Did you know we have an estimated 583 children who are under the care of Child Protective Services in Denton County? And did you know 204 of those children are housed outside of our county due to lack of available local foster families where they can be placed. This situation seems to only worsen with…
In Precinct 4, we continue to work closely with our communities and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials to ensure our region is keeping up with the tremendous growth while continuing to maintain our county roads. As you drive along our major thoroughfares, you see the new housing developments, retail businesses, and companies expanding their…
The Denton County Office of Emergency Management is one of many Denton County Departments I plan to spotlight this year to help you understand why I am very proud of our almost 2,000 Denton County employees. This series of columns will also help you learn more about the many accomplishments of these departments. While we…
Well, here we are again: A New Year is upon us and nearly all of us resolve (at least mentally) to improve this or stop that and frankly, most of us probably fail to keep them before the year’s end. So I decided this year that instead of resolving to lose weight, get more exercise, eat…
Another interesting twist in SB2 is the way the Board of Directors for DCAD isselected. Currently, five members are “elected” by the various taxing entities inDenton County, including ISDs, cities, towns, etc., who each have voting strengthin proportion to the tax dollars they levy. Thus, large entities such as Lewisvilleand Denton ISDs have many more…
Many North Texas residents have moved here from other states, bringing our county’s population to more than one million! And most of these new Texans come from states which have totally different legislative processes than we do here in the Lone Star State. Our 1876 State Constitution intentionally does not make it easy for the…
should be a year-round initiative Law enforcement plays a vital role in the foundation of our nation and our county. Officers provide protection for our citizens, and stand ready each and every day on our behalf. Recently, on May 17, the Denton County Sheriff’s Office held its annual Denton County Law Enforcement Fallen Officers Memorial…
Law enforcement plays a vital role in the foundation of our nation and our county. Officers provide protection for our citizens, and stand ready each and every day on our behalf. Recently, on May 17, the Denton County Sheriff’s Office held its annual Denton County Law Enforcement Fallen Officers Memorial at the Denton County Administrative Courthouse Amphitheater. This…
A lot goes on after voters approve a bond election, such as the $650 million bond election for the Denton County Transportation Road Improvement Program (TRIP 2022) held last year on Nov 8. Overwhelmingly approved by voters by more than a 3 to 1 margin, the $650 million in bonds will fund more than 100…
National Volunteer Month recognizes the value and impact of volunteers. These selfless individuals bring hope to others and help to make our communities better. The spirit of volunteerism is alive and well in Denton County, as many contribute tens of thousands of hours each year to more than a hundred organizations. Across the world, an…