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2 Texas Suburbs Ranked Among Best in the U.S.
A recent study of U.S. suburbs found two Texas cities to be among the best. For my money, suburban living is the way to go if you work in a major metropolitan area. Getting away from the hustle and bustle of the big city is totally worth the commute. Apparently,...
List: 5 North Texas cities offer best quality of life in the state, 1 among the worst
When it comes to quality of life in the Lone Star State, five North Texas cities are setting the standards. The online lawncare booking service, LawnStarter, recently released a list of the country’s leading cities for quality of life. The list compares 500 of the largest cities in the...
West Nile Virus Detected in Denton Mosquitoes: Residents Urged to Take Precautions
As the summer heats up, so does the buzz of pesky mosquitoes, but this isn’t your usual annoyance. The City of Denton has reported the detection of West Nile Virus in mosquitoes collected from several traps around the city. The recent findings include positive tests from three additional locations: near the intersection of Montecito Drive and Ryan Road, Woodland Street at Brown Drive, and the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant at S. Mayhill Road with Spencer Road. According to the City of Denton, Texas, these specimens were confirmed last week to indeed carry the West Nile Virus.
Community Events July 2024
This issue is loaded with lots of local events and activities!. Let us know what you think:) Be sure to share this guide with friends and neighbors!. If you know of additional camps that we’ve overlooked, send us an email. >Download a .pdf of this issue here>. WARNING: This...
Denton approves electric rate increase four months after the last hike
The Denton City Council voted 6-0 Tuesday night to approve another round of utility rate increases that will go into effect in October, as part of a quarterly review process the council approved in March. Council member Brian Beck was not in attendance for the vote Tuesday. Based on an...
Georgia suburb #1 in U.S. for best place to live, new rankings say
COPPELL, Texas — North Texas' ever-growing sprawl of suburbs has produced plenty of competition: From best schools to best cities for renters to safest communities, and anything and everything in between. Everything has to have a ranking, and North Texas suburbs usually fare pretty well. So chalk up a...
Upcoming Beam Delivery for the North White Chapel Bridge Replacement Project
We are just a few days away from a major milestone in the North White Chapel—Kirkwood Branch Bridge Replacement project! Starting next Monday, contractors will deliver TEN enormous support beams for our new 200-foot bridge. Each beam is 100 feet long—just over the length of a basketball court—and weighs 41 tons!
Denton Seeks Community-Minded Resident to Join Civil Service Commission Overseeing Police and Fire Services
The City of Denton is on the lookout for a new member to join its Civil Service Commission, tasked with the vital role of overseeing the local governance of police and firefighter services. With one term set to conclude in August, the spotlight is on finding a committed resident ready to step into this crucial position.
Keep Argyle Beautiful recognized for Governor’s Community Achievement Award
Last month, Keep Argyle Beautiful was recognized at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin during the 2024 Governor’s Community Achievement Awards Ceremony, hosted by First Lady Cecilia Abbott. The Community Achievement Awards program, which has been in existence since 1969, acknowledges communities that have demonstrated outstanding achievements in various...
ICYMI: Keller council denies 22-lot housing development and 2 more city updates
From left, Keller City Council members Tag Green and Chris Whatley listen during a presentation during the July 2 council meeting. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) Catch up with three of the latest stories coming out of the city of Keller. A planned 22-lot housing development in Keller was denied by City...
North Texas firefighters remain on Gulf Coast amid Beryl aftermath
More than a week after Hurricane Beryl made its way through the Texas coast, firefighters from North Texas continue to provide support to the affected communities. Fire departments from Grand Prairie, Arlington, and Flower Mound have helped meet various State needs, including mutual aid, urban search and rescue, and medical.
Highland Village P&Z recommends approval of patio home development
The Highland Village Planning & Zoning Commission on Tuesday recommended approval of a proposed development for 25 new patio homes near Heritage Elementary School. DJB Development is requesting a zoning change for a 4-acre tract at 102 Barnett Boulevard from SF-40 to a Planned Development District. The concept plan calls for 25 homes at the proposed “Magnolia Village,” as well as the preservation of existing trees on the western property line. According to the meeting agenda, the patio homes would be a minimum of 1,647 square feet and there would be a homeowners’ association and a masonry screen wall along Barnett Boulevard.
Argyle ISD Board denounces changes to Title IX
The Argyle ISD Board of Trustees on Monday approved a resolution denouncing the United States Department of Education’s changes to Title IX over gender identity. Title IX states that “no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. In April, the Department of Education proposed redefining “sex” to include gender identity, which would allow biological males who identify as females to use the women’s restroom, and vice versa.
Denton is set to vote on city council updates, including terms and new committee
The Denton City Council voted this week to approve nearly all of the nominees to a Charter Review Committee, which will begin meeting later this month to discuss possible updates to the city charter that could add additional council seats and possibly lengthen council members' terms. Recommendations by the Charter...
News from Double Oak Town Hall — July 2024
By the time you read this article, 2024 will be halfway over. Time seems to move quicker, or perhaps everyone is overly busy. Double Oak has some milestone events coming up, but none are more important than getting the budget in order and continuing the drainage workshops this fall. Our...
Celebrating Clean Water for Our Community: 2024 Water Quality Report is Available Now
The 2024 Water Quality Report is now available, showing no compliance issues with Southlake’s drinking water based on data collected in 2023. As we enter summer in Texas, where triple-digit temperatures are the norm, you might be paying closer attention to your water quality. Rest assured that while you focus on staying hydrated, the Southlake Water Team is dedicated to your safety. The recent 2024 Water Quality Report details how your water is confirmed to be safe, with no actionable levels of contamination.
Flower Mound council receives update on proposed activity center renovations
Craig Bouck, principal and strategy partner with Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture, talks with Flower Mound Town Council about plans for the Community Activity Center. (Don Munsch/Community) Architects are in the final stretch of finishing the design for the expansion and renovation of the Community Activity Center in Flower Mound. Craig...
Trotter Park design gets OK from Flower Mound council
David Shipp, landscape architect with MHS Planning and Design, talks to Flower Mound Town Council about the Trotter Park design at the July 15 meeting. (Don Munsch/Community Impact) At a July 15 meeting, Flower Mound Town Council approved a conceptual master plan for the new Trotter Park. As part of...
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