H-E-B, recently announced, they have purchased 600 acres just north of Sanger.  The land connects between Metz Road and W. Lone Oak Road, on the west side of I-35.  The project is part of a multi-phase plan to develop the property, but not for a grocery store. The land is located just north of Chisam Road just inside the Cooke County Line.  To support its growing business, H-E-B finalized the land purchase in North Texas where the company has plans to build facilities in mult

A proud Denton, Texas, native, Gary Bilyeu has called Sanger home since 1999. It is the community where he met his wife and where they chose to raise their family. Now finishing his eighth term on the Sanger City Council, Gary also serves as Mayor Pro-Tem.  Bilyeu filed his candidacy paperwork to run for Mayor on Tuesday morning.  He’s been on the City Council since May of 2010.  “If I decided not to run for office again, then I would be very proud of the accomplishments duri

The meteorologist accurately predicted the winter storm that blanketed Sanger with sleet and snow this past weekend, causing temperatures to plummet into the single digits. From Saturday through Monday, the area resembled a ghost town as most residents stayed off the slick streets. Many businesses were closed, but Tom Thumb, Dollar General, Sportsman, Sportsman 2, Pit Stop, and Quick Trip remained open.  By Tuesday afternoon, most restaurants had reopened as temperatures fina

The Sanger Education Foundation is excited to announce its Annual Gala, taking place Friday, March 20, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Monroe Pearson Event Center, located at 421 E. Oak Street in Denton.  This year’s Gala has relocated to the Monroe Pearson Event Center to accommodate the growing number of supporters who wish to attend this unforgettable evening celebrating education, community, and opportunity. Sponsorships, reserved tables, and tickets are now on sale,

Sanger Economic Development recently announced an exciting collaboration: Pepper Belly BBQ is moving to Uptown Rail Brewery, with construction set to begin soon. The restaurant will continue operating at its current location until the new site is ready.      Pepper Belly is currently located just west of Sanger High School (SHS) and Sanger Middle School (SMS) on FM 455 in the recognizable red food trailer. It will be relocating to downtown Sanger, specifically behind Uptown R

Sanger ISD emailed a letter to parents and guardians on Thursday, January 15th. See the letter below: Dear Parents and Guardians,  We are writing to provide further clarification and reassurance regarding the recent arrest of Israel Demello, a former Sanger ISD Police Officer. We recognize that news of this nature is concerning, and our goal is to ensure you have the most accurate information possible. While Officer Demello was most recently assigned to Chisholm Trail Elemen

Denton County Jail Mugshots of Israel Demello SANGER TX - January 14, 2026: The Sanger Police Department has arrested 26-year-old Israel Demello of Denton, who was formerly employed as a police officer with the Sanger Independent School District. On the afternoon of November 19, 2025, the Sanger Police Department was notified of allegations that Demello had an inappropriate relationship with a student at Sanger ISD. The department immediately notified Sanger ISD, which placed

Sanger Mayor Thomas Muir was first elected in May of 2010 and he announced at Monday’s regular scheduled meeting he isn’t seeking re-election. Muir released a statement to the Sanger News this week explaining his decision.  “As usual, Council voted at our first Council meeting of the year to set the upcoming May election, where two Council members and the Mayoral position will be elected.  With the election now set, I wanted to make my intentions clear regarding the Mayoral p

January is School Board Recognition Month, and Sanger ISD is celebrating its trustees' dedication and commitment to the district and its students. With the theme, Leadership for Tomorrow’s Texas, our celebrations will spotlight the essential role school board members play in guiding the future of education. The month-long observance is an opportunity for members of our community to strengthen their understanding of the crucial role school boards play in uplifting public educa

Malouf Interest, Inc., the developer for the retail, mixed use Sanger Circle has confirmed that Whataburger will be coming to Sanger. It will be located just east of Tom Thumb on the service road.  See MAP TO THE RIGHT:  Whataburger has a status as “Review Complete” by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Architectural Barries project database.   It involves new construction of 3,335 sq ft Whataburger  restaurant.  The design firm listed is Gensler (a major