It is times like the recent ice storm that remind me yet again how unique Denton County is across the nation. In the past six years, we have dealt with everything from a pandemic to setting up one of the largest mass vaccination clinics at Texas Motor Speedway, from dealing with electric outages during the…
In Denton County, a transformation has been unfolding over the years, and 2026 will be no different as last year set the stage for reaching new heights. We begin this year with the inaugural 70.3 Dallas-Little Elm Ironman competition scheduled for March. It will feature a scenic Lewisville Lake swim for 1.2 miles, continue with…
Every day, more than 90 new residents join our vibrant county, drawn by its promise and potential. Over the past four years, Denton County has made significant strides in various areas from law enforcement to a county-wide fire plan. Law enforcement pay was increased by 14 percent to bolster recruitment and retention, ensuring the safety…
National Adoption Awareness Month is celebrated every November across the United States to raise awareness about adoption issues, celebrate families formed through adoption, and draw attention to the urgent need for adoptive families for the thousands of children and teens in the U.S. foster care system who are waiting for a permanent home. More than 100,000 children and…
For Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October, we encourage you to join us in building a Cyber Strong America. Cybersecurity, in short, is the protection of computer systems and networks from attacks by malicious individuals who could cause unauthorized information disclosure, theft, or damage to hardware, software or data, according to the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security…
We are fortunate to have so many nonprofits focused on serving individuals in need – from food and housing to transportation, health, education, job training and more. We are fortunate to have so many nonprofits focused on serving individuals in need – from food and housing to transportation, health, education, job training and more. Many…
As days of the calendar flip forward to the start of a new school year within the next few weeks across Denton County, parents are busy with last minute shopping for clothing and supplies. The start of the 2025-2026 school year marks the beginning of nine months of learning for all ages – pre-kindergarten through…
As one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, Denton County is in the midst of a historic transformation. While growth brings opportunity, it also demands thoughtful planning and strong leadership. That’s where your county government is stepping up. This summer, as we prepare the next fiscal year’s budget and plan infrastructure improvements, we’re focused…
With above normal temperatures again anticipated this summer, we hosted the Denton County Extreme Heat Kickoff Meeting with area emergency managers, first responders and public information officers to begin coordinating our efforts to ensure public safety through collaborative preparedness. Last year, Denton County experienced 26 days with temperatures reaching or exceeding 100 degrees, and 2024…
I wanted to use this month’s Live Local magazine column to celebrate two friends of mine and so many others, Fred and Bobbie Mitchell. As you have mostly likely already learned, Denton County Precinct 3 Commissioner Bobbie J. Mitchell and her family suffered an unfathomable tragedy recently – one that has struck all of us…