30/2026

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.

07/28/2026

Home Trends & Design returns to Nebraska Furniture Mart in The Colony, Texas, with a new showcase running through mid-October, featuring sustainable, solid wood furniture and one-of-a-kind pieces.

07/24/2026

Star Local Media's high school sports version of The ESPY Awards, The Varsitys, concludes with a look back at some of the top teams, male athletes and female athletes from the 2025-26 school year.

The 34th ESPY Awards, the annual ceremony devoted to honoring standout professional and collegiate athletes and teams of the past year, aired on July 15.

07/23/2026

Star Local Media's "Summer Questions" shifts to the hardwood for a look around the Denton County basketball landscape leading up to the 2026-27 season, as well as area track and field standouts to watch next spring.

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.

07/22/2026

On Sunday-Tuesday, coaches and administrators throughout the state descended on the George R. Brown Convention Center for the 94th annual Texas High School Coaches Association Convention and Coaching School.

07/20/2026

Carrollton native Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, was killed in an enemy attack at a U.S. base in Jordan on July 17, the Department of War announced. She was assigned to a unit based in Germany.