Mental Health A Priority We are researching the potential for a Denton County Mental Health and Diversion Center Pilot, which would create an alternative for law enforcement where incarceration of low-level non-violent offenders who are suffering from mental health challenges should, instead, be directed towards mental health services and solutions. The implementation of this program…
With just over 1.069 million people and almost 90 people moving in each day, Denton County remains focused on the important issues of economic development, transportation, public safety, and more to ensure the best use of taxpayer dollars while providing quality of life.Our fast-growing population demands that we continue to plan, not months but years…
As we step into May, our community turns its attention once again to local elections. It’s a season that invites each of us to pause, reflect, and re-engage with the democratic process right here at home. Local government — our cities, our councils, our school districts and our Commissioners Court — makes decisions that shape…
I have long been an advocate for helping our youth in the foster care system, particularly those who are aging out and transitioning into adulthood. My family and I personally experienced the needs of a foster youth by assisting a friend of one of my children who needed help transitioning into college life. These individuals do…
Signs of spring are all around us as we close out the winter months on March 20. Sunny days and warm temperatures bring out the gardener in most of us this time of year. Walking by our Denton County Administrative Courthouse in Denton, spring is evident in the fast-growing sage, and the budding Texas Redbud…
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…