Hickory Creek News

It's long been rumored that there would be a theatrical release of an extended "director's cut" version of Watchmen making the rounds in July.

Years of steady growth in sales tax revenue has halted and even reversed direction in many Denton area cities this year, a Denton Record-Chronicle analysis has found.

A Ware man and a Webster woman are among 22 Carnegie Hero medal recipients for 2009.

Recipients of Carnegie Hero medals, which were awarded Thursday: - Terry Ray Odom, 49, of Naples, Fla., and - Richard S. Cameron, 36, of Naples, Fla., saved Ray J. Davis, 55, from drowning when his sport utility vehicle crashed into a golf course lake in East Naples, Fla.

Joan Eleazer at Briggs Freeman . Joan is, once again, listing 1851 Turbeville Road waaaaaay up there in Hickory Creek.

Q: One of my favorite shows is "Eli Stone." Has it been canceled, or will there be more of it in the future? - Gene Hood, Hickory Creek, Texas A: It's been canceled by ABC, but there still will be a bit more of it, since some episodes still hadn't aired when the Jonny Lee Miller-starring show was pulled from the schedule.

When Patricia Villalobos started feeling dizzy Saturday night, she thought it was another headache.

"The Soloist" Starring Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr., Catherine Keener Directed by Joe Wright This oft-delayed biopic, starring comeback kid Robert Downey Jr.

"Hannah Montana: The Movie" Starring Miley Cyrus, Emily Osment, Billy Ray Cyrus Directed by Peter Chelsom What on Earth did we do to deserve this? Miley Cyrus says adios to the character who made her famous in this film, an extension of her monstrous Disney Channel series.

"Fast & Furious" Starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster Directed by Justin Lin In this tough economy, articles come at a premium.

The body of a Hickory Creek man who was reported missing a week ago has been found and recovered, according to Denton County Sheriff's deputies.

Collin County authorities are expected to resume a search this morning for a teen who disappeared after his paddle boat capsized Monday in Lake Lavon.

A Hickory Creek man reported missing Tuesday at Lake Lewisville has not been found and is assumed to have drowned, Denton sheriffs officials said Friday.Mike Wells Barton, 54, was reported missing by his wife Tuesday afternoon, sheriffs spokesman Tom Reedy said.The wife said she had received a call from a Lake Dallas marina that her husband's truck ...

A 54-year-old Hickory Creek man remains missing, after he was last seen Monday on his marooned sailboat on Lewisville Lake, said Tom Reedy, of the Denton County Sheriff's Office.

In the neighboring cities of Hickory Creek and Lake Dallas, two former city council members have challenged incumbents in the only political skirmishes the cities will see this spring.

Denton County road and bridge officials will close part of Hickory Creek Road for repairs beginning Friday.

A 29-year-old Oklahoma woman is accused of using a child to help her steal purses at Wal-Mart and Target stores in Lewisville, police said today.

"Race to Witch Mountain" Starring The Rock, AnnaSophia Robb, Alex Ludwig, Carla Gugino Directed by Andy Fickman I was a fan of The Rock until he started going the family-friendly route.

"Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail" Starring Tyler Perry, Derek Luke, Viola Davis Directed by Tyler Perry Another season, another Tyler Perry movie.

"The Pink Panther 2" Starring Steve Martin, Jean Reno, John Cleese Directed by Harald Zwart Listen, I really love Steve Martin, but it's been so long since he's made a truly great movie that my affection wanes ...