Each year, I have the privilege of spending time with disadvantaged and special needs children, their siblings, and caregivers at annual events at the Circle R Ranch. Sounds of laughter and glee fill the air as these children spend a day enjoying everything from horseback riding, crafts, hayride, a petting zoo, food, and more. Nothing…
During March, women are celebrated and recognized through Women’s History Month and the International Day of Women. Throughout history, women have made incredible contributions to society through activism, science, government, and challenging the boundaries of adventure. In Denton County, we have been blessed with many women becoming CEOs, District Court Judges, serving on Commissioners’ Court,…
February, the month of love, is the perfect time to ensure you and other women in your life love your hearts well. Taking care of your heart is vital because heart disease is ranked the number one cause of death yearly in the U.S. for both men and women. However, women tend to ignore or…
As a new year begins, it is important to take stock of the goals we would like to achieve personally and professionally. Now is a time to reflect on lessons learned in the past 12 months, prepare a plan, and apply it in the year ahead. This is also an opportunity to recognize how crucial…
In keeping with tradition, we are continuing the 12 Days of Gratitude message, changed up a bit from the 12 Days of Christmas. With this time of reflection as well as a time for gratitude and giving thanks, we hope this will spur others to come up with a list of things for which they…
In this season of gratitude, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many organizations and volunteers who have dedicated their time and effort to ensure all Denton County residents have access to the food they need for their families. We sometimes take it for granted when we prepare our evening meals, taking…
If you’ve driven around Precinct 3 recently, you’ve likely noticed quite a bit of construction occurring along Interstate 35E, FM 1171, FM 2499, FM 2181, FM 3040, Texas 121, and other pockets across the region. Buildings are popping up around Precinct 3 as townhome and apartment construction continues and restaurants, warehouses, and retail shops follow…
With a new year comes new hope – the hope of a better tomorrow. As 2021 comes to a close, many among us have faced trials and tribulations. We recently watched in horror at the remnants of tornadoes that ripped across our country’s heartland, tearing families, homes, and entire towns apart in a heart-rending calamity….