With politics on the minds of many people these days it’s important to know the leaders of the major parties because they do the organizing and setting of policy goals for their members. Given that De ...

Perhaps the only thing less understood than a TIRZ (Tax Increment Reimbursement Zone) is Frankenstein’s monster. Both are only hoping to be understood and accepted for what they actually are-- the TIR ...

By Larry Varnes, Resident Director, Robson Ranch HOA Wildhorse Golf Club Course Record Broken Steady and consistent golf by David Harrison, Byron Nelson High School senior, fashioned a new golf course ...

Couple Recognized for Many Contributions We recognized Charles and Elaine Emery for their many contributions and exemplary public service to Denton County during a recent Commissioners Court meeting. ...

I have been your parks director for nearly two years now and I absolutely love working in Highland Village. The parks and trail system here is beautiful. It is very satisfying to see and interact with ...

With July comes the anticipation of celebrating the birth of our nation and reflecting on the freedoms we are so blessed to enjoy as Americans. On July 4th, families, friends, and neighbors will come ...

It’s a pleasure to serve Flower Mound as Mayor and part of that job is to answer questions from friends and neighbors. Here are a few common questions I receive, so I thought it would be helpful to pr ...

Greetings from Town Hall, DOVFD July 4 Parade and Picnic Our Double Oak Volunteer Fire Department members are busy planning for this year’s event. The parade and picnic are always a fun day in our tow ...

On June 11th, we dedicated the Bartonville memorial wall in the atrium of our town hall honoring members of our community who died while on active duty of the US armed forces. We strive to remember th ...

Service for Veterans Important in Denton County With our county’s birthday, Independence Day on July 4, fast approaching, our thoughts turn not only to those patriots who founded America and fought fo ...

In the FIELD: Since taking office, I’ve shadowed many of our town’s staff transitioning into the mayor’s role. Thank you to our police officers for showing me the way they handle community safety, pub ...

In the last meeting dated June 10th, the council voted to replace the town attorney and the town engineer, as part of a fresh start the town needed. The council reappointed Valerie Pearson Cannady, as ...

Summer is in full swing and the heat is settling in as we come upon the July 4th holiday. I hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday. Several locations will be selling fireworks near town but rememb ...

Key Legislation Passed for Denton County The 86th Legislative Session of the Texas state government recently came to a close. I am happy to report that the Denton County Commissioners Court suggested ...

Inasmuch as 2020 is going to be a very busy political year, many candidates for elective office are not wasting any time in announcing their intentions for the primary next March. Most voters will be ...

Although the Texas primary is not until March 2020, several Denton County residents are preparing to campaign for elective office. One of them is Danny Fletcher, a veteran police sergeant with the Den ...

After decades of earnest public-information campaigns, Americans are finally recycling. Airports, malls, schools, and office buildings across the country have bins for plastic bottles and aluminum can ...

Donnelly, Brittain, Whisenhunt and Garrett Sworn-In The Town of Double Oak congratulates Mayor Mike Donnelly and Council Members Scott Whisenhunt, Ginger Brittain and Billie Garrett on their oaths of ...

The summer season is here! Kids are out of school and we are gearing up for family fun, vacations and outdoor activities. We have had record rainfall this spring so our lake is full, your lawn and lan ...

Last month, I had a great visit with Randy Canivel, director of the Midwestern State University Flower Mound campus in Parker Square, and learned more about the educational opportunities we have right ...