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Denton City Council to Host Public Hearing on Short-Term Rental Regulations, Resident Input Sought
The City of Denton is calling on residents to weigh in on the future of short-term rentals. A public hearing has been scheduled for June 4 to discuss potentially kinking the local development code to better control these temporary lodgings. The City Council proposes to amend sections and tables that detail allowed uses, commercial standards, parking regulations, and definitions that apply to short-term rental properties, according to the City of Denton, Texas.
Mitchell: Volunteers make a difference in Denton County
What is it to be a volunteer? Simply stated, it is someone who freely offers their own time for the benefit of others. Think about that for just a moment and imagine how different our lives would be without volunteers. Who would stand in our courts beside children facing difficult...
Frisco ISD resource officer embraces school community, becomes a member of the family
FRISCO — School resource officers can be controversial — some love them and want more and some people think they make problems worse. But many of the SROs in schools are men and women dedicated to one job: keeping kids safe at school. School resource officer Dario Moreno, at Hunt Middle School in Frisco ISD, sees himself not just as an employee, but as part of the community. "He is somewhat of a celebrity. I think they like him more than they like me sometimes," said Victoria Williams, principal at Hunt Middle School. "Our community, our students, and our staff feel so...
Fast Casual Restaurant Relocates HQ To Garland, Texas
Nation’s, a fast-casual restaurant chain with more than seven decades serving northern California, relocated its corporate headquarters to Garland and opened its first franchise location in Frisco. The Frisco location at 3311 Preston Rd., will be operated by the company’s first-ever franchisee. The second location will open at the end of May in Arlington, 4180 S Cooper St., and features the company’s first-ever online order drive-through as part of operations. Nation’s plans to open 30 franchised locations in the Dallas area over the next five years. The next three locations will be in Sachse, Denton and Mesquite. “Everyone knows the Dallas/Fort Worth area is the hottest metro area...
Keller, Texas, Announces Tax and Revenue Certificates to Fund Street Overhauls
Keller, the suburban Texas city, is gearing up to pave the way for progress. The city has published a notice of intent, signaling its plans to issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation. This financial move is designed to provide the necessary funding for street improvements. The notice made public on May 16th, outlines the city's planned investment in infrastructure, which includes the related costs of issuance, according to the City of Keller.
The 'Coolest Cat in Texas' lives in Flower Mound, apparently
A cat from Flower Mound just won the Texas Lottery’s Coolest Cat in Texas contest. Miss Kiddy Kitty, a 7-year-old gray tabby cat, won the honor through a challenge on the lottery’s Facebook page in March. The contest decided its winner through the picture of a cat with the most likes in the comments of their initial post.
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD committee recommends lengthening school day for 2025-26 school year
Adding minutes to the school day would give teachers more time to plan classroom lessons. (Courtesy Grapevine-Colleyville ISD) After completing its first semester of work, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD's education advisory committee recommended district officials consider adding minutes to the school day beginning in the 2025-26 school year. The details. According to...
Speakers demand Denton ISD take action on bullying after recent attack aboard school bus
Local students and parents demanded during Tuesday’s board meeting that Denton ISD officials resolve alleged campus bullying. The open forum grew tense and emotional at times, with one parent shouting an expletive as she left the boardroom in frustration. The statements from students, parents and advocates follow a recent...
'It's denial': Southlake parents disappointed by Carroll ISD school board's response to Dept. of Education findings of student discrimination
SOUTHLAKE, Texas — Southlake parents urged Carroll ISD board members to begin negotiations with the Dept. of Education following a years-long investigation that found the district violated students’ civil rights. Parents urged action from the board during Tuesday night’s board meeting. It was the school board’s first...
Southlake Carroll schools made headlines for partisan clashes in 2021. This book examines why.
The Carroll Independent School District, located in the wealthy Fort Worth suburb of Southlake, made headlines starting in 2021 when parents pushed the district to ban certain books from classrooms and libraries. Many school districts in the Lone Star State faced an uptick in book challenges around this time, but...
Heavyweight bout: Flower Mound edges Prosper in Game 1 behind Glaser's pitching gem
One year after Flower Mound outlasted Prosper in a three-game thriller in the bi-district round of the Class 6A playoffs, the Jaguars and Eagles renewed their rivalry Thursday night in Game 1 of the Region I-6A quarterfinals. In a game in which offense was hard to come by, senior right-hander...
Two arrested at Denton Square after allegedly brandishing weapons during fight
Denton police arrested two men at the Denton Square after they pulled out weapons during a fight Tuesday evening, according to a police report. At about 6:16 p.m., multiple callers reported a fight near North Elm and West Hickory streets. The initial caller told dispatchers that a man was chasing another man with a knife, and the two were physically fighting.
Police: Nude man arrested at Medical City Denton
Denton police arrested a nude 61-year-old man at Medical City of Denton on Tuesday, according to a police report. At about 4:16 a.m., officers were dispatched to the hospital for a report of a nude trespasser.
Grapevine Main Street Fest is Back
DALLAS (KDAF) — Grapevine Main Street Fest is back for fun, food, drinks, and rides for a weekend of fun. Elizabeth Schrack, Director of Communications for the Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau, shares about what guests can expect for this fun festival. “We’re so excited for the 40th Annual...
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