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Denton cites Clara’s Kitchen for property violations; neighborhood concerns grow and legal counsel steps in
Two bullets had hit the side of her house in Southeast Denton, Diana Guerra told City Council members at their Sept. 17 meeting. Guerra lives next door to Clara’s Kitchen. The bullet holes appear on the second floor. They didn’t go through the bedroom she shares with her husband or the children’s bedrooms down the hallway, she said this summer when she showed them to the Denton Record-Chronicle.
Hitting all the right notes: Denton Arts & Jazz Fest has been bringing music to the city since 1991
The Denton Arts & Jazz Festival has become one of the most anticipated annual events in Denton County. It is also one of Denton County’s largest, with an average attendance of more than 200,000 people of all ages and from all walks of life. Enjoy three days of fun...
North Texas high school placed on lockdown after hoax threat, officials say
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — A high school in Tarrant County was placed on lockdown Monday afternoon as police investigated a hoax threat, officials say. Richland High School in North Richland Hills was put on lockdown at about 1:15 p.m. after a threat was reported to 911, according to Birdville ISD.
Argyle ISD to host funding referendum presentations
Argyle ISD will host several opportunities for families and the community to learn more about its School Funding Referendum that will be presented to voters in the November election. If approved, the district would retain $2.5 million from the School Funding Referendum (also known as a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election...
Apply this week to participate in Flower Mound’s Veterans Day Relay Run
The town of Flower Mound is now accepting applications for its annual Veterans Day Relay Run. “This November, you can be part of this great tradition that sees dozens of volunteer runners carry an American flag nearly 32 miles through town to honor our veterans,” the town said in a statement.
Lewisville applying for affordable housing grant
The city of Lewisville announced last week that it is applying for the Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) grant, and the city is asking for community feedback. PRO Housing is an opportunity through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the city will be applying...
Coppell ISD school board votes to close the oldest school in the city, citing budget and under enrollment concerns
COPPELL, Texas — Monday night at a school board meeting in Coppell, parents and even a board member cried as the board voted to close Pinkerton Elementary School, the oldest public school in the city. The vote comes following parent and student pushback weeks after the superintendent said enrollment...
Denton Declares: 31 Days of Halloween Fun!
Your browser does not support the audio element. Hold on to your witch hats and sharpen those fangs, Denton is about to get spooky! This fall, the city is taking a page from Conway, South Carolina’s playbook and diving headfirst into an entire month of Halloween madness. Introducing 31 Days of Denton Halloween, a citywide extravaganza that’s guaranteed to have locals and visitors alike screaming… with delight, of course!
Two North Texas Cities Among Fastest-Growing Populations In 2024
North Texas’ rapid expansion is not slowing down. A recent study found that several cities in the region have some of the fastest-growing populations in the U.S. Journalist research company Journo Report and Casino review company CasinooftheKings recently conducted an analysis of U.S. cities experiencing the fastest development to identify those with the highest population growth, with Frisco and McKinney coming out near the top. Frisco ranked third with a score of 53.5. The city boasts the second-largest infrastructure investment, totaling $120 million, second only to Goodyear, Arizona. Frisco experienced a job growth rate of 4.5% and rapid housing development, with 36.8...
Flower Mound’s new budget, lower property tax rate go into effect
The town of Flower Mound’s budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25, which includes the town’s lowest property tax rate ever, went into effect Tuesday. At a meeting on Sept. 16, the Flower Mound Town Council passed the new budget of more than $352 million. Priorities for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, according to a town news release, focus on public safety with the addition of a fourth medic team and ambulance, as well as expanding the town’s School Resource Officer program; maintaining and growing the Town’s award-winning parks, trails, recreational amenities, and special events; remaining competitive in the local marketplace by including a merit increase and market adjustment for employees; and building and maintaining quality infrastructure with several critical capital improvement projects and nine new Public Works positions.
Community invited to public meeting on Pilot Knoll Park improvements
The public is invited to attend a meeting at Pilot Knoll Park on Wednesday to discuss planned improvements to the boat ramp area and provide feedback. Pilot Knoll Park, located along the shores of Lake Lewisville in Highland Village, spans between 65-85 acres, depending on water levels. The park offers various outdoor activities for nature lovers, campers, hikers, and horseback riders. Amenities include a day-use area, improved campsites, and primitive camping spots for those seeking a more rustic experience.
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