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