From Scratch -Prairie House
Prairie House has been hosting a loyal clientele in the corridor for 30 years, and for good reason. This local landmark has amazing food in a unique atmosphere. There is a variety of items on the menu, so there is something for…Read More
Denton Public Library Goes Fine Free for Overdue Items
Starting Oct. 1 All Existing Overdue Fines Will Be Forgiven, and Late Fines Will No Longer Be Charged DENTON, TX – Beginning Oct. 1, 2019, Denton Public Library will discontinue charging overdue fines for late returns. The purpose of this…Read More
Denton County Horticulture Invites You to the Fall Garden Fest
Fall is finally here (at least according to my deceitful calendar.) Of course, it does not feel like it yet in Texas. Eventually we will get our two days of fall weather and everyone can break out the sweaters and…Read More
Fiscal Notes: Highlights from the 86th Texas Legislature
Fiscal Notes: Highlights from the 86th Texas Legislature (AUSTIN) — In the September edition of Fiscal Notes, released today, the Comptroller’s office provides a biennial overview of the most important legislation passed during the 86th session of the Texas Legislature, which…Read More
City of McKinney holds ribbon cutting for Nancy Lieberman Charities “Dream Court” and grand re-opening of Fitzhugh Park
By 380news | People and Places
McKINNEY, Texas (Oct. 8, 2019) – Nancy Lieberman Charities in partnership Sport Court, Covenant Church and the City of McKinney will unveil a new “Dream Court” in the newly renovated Fitzhugh Park, 700 Fitzhugh St., during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9. The city’s Parks and Recreation Department will also celebrate the grand re-opening of Fitzhugh…Read More
Denton ISD and United Way of Denton County Unite for a Better Denton County
By 380news | Metro
Denton ISD and United Way of Denton County Unite for a Better Denton County Denton ISD kicks off annual United Way Campaign Denton, TX (October 8, 2019) – Denton Independent School District, along with United Way of Denton County, launched their annual district-wide United Way Employee Giving Campaign at its Board of School Trustees meeting Tuesday, Oct. 8. For more than…Read More
New Map: What Your Neighborhood Says About Your Life Expectancy
By 380news | Uncategorized
New map highlights dramatic differences in life expectancy depending on your neighborhood in Texas Interactive mapping tool shows people live 17 years longer in neighborhoods with highest life expectancy versus areas with the lowest Analysis finds non-medical factors like poverty rate, income, race, and education levels often correspond to large differences in how long Texans live HOUSTON, TX – New…Read More
From the Desk of Hugh Coleman- Denton County Precinct One Newsletter
By 380news | Uncategorized
Precinct 1 Monthly News Updates Streetlights to be installed on Hickory Creek Road. I have been working with county staff and other entities including the City of Denton to install streetlights on Hickory Creek Road from Riverpass Drive to Country Club/FM 1830. A total of 16 streetlights will be installed, 10 in the unincorporated portions and six in the City of Denton portions of the road. The streetlights are to be spaced approximately 300 feet apart. The county will work with Oncor to install the streetlights and Oncor will be…Read More
DENTON COUNTY TAX OFFICE LOCATIONS CLOSED OCTOBER14, 2019 FOR EMPLOYEE TRAINING
By 380news | Uncategorized
DENTON COUNTY, TX–For Immediate Release On October 14, 2019, ALL Denton County Tax Offices will close to conduct Employee Training. All locations will reopen on October 15, 2019 with normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. “Our staff works very hard to serve our citizens. By bringing all of our staff together for a full day of training, we can provide important information to the entire staff that will promote and enhance continued excellent customer service”, stated Michelle French, Denton County Tax Assessor/Collector. The Denton County…Read More
From Scratch -Prairie House
By Jodie Linton-Prickett | Travel & Entertainment
Prairie House has been hosting a loyal clientele in the corridor for 30 years, and for good reason. This local landmark has amazing food in a unique atmosphere. There is a variety of items on the menu, so there is something for everyone. While sitting down with restaurateur, Jim Murray, I learned a lot about his ambition, drive, and insight for the…Read More
Denton Public Library Goes Fine Free for Overdue Items
By 380news | Uncategorized
Denton Public Library Goes Fine Free for Overdue Items Starting Oct. 1 All Existing Overdue Fines Will Be Forgiven, and Late Fines Will No Longer Be Charged DENTON, TX – Beginning Oct. 1, 2019, Denton Public Library will discontinue charging overdue fines for late returns. The purpose of this policy change is to encourage library use and open checkout access to books, movies, music, and more. Denton Public Library wishes to remove barriers to library use. Overdue fines conflict with the Library’s vision to be a welcoming place that provides…Read More
Denton Public Library Goes Fine Free for Overdue Items
By 380news | Metro
Starting Oct. 1 All Existing Overdue Fines Will Be Forgiven, and Late Fines Will No Longer Be Charged DENTON, TX – Beginning Oct. 1, 2019, Denton Public Library will discontinue charging overdue fines for late returns. The purpose of this policy change is to encourage library use and open checkout access to books, movies, music, and more. Denton Public Library…Read More
Second annual search for largest Prosper tree begins Champion Tree Contest seeks largest Live Oak
By 380news | Prosper
Second annual search for largest Prosper tree begins Champion Tree Contest seeks largest Live Oak PROSPER, TX– Prosper’s annual community-wide search for the largest tree of a certain species enters its second year as the Parks and Recreation Department announces that the venerable Live Oak is this year’s objective. Called the Champion Tree Contest, the search-and-identify campaign is conducted in support of urban forestry within the Town. The contest is a fun initiative that challenges residents to find the largest Live Oak, pinpoint its location and measure the trunk’s girth,…Read More
