This year marks the 50th for Love For Kids Inc., an organization that makes a difference in the lives of thousands of at-risk children in Denton, Dallas, and Collin counties. My friends at Huffines, Granite Development, Dallas Children’s Charities, and Circle R Ranch have long been a part of this non-profit organization that started 50…
Though Random Acts of Kindness Day on Feb. 17 started in 1995, it is still just as needed today as it was 30 years ago. It is the concept of doing something thoughtful and kind without recognition or applause but for the simple reason of putting a smile on someone’s face. Remember when someone complimented…
With the new year upon us, I would like to thank North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) and CEO Trisha Cunningham for all they have provided to Denton County since 1982. For 42 years, they helped feed our residents, working in conjunction with Tarrant Area Food Bank (TAFB). After years of being served by two food…
In keeping with the holiday tradition of the 12 Days of Christmas, I am sharing a list of that for which we are most thankful. With this bit of reflection, I hope it will help in developing your own list of things for which you are grateful: On the first day of Thankfulness, we are…
Each year as November comes around, I am reminded of how fortunate we all are to live in North Texas. The days, weeks, and months pass by quickly until another year is almost at an end. So many individuals, organizations, communities, and school districts work together to address the many challenges of a fast-growing region….
With so many new people moving into Denton County daily, it is important to remember those who have spent their lives here. Our seniors have built the foundation upon which we now stand, and we should be thankful for their efforts. Denton County continues to grow with an estimated population of 1,036, 720 as of…
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 situations to serve on their…
Last November, we launched FindHelp Denton County in collaboration with the cities of Denton and Lewisville to provide an online resource for our residents in need. In the three months since, more than 4,600 new and returning users have visited the website at findhelp.dentoncounty.gov to look for assistance with housing, food, transportation, health, and other…
Denton County is well known across the state for working closely with creating examples for future generations our entities to deal with growth. With the rapid growth we have experienced comes the need to expand services for our residents. Nothing shows growth as quickly as the traffic we see on our roads every day to…
Recently, we were grateful for the opportunity to recognize Scouts Victoria Myers and Nathan Danforth during Denton County Commissioners Court for their contributions to recent restoration efforts at the historic Black Champion-Macedonia Cemetery in Lewisville. Victoria is a senior at Townview School for the Talented and Gifted in Dallas and is a Girl Scout on…