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I am Relocating to the city in America with the fastest growth. Although I can see why it’s so well-liked, I hope the small-town Texas charm is maintained
The interview with Michelle Clifford, a 33-year-old Californian sales manager who will be relocating to Celina, Texas, in July, served as the basis for this as-told-to piece. Celina is the US city with the greatest rate of population growth, having increased by 26.6% between July 2022 and July 2023. 43,317 people will be living there in 2023. The essay has been condensed and made clearer.
Three mosquito traps around Denton test positive for West Nile virus
Three mosquito traps in Denton have tested positive for West Nile virus, the city confirmed Tuesday. The intersection of Montecito Drive and Ryan Road. The intersection of Woodland Street and Brown Drive. Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant at South Mayhill Road and Spencer Road. Denton is at a Risk Level...
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...
Rates are going up for Denton electric customers, just 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.
Many of the fastest-growing suburbs are in Texas
Suburban and exurban growth is outpacing that of major cities across the United States, and Texas is no exception. In fact, according to a report from StorageCafe, seven of the top 20 fastest-growing housing markets are located in the Lone Star State. The Houston suburb of Fulshear ranked as the...
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.
Denton Adopts Ordinances to Ensure Air Conditioning Access for Residents
Your browser does not support the audio element. The City of Denton has enacted two new ordinances aimed at enhancing the quality of life for its residents by ensuring access to essential air conditioning during the hot summer months. These measures highlight the city’s dedication to public health, safety, and welfare, particularly as extreme heat poses significant hazards.
Frisco adds, adjusts school zones for 2024-25 school year
Frisco City Council approved several school zone adjustments for the 2024-25 school year. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Several school zones in Frisco will be slightly different in the coming school year. Frisco City Council approved the adjusted school zones July 2. The updates include adding, modifying or removing the locations and...
Frisco Public Library closes Dallas Parkway entrance for construction
One of the entrances into the Frisco Public Library will be closed until mid-August. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) One of the Frisco Public Library’s three driveways closed for construction on July 15. Two-minute impact. The driveway, which offers library guests a way on and off of Dallas Parkway, will be...
Downtown Celina’s New Mexico Drive to undergo asphalt improvements
Downtown Celina's New Mexico Drive will get new asphalt. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Contractors are expected to spend the next few months reconstructing a portion of New Mexico Drive in downtown Celina. The project. Work will be focused on New Mexico Drive between Ash Street and Pecan Street, and will include:
Celina community survey to close July 19
Celina residents can share their thoughts through a community survey before it closes this Friday, July 19. (Community Impact staff) Celina residents have the opportunity to share their thoughts directly with city officials through a community survey. Two-minute impact. The survey, which can be found here before it closes on...
Science and technology building planned for University of North Texas
The Texas Legislature has approved $103.4 million for a new Science and Technology building on the University of North Texas campus in Denton. North Texas Daily reports that construction of the 111,000-square-foot education building is scheduled to be completed in late fall 2026. The university says the interdisciplinary building will...
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