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Discovering Denton County

WELCOME Table of Contents Stories Need to know Variety of schools List of Denton ISD schools Sports Golf Courses Top 10 Employers Places to Worship Visual, Performing Arts Points of Interest Denton Talent Transportation options Pet-friendly Denton Denton shopping Health Services Senior Activities Denton County bird photos Denton Pools Denton County charities Denton County charities Denton County storm photos List of cities Argyle Aubrey Corinth Cross Roads Flower Mound Hickory Creek Highland Village Lake Dallas Lewisville Pilot Point Ponder Sanger Shady Shores

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Publisher: Bill Patterson Editor: Scott K. Parks Writers: Bj Lewis, Megan Gray-Hatfield, Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe, Britney Tabor, Lucinda Breeding, Jenna Duncan, Jimmy Isbell, Randy Cummings Photographers: Kristen Watson, Al Key, David Minton Layout Design: Kaycee Key Cover Design: Jason Lee Marketing Director: Amanda Crocker Advertising Director: Sandra Hammond Retail Advertising Manager: Shawn Reneau Retail Advertising Representatives: Becci Hendrix, Linda Horne, Tami Phillips, Rennea Howard, Joanne Horst, Fred Lofland Classified Advertising Manager: Julie Hammond Classified Sales Representatives: Amber Frisbie, Patti Madewell

If you want things to stay the same, Denton County is not the place for you. The city of Denton and the expanse of North Texas prairie that surrounds it is dynamic and rapidly changing. Sherry and Rick Cunningham, a retired couple, recently moved from Kerrville to Denton to be close to family. They love it despite the heavy traffic and highway construction. "All of us know to keep improving, new improvements must be made," Sherry says. "Sometimes we just have to 'suffer to be beautiful,' as my mother used to say. It's the end result that counts." Sherry and Rick are building a house in Denton. They've found their bank, church and favorite restaurants. They appreciate the A Train that connects Denton to Dallas and to all points in between. The most important thing to know about Denton is this: Interstate 35E connects Denton to Dallas. Interstate 35W connects Denton to Fort Worth. But Den-

ton is not a suburb of either big city. It has stood alone and independent for more than 150 years. The historic courthouse on the square has become Denton's heart. But the city's brain can be found at the University of North Texas and at Texas Woman's University. One can almost see the youthful, creative vibrations as they emanate from those college campuses and radiate throughout North Texas. As the Cunninghams have discovered, Denton has much to offer newcomers of all ages. The annual Arts and Jazz Festival at Quakertown Park draws more than 100,000 visitors to the city. The eclectic music scene reaches a crescendo each year with 35 Denton, a showcase of local, regional and national indie bands, The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth marches upward. Denton's population reached 125,000 last year, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. The county population has soared to

730,000. As the national economy continues to improve, so does Denton. New businesses seem to spring up daily. Peterbilt and Sally Beauty, two internationally known companies, call Denton home. Major companies have placed regional distribution centers in Denton, and more are considering relocation to Denton County. Downtown continues to blossom with business and residential mixed-use developments, offering an opportunity to live, work and play in the center of the city. But Denton is not just about work, play and college educations. A robust roster of nonprofit organizations, led by United Way and Serve Denton, offer opportunities for volunteerism and assisting those in need. Denton is much more than a destination. For some, it's a great place to visit. For others, like the Cunningham's, it's a place to call home.

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What you need to know By Randy Cummings

For the Denton Record-Chronicle

If you're reading this it probably means you're a newcomer to Denton. So, first things first: welcome to Denton! Denton is a great place to live. It's a growing community that offers a wide variety of friendly neighborhoods and all the urban conveniences you could want. Throughout the year Denton hosts numerous events covering all areas of interest, most notably the annual North Texas State Fair and Rodeo along with the Denton Arts and Jazz Festival. Denton's most recent estimated population stands at 123,099, making it the 26th most populous city in Texas and the 13th largest city in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Whether you have arrived here from another part of Texas or are coming here from out of state, there are some things you'll need to do to get settled in and make it feel like Denton truly is home. Whether it's a matter of getting your driver's license changed or figuring out where the nearest post office is, we're here to make your "todo" list a little easier. DRIVER'S LICENSE If you're new to Texas, a trip to the Department of Public Safety office is neces-

sary. A list of offices can be found on the agency's web site, www.txdps.state.tx.us. Bring your out-of-state license if you have one and proof of a Social Security number, which can be a Social Security card or one of many other official documents. Also, proof of Texas vehicle registration and liability insurance is required if you own a vehicle. If the out-of-state license is valid, the only required exam will be an eye test. If the license is expired, a written exam and driving test will also be administered. The standard fee for a Texas license ranges from $16-$25. Under Texas law, though, drivers who have accumulated at least three major moving violations or who have caused two or more accidents must pay a surcharge to renew their licenses. If moving within the state of Texas, you have 30 days to report the address change to the DPS. The paperwork can be obtained by visiting any DPS office, by emailing customerservicedl@txdps.state.tx.us and requesting a form, or by downloading the document from the DPS website and mailing it to the state. A $10 fee will be charged. VEHICLE REGISTRATION/INSPECTION Texas requires that all vehicles must be

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registered and inspected annually. They must be inspected in the county in which they're registered. Inspections can be done at any number of local oil change businesses and repair garages. New legislation passed in 2013 now requires that registration of a vehicle is now dependent on obtaining a passing inspection. And in lieu of an inspection sticker, car owners now receive a vehicle inspection report (VIR), which is required to register a vehicle. To register a vehicle, you will need to go to the Denton County tax office located at 1505 E. McKinney St. in Denton with proof of vehicle ownership, inspection and insurance. If the vehicle is not in your name, proof of purchase must be provided. After the proper documentation is shown and the forms have been filled out, a fee will be charged based on the vehicle's year, make and model. License plates and a registration/inspection sticker will then be issued. Even if you have only moved within the state, you must notify the county tax office. Emergency: dial 911 Police non-emergency: 940-3498181 Fire department non-emergency: 940-349-8840

City of Denton (Services): 940-3498200 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, TX 76201 www.cityofdenton.com Texas Department of Public Safety: 940-484-6666 820 N. Loop 288, Denton, TX 76209 www.dentoncounty.com Denton County Tax Office: 940349-3500 1505 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76209 www.tax.dentoncounty.com Denton County Elections Administration (voter registration): 940-3493200 701 Kimberly Dr., Suite A101, Denton, TX 76208 www.votedenton.com Social Security Office: 1-888-7171530 2201 Colorado Blvd., Denton, TX 76205 www.socialsecurityhop.com Denton County Appraisal District: 940-349-3800 3911 Morse St., Denton, TX 76208 www.dentoncad.com See LIST on 7

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List U.S. Post Office: 940-387-8555 101 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 or 2101 Colorado Blvd., Denton, TX 76205 www.uspspostoffices.com Atmos Energy (gas): 940-384-7137 648 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76209 www.atmosenergy.com CoServ (gas): 940-321-7800 www.coserv.com Verizon Telephone/Television/ Internet Service: 1-877-502-2876 or 940-891-0106 1805 S. Loop 288, Denton, TX 76205 www.verizon.com Charter Communications: 940239-9453 2430 S. Interstate 35, Denton, TX 76205 www.charter.com Denton Chamber of Commerce: 940-392-9693 414 W. Parkway, Denton, TX 76201 www.denton-chamber.org Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas: 940-382-6712 1300 Teasley Lane, Denton, TX 76209 www.dfwjobs.com Denton Independent School District: 940-369-0000 1307 N. Locust St., Denton, TX 76201 www.dentonisd.org University of North Texas: 940-5652000 1155 Union Circle, #311277, Denton, TX 76203 www.unt.edu Texas Woman's University: 940898-2000 304 Administration Dr., Denton, TX 76204 www.twu.edu North Central Texas College of Corinth: 940-498-6282 1500 N. Corinth St., Corinth, TX 76208 www.nctc.edu Denton Regional Medical Center: 940-384-3535 3535 S. Interstate 35, Denton, TX 76210 www.dentonregional.com Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Denton: 940-898-7000 3000 N. Interstate 35, Denton, TX 76201 www.texashealth.org Denton Record-Chronicle: 940387-3811 314 E. Hickory St., Denton, TX 76202 www.dentonrc.com

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Denton County offers a wide variety of schools By Britney Tabor Staff Writer

Denton County offers a plethora public and private school of school options to families looking for a place their child can learn. Founded in 1882, the Denton Independent School District is the largest school district in the northern portion of the county. The district stretches 180 square miles, and its boundaries include Denton and 17 other cities, communities and developments in Denton County. Denton ISD includes two early childhood centers, 22 elementary schools, seven middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, an alternative learning high school and an advanced technology complex. In 2013, voters approved a $312 million bond package supporting a fourth comprehensive high school, a ninth-grade addition at Guyer High School, two new elementary schools, a middle school, renovations at 17 campuses, energy conservation improvements and land acquisition. Construction is currently underway in the Little Elm area on Braswell High School, named for former superintendent Ray E. Braswell; the Bill Carrico Athletic Complex and Field House, named for a former Denton ISD educator and coach; Catherine Bell Elementary, named for a re-

tired Denton ISD educator and longtime community activist. All three facilities are slated to open the 2016-17 school year along the U.S. Highway 380 Corridor. According to district officials, enrollment for the Denton school district is projected to climb above 27,740 pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade students for the 2015-16 school year. For more information, visit www.dentonisd.org . Other public school districts Denton County include Argyle, Aubrey, Krum, Lake Dallas, Lewisville, Little Elm, Northwest, Pilot Point, Ponder and Sanger. Among the private school options in the

city of Denton and in nearby Argyle are Denton Calvary Academy, Immaculate Conception Catholic School, Liberty Christian School and Selwyn College Preparatory School. Denton Calvary School, located on University Drive in Denton, has a student body of kindergarten through 12th-grade students. For more information, visit http://www.dentoncalvary.org . Immaculate Conception Catholic School, located on Bonnie Brae Drive in Denton, is one of 20 diocesan schools and is open to North Central Texas area students from age 3 to the eighth grade. For more

information, visit http://www.catholicschool denton.org . Liberty Christian School in Argyle offers a college-preparatory education based on biblical principles to pre-school through 12th-grade students. For more information, visit http://www.libertychristian.com . Selwyn College Preparatory School, located on University Drive in Denton, is open to approximately150 students from 13 months old through the 12th grade. For more information, visit http://www.selwyn school.com . Among some of the area charter schools are the Texas Education Centers, which has campuses in three Denton County communities. For more information, visit http:// www.texaseducationcenters.org. Denton is also home to several other charter schools. A complete listing of other charter schools in Denton County can be accessed by visiting the Texas Education map of Texas charter schools at http://bit.ly/1IaAzBj . For individuals who home-school their children, the Denton County Home School Association support group is available. According to the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s web site, it offers resources, activities and local home school information for its members and facilitates networking among families. For more information, visit http://dchsa.org .

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Gonzalez School for Young Children Felicia Sprayberry, Principal 1212 Long Road Denton, Texas, 76207 Phone: 940-369-4360 Fax: 940-382-4285 Windle School for Young Children Angela Hellman, Principal 901 Audra Lane Denton, Texas, 76209 Phone: 940-369-3900 Fax: 940-369-4930 Adkins Elementary School Emily McLarty, Principal 1701 Monahan Drive Lantana, Texas, 76226 Phone: 940-369-1300 Fax: 940-458-0857 Blanton Elementary Karen Satterwhite, Principal 9501 Stacee Lane Argyle, Texas, 76226 Phone: 940-369-0700 Fax: 940-241-1423 Borman Elementary Robert Gonzalez, Principal 1201 Parvin St. Denton, Texas, 76205-6715 Phone: 940-369-2500 Fax: 940-369-4903 Cross Oaks Elementary Matt Preston, Principal 600 Liberty Blvd. Cross Roads, Texas, 76227 Phone: 972-347-7100 Fax: 940-440-9770 Evers Park Elementary Linda Cavazos-Tucker, Principal 3300 Evers Parkway Denton, Texas, 76207 Phone: 940-369-2600 Fax: 940-369-4906 Ginnings Elementary Marcy Auchter, Principal 2525 Yellowstone Place Denton, Texas, 76209 Phone: 940-369-2700 Fax: 940-369-4909 Hawk Elementary Robin Brownell, Principal 2300 Oakmont Drive Corinth, Texas, 76210 Phone: 940-369-1800 Fax: 940-369-4911 Hodge Elementary Dr. Patty Jensen, Principal 3900 Grant Parkway Denton, Texas, 76208 Phone: 940-369-2800 Fax: 940-369-4912 Houston Elementary Teresa Andress, Principal 3100 Teasley Lane Denton, Texas, 76205 Phone: 940-369-2900 Fax: 940-369-4915 Lee Elementary Lorena Salas, Principal 800 Mack Place Denton, Texas, 76209 Phone: 940-369-3500 Fax: 940-369-4918 McNair Elementary Deborah Cano, Principal 1212 Hickory Creek Road Denton, Texas, 76210 Phone: 940-369-3600 Fax: 940-369-4921 Nelson Elementary Cecilia Holt, Principal

3909 Teasley Lane Denton, Texas, 76210 Phone: 940-369-1400 Fax: 940-383-3534 Paloma Creek Elementary Natalie Mead, Principal 1600 Navo Road Aubrey, Texas, 76227 Phone: 972-347-7300 Fax: 972-346-9501 Pecan Creek Elementary Lacey Rainey, Principal 4400 Lakeview Blvd. Denton, Texas, 76208 Phone: 940-369-4400 Fax: 940-369-4904 Providence Elementary Julio Lopez, Principal 1000 F.M. 2931 Aubrey, Texas, 76227 Phone: 940-369-1900 Fax: 940-365-2985 E.P. Rayzor Elementary Mary Dunlevy, Principal 377 Rayzor Road Argyle, Texas, 76226 Phone: 940-369-4100 Fax: 940-455-2658 Newton Rayzor Elementary Happy Carrico, Principal 1400 Malone St. Denton, Texas, 76201 Phone: 940-369-3700 Fax: 940-369-4924 Tomas Rivera Elementary Roshaunda Thomas, Principal 701 Newton St. Denton, Texas, 76205 Phone: 940-369-3800 Fax: 940-369-4927 Ryan Elementary Rosie Oliveira, Principal 201 W. Ryan Road Denton, Texas, 76210 Phone: 940-369-4600 Fax: 940-369-4936 Savannah Elementary Michael McWilliams, Principal 1101 Cotton Exchange Drive Aubrey, Texas, 76208 Phone: 972-347-7400 Fax: 972-346-3352 Stephens Elementary Chris Rangel, Principal 133 Garza Road Shady Shores, Texas, 76208 Phone: 940-369-0800 Fax: 940-321-1318 Woodrow Wilson Elementary Caleb Leath, Principal 1306 E. Windsor Drive Denton, Texas, 76209 Phone: 940-369-4500 Fax: 940-369-4933 Calhoun Middle School Paul Martinez, Principal 709 Congress St. Denton, Texas, 76201 Phone: 940-369-2400 Fax: 940-369-4939 Crownover Middle School Jason Rainey, Principal 1901 Creekside Drive Corinth, Texas, 76210 Phone: 940-369-4700 Fax: 940-321-0502

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Schools Harpool Middle School Jeff Smith, Principal 9601 Stacee Lane Argyle, Texas, 76226 Phone: 940-369-1700 Fax: 940-241-1342 McMath Middle School Dr. Debra Nobles, Principal 1900 Jason Drive Denton, Texas, 76205 Phone: 940-369-3300 Fax: 940-369-4946 Myers Middle School Angela Ricks, Principal 131 Garza Road Shady Shores, Texas, 76208 Phone: 940-369-1500 Fax: 940-498-0050 Navo Middle School Mario Layne, Principal 1701 Navo Road Aubrey, Texas, 76227 Phone: 972-347-7500 Fax: 972-346-2562 Strickland Middle School Kathleen Carmona, Principal 324 E. Windsor Drive Denton, Texas, 76209 Phone: 940-369-4200 Fax: 940-369-4950 Denton High School Dan Ford, Principal 1007 Fulton St. Denton, Texas, 76201 Phone: 940-369-2000 Fax: 940-369-4953 LaGrone Advanced Technology Complex Marcus Bourland, Dean 1504 Long Road Denton, Texas, 76207 Phone: 940-369-4850 Fax: 940-369-4971 Guyer High School Shaun Perry, Principal 7501 Teasley Lane Denton, Texas, 76210 Phone: 940-369-1000 Fax: 940-369-4965 Fred Moore High School Beth Kelly, Principal 815 Cross Timber St. Denton, Texas, 76205 Phone: 940-369-4000 Fax: 940-369-4957 Ryan High School Vernon Reeves, Principal 5101 E. McKinney St. Denton, Texas, 76208 Phone: 940-369-3000 Fax: 940-369-4960 Davis School DAEP Jeff Tinch, Principal 1125 Davis St. Denton, Texas, 76209 Phone: 940-369-4050 Fax: 940-369-4966 Sparks Campus Anthony Sims, Principal 201 S. Woodrow Lane Denton, Texas, 76205 Phone: 940-369-2468 Fax: 940-369-4993 Dennis E. Stephens Central Administration 1307 N. Locust St. Denton, Texas, 76201 Phone: 940-369-0000 Fax: 940-369-4982

· Academic Programs · Communication/ Community Relations · Counseling Services · Administrative Services (Business) · Denton Public School Foundation · Fine Arts · Human Resources · Social Work · Superintendent 1213 N. Locust St. Denton, Texas, 76201 Fax: 940-369-4991 Publications- 940-369-0083 Purchasing- 940-369-0122 1215 N. Elm St. Denton, Texas, 76201 Adult and Community Education- 940-3690091; Fax- 940-369-4988 Extended Day- 940-369-0080; Fax- 940-3694988 Technology 1212 N. Elm St. Denton, Texas, 76201 Phone: 940-369-0100 Fax: 940-369-4989 Customer Suport Services Data Management Hardware Services Instructional Technology Library/ Media Services Network Services Software Services Insurance, FMLA and Workers Comp. 1314 Bolivar St. Denton, Texas 76201 Phone: 940-369-0028 Fax: 940-369-4980 Service Center 230 N. Mayhill Road Denton, Texas, 76208 Phone: 940-369-0200 Fax: 940-369-4973 · Child Nutrition · Construction · Health Services · Operations · Student Support Services · Warehouse

Special Education Support Services 1205 W. University Dr. Denton, Texas, 76201 Phone: 940-369-4075

Fax: 940-369-4972 Camp Abilities Texas- 940-369-4098 Professional Development Center 1212 Bolivar St. Denton, Texas, 76201 Phone: 940-369-0650 Fax: 940-382-4908 · Bilingual/ English as a Second Language · Curriculum, Instruction and Staff Development · Educational Improvement Council (EIC) · Federal Programs · Gifted and Talented/EXPO · Special Education Transportation 5093 E. McKinney St. Denton, Texas, 76208 Phone: 940-369-0300 Fax: 940-369-4978 C.H. Collins Athletic Complex 1500 Long Road Denton, Texas, 76207 Phone: 940-369-0073 Fax: 940-369-4991 · Athletics Natatorium 2400 Long Road Denton, Texas, 76207 Phone: 940-369-3456 Fax: 940-382-5198 · Aquatics Career and Technology Education LaGrone Advanced Technology Complex 1504 Long Road Denton, Texas 76207 Phone: 940-369-4850 Fax: 940-380-0243 Employee Child Care Virginia Gallian Child Development Center 903 Audra Lane, Denton, Texas 76209 Phone: 940-369-3980

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Local universities educate students, entertain residents

By Britney Tabor Staff Writer

Denton County’s local universities and colleges wear several hats.

In addition to educating students, the county’s two state universities and community college host several concerts, exhibits, lectures and other events for local residents to attend throughout the year.

Texas Woman’s University

Texas Woman’s University, which has been in the Denton more than a century, has something to offer residents of all ages. The university is home to an art collection of more than 200 pieces that are available for viewing online and by tour on the Denton campus. Little Chapel in-the-Woods is considered TWU’s crown jewel by most locals. Constructed and dedicated by first lady Eleanor Roosevelt in 1939, the 110-seat interdenominational chapel features artwork designed and created by university students including stained-glass windows of “women ministering to human needs,” according to the university website. The facility was designed by architect O’Neil Ford and is designated “one of Texas’ 20 most outstanding architectural achievements by the Texas Society of Architects,” according to the TWU website. Unless reserved for a wedding or an event, the chapel is open to the general public, according to a university spokesperson. Hubbard Hall on the TWU campus in Denton houses a collection of photos and biographies of women who’ve been inducted into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame. Also on display in Hubbard Hall are the gowns and clothing worn by Texas first la-

dies, dating back to the 1800s. Events hosted annually at the university include Global Awareness Month activities in the fall, the Boo at the U Fall Festival in October and the TWU Arts Triangle Walking Tour in the spring. For more information on attractions and events at TWU, visit www.twu.edu.

University of North Texas

UNT was first established in 1890. Annually more than 1,000 concerts are hosted on the Denton campus, according to a university spokesperson. From concerts featuring university student musicians to big names in music, the university offers a variety of performances. Throughout the year, several art pieces are on display at the university and at its gallery, UNT on the Square, located at 109 N. Elm St., in downtown Denton. UNT is home to Mean Green Athletics, and throughout the year hosts several sporting events including football, basketball, soccer, softball and track and field. As part of its continuing education offerings, the university offers opportunities for individuals to travel the country and the world with a UNT faculty member through its Travel-Learn program. For more information on offerings available to the public at UNT, visit www.unt.edu.

North Central Texas College

North Central Texas College has two Denton County campuses. They are located at 1500 N. Corinth St. in Corinth and 1200

Parker Square in Flower Mound. For more information on events hosted at the campus and open to the general public, visit www.nctc.edu.

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Calling all sports fans

are the Rangers’ Double A affiliate, part of the south Division, at Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco. Their season runs from April to August. Tickets range from $7-$60.

By Jimmy Isbell For the Denton Record-Chronicle

Whether it’s high school, college or professional sports, Denton is home to top-tier talent for high schools, college athletics and is about 30 miles from the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Dallas Stars, Dallas Mavericks and FC Dallas. The University of North Texas can be clearly seen from Interstate 35E with the fairly new football stadium Apogee Stadium. Texas Woman’s University is also located a few miles away from UNT. At UNT, recent success in football was truly seen after defeating University of Nevada Las Vegas 36-14 in the 2014 Heart of Dallas Bowl. Across from Apogee stadium is the Snake Pit, where the UNT men and women’s basketball teams compete, as well as the volleyball team. Texas Woman’s University has the large Kitty Magee Arena to catch a Pioneers’ basketball and volleyball game. Their prestigious gymnastics program also competes there as well. If you’re a fan or if your child attends one of the high schools in Denton, then you’re

Basketball

Dallas Mavericks: Home to the 2011 NBA Champions, the Mavericks play their home contests at the American Airlines Center in downtown Dallas. Their regular season begins in November and ends in April.

Football

in for a treat. The Denton Broncos, Ryan Raiders or Guyer Wildcats play against some of the top teams in the state and country. Denton is also home to multiple youth sports organizations, parks, camps, martial arts programs.

DFW Sports Auto Racing

The Texas Motor Speedway is located right along Interstate 35W and State High-

way 114 in north Fort Worth. The NASCAR series visits the track in April and again in late October. It even hosts an Indy Car series in June. Call 817-215-8510 for schedules and events.

Baseball

Texas Rangers: The Rangers compete in the American League West at Globe Life Park in Arlington, just 30 miles outside Denton. Frisco Roughriders: The Roughriders

Dallas Cowboys: The team competes at AT&T Stadium in the NFC East Division and was the NFC East Champions in 2014, but fell short to the Green Bay Packers in the Divisional round of the playoffs.

Hockey

Dallas Stars: The Stars share an arena with the Mavericks at the AAC and are a part of the Central Division in the Western Conference. It won the Stanley Cup in 1999, but has only reached the playoffs once in the past seven years. The pre-season begins in August and the regular season runs through the end of December. Call 817892-4000 for ticket information and schedules.

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Denton County offers many golf courses Bridlewood Golf Club Location: Flower Mound Phone: 972-355-4800 Website: www.bridlewoodgolfclub.com Course: 18-hole Yardage: 5,278-7,111 Par: 72 Greens: Bermuda Fees: $$$ Hours: Daily, sunrise to sunset Tee Times: No more than seven days in advance. Soft spikes only, collared shirt required and no cutoffs. Pro Shop: Yes Driving Range: Yes Snack/Concession: Yes, full-service dining The Lakes at Castle Hills Location: Lewisville Phone: 972-899-7400 Website: www.thelakesatcastlehill.com Course: Private (Membership only) 18-hole Yardage: 5,481-7,356 Par: 72 Greens: Mini Verde and 419 Bermuda Fees: $$$$ Tee Times: No more than 14 days in advance. Soft spikes only, collared shirt required, no cutoffs and no denim jeans. Pro Shop: Yes Driving Range: Yes, full practice and training facility with membership only. Snack/Concession: Yes, full-service dining Cowboys Golf Club Location: Grapevine Phone: 817-481-7277

Decatur Golf Club Location: Decatur Phone: 940-627-3789 Website: www.decaturgolfclub.com Course: 9-hole Yardage: 2,597-3,233 Par: 36 Greens: 328 Bermuda Fees: $ Hours: Daily, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tee Times: Not required. Soft spikes only. Pro Shop: Yes Driving Range: No; short game practice area with putting green. Snack/Concession: Yes

Website: www.cowboysgolf.com Course: 18-hole Yardage: 4,702-7,017 Par: 72 Fees: Daily $$$$ Hours: Daily from sunrise to sunset Tee Times: No more than seven days in advance, 30 days with an additional reservation fee for each foursome. Soft spikes only, collared shirt required, no cutoffs and no denim. Pro Shop: Yes Driving Range: Yes, with putting green. Snack/Concession: Yes, full-service dining

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Coyote Ridge Golf Club Location: Carrollton Phone: 972-395-0786 Website: www.coyoteridgegolfclub.com Course: 18-hole Yardage: 5,132-7,003 Par: 72 Fees: $$-$$$ Hours: Daily sunrise to sunset Tee Times: Call or reserve on website Pro Shop: Yes Driving Range: Yes, with practice green. Snack/Concession: Yes, full-service dining

Denton Country Club Location: Argyle Phone: 940-387-2812 Website: www.dentoncc.org Course: Private 18-hole Yardage: 5,054-6,624 Par: Men 71, Ladies 72 Greens: Bentgrass Fees: Private (membership required) Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 7:30 a.m. to sunset Tee Times: Call for membership information. Soft spikes only, collared shirts required, no denim or cutoffs. Pro Shop: Yes Club Pro: David Foster Driving Range: Yes, full practice facility Snack/Concession: Yes, full-service dining

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Golf Golf Club at Champions Circle Location: Fort Worth Phone: 817-497-2582 Website: www.championscirclegolfclub.com Course: 18-hole Yardage: 5,190-7,005 Par: 72 Greens: Tifdwarf Fees: $-$$ Hours: Daily 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Tee Times: Available Pro Shop: Yes Driving Range: Yes, with two putting greens, chipping green and practice bunker. Snack/Concession: Yes, full-service dining Gainesville Municipal Golf Course Location: Gainesville Phone: 940-668-4560 Website: www.gainesvilletxgolf.com Course: 18-hole Yardage: 5,012-6,546 Par: Men 71, Ladies 74 Greens: Bentgrass Fees: $ Hours: Daily 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Tee Times: Not required on weekdays. Weekends, holidays accepted the Thursday before. No spike requirement. Pro Shop: Yes Driving Range: No Snack/Concession: Limited

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Grapevine Golf Course Location: Grapevine Phone: 817-410-3377 Website: www.grapevinegc.com Course: three 9-hole course layouts Yardage: Mockingbird: 5,111-6,986. Bluebonnet: 4,954-6,901. Pecan: 5,201-7,060 Par: 36 for 9 holes Greens: TifEagle Fees: $-$$ Hours: Daily 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tee Times: No more than six days in advance. Soft Spikes only, shirt with sleeves required and shorts must be hemmed. Pro Shop: Yes Driving Range: Yes Snack/Concession: Yes Indian Creek Golf Club Location: Carrollton Phone: 972-466-9850 Website: www.indiancreekgolfclub.com Course: 36-holes, 2 courses Yardage: Lakes: 5,271-7,235. Creek: 5,038-7,235 Par: Lakes 72, Creek 72 Fees: $-$$ Hours: Daily 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Tee Times: Available Pro Shop: Yes Driving Range: Yes, full practice facility Snack/Concession: Yes Lake Park Executive Golf Location: Lewisville Phone: 972-436-3113 Website: www.lakeparkgc.com Course: Lighted 9-hole Yardage: 1,358-1,724 Par: 28 Greens: Bermuda Fees: $ Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Tee Times: Available until 7 p.m. Pro Shop: Yes Driving Range: No Snack/Concession: Yes, limited Lantana Golf Club Location: Lantana Phone: 940-728-4653 Website: www.lantanagolf.com Course: Private, 18-hole Yardage: 5,049-7,147 Par: 72 Greens: TifEagle Fees: $$-$$$ Hours: Summer: Tuesday-Sunday 6 a.m.-9 p.m.; Winter: Tuesday-Sunday 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Tee Times: Soft spikes only, collared shirt required, no cutoffs and no denim. Pro Shop: Yes Driving Range: Yes Snack/Concession: Yes, full-service dining

Oakmont Country Club Location: Corinth Phone: 940-321-5599 Website: www.oakmontclub.com Course: 18-hole Yardage: 4,500-6,800 Par: 72 Greens: Champion Bermuda Fees: Private (membership required) Hours: Closed Mondays. Tuesday-Sunday 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tee Times: Call for membership information. Soft spikes only. Pro Shop: Yes Club Pro: Craig Pullen Driving Range: Yes Snack/Concession: Yes, full-service dining.

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Golf Robson Ranch Wildhorse Golf Course Location: Denton Phone: 940-246-1001 Website: www.robson.com Course: Semi-private 18-hole Yardage: 5,068-6,859 Par: 72 Greens TifEagle Fees: $-$$ Hours: Daily 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Tee Times: No more than one week in advance. Soft spikes only, collared shirt for men required, clean hemmed denim is allowed and no cutoffs or tank tops. Pro Shop: Yes Club Pro: David Phatscher Driving Range: Yes, full practice facility Snack/Concession: Yes, full-service dining

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Hours: Daily sunrise to sunset Tee Times: No more than seven days in advance. Soft spikes only, collared shirts required and no denim or cutoffs. Pro Shop: Yes Driving Range: Yes, full practice facility Snack/Concession: No, full dining available Timber Links at Denton Location: Denton Phone: 940-380-1318 Website: www.timberlinksgolfclub.com Course: 9-hole Yardage: 2,411-3,043 Par: 32 Greens: Bermuda Fees: $ Hours: Daily 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Tee Times: Member reservations up to seven days in advance; non-member reservations up to five days. Soft spikes required, shirts must have sleeves and be tucked in and pants/shorts must be hemmed. Pro Shop: Yes Driving Range: No Snack/Concession: Yes

The Club at Runaway Bay Location: Runaway Bay Phone: 940-575-2225 Website: www.runawaybay.com Course: Semi-private 18-hole; memberships available Yardage: 5,446-7,032 Par: 72 Greens: Bentgrass Fees: $-$$ Hours: Daily 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Tee Times: No more than seven days in advance. Soft spikes only. Pro Shop: Yes Driving Range: Yes, full practice facility Snack/Concession: Yes, full-service dining

Tour 18 Dallas Location: Flower Mound Phone: 817-430-2000 Website: www.tour18-dallas.com Course: 18-hole Yardage: 5,493-7,033 Par: 72 Fees: $$-$$$ Hours: Dailey 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Tee Times: No more than 14 days in advance. Soft spikes only, collared shirt required, no cutoffs or denim. Pro Shop: Yes Driving Range: Yes, full practice facility Snack/Concession: Yes, full-service dining

Stewart Peninsula Golf Course Location: The Colony Phone: 972-625-8700 Website: www.stewartpeninsulagolf.com Course: 9-hole course with dual greens Yardage: 4,000-5,325 Par: 66 Greens: Bermuda Fees: $ Hours: Daily 7:30 a.m.-sunset Tee Times: No more than five days in advance, but not required. Soft spikes only. Pro Shop: Yes Club Pro: Rod Stanhope Driving Range: Yes, full practice facility Snack/Concession: Yes

Trophy Club Country Club Location: Trophy Club Phone: 817-837-1900 Website: www.trophyclub-dallas.com Course: Private, 36-holes, two courses Yardage: Hogan: 5,598-6,953; Wentworth: 5,304-6,942 Par: 72/72 Greens: Bermuda (both courses) Fees: Private (membership required) Hours: Daily 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tee Times: Call for membership information. Soft spikes only. Pro Shop: Yes Driving Range: Yes, two putting greens, chipping/wedge practice area. Snack/Concession: Yes, full-service dining

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Turtle Hill Golf Course Location: Muenster Phone: 877-759-4896 Website: www.playtheturtle.com Course: 18-hole Yardage: 4,820-6,510 Par: 72 Greens: Bentgrass Fees: $-$$ Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-sunset; SaturdaySunday 6:30 a.m.-sunset Tee Times: Available no more than seven days in advance. No spike requirement. Pro Shop: Yes Driving Range: Yes, full practice facility with putting and chipping green. Snack/Concession: Limited

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Texas Woman's University Golf Course Location: Denton Phone: 940-898-3163 Website: www.twu.edu/golf Course: 18-hole Yardage: 5,005-5,675 Par: 69 Greens: Tifdwarf, Bermuda Fees: $ Hours: Daily 7 a.m.-sunset Tee Times: Not required but suggested Pro Shop: Yes Driving Range: No, putting green available Snack/Concession: Limited The Tribute Golf Course Location: The Colony Phone: 972-370-5465 Website: www.thetributegc.com Course: 18-hole Yardage: 5,352-7,002 Par: 72 Greens: L93 Bentgrass Fees: $$$-$$$$

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University of North Texas – 8,887 JP Morgan Chase -- 4,350 * Walmart – 3,900 ** Denton ISD – 3,300 Peterbilt Motors Co. – 2,100 Lewisville ISD – 2,061 Northwest ISD – 1,895 Texas Woman’s University – 1,787 Denton County – 1,614 Denton State School – 1,500 * -- includes Chase Call Center in Lewisville ** -- includes Walmart Distribution Center in Sanger SOURCE: Denton Economic Development Partnership

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Alliance Christian Center 202 Cook St. Argyle, TX 76226 940-464-2034 Alliance Church of Christ 1290 FM 407 Justin, TX 76247 940-648-2888 Amazing Love Ministries 819 E McKinney St. Denton, TX 76209 940-381-5190 http://www.amazingloveministries.net/ Anna Street Church Of Christ 1720 Anna St. Denton, TX 76201 940-384-9833 http://www.dentonchurchofchrist.org/ Antioch Baptist Church 7478 FM 2931 Aubrey, TX 76227 940-365-3521 http://www.antiochbaptistofaubrey.com/ Antioch Christian Fellowship 2020 Post Oak Dr. Corinth, TX 76210 940-498-3325 http://www.godsgotablessing.com/ Argyle Church Of Christ 118 A FM 407 E Argyle, TX 76226 940-464-3177 http://www.argylechurchofchrist.org/home.aspx Argyle United Methodist Church 9033 Fort Worth Dr. Argyle, TX 76226 940-464-1333

Asbury United Methodist Church 117 Hercules Ln. Denton, TX 76207 940-387-6487 http://www.asburydenton.org/ Aubrey First United Methodist Church 113 W Plum St. Aubrey, TX 76227 940-365-3024 http://www.aubreyfumc.com/ Baptist Student Center – TWU 1111 Oakland St. Denton, TX 76201 940-382-5241 https://sites.google.com/site/twubsm2/ Baptist Student Center – UNT 1132 Union Cir. Denton, TX 76203 940-387-6331 https://sites.google.com/site/untbsm2/ Beyond These Shores 625 Dallas Dr. # 450 Denton, TX 76205 940-387-1409 Bible Baptist Church 415 Leuty St. Justin, TX 76247 940-648-3916 Blue Mound United Methodist 8421 N Interstate 35 Denton, TX 76207 214-449-8226 http://www.bluemoundumc.org/ Blue Mound United Methodist 6516 Canyon Rd. Sanger, TX 76266 940-458-0020

Bolivar Baptist Church 6690 FM 455 W Sanger, TX 76266 940-458-3082 http://bolivarbaptist.org/ Briarwood Lutheran Retreat Ctr 670 Copper Canyon Rd. Argyle, TX 76226 940-241-2099 http://www.briarwoodretreat.org/ Button Memorial United Methodist 101 W Eldorado Pkwy. Little Elm, TX 75068 972-987-4455 https://www.buttonchurch.org/ Calvary Baptist Church 125 N Jefferson St. Pilot Point, TX 76258 940-686-2274 http://www.calvarypilotpoint.org/ Calvary Chapel Denton 1001 N Masch Branch Rd. Denton, TX 76207 940-380-0005 http://www.calvarydenton.com/ Calvary UPC Of Denton 805 E Sherman Dr. Denton, TX 76209 940-383-8113 http://www.calvaryupcdenton.org/ Casaadobes 621 S Mayhill Rd. # 101 Denton, TX 76208 940-808-1133 Catholic Campus Ctr 1303 Eagle Dr. Denton, TX 76201

940-566-0004 http://jp2denton.org/unt-campus-ministryCenter Point 201 Mission St. Denton, TX 76205 940-382-5678 Central Baptist Church 2221 N Carroll Blvd. Denton, TX 76201 940-382-6969 http://www.cbcdenton.com/ Christ The Great Shepherd Church 4799 Belz Rd. Sanger, TX 76266 940-458-4769 http://ctgssanger.com/ Christ The Servant Lutheran 2121 E University Dr. Denton, TX 76209 940-387-1984 http://ctsdenton.org/ Christian Campus Center 1305 W Oak St. Denton, TX 76201 940-566-0625 http://www.christiancampuscenter.org/ Christian Center Assembly of God 915 E McCart St. Krum, TX 76249 940-482-6585 http://www.kccag.org/ Church In Denton 411 Thomas St. # 2 Denton, TX 76201 940-387-6393

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Worship Denton Church Of Christ 403 S Welch St. Denton, TX 76201 940-382-5052 Church Of Christ of Sanger 207 Kathryn Dr. Sanger, TX 76266 940-458-3662 https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Church-of-Christ-of-Sanger/152206171600529 Church Of Jesus Christ Of LDS 3000 Old North Rd. Denton, TX 76209 940-484-5036 https://www.lds.org/?lang=eng Church Of Jesus Christ Of LDS 1100 W Mulberry St. Denton, TX 76201 940-898-1122 https://www.lds.org/?lang=eng Church Of Jesus Christ Of LDS 1891 Malone St. Denton, TX 76201 940-565-1736 https://www.lds.org/?lang=eng Cooper Creek Baptist Church 4582 Fishtrap Rd. Denton, TX 76208 940-383-1015 https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Cooper-Creek-Baptist-Church/339508172803531 Cooper Creek United Methodist Church 5209 Mingo Rd. Denton, TX 76208 940-565-9070 http://www.coopercreekumc.org/ Cornerstone Church of Aubrey 7850 FM 2931 Aubrey, TX 76227 940-365-3354 http://www.ccaubrey.com/ Cornerstone Pentecostal Church 2801 N. Bonnie Brae St. Denton, TX 76205 940-566-0342 County Line Baptist Church 512 W Walcott St. Pilot Point, TX 76258 940-686-2098 Covenant Church Cross Roads 8690 Liberty Rd. Aubrey, TX 76227 940-365-1395 http://www.covenantcrossroads.org/ Covenant Fellowship 625 S Lake Dallas Dr. Lake Dallas, TX 75065 940-497-2512 http://www.cfld.org/ Cross Roads Chapel 5100 FM 424 Aubrey, TX 76227 940-365-1395 http://www.covenantcrossroads.org/ covenant-chapel Cross Timbers Community Church 1119 S US Highway 377 Argyle, TX 76226 940-240-5100 http://crosstimberschurch.org/ CrossRidge Church 1701 Walker Ln. Little Elm, TX 76068 972-292-1953 http://www.crossridgelife.org/ Deerwood Park Church 3350 Deerwood Parkway Denton, TX 76208

940-382-8500 http://mylifegate.org/ Denton Baptist Temple 610 N Interstate 35 E Denton, TX 76205 940-382-3797 https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Denton-Baptist-Temple/120253971320018 Denton Bible Church 2300 E University Dr. Denton, TX 76209 940-297-6700 http://dentonbible.org/ Denton Chinese Church 409 Fulton St. Denton, TX 76201 940-898-1511 http://www.bibledcc.org/ Denton Christian Church 3130 N Elm St. Denton, TX 76201 940-382-4115 http://www.love2serve.com/ Denton Church Of Christ 1510 Audra Ln. Denton, TX 76209 940-382-5052 Denton Community Church 2001 W Windsor Dr. Denton, TX 76207 940-383-0033 http://www.dentoncommunity.org/ Denton Korean Baptist Church 2810 N Locust St. Denton, TX 76209 940-383-1555 http://dentonkbc.net/dentonkbc/index.php Denton Presbyterian Church 801 North Texas Blvd. Denton, TX 76201 940-783-7097 http://ntpresby.org/churches/tx/denton/ denton-presbyterian-church/ Denton Texas Assembly Hall-JW 14542 US Highway 380 W Krum, TX 76249 940-735-3240 Denton Unitarian Universalist 1111 Cordell St. Denton, TX 76201 940-566-1286 http://www.dentonuuf.org/joomla/index.php Dominion Word Ministries COGIC 1811 Shady Oaks Dr. Denton, TX 76205 940-566-3663 Eagle Pointe Community Church 1310 Lindsey St. Denton, TX 76205 940-382-3246 http://eaglepointchurch.net/ East Prairie St Church of Christ 713 East Prairie St. Denton, TX 76205 940-381-0863 https://www.facebook.com/pages/ E-Prairie-St-Church-Christ/111599522211630 Eastside Church Of Christ 2109 Shawnee St. Denton, TX 76209 940-382-3351 https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Eastside-Church-of-Christ/100864123291940 Elm Ridge United Methodist 14632 Fishtrap Rd. Aubrey, TX 76227 972-998-9415 http://www.elmridgeumc.org/ Faith Assembly Church 700 Harmon Rd. Aubrey, TX 76227 940-365-9360 https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Aubrey-First-Assembly-of-God-Hilltop-Church/ 258142125281

June 28, 2015 Faith Harvest Church 100 Country Club Rd. # 113 Argyle, TX 76226 940-464-7204 Faith Presbyterian Hospice 300 W Oak St. Denton, TX 76201 940-566-2465 Faith Tabernacle 1101 Audra Ln. Denton, TX 76209 940-565-1055 http://www.faithtabernacleaog.com/home.php Faith United Methodist Church 3691 Harvard Dr. Denton, TX 76210 940-535-2267 Faith United Methodist Church 6060 Teasley Ln. Denton, TX 76210 940-535-2267 http://www.tryfaith.org/ Fellowship At The Ranch 111 E University Dr. # 105-359 Denton, TX 76209 940-230-3090 http://www.fellowshipattheranch.com/ First Assembly Of God 2227 N Carroll Blvd. Denton, TX 76201 940-382-6391 First Assembly Of God 103 Freese Dr. Sanger, TX 76226 940-458-7376 https://www.facebook.com/pages/ First-Assembly-of-God-Church/221290607942630 First Baptist Church — Krugerville 5021 US Highway 377 S Aubrey, TX 76227 940-365-2444 http://www.fbckrugerville.org/ First Baptist Church – Corinth 3033 Meadowview Dr. Corinth, TX 76210 940-321-5762 http://fbccorinth.org/ First Baptist Church — Lake Dallas 307 S Lake Dallas Dr. Lake Dallas, TX 75065 940-497-1795 http://sites.radiantwebtools.com/?i=2111 First Baptist Church — Krum 12 Gregg Rd. Krum, TX 76249 940-482-3417 http://newlifefbc.com/ First Baptist Church – Ponder 101 S Highway 156 Ponder, TX 76259 940-479-2455 http://fbcponder.org/ First Baptist Church — Sanger 708 S 5Th St. Sanger, TX 76266 940-458-7416 http://www.fbcsanger.com/ First Baptist Church — Denton 1100 Malone St. Denton, TX 76201 940-382-2577 http://www.firstdenton.org/ First Baptist Church — Justin 402 8th St. Justin, TX 76247 940-648-2773 http://www.fbcjustin.org/ First Baptist Church — Argyle 414 Highway 377 S Argyle, TX 76226 940-464-7224 http://www.firstargyle.org/ First Rock Fellowship 201 N Cherry Aubrey, TX 76227

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940-365-2445 http://www.firstrockfellowship.org/ First Baptist Church – Little Elm 111 W Eldorado Pkwy. Little Elm, TX 75068 972-292-1953 First Christian Church 1203 Fulton St. Denton, TX 76201 940-566-4990 http://www.fccdenton.com/ First Church Of The Nazarene 1210 Duncan St. # E Denton, TX 76205 940-243-7837 First Church of Christ Scientist 402 Texas St. Denton, TX 76201 940-387-1827 First Cumberland Presbyterian 1424 Stuart Rd. Denton, TX 76209 940-387-6811 http://www.cumberland.org/center/ CPC_Home_Page/Home.html First Mexican Baptist Church 3217 Stuart Rd. Denton, TX 76209 940-382-7491 https://www.facebook.com/pages/ First-Mexican-Baptist-Church/117362351656439 First Presbyterian Church 1114 W University Dr. Denton, TX 76201 940-387-3894 http://www.fpcdenton.org/ First United Methodist Church 201 S Locust St. Denton, TX 76201 940-382-5478 http://fumc-denton.com/ First United Methodis Church 115 N 5th St. Sanger, TX 76226 940-458-7423 https://www.facebook.com/sanger.church First United Methodist Church 217 S Church Pilot Point, TX 75268 940-686-2338 http://www.pilotpointfumc.org/ Friendship Church 3813 W University Dr. Denton, TX 76207 940-566-1410 http://www.fcdenton.com/

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Worship Full Gospel Church 209 Mockingbird Ln. Denton, TX 76209 940-382-1822 Galilee Missionary Baptist Church 300 E Willow St. Sanger, TX 76266 940-458-4370 https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Galilee-Baptist-Church/117467021647436 GateWay United Baptist Church 2401 N Bell Ave. Denton, TX 76209 940-387-7111 http://www.gatewayunitedbaptist.org/ Grace Bible Church 311 N 4th St. Sanger, TX 76226 940-4580-4355 http://www.gracebiblesanger.org/ Grace Evangelical Society 4851 S Interstate 35 E # 203 Denton, TX 76210 940-270-8827 http://www.faithalone.org/ Grace Fellowship Church 2301 Texan Dr. Justin, TX 76247 940-969-2427 Grace Life Church 7520 Sunburst Trl. Denton, TX 76210 940-218-2214 Grace Pointe Church 3000 E Mckinney St.

June 28, 2015 Denton, TX 76209 940-323-1036 http://www.gracepointedenton.com/ Grace Temple Baptist Church 1106 W Oak St. Denton, TX 76201 940-387-6137 http://www.thevillagechurch.net/about/history/ Gribble Springs Baptist Church 6933 FM 2164 Sanger, TX 76266 940-458-3274 http://www.gribblesprings.com/ Harvest Metropolitan Community Church 725 N Elm St. # B Denton, TX 76201 940-484-6159 Hickory Creek Baptist Church 5724 Teasley Ln. Denton, TX 76210 940-484-2091 Highland Baptist Church 600 Thomas St. Denton, TX 76201 940-383-2830 https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Highland-Baptist-Church-of-Denton/ 369136785857 Holy Temple Church Of God 211 Kirkland St. Sanger, TX 76266 940-458-2794 http://www.churchangel.com/church/ Holy-Temple-Church-Of-God-249236.htm Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church 2550 Post Oak Dr. Lake Dallas, TX 75065 940-321-4753 http://www.hlct.net/ Hope Community Church-Nazarene 3600 Kings Row Denton, TX 76208

Discovering Denton County 940-243-7837 http://www.dentonnazarene.org/ Hope Fellowship Church 919 S Carroll Blvd. # 102 Denton, TX 76201 940-898-8681 http://www.hopefc.org/ Iglesia De Cristo Hosanna 819 E McKinney St. Denton, TX 76209 940-381-5100 Iglesia Fuente De Luz 1108 S Woodrow Ln. Denton, TX 76205 940-442-6123 Iglesia Mision Del Remanente 1613 Angel Ln. Aubrey, TX 76227 940-365-1349 Immaculate Conception Catholic 2255 N Bonnie Brae St. Denton, TX 76207 940-565-1770 http://iccdenton.org/ Jehovah's Witnesses McKenna 610 W Windsor Dr. Denton, TX 76207 940-387-2866 Journey 202 Cook St. Argyle, TX 76226 940-498-2498 http://www.churchonajourney.com/ Justin Baptist Church 116 N Jackson Ave. Justin, TX 76247 940-648-2773 Justin United Methodist Church 205 N Jackson Ave. Justin, TX 76247 940-648-2594 http://www.justinumc.org/

Krum Church Of Christ 319 N 3rd St. Krum, TX 76249 940-482-6763 http://www.krumchurchofchrist.com/maps.html Krum United Methodist Church 1001 E McCart St. Krum, TX 76249 940-482-3482 http://www.thekrumchurch.com/ Lake Dallas Church Of Christ 504 Carlisle Dr. Lake Dallas, TX 940-497-5510 https://lakedallaschurchofchrist.org/ Lake Cities United Methodist 300 E Hundley Dr. Lake Dallas, TX 75065 940-321-6100 http://www.lakecitiesumc.org/ Lake Cities Lighthouse Assembly of God 301 Market St. Lake Dallas, TX 75065 940-321-6394 Lake Shore Baptist Church 276 E Hundley Dr. Lake Dallas, TX 75065 940-497-2219 http://www.lakeshorebaptistchurch.net/ Lakeside Fellowship 15080 FM 156 Justin, TX 76247 940-648-2700 Lakeview Bible Fellowship 1200 S Washington St. Pilot Point, TX 76258 940-686-0370 https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Lakeview-Bible-Fellowship/113951618636074

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Worship Landmark Baptist Church 314 Cherry St. Sanger, TX 76226 940-458-7771 https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Landmark-Baptist-Page/120397411310777 Lantana Community Fellowship Center 9099 Justin Rd. Argyle, TX 76226 817-224-9200 Life Fellowship Church 4663 E McKinney St. Denton, TX 76208 940-387-2014 http://www.lfcdenton.com/ Lifegate Church 3350 Deerwood Pkwy. Denton, TX 76208 940-382-8500 http://mylifegate.org/ Lifeline Church 2800 Pennsylvania Dr. Denton, TX 76205 940-465-1685 http://www.lifelinechurch.net/ Life Stone Church 201 E Mission St. Denton, TX 76207 940-566-0342 https://www.facebook.com/lifestonechurchonline Lighthouse Covenant Fellowship 2116 Joe Pool Dr. Little Elm, TX 75068 972-294-1933 Little Elm Church of Christ 111 Main St. Little Elm, TX 75068 972-292-8761 http://www.churchofchrist-letx.com/ Living Savior Ministries PO Box 35 Justin, TX 76247 940-242-2106 Living Word Baptist Church 2315 W FM 720 Little Elm, TX 75068 469-362-9010 https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Living-Word-Baptist-Church-of-Little-Elm/ 72124366655 Macarthur Blvd Baptist Church 8001 Mustang Dr. Justin, TX 76247 972-373-9833 Maranatha Baptist Church 1301 Audra Ln. Denton, TX 76209 940-387-5325 http://www.maranathaindenton.com/ McKinney St Baptist Church 3000 E McKinney St. Denton, TX 76209 940-387-3650 Memorial Baptist Church 4663 E McKinney St. Denton, TX 76208 940-387-2014 https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Memorial-Baptist-Church/114348101929597 Midway Baptist Church 9540 Highway 377 Pilot Point, TX 76258 940-365-9312 http://www.midwaychurch.org/ Midway Church Of Christ 8413 N I-35 Denton, TX 76207 940-383-8280

Morse St Baptist Church 921 Morse St. Denton, TX 76205 940-320-5364 http://www.morsestreetbaptistchurch.org/ Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 1111 Wison St. Denton, TX 76205 940-387-7191 https://www.facebook.com/ mcbcdenton?rf=115243235168010 Mt. Pilgrim Christian 339 Robertson St. Denton, TX 76205 940-387-5452 http://www.mtpilgrimcme.org/ Mustang Baptist Church 13335 Mustang Rd. Pilot Point, TX 76258 940-365-2223 https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Mustang-Baptist-Church/121183587897548 New Creation Fellowship 1025 Maple St. Denton, TX 76201 940-565-0099 https://www.facebook.com/pages/ New-Creation-Fellowship/113214472035366 New Hope Baptist Church 5800 US Highway 377 S Aubrey, TX 76227 940-365-2542 http://www.newhopeaubrey.com/ New Life Church 1350 Milam Rd. E Sanger, TX 76266 940-458-3310 http://www.newlifedenton.org/ New Life Church of Shady Shores 300 Meadowlark Ln. Denton, TX 76208 940-321-9205 https://www.facebook.com/ NewLifeChurchOfShadyShores New Life Worship Center 901 S Highway 377 Aubrey, TX 76227 940-365-9179 http://www.churchangel.com/church/ New-Life-Worship-Center-233492.htm New Life Worship Center 11010 Highway 377 Pilot Point, TX 76258 940-686-9999 https://www.facebook.com/pages/ New-Life-Worship-Center/145885928803457 North Lake Hispanic Baptist 5800 N Interstate 35 # 509 Denton, TX 76207 940-230-0113 North Point Church of Christ 4224 N I-35 Denton, TX 76201 940-220-9931 Oak Grove Aubrey United Methodist 4725 FM 720 Aubrey, TX 76227 940-365-3027 https://www.oakgroveunitedmethodist.org/ Oak Hills Community Church 601 Highway 377 S Argyle, TX 76226 940-464-3270 Oasis - Denton Church Of God 2525 Stella St. Denton, TX 76201 940-382-2984 Old Town Church of Christ 4111 FM 156 N Krum, TX 76249 940-482-6027 https://www.facebook.com/ OldTownChurchOfChrist

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Worship Open Arms Church 301 Market St. Lake Dallas, TX 75065 940-497-6394 Payne Church Of Christ 100 North 5th St. Sanger, TX 76266 940-458-3145 Peace of the Rock Ministries 6459 Blackjack Aubrey, TX 76227 940-365-7625 http://www.peaceoftherock.org/ Peaceful Rest Baptist Church 407 N Crawford St. Denton, TX 76209 940-383-3312 https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Peaceful-Rest-Baptist-Church/121055431239320 Pearl Street Church Of Christ 312 Pearl St. Denton, TX 76201 940-387-3531 http://www.shermandrive.org/ Pilgrims Way Baptist Church 806 Keaton Sanger, TX 76266 940-458-4729 http://www.pilgrimswaychurch.org/ Pilot Point Church of Christ 426 S Jefferson St. Pilot Point, TX 76258 940-686-5184 Pilot Point Church of the Nazarene 215 S College St. Pilot Point, TX 76258 940-686-2632 http://nazarene.org/ Plainview Baptist Church PO Box 1008 Krum, TX 76249 940-482-3665 http://www.pbckrum.org/ Pleasant Grove Baptist Church 105 S. Wood St. Denton, TX 76205 940-387-4662 https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Pleasant-Grove-Baptist-Church/120612511283492 Ponder United Methodist Church 104 Remington Park Ln. Ponder, TX 76259 940-479-8111 http://www.ponderumc.org/ Pray For The Peace-Jerusalem 111 Lexington Ln. Denton, TX 76205 940-484-8888 Presbyterian Denton Pbhd 3000 N Interstate 35 Denton, TX 76201 940-387-2299 Primera Iglesia Bautista 3508 Brighton Dr. Denton, TX 76210 940-382-2077 Providence Chapel 2225 Lovers Ln. Krum, TX 76249 940-482-2225 RCCG Voice of Jesus 514 N Elm St. Denton, TX 76201 940-387-3355 http://voiceofjesusparish.org/mainframe.html

June 28, 2015 Restoration Ministries Church 514 N Elm St. Denton, TX 76201 940-591-1664 Ridin' For The Brand Cowboy 5926 FM 455 W Sanger, TX 76266 940-458-3076 http://www.ridinforthebrand.org/ Rock Hill Baptist Church 3000 Rock Hill Rd. Aubrey, TX 76227 940-365-1065 https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Rock-Hill-Baptist-Church/102213569821447 Sanger Church Of Christ 400 Locust St. Sanger, TX 76266 940-458-3145 http://www.sangerchurchofchrist.com/ Sar Shalom 1654 Amanda Ct. Ponder, TX 76259 940-482-3405 Shady Shores Baptist Church 401 W Shady Shores Rd. Denton, TX 76208 940-321-6463 http://www.shadyshoresbaptist.org/ Sherman Drive Church of Christ 2321 E. Sherman Dr. Denton, TX 76209 940-387-3531 http://www.shermandrive.org/ Simmons Street Church Of Christ 411 Simmons St. Denton, TX 76205 940-387-5622 http://www.sschurchofchrist.us/ Singing Oaks Church Of Christ 101 Cardinal Dr. Denton, TX 76209 940-387-4355 http://www.singingoaks.org/ Southmont Baptist Church 2801 Pennsylvania Dr. Denton, TX 76205 940-566-3313 http://southmont.org/ Spirit Life Community Church 1625 Appaloosa Dr. Krum, TX 76249 940-482-5933 St Andrew Church Of God in Christ 608 Lakey St. Denton, TX 76205 940-566-0834 https://www.facebook.com/pages/ St-Andrews-COGIC/268325413195934 St Andrew Presbyterian Church 300 W Oak St. Denton, TX 76201 940-387-3897 https://www.saint-andrew.com/ St Barnaba's Episcopal Church 1200 N Elm St. Denton, TX 76201 940-382-2748 http://stbarnabasdenton.org/ St David's Episcopal Church 623 Ector St. Denton, TX 76201 940-387-2622 http://www.stdavidsdenton.org/ St. Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church 509 Lakey St. Denton, TX 76205 940-383-1823 St James A.M.E Church 1107 E Oak St. Denton, TX 76205 940-387-1223 http://stjamesamechurch.homestead.com/

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Worship St. James Baptist Church 554 E. Burks St. Pilot Point, TX 76258 940-686-0707 St Mark Catholic Church 6500 Crawford Rd. Argyle, TX 76226 940-464-7808 http://stmarkdenton.org/ St Maximus Orthodox Church 2026 W Oak St. Denton, TX 76201 940-565-6753 http://www.stmaximus.org/ St Paul Lutheran Church 703 N Elm St. Denton, TX 76201 940-387-7831 http://www.splcdenton.org/ St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 400 Saint Thomas Aquinas Ave. Pilot Point, TX 76258 940-686-2360 http://stthomaspilotpoint.org/ Stony United Methodist Church 13911 Old Stoney Rd. Ponder, TX 76259 940-479-2670 http://stonyumc.org/ Tabernacle Baptist Church 207 Kathryn Dr. Pilot Point, TX 76266 940-458-4221 Willowwood Church of the Nazarene 1513 Willowwood St. Denton, TX 76205 940-387-6085 https://sites.google.com/site/wwcotn/ Templo Vida Nueva 2417 Bernard St. Denton, TX 76205 940-382-9285 http://www.templovidanueva.com/ The Bridge Church 4582 Fishtrap Rd. Denton, TX 76208

940-735-2080 http://www.thebridgedenton.com/ The Church of Corinth 3201 A Tower Ridge Corinth, TX 76210 940-321-0488 http://thechurchofcorinth.org/ Towne North Baptist Church Denton 526 Hercules Ln. Denton, TX 76209 940-565-9218 http://www.tnbcdenton.org/ Trilogy Community Church 1805 Prospect Ln. Aubrey, TX 76227 480-280-6300 Trinity Presbyterian Church 2200 N Bell Ave. Denton, TX 76209 940-382-8815 http://tpcdenton.org/ Trinity United Methodist Church 633 Hobson Ln. Denton, TX 76205 940-566-2291 http://www.tumc-denton.org/ United Methodist Campus Ministry 1501 Maple St. Denton, TX 76201 940-382-3813 http://www.dentonwesley.org/ Victory World Outreach 1131 Fort Worth Dr. Denton, TX 76205 940-383-3800 http://vwotexas.org/ Village Church Denton 1106 W Oak St. Denton, TX 76201 940-382-8888 http://www.thevillagechurch.net/denton/ Wellspring Worldwide Ministry 1919 N Elm St. Denton, TX 76201 940-591-0004 Westminster Presbyterian Church 315 E. Scott Denton, TX 76201 940-665-5164 World Action Revival 3929 Overlake Dr. Denton, TX 76210 940-565-0839

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Denton offers year-round visual, performing arts By Lucinda Breeding Staff Writer

One thing you should have a hard time feeling in Denton is bored. The growing college town is home to a growing group of creative people who paint, sculpt, make music and storm the live theater stage with big ideas. Music Denton has drawn comparisons to Austin for decades not just because it’s home to a major state university. Denton is likened to Austin because it incubates so many professional musicians and refines the musical palate of thousands of fans. Between the Winspear Hall and the Lyric Theatre inside the Lucille “Lupe” Murchison Performing Arts Center, the University of North Texas presents up to three student recitals a day, in addition to faculty and guest performances. Elsewhere on campus, a similar schedule keeps recitals and concerts churning in the Paul Voertman Concert Hall, Stan Kenton Hall, the university recital hall and Merrill Ellis Intermedia Theatre. Even in the summer, UNT keeps performance spaces busy. A keyboard percussion symposium had pianists performing and presenting on campus the week of June 16. The keyboardists shared the campus with the conductors collegiums, a conference for emerging orchestra and symphony leaders. Both events produced public concerts. Texas Woman’s University keeps its faculty and students busy on stage at Margo Jones Performance Hall – lending the spotlight to instrumental and voice students, choirs and ensembles. Indie rock music is alive and well in Denton, too. A thriving indie-folk movement has nurtured the likes of Doug Burr, Seryn, Chambers and Hares on the Mountain. The local hip-hop scene is exploding, and the experimental artists can usually find a spot on a show, either at one of the city’s principal live music venues, or at one of the many house show venues in the city. Venues All of Denton’s venues book a sampling of music, but some of the city’s venues are known for attracting emerging stars and luminaries of a particular sort. Rockin’ Rodeo, 1009 Ave. C., boasts the biggest live music stage in Denton. Located right off of the UNT campus, the club plays top 40 music on several nights a week. On Thursday nights, Rockin’ Rodeo gives the stage to Texas, Red Dirt and Country bands and artists. Dan’s Silverleaf, a popular downtown venue, has a showcase for every taste. The bar and venue, located at 103 Industrial St., brings some of the most respected musicians and bands – Eleven Hundred Springs and Wayne “the Train” Hancock, Bill Fri-

sell, Susan Gibson and even Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger (a duo made up of Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl). Dan’s Silverleaf has also let some serious Denton talent serve up libations from behind the bar when they aren’t on the stage performing: Sarah Jaffe, Robert Gomez and Isaac Hoskins. Andy’s Bar books a healthy slice of its calendar to hip-hop crews – Fab Deuce, D. Smiley, S. Goode, the Brain Gang and Av the Great. Its seen its share of electroni dance music (Subsonic Indulgence, a regular electronic dance music bash held at Andy’s Bar, had its last dance on June 12. Audacity Brew House serves up a frosty beer with a side of music at 1012 Shady Oaks Dr. Music isn’t the pub’s first priority, but the parties who book musicians have brought solid acts to the venue, from Denton’s chill-pop singer-songwriter Kaela Sinclair to local ska-punk outfit the Holophonics. Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios is the best-loved dive bar in Denton – and owner Josh Baish is the first to use “dive” to describe the well-worn bar and snug, battered stage. National and international touring acts seek out the sticky bar that sits

literally on the other side of the railroad tracks, at 411 E. Sycamore St. Modest Mouse, the Mountain Goats and Death Cab for Cutie have played at the club. A bonus: Rubber Gloves devoted some surplus space to become La Meme Gallery, which staged one-night-only art exhibits sporadically. Hailey’s Club boasts the biggest stage and dance floor next to Rockin’ Rodeo. Patrons can sit at the bar or claim one of the few but coveted booths nearby. But most patrons spend an evening at Hailey’s Club on the dance floor near the stage. There are a few pool tables in a far corner, but most of the folks who visit the bar are there for the theme nights. Now under new management, the bar hosts a local hip-hop showcase most Friday nights, officiated by DJ Spinn Mo. Take note: The Friday night hiphop showcases include a dress code, but doesn’t explain what constitutes “proper attire.” The downtown venue is at 122 W. Mulberry St. Harvest House opened during this year’s 35 Denton music festival. The Hickory Street pub is mostly about selling seasonal coffees, craft beer, cocktails and eventually “farm to truck” cuisine. But its also

about staging local bands on its expansive and hip patio on Hickory Street. The stage hosts everything from local indie folk to the occasional Led Zeppelin tribute band. The venue is at 331 E. Hickory St. Music buffs in Denton can also hit up The Labb, at 218 W. Oak St., and the Abbey Underground, at 100 W. Walnut St. The Old Dirty Basement at J&J’s Pizza, 118 W. Oak St. on the downtown Denton Square is famous for its loud and rowdy shows. Sweetwater Grill & Tavern had developed a fierce following for its jazz series on the popular patio in downtown Denton. The series is on tenterhooks now, though, as new owners prepare to re-open the restaurant and bar in August – new owner Ryann (CQ) Reid said on the tavern’s Facebook page. Mabel Peabody’s Beauty Parlor & Chainsaw Repair is known as Denton’s gay bar, with space for a stage and a busy schedule of shows. The venue pours wine, beer and spirits while patrons watch a rock show or take in the latest of Denton’s burlesque scene. The bar is among the stores in the strip center at 1125 E. University Dr. Mulberry Street Cantina takes a page from Beale Street: the local bar has an open-air spot where music -- often by Denton skunkgrass outfit the Boxcar Bandits -spills out on the street. The bar also plays host to indoor community market at 2 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month.The arts & crafts fair includes vendors and plenty of cool drinks. The visual arts do a brisk business in Denton. The lone public gallery is the Appleton-Patterson Center for the Visual Arts, at 400 E. Hickory St. The larger Meadows Gallery is the setting for the Greater Denton Arts Council’s flagship annual exhibit, Materials: Hard & Soft. The show is a national American contemporary craft competition, and is the first exhibit of the year. The smaller Gogh Gallery is booked throughout the year, too. Both universities find a host of spaces for exhibitions throughout the year. Both students and working artists show their work in local coffeehouses, restaurants and businesses. Three Denton companies produce complete theater seasons. The longest-running companies in Denton, Denton Community Theatre and Music Theatre of Denton, stage plays and musicals on the Campus Theatre stage. Denton Community Theatre’s outreach to children and young people – Denton Community Theatre’s Theatre School – produces several productions a year. Sundown Collaborative Theatre, the city’s actor-driven company, produced devised and traditional theater. See ARTS on 33

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Arts Festivals Denton knows how to throw a party. The Denton Arts & Jazz Festival marks the beginning of Spring, and the North Texas State Fair & Rodeo is the city’s unofficial start of fall. There’s more to Denton’s festival calendar than these two major, historical events. Thin Line Thin Line, the sole documentary film festival in Texas, brings more than 60 documentary films to Denton each February – and each year, some of the films are related to Denton, made by local filmmakers and include Denton residents. This year, the festival grew into a film and music festival. Keep tabs on the event at www.thinlinefilmfest.com. 35 Denton This festival is the wunderkind of the local festival scene. Though the festival began about 15 years ago as a Denton-specific party and showcase in Austin during South By Southwest Music Festival, it grew in what felt like a single bound in 2010. The four-day walkable music festival is concentrated in downtown Denton venues, with two outdoor stages. It’s a smorgasbord of music – experimental, rock, pop, indie

June 28, 2015 and hip-hop – that has brought international attention to the event and to the culture in Denton that made the city a viable setting for a notable music festival. Newcomers to town might have noticed colorful, music-oriented murals on Hickory and Fry streets. Those murals are part of the partnership between the festival organizers and Denton businesses. Denton Arts & Jazz Festival is held on the last weekend of each April. Hundreds of fine artists set up booths to sell their wares, a community stage and children’s art tent keeps families busy and six stages keep the music going Friday night, and all day on Saturday and Sunday. The headliners play everything from blues to jazz. The festival has drawn record numbers – in part because of the music, in part because of the art – and in part because the festival is free. Denton Cinco de Mayo fills Quakertown Park with lots of culture and the best authentic Mexican food you can get each year (homemade tacos to fresh fruit sprinkled with chili powder) at Quakertown Park. The event starts with a parade and then moves on to the park, and is held the Saturday before May 5 each year. The family event includes music, art, children’s activities and vendor boots. North Texas State Fair & Rodeo starts on August 15 and continues through Aug. 23 at the North Texas State Fair-

Discovering Denton County grounds, 2217 N. Carroll Blvd. The rodeo, livestock show, exhibition and concert series takes place over two weekends. The family event features traditional bull and bronco riding, as well as mutton busting and other contests for the younger set. The music lineup features: Jason Eady, Will Hoge, Mike Ryan, Uncle Lucius, Spivey Crossing, Cody Johnson and JB and the Moonshine Band. Oaktopia Music & Cultural Festival was born two years. Organizers have yet to announce the 2015 lineup, but last year’s was impressive (Aesop Rock with Rob Sonic; XXYYXX; Immortal Technique; Baths; Brave Combo and more.) In other words, Oaktopia is aimed at a college age audience, but is sure to attract serious music fans and festival lovers. The fest is scheduled for Sept. 25-26 in downtown Denton. When compared to the priciest music festival in Denton, 35 Denton, Oaktopia clocks in at an affordable $25 to $30 for early bird patrons. Tickets are on sale at http:// www.oaktopiafest.com/. Industrial Street International Pop Festival is a small, one-day concert that celebrates the music of the ‘60s and ‘70s. Also known as “Geezerpalooza.” The 2015 festival hasn’t been announced just yet, but if organizers bring it back, expect tribute bands and more than one joke about rocking while being “old.” Details are still in the works. Denton’s Day of the Dead is a cele-

bration of Halloween and Dia de los Muertos in music, a street fair and – racing coffins. The free festival features a pumpkin patch of carnival games for children, vendor booths, concerts and a circus freakshow. The most popular part of the festival? The coffin races. Competing teams make soapbox cars – some look more like coffins than others – and race for bragging rights down Hickory Street. The event ends with Cirque du Horror, a Halloween musical variety show, after a twilight parade. Holiday Lighting on the Square is the city’s official celebration of Christmas and the winter holidays. For decades, the event has followed a simple formula: gather residents for a sing-along and a treelighting, and then let the music andwassail flow freely. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of December on the downtown Denton Square, 100 E. Hickory St.

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Points of interest offer something for everyone

THE BAYLESS-SELBY HOUSE MUSEUM -- Restored Victorian-style home built in 1898. Located at 317 W. Mulberry St. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 amnoon and 1-3 pm. Free admission. Handicapped accessible. Regular special events and workshops. 940-349-2865. www.dentonmuseums.com/bayless-selbyhouse.php DENTON COUNTY AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM -- Exhibits of historic black families in the county, including artwork and quilting and personal items of the lady of the house. Located at 317 W. Mulberry St., next to the BaylessSelby House Museum. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-noon and 1-3 pm. Free admission. www.dentonmuseums.com BETHLEHEM IN DENTON COUNTY -- Small gallery in Sanger displaying a personal collection of more than 1,800 nativities and creches. Open evenings and weekends by appointment only. Admission is free. To schedule a visit, call 940-231-4520 or visit www.bethlehemindentonco.com. COURTHOUSE-ON-THESQUARE MUSEUM -- Exhibits include photos of Denton communities, historic Hispanic and black families, farm and ranching artifacts and special collections including Southwest American Indian and Denton County pottery, pressed glass and weaponry. Research materials, county cemetery records, genealogical information and photographs. Located at 110 W. Hictory St. Open 10 am-4:30 pm, MondayFriday and 11 am-3 pm, Saturday. Closed on holidays. Free admission. Special monthly exhibits and lectures. 940-349-2850. www.dentonmuseums.com DENTON COMMUNITY MARKET -- A local artists and farmers market,

open 9 am-1 pm every Saturday from April through November at the Denton County Historical Park at the corner of Carroll Boulevard and Mulberry Street. www.dentonmarket.org DENTON COUNTY FARMERS MARKET -- Local farmers sell fresh seasonal vegetables and fruit every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, June through September. Open 7 am to sellout. Located at the corner of Carroll Boulevard and Sycamore Street. www.dentonfarmersmarket.com DENTON FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM -- Collection at Central Fire Station, 332 E. Hickory Street, displays firefighting memorabilia from the 1800s to the present. Open 8 am-3 pm, Monday-Friday. Closed on city holidays. Free admission. Handicapped accessible. GOWNS OF THE FIRST LADIES OF TEXAS -- Created in 1940, this exhibit features a rotating display of garments worn by wives of the governors of Texas.

Open 8 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday. Located in Hubbard Hall on the TWU campus. Admission is free, reservations required. 940898-3644. www.two.edu/gown-collection . HANGAR TEN FLYING MUSEUM -- Nonprofit museum displays, maintains, preserves, flies antique, classic and contemporary classes of aircraft. Open 8:30 am- 3 pm, Monday-Saturday. Located at 1945 Matt Wright Lane at the Denton Enterprise Airport. Free admission. 940565-1945. www.hangar10.org . LEWISVILLE LAKE ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING AREA -- Three hiking trails, camping, fishing and more on the Elm Fork of the Trinity River. Includes a restored 1870 log home. Summer hours through October are 7 am-7 pm, FridaySunday. $5 admission fee. Free for children five and younger. Front gate is at Jones Street and N. Kealy Avenue in Lewisville. 972-219-3930. www.ias.unt.edu/llela . LITTLE CHAPEL-IN-THEWOODS -- Built in 1939 and designated

as one of 20 outstanding architectural achievements in Texas. Open daily 9 am-8 pm, except on Texas Woman's University holidays or when booked for weddings. Weekends by appointment only. Located on the TWU campus. 940-898-3516. SHARKAROSA WILDLIFE RANCH -- A nonprofit 126-acre ranch with rare and exotic animals, including black bears, kangaroos, bobcats, zebras and more. Includes exhibits, tram ride animal presentations and a restaurant. Open 10 am-5 pm, Saturdays and Sundays from March 7 to November 29. Admission is $12 for ages 13 and older; $10 for ages 3-12; $10 for seniors. Located at 11670 Massey Road, Pilot Point. 940-686-4600. www.sharkarosa.com UNT RAFES URBAN ASTRONOMY CENTER -- UNT's astronomy center, open to the public on the first Saturday of every month. Star Parties begin about 30 minutes after sundown. Admission is $5 per person; ages 4 and under are free. Located at 2350 Tom Cole Road. For directions and more information, visit www.astronomy.unt.edu/obsv.html . UNT SKY THEATER -- Planetarium in UNT's Environmental Sciences Building, 1704 W. Mulberry St. 940-369-8213. www.skytheater.unt.edu . Current presentations Wonders of the Universe -- Each Saturday, 2 p.m and 8 pm. Admission is $3 (students), $4 (seniors) and $5 (adults). May Children's Matinee -- ExoPlanets: Worlds of Wonder. Saturday's at noon. All ages: $3. WESTERN HERITAGE GALLERY -- Located at the Stonehill Center, 5800 N. I-35, Suite 400. 940-243-3933. www.thewesternheritagegallery.com.

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Denton produces a lot of talent Many well-known musicians are still creating their art here, kept happy by Denton’s music-savvy audiences. Other renowned musicians spent their formative years in Denton and return to perform on occasion, thanks in part to the long tradition of excellence at the University of North Texas College of Music. All of these artists may not be as well known as Pat Boone, Don Henley, Sara Hickman and Roy Orbison, who called Denton home at one time, but this primer of who’s who and what’s what should boost basic music literacy for natives and newbies alike. Brave Combo. The ageless ensemble mixes up polka with other genres like no other band on earth. Whether nabbing a Grammy or a feature spot on The Simpsons, their intelligent and fun-loving approach to music makes the party when they are there, and thankfully the band is still based in Denton. The band is famous in town for their annual performance on the final day of the Denton Arts & Jazz Fest in which Denton youths gather for a massive “Chicken Dance” and “Polka Mosh”. Bob Dorough. Jazz fans know him as an extraordinary pianist and vocal stylist,

1971 Miss America Phyllis George

and millions more don’t realize they know him as composer of “Conjunction Junction,” “I’m Just a Bill” and the many other ABC Saturday morning cartoon hits of Schoolhouse Rock. This former UNT jazz student started writing the education jingles in the 1970s. One O’Clock Lab Band. It’s hard to know whether this group is the headwaters or flagship of Denton music, so influential is this incubator for jazz artists. Named for the time of day that the band rehearses in Kenton Hall inside the UNT Music Building, the band forever renews itself by asking members to audition for their spot each semester. Wherever good jazz is being made in this country or abroad, there is likely an alumnus of this band. Norah Jones. A graduate of Booker T. Washington Performing Arts High School in Dallas, Jones spent just two years at UNT in the jazz program, but her Texas roots run so deep that her music, like Brave Combo’s, crosses genres. Jones included UNT alumnus Tony Scherr on her highly successful album Feels Like Home and was even named an honorary chairman of the “Save Fry Street” campaign.

Brave Combo Tom Malone. A former member of the Two O’Clock Lab Band, Malone stood in the back row of the band on The Late Show with David Letterman. Sometimes dressed as outrageously as bandleader Paul Schaffer, Malone plays trombone in the band, although he also played saxophone in the Two O’Clock. It was a call from Saturday Night Live that got his television and movie career launched. Malone wrote the chart for Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi’s first Blues Brothers skit on SNL, and Malone stayed with the Blue Brothers. Lyle Mays. The piano behind the guitar in the Pat Metheny Group, Lyle Mays was also the genius behind the band when the One O’ Clock Lab Band received Grammy nominations for its Lab ’75 and Lab ’76 albums. His solo album, called Solo Improvisations for Expanded Piano, (Warner Bros.) capitalizes on his intuitive strengths, but he can also be heard along with Meryl Streep’s narrative on Tale of Peter Rabbit/ Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher (Windham Hill). Polyphonic Spree. Tim Delaughter is the brain behind this choral pop group that got its start at the Fry Street Fair. The group, whose total membership is an evermoving target (including famous Dallas artist St. Vincent), has managed to tour with the likes of David Bowie and The Divine Comedy. They continue to make a splash wherever they are by taking the stage dressed in choir robes and performing psychedelically happy music. Patricia Racette. She came to the University of North Texas aspiring to be a jazz singer, but after a voice faculty member, the late Pattye Johnstone, heard her sing, she coaxed Racette toward classical training. She left as the school’s most promising opera star, landing roles as Violetta and Mimi

with the New York Metropolitan and San Francisco operas. Her performance in the title role of Emmeline, an opera by Tobias Picker, was broadcast on PBS. Others of Note Phyllis George. Crowned Miss America in 1971, this former Denton resident is one of three Miss Texas contestants who went on to win the national title. George went on to work for CBS as a sportsbroadcaster, the first woman to do so, and also has written several books. Shirley Cothran-Barret. This former Denton resident won the Miss America title in 1975. She made Denton her home until recently. She now lectures for Christian women’s groups. Larry McMurtry. He graduated from The University of North Texas with a bachelor of arts in English in 1958. The author of several well-known books, including The Last Picture Show and Lonesome Dove, he has returned to Archer City and runs a large bookstore. Anne Rice. Another best-selling author who attended UNT, Rice was at the school from 1960 to 1962. Now a New Orleans resident, Rice is known as a teller of supernatural tales. “Mean” Joe Greene. Football Hall of Famer Green was the top defensive line pick in the 1969 draft after he finished his studies at UNT. His nickname is somewhat prophetic, as UNT has changed its mascot from the Eagles to the Mean Green. Dr. Phil McGraw. Best known as one of Oprah Winfrey’s gurus, McGraw managed to get his own television show after several appearances on Oprah. But long before he became a guest in millions of homes, he received his master’s degree and his doctorate in psychology at UNT.

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Transportation options are plentiful in Denton County By Bj Lewis Staff Writer

Looking to get in and around Denton County, the choice is easy: the well-oiled transportation machine that is the Denton County Transportation Authority. Approved by Denton County voters in 2002, DCTA has come to offer a number of services to the public, including local bus service in Denton, Lewisville and Highland Village, campus shuttles to the University of North Texas and North Central Texas College, van pool and ondemand transportation service in Denton, Lewisville and Highland Village. “We’re always looking to expand our services and continuing to improve options for the citizens of Denton County,” said DCTA president Jim Cline. The highlight of DCTA’s transportation offering is the A-train, a commuter rail service that connects Denton to downtown Dallas. The rail is convenient way for people going to and from Denton to avoid the continued expansion work on Interstate-35E that often leaves the highway clogged with traffic. To make it even easier for passengers to plan trips and purchases bus and rail passes, DCTA staff implemented that the Go Pass Mobile Ticketing app. Users are able to plan trips and purchase day passes or regional passes that give them access to both DART and DCTA services using their smart phones. For additional information on DCTA services, trip planning assistance or disability services, visit https://www.dcta.net or call 940-243-0077 Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Many four-legged residents call Denton home By Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe Staff Writer

Denton loves its four-legged friends. The city opened a new, state-of-the-art animal shelter in 2015, and continues to support a dedicated park and long-running festival for dogs, too.

Shelter

The new Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center makes it easier than ever for people to find a pet that will be a good fit for their family. Located at 3717 N. Elm St., the new center has four get-acquainted rooms in addition to ample facilities – kennels, rooms and yards – where dogs and cats can live and play temporarily. Staff and volunteers care, and help find forever homes, for lost and surrendered pets that sometimes includes chickens and pot-bellied pigs and other less-common animal companions. Denton holds lost pets a little longer than the state requires, a full 96 hours, to give owners time to reclaim them. Thanks to help from the Denton Animal Support Foundation fee, the city can keep adoption fees low. For $60, pets receive on-site veterinary care and can go home the same day with shiny, new tags. Residents looking for volunteer opportunities can work directly with the foundation, Denton animal services or the many rescue group partners who care for feral cats, or help foster dogs and until they can find their forever homes.

For more information, call Denton Animal Services at (940) 349-7594.

Park

Denton’s dog park, Wiggly Field, is lo-

cated in Lake Forest Park at 1760 E. Ryan Rd. Two fenced areas, slightly less than an acre for small or shy dogs and two acres for large dogs, offers plenty of room to be off the leash, run and play. There are no restrooms at Wiggly Field, but the park does have drinking fountains for both humans and pets. Dogs must display current tags — both the rabies vaccination and a city registration tag — to use the park. Denton Animal Services charges $4 to register a spayed or neutered animal and $25 to register an unaltered pet. For more information on registering your animal, or the rules and etiquette for Wiggly Field, visit the city’s website, www.cityofdenton.com.

Festival

For more than 20 years, the city has played host to the Dog Days of Denton festival, an event for canines and their human pets. This year, the event will be held September 26 at the North Texas Fairgrounds in Denton. One lucky canine will be named “Spokesdog” of the year. The event includes demonstrations by dogs and their trainers, contests, food and other entertainment. For more information, visit www.dentondogdays.com . PEGGY HEINKEL-WOLFE can be reached at 940-566-6881.

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Denton offers shoppers plenty to choose from By Jenna Duncan Staff Writer

From boutiques to big brands, Denton shoppers can find the latest trends and individual styles without leaving the city limits. The retail scene has been growing since Rayzor Ranch Marketplace began opening stores in late 2010. Now, shoppers can find major retailers Kohl’s and Ross Dress For Less alongside Famous Footwear. The final retail spot in the development is currently being developed into a Guitar Center. The adjacent property recently began construction, bringing a Cinemark Movie Bistro and, hopefully, more retail, said Stephanie Whitlow, director of marketing and communications for RED Development, the company overseeing the development. “Rayzor Ranch Marketplace is setting the stage for what will be a brand-new super-regional shopping destination — with the addition of Rayzor Ranch Town Center, the two properties will offer 1.2 million square feet of retail, dining and entertainment to serve this rapidly growing area,” she said in a statement. Current stores at the Town Center development focus more on food and services, like Envy Nail Spa, but RED Development officials said they expect retail to join on soon. Golden Triangle Mall has continued to expand its offerings and longtime tenants such as Dillard’s and J.C. Penney have expanded their spaces and offerings, like J.C.

Penney adding in a Sephora make up department. The mall is also adding a 23,000 square foot H&M store, set to open this fall. This means Denton is retaining the tax base and keeping money in the city instead of shoppers going to Lewisville or Frisco, said Matt Ludemann, the mall manager. “It’s convenient and a fresh new environment,” he said. “There are lots of extra amenities like all new interior seating and some new food options along the way. I think we’re created a pretty good shopping experience and are in the process of creating a very exciting shopping experience.” Throughout town there are also dozens of independent store fronts that exist only in Denton. The area around the downtown square is packed with retailers that specialize in everything from jewelry to shoes to antiques. Just off the square but still in the downtown area are many other retailers, including Sleeping Lizards and the DIME Store. "Downtown Denton has an eclectic mix of boutiques and shops ranging from shabby chic furniture, vintage clothing and antiques to fine furnishings, appliances, art, books, music and clothing,” said Christine Gossett of the Denton Main Street Association. “Locally-owned shops and galleries provide a local touch with their handmade or hand-crafted, recycled, or brand items, and personal customer service.” Other independent retailers, including J.T. Clothiers and Small Fry Children’s Clothing, are also located in the city.

Denton Youth Soccer Boundaries of the Denton Soccer Association are the entire DISD School Area Every child plays in every game.

BECOME INVOLVED IN A GROWING SOCCER PROGRAM The Denton Soccer Association’s Youth Leagues are open to participants 3-18 years of age. Leagues are Under 4, Under 6, Under 8, Under 10, Under 12, Under 14, Under 16, and Under 19 for both boys and girls. It is a comprehensive program stressing skill acquisition through competitive play. Coaches are certified through DSA training. The league furnishes uniforms and scholarships are available upon request. All players registering with DSA must turn in a copy of official birth certificate for verification of age. Information about coaching and referee clinics will be available on website.

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ALL Players Registration for the Fall Season is mid June and early July. Registration for the Spring Season is early January

For information about the Youth Soccer Program contact Denton Soccer Association

Boys and Girls 3 - 18 Years of Age As of July 31, 2015

EMAIL: DSA.Soccer@verizon.net Web site: www.dentonsoccerassociation.com

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The Denton Soccer Association is a Denton Parks and Recreation Dept. co-sponsored program which is non-profit and the only U.S.S.F. recognized Youth Soccer Program in the Denton Area.

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Denton provides broad range of health services By Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe Staff Writer

Denton’s medical community offers a broad range of health services, including two full-service hospitals, many specialty hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, an air ambulance service, 24-hour pharmacies and birthing centers. Denton Regional Medical Center, located in southern Denton at 3535 S. Interstate 35E, holds Level III trauma certification. Staffed by 850 employees and more than 300 physicians, the hospital has 208 beds. For more information about its advanced open-heart surgery and trauma facilities, as well as its other health programs, visit dentonregional.com. On the north side of the city, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton supports full-service, acute care with 255 private rooms for inpatients. The hospital’s doctors practice independently and are not hospital employees. An affiliate of Texas Health Resources, the hospital also offers outpatient care and educational and other outreach services. For more information, visit, www.texashealth.org/denton. The 22-bed Heart Hospital Baylor Denton has a 5-bed emergency department, specialized operating rooms and state-ofthe-art equipment. The hospital’s full-time

doctors and nurses specialize in delivering care for heart and vascular health. The nonprofit Denton County MHMR operates an outpatient clinic as well as a psychiatric triage center to help meet men-

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tal health emergencies. The triage center is located at 2509 Scripture Street, Suite 100, and can be reached at 1-800-762-0157. The clinic is next door at 2519 Scripture and can be reached at 940-381-5000.

The air ambulance service, CareFlite, stations one helicopter and one ground ambulance at Denton Enterprise Airport. For more information, visit www.careflite.org. In addition to the 24-hour pharmacies at both full-service hospitals, three freestanding pharmacies are open 24 hours per day, including two across the street from each other in central Denton: the Walgreens Pharmacy at 101 W. University Dr. and CVS Pharmacy at 116 W. University Dr. The CVS Pharmacy at 3200 Teasley Lane in southern Denton also is open 24 hours per day. Two local birthing centers are state licensed and staffed with midwives. Located at 1823 N. Locust St. in central Denton, the Inanna Birth & Women’s Care center offers a home-like environment for childbirth, its preparation and after care. For more information, visit www.inannabirth.com. Just south of the Denton city limits on a three-acre, tree-covered lot, All About Babies Birthing Center also offers a quiet, comfortable place for childbirth. For more information, visit www.allaboutbabies.net. PEGGY HEINKEL-WOLFE can be reached at 940-566-6881 and via Twitter at @phwolfeDRC.

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Denton offers plenty of activities for seniors

Senior Centers AMERICAN LEGION HALL SENIOR CENTER 629 Lakey Dr. in Fred Moore Park. 10 am-3 pm, Monday-Friday; 6-9 pm Thursday. 940-349-8298. DENTON SENIOR CENTER Daily lunches, classes, travel, health services and

numerous drop-in activities. 8 am-9 pm, MondayFriday; 9 am-1 pm, Saturday. 940-349-8720. Ongoing activities: Aletha's Craft Store Open 9 am-1 pm, Monday-Saturday. Social Dancing Featuring live bands and refreshments every second and fourth Fridays, 7-9:30

pm. $6. Movies Free for Denton seniors. 6 pm every Wednesday. SPAN Noon Meal Each Monday-Friday, $2 for seniors 60 and older, $5 for those younger than 60. Bridge Party bridge on Thursdays, 12:30 pm; duplicate bridge on Wednesdays, 12:30 pm Bingo The first and third Friday of each month, 12:45 pm. Triangle Squares Square dancing on the first and third Fridays of each month, 7 pm, $6. Ed Bonk Workshop Woodshop instruction, 9 am-noon, Tuesday-Thursday. $6 annual membership plus $1 per visit. RSVP Referral and placement service for volunteers age 55 and older. 1400 Crescent St. 940-383-1508

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Make a splash in Denton

CIVIC CENTER POOL Open daily through Aug. 30 and Sept. 1. Hours are noon-6 pm, Monday-Saturday; 1-6 pm, Sunday. Located at 515 N. Bell Ave. in Quartertown Park. Admission is $3 for 18 and older; $2.25 for ages 2-17; free for younger than two. Season passes available for $50 (individual, resident); $60 (individual, non-resident); $110 (family, resident); $125 (family, non-resident). 940-3498279. DENTON NATATORIUM Open and lap swimming, swim lessons for children and adults, water exercise and leisure pool with slide are available. Located at 2400 Long Road. Hours are MondayFriday, 5:30 am-8 pm; Saturday, 10 am-6 pm; Sunday, noon-6 pm. Admission for city residents is $4 for ages 16 and older, $3 for ages 3-15. Non-residents pay an additional $1. Free for ages two and younger. Passes and punch cards are available. 940349-8800. WATER WORKS PARK Features include four giant slides, a tubing river, a children's water playground and two indoor pools. Located at 2400 Long Road, just off Loop 288 and FM 428 (Sherman Drive). Admission included access to

the Denton Natatorium. Open daily through Aug. 24 and Sept. 5-7. June and July hours: 11 am-8 pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 11 am-7 pm, Wednes-

day and Saturday; noon-7 pm, Sunday. Admission for Denton residents: $11 for 48 inches or taller; $7 for under 48 inches. Non-residents pay an additional $2 fee.

Free for children younger than two; $5 for non-swimming guests. Season passes available. 940-349-8800. www.dentonwaterworks.com

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How to help others in Denton County There are many civic and charitable organizations located throughout Denton County. Contacting one of the below organizations to find out who they are and how you can help is a step towards a brighter future for all citizens. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see a specific club listed for your area, contact the listed organization you are most interested in and they should be able to direct you to a closer meeting location depending on the club and/or non-profit. Denton Morning Rotary Club P.O. Box 785 Denton TX 76202 Karen Severance President-Nominee 940-368-4804 karensevdfw@hotmail.com Denton Rotary Club P.O. Box 1622 Denton TX 76202 Jonny Ramsey, Executive Secretary Jramsey18@verizon.net 940-566-3170 Lake Ray Roberts Rotary Club Dick Bullwinkle dick@bullwinkle.org 214-704-4701. The Kiwanis Club of Denton 1001 N. Elm St. Denton, Texas 76201 Phone/Fax 940-387-6323 denton.kiwanis@verizon.net

Denton Breakfast Kiwanis PO Box 1044 Denton, TX 76202 Jack Becker 940- 367-4195 Lions Club International Visit https://directory.lionsclubs.org/ to find a club near you

United Way of Denton County 1314 Teasley Lane, Denton, TX 76205 940-566-5851 Teddy@UnitedWayDenton.org. The Arc of Denton County P.O. Box 1279 Denton, TX 76202 972-436-8471 info@arcofdentoncounty.org

Big Brothers Big Sisters- Lone Star Denton County 1980 E. University Drive Denton, TX 76209 bbbstx@bbbstx.org 940- 383-4441

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Charities Boy Scouts of America Longhorn Council 817-231-8500 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Advocacy Center for Denton County Lori Nelson, program director lori@cacdc.org 972-538-9604 CASA of Denton County 614 N. Bell Avenue, Denton, TX 76209 940-243-2272 Communities in Schools North Texas info@cisnt.org 972- 538-9930 Denton City County Day School 1603 Paisley St Denton, TX 76209 940-382-6485 Girl Scouts of North East Texas 6001 Summerside Drive Dallas, Texas 75252 972-349-2400 Giving Hope, Inc. P.O. Box 50946 Denton, TX 76206 940- 382-0609

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Health Services of North Texas 4401 N. I-35 Suite 312 Denton, TX 76207 940- 381-1501 Interfaith Ministries of Denton 1109 N Elm St, Denton, TX, 76201 940-565-5479 info@ifmdenton.org Retired and Senior Volunteer Program 1316 E. McKinney St. Denton, Texas76209 940- 383-1508 Phone dmcorona@rsvpserves.org Lewisville Office 131 Degan Ave., Suite 103B Lewisville, Texas75067 972-221-9663 rsvp.southdenton@verizon.net The Salvation Army Social Services and Shelter 1508 East McKinney St. Denton,TX 76209 Church 2801 N. Elm Street Denton,TX 76209 940-566-3800 Special Abilities of North Texas Lewisville office 1960 Archer Ave. Lewisville, TX 75077 Phone: 972-317-1515 Flower Mound office Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church 6101 Morriss Rd. Flower Mound, TX 75028 972-317-1515

SPAN, Inc. 1800 Malone Street Denton, Texas 76201 940-382-1900

Southwest Diabetic Organization-Camp Sweeney P.O. Box 918 Gainesville, TX 76241 940-665-2011

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Denton County offers a mix of cities, small towns

ARGYLE 2013 population estimate: 3,561 308 Denton St. Argyle, TX 76226 Phone: 940-464-7273 Fax: 940-464-7274 AUBREY 2013 population estimate: 2,718 107 S. Main St. Aubrey, TX 76227 Phone: 940-440-9343 Fax: 940-365-1215 BARTONVILLE 2013 population estimate: 1,633 1941 E. Jeter Road Bartonville, TX 76226 Phone: 817-693-5280 COPPER CANYON 2013 population estimate: 1,393 400 Woodland Drive Copper Canyon, TX 75077 Phone: 940-241-2677 Fax: 940-241-2727 CORINTH 2013 population estimate: 20,618 3300 Corinth Pkwy Corinth, TX 76208 Phone: 940-498-3200 CROSS ROADS 2013 population estimate: 865 1400 FM 424 Cross Roads, TX 76227 Phone: 940-365-9693 Fax: 940-375-5905 DENTON 2013 population estimate: 123,099 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, TX 76201 Phone: 940-349-8200

DOUBLE OAK 2013 population estimate: 2,995 320 Waketon Road Double Oak, TX 75077 Phone: 972-539-9464 FLOWER MOUND 2013 population estimate: 68,609 2121 Cross Timbers Road Flower Mound, TX 75028 Phone: 972-874-6000 HICKORY CREEK 2013 population estimate: 3,970 1075 Ronald Reagan Ave. Hickory Creek, TX 75065 Phone: 940-497-2528 Fax: 940-497-3531 JUSTIN 2013 population estimate: 3,333 415 N. College Ave. / P.O. Box 129 Justin, TX 76247 Phone: 940-648-2541 KRUGERVILLE 2013 population estimate: 1,637 5097 U.S. Highway 377 South Krugerville, TX 76227 Phone: 940-365-5833 Fax: 940-365-5834 KRUM 2013 population estimate: 4,632 146 W. McCart St. / P.O. Box 217 Krum, TX 76249 Phone: 940-482-3491 Fax: 940-482-3020 LAKE DALLAS 2013 population estimate: 7,337 212 Main St. / P.O. Box 368 Lake Dallas, TX 75065 Phone: 940-497-2226 Fax: 940-497-4485

LEWISVILLE 2013 population estimate: 101,074 151 West Church St. P.O. Box 299002 Lewisville, TX 75057 Phone: 972-219-3400 LINCOLN PARK 2013 population estimate: 311 110 Parker Pkwy Aubrey, TX 76227 Phone: 940-365-2839 Fax: 940-365-9342 LITTLE ELM 2013 population estimate: 32,701 100 FM 729 W / P.O. Box 129 Little Elm, TX 76247 Phone: 214-975-0400 NORTHLAKE 2013 population estimate: 1,880 1400 FM 407 Northlake, TX 76247 Phone: 940-648-3290 Fax: 940-648-0363 OAK POINT 2013 population estimate: 3,055 100 Naylor Road Oak Point, TX 75068 Phone: 972-294-2312 Fax: 972-294-1619 PILOT POINT 2013 population estimate: 4,006 100 E. Main St. P.O. Box 457 Pilot Point, TX 76258 Phone: 940-686-2165 Fax: 940-686-4338 PONDER 2013 population estimate: 1,458 405 Shaffner St.

P.O. Box 297 Ponder, TX 76259 Phone: 940-479-2396 Fax: 940-479-2100 SANGER 2013 population estimate: 7,415 502 Elm St. Sanger, TX 76266 Phone: 940-458-7930 SHADY SHORES 2013 population estimate: 2,758 101 S. Shady Shores Road / P.O. Box 362 Shady Shores, TX 75065 Phone: 940-498-0044 Fax: 940-497-2597 THE COLONY 2013 population estimate: 39,458 6800 Main St. The Colony, TX 75056 Phone: 972-625-1756

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Argyle focuses on business development, education By Jimmy Isbell For the Denton Record-Chronicle

Argyle is a place to call home for a country or city lover. The city is like a tight-knit family that agrees on its priorities: business growth, smart land development and impeccable education. Just down the main road, Interstate 35 gives those who live deep in Eagle country an easy way to hop on and get to work in Forth Worth or Dallas. Founded in 1881, Argyle hosts a multitude of small businesses and four schools that make up Argyle Independent School District. , plus one separate of AISD, a nationally ranked college prep school, Argyle Liberty Christian, a nationally ranked college prep school, is another educational gem in the area. The city’s neighborhoods range from clusters of standard-size lots with mediumpriced homes to upscale homes on multiacre tracts. In the 1960s, Argyle’s population was just above 100 people and was estimated to be 3,561 in 2013. Argyle’s community assets include police and fire departments, seven churches, a municipal court -- all of which are located just a country mile south of the main highway, U.S. 377. The school district is home to Argyle

ARGYLE QUICK FACTS

Founded: 1881 Population: 3,561 (2013 population estimate) Number of Schools: 4 City Hall P.O. Box 609 308 Denton St. Argyle, TX. 76226 940-464-7273 http://argyletx.com/town/ Town-of-Argyle.html Argyle ISD 800 Eagle Drive Argyle, TX. 76226 940-464-7241 www.argyletx.com Argyle Liberty Christian School 1301 S. Highway 377 Argyle, TX. 76226 940-294-2000 www.libertychristian.com Argyle Police Department 506 N. U.S. Highway 377 P.O. Box 609 Argyle, TX. 76226 940-464-7254 Argyle Chamber of Commerce 415 U.S. Highway 377 Mailbox #13 Argyle, TX. 76226 940-464-9990

High School, Argyle Middle School, Argyle Intermediate and Hilltop Elementary, all of whom compete athletically and academi-

cally each year. In the 2014-’15 school year, Argyle High School’s Lady Eagles basketball team defeated Abilene Wylie 46-25 in the Class 4A state championship -- one of three teams that competed in their sport’s title game

and the first of two title winners. The second winner was Argyle’s boy’s golf team. The last is the football team, which went undefeated until their loss to the Class 4A state champion Navasota in double overtime 42-35.

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Aubrey embraces its rural roots By Jimmy Isbell For the Denton Record-Chronicle

Aubrey sits 12 miles northeast of Denton, and developed its early reputation based on a rich history of farming. In the early 1800s, it found prosperity with its main cash crop, the peanut. Peanut farms surrounded the town. Today, Aubrey residents celebrate each year with the Aubrey Peanut Festival, which includes a parade and multiple family-fun activities. By 2009, Aubrey had acquired the nickname “Horse Country USA” because of the many ranches that have sprung up to serve the equestrian community. Horse training arenas and breeding operations are plentiful in and around Aubrey. In 1920, Aubrey was a tiny rural community of 700 people. Today, it supports an estimated population of 2,800 and is surrounded by residential communities such as Savannah, Paloma Creek and Providence Village. Many of these newer neighborhoods are home to commuters who work throughout the D/FW region. The nearby U.S. Highway 380 and Dallas North Tollway give residents easy access to shopping centers in Denton, Frisco and Lewisville. Aubrey’s children attend school at Au-

AUBREY QUICK FACTS

Founded: 1881 Population: 2,718 (2013 population estimate) Number of Schools: 5 City Hall 107 S. Main St. Aubrey, TX. 76227 940-440-9343 www.ci.aubrey.tx.us Aubrey ISD 415 Tisdell Lane Aubrey, TX 76227 940-668-0060 www.aubreyisd.net Aubrey Police Department Tommy Payne, Chief of Police 108 East Elm St. Aubrey, TX. 76227 940-365-2601 www.ci.aubrey.tx.us/ police-department Aubrey Chamber of Commerce 205 S. Main St. Aubrey, TX 76227 940-365-9781 www.aubreycoc.org

brey Independent School District; home to Aubrey High School, Aubrey Middle School, Brockett Elementary, Monaco Ele-

mentary and the Early Bird Learning center.

They all feed into Aubrey High School, home of the Chaparral.

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Convenience to I-35 leads to growth in Corinth By Jimmy Isbell

For the Denton Record-Chronicle

Corinth lies between Denton and Lake Dallas, just off I-35E and perfectly positioned for the city slicker looking for a change to a small-town country home. Located near the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Corinth offers a wide variety of things to do and places to see. Founded in 1880, most children in Corinth attend Denton ISD or Lake Dallas ISD schools. The community is home to a North Central Texas College campus, which serves Cooke County, Denton County and Montague County. There are many features that draw outsiders to Corinth. Oakmont Country Club, which boasts 170 acres of rolling hills and a par 72 golf course, is a big asset. A 182-acre community park borders Lewsiville Lake a few minutes outside town. Over the years, the city has grown considerably with a multitude of new housing projects, apartments and commercial living. The Atrium Medical Center of Corinth opened seven years ago as an acute-care hospital that focuses on the needs of older patients. Corinth is often listed among the Top 25 places to live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

CORINTH QUICK FACTS

Founded: 1880 Population: 20,618 (2013 population estimate) Number of Schools: 1 City Hall 3300 Corinth Pkwy Corinth, TX 76208 940-498-3200 www.cityofcorinth.com North Central Texas College-Corinth Campus 1500 N Corinth St. Corinth, TX 76208 940-498-6282 www.nctc.edu Corinth Police Department Debra Walthall. Chief of Police 2003 S Corinth St. Corinth, TX 76210 940-498-2017 www.cityofcorinth.com Lake Cities Chamber of Commerce 3971 FM 2181 Corinth, TX 76210 940-497-3097 www.lakecitieschamber.com

Cross Roads strives to protect environment CROSS ROADS QUICK FACTS

By Jimmy Isbell For the Denton Record-Chronicle

Cross Roads is located at the convenient intersection of U.S. Highway 377 and U.S. Highway 380, four miles east of Denton and near Ray Roberts Lake and Lewisville Lake. It may be small, but its location virtually assures that heavy growth is on the way. Just under a total of seven square miles, the population sat at 865 as of 2013. The small town has the luxury of not paying property taxes, although county tax and school district taxes do apply to its residents. The town has a city government and police department. Tree conservation and other environmental protection measures are among its priorities. Cross Roads is served by the Denton Independent School District and Aubrey ISD.

Founded: 1927 Population: 865 (2013 population estimate) Number of Schools: 0 Town Hall 1401 FM 424 Cross Roads, TX 76227 940-365-9693 Aubrey ISD 415 Tisdell Lane Aubrey TX 76227 940-668-0060 www.aubreyisd.net Denton ISD 1307 N Locust St. Denton, TX 76201 940-369-0000 www.dentonisd.org Northeast Police Department James Edland, Chief of Police 100 Kruger Road Krugerville, TX 76227 940-365-2029 www.northeastpolice.net Aubrey Area Chamber of Commerce 205 S. Main St. Aubrey TX 76227 940-365-9781 www.aubreycoc.org

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June 28, 2015

Flower Mound ranks high By Dalton LaFerney Staff Writer

D Magazine recently named Flower Mound, a town of 50,702 residents, as Number 8 on its list of best suburbs. CNN Money Magazine has it at No. 2 in its list of Best Places to Find a New Job. And, marking 20 consecutive years, the Arbor Day Foundation named it Tree City USA. Needless to say, Flower Mound offers a variety of activities for visitors and residents. It might be a fishing trip to Lake Lewisville or a day of boating. Or you might go shopping at one of the city’s many specialty stores. How about a meal at one of Flower Mound’s recently opened restaurants -- Mellow Mushroom, Pie Five, Penn Station East Company Subs or The Table. Most of the residents are white with a smattering of black, Hispanic and Asian families. The median age of residents is a youthful 34. Most residents are homeowners (19,376) with a small number of renters (1,421). According to its website, Flower Mound

FLOWER MOUND QUICK FACTS

Population: 50,702 (2013 population estimate) Town Hall Mayor Tom Hayden 2121 Cross Timbers Road Flower Mound, TX 75028 972 874 6000 Police Department Andy Kancel, Chief of Police 4150 Kirkpatrick Lane Flower Mound, TX 75028 972 539 0525 Lewisville ISD 1800 Timber Creek Road Flower Mound, TX 75028 469 713-5200

pursues “green initiatives” to make the community, nation and world a better place. They call it the Go Green Flower Mound mission. In 1999, Flower Mound started SMARTGrowth, a program aimed at minimizing the negative effects of urban growth on the environment.

Discovering Denton County

June 28, 2015

Denton Record-Chronicle

Hickory Creek combines business with pleasure HICKORY CREEK QUICK FACTS

By Jimmy Isbell For the Denton Record-Chronicle

Hickory Creek, like most other Denton County communities, is growing rapidly. The town, perched just north of Lewisville on Interstate 35E, boasted a population of 3,247 in 2010. It now approaches 4,000. Hickory Creek is known for its commitment to effective urban forest management, surrounded by parks, trails, family farms, subdivisions, businesses, and boat ramps into Lewisville Lake. Multiple business and restaurants have sprouted throughout the interior of Hickory Creek including a Wal-Mart, Chiliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Starbucks, McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Texas Land & Cattle. Lake Dallas Independent School District serves Hickory Creek families.

Founded: 1963 Population: 3,970 (2013 population estimate) Number of Schools: 0 Town Hall 1075 Ronald Reagan Ave Hickory Creek, TX 75065 940-497-2528 www.hickorycree-tx.gov Lake Dallas Independent School District 104 Swisher Road Lake Dallas, TX 75065 940-497-4039 www.ldisd.net Hickory Creek Police Department Roger Mangum, Chief of Police 1075 Ronald Reagan Ave Hickory Creek, TX 75065 940-498-2017 www.hickorycreek-tx.gov Lake Cities Chamber of Commerce 3971 FM 2181 Corinth, TX 76210 (inside PointBank) 940-497-3097 www.lakecitieschamber.com

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June 28, 2015

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Highland Village is shopper’s paradise By Dalton LaFerney Staff Writer

Another one of Southern Denton County’s suburban neighborhoods, Highland Village is located on the western side of Lewisville Lake and has a projected population of 17,993. Its 5.5 square miles are packed with high-class shopping outlets, eateries and custom-built homes. The city’s website reports that 85 percent of the population has at least some college education and that Highland Village is routinely listed in D-Magazine’s top 10 suburbs and communities. Highland Village is one of the many DFW suburbs reshaped and transformed by the addition of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, which spurred irreversible growth that shaped the suburb into what it is today – a shopper’s paradise. You’ll see for yourself if you visit The Shops at Highland Village, located at 1701 Shoal Creek, Suite 245. There you can enjoy a variety of activities at the upscale lifestyle center, including 11 restaurants and 50 specialty shops. In 2010 the average household income was $159,169 and the average assessed

HIGHLAND VILLAGE QUICK FACTS

Population: 15,747 (2013 population estimate) City Hall Mayor Charlotte Wilcox 1000 Highland Village Road Highland Village, TX 75077 972-899-5134 City Secretary Diane Callaghan 1000 Highland Vollage Road Highland Village, TX 75077 972-899-5132 Police Department Doug Reim, Chief of Police 1000 Highland Village Road Highland Village, TX 75077 972-317-6551

home value was $277,291, according to the city’s website, http://www.highlandvillage.org/. Lewisville Independent School District serves Highland Village families. Members of the lakeside community enjoy festivals and celebrations like the Red, White and Blue Festival and the Balloon Festival.

Krum’s location makes for easy commute By Jimmy Isbell For the Denton Record-Chronicle

Krum developed as a farm community and rural haven for those who work in Denton or Gainesville. Its proximity to Interstate 35E doesn’t hurt the country flavor, but provides quick access to nearby population centers. It just a quck hop to Dallas or Fort Worth. Just take a drive down main road FM 1173 to see Krum’s rolling pastures, prairie skies and spacious country living. If you’re an outsider looking for a quick highlight of Krum’s rich history, stop by Krum Heritage Museum. At one point, Krum reportedly held the record for being the world’s greatest inland wheat market. According to the Krum Heritage Museum website, more than a million bushels of wheat were hauled in by wagon and shipped by the Sante Fe Railroad in 1900. In fact, Krum was one of many Texas communities spawned by the rail line. Krum has continually grown since it was founded in 1886. As of 2013, Krum’s population sat at 4,632. Recent population growth can be accredited to the five schools in the area. Krum is served by the Krum

KRUM QUICK FACTS

Founded: 1886 Population: 4,632 (2013 population estimate) Number of Schools: 5 City Halll 146 W McCart St. Krum, TX 76249 940-482-3491 www.ci.krum.tx.us Krum ISD 1200 Bobcat Blvd. Krum, TX 76249 940-482-2706 www.krumisd.net Krum Police Department Terry Hargis, Chief of Police 146 W. McCart St. Krum, TX 76249 940-482-3171 www.krumpolice.com

Independent School District. The schools are Krum High School, Krum Middle School, Blanche Dodd Intermediate, Hattie Dyer Elementary and the Early Education Center. Each of these schools is known for its academic success, and last year Krum’s football team won its first playoff game in school history. Their softball team made their deepest run in the playoffs as well.

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June 28, 2015

Denton Record-Chronicle

Lake Dallas known for its community spirit By Jimmy Isbell For the Denton Record-Chronicle

Just 10 miles south of Denton on the shores of Lewisville Lake, Lake Dallas is the oldest of the four Lake Cities communities. Lake Dallas reported a population of 7,337 as of 2013. The growth is fueled by new small businesses, lakeside housing developments and commuters looking for a more relaxed lifestyle. Back in the 1920s, the Garza Bridge linked Lake Dallas and Little Elm together, but was torn down and replaced by a new bridge in 2009 to connect Swisher Road in Lake Dallas to Little Elm’s Garza Lane. Since the bridge linked to the two cities, it has given Lake Dallas’ downtown area new development opportunities and additional jobs. The city is home to a Boys and Girls Club of North Central Texas. Lake Dallas also is know for annual events such as a Mardi Gras parade and a July 4 celebration. It partners with local businesses for events in the summer and the holiday season. Families love taking their kids to the city’s five parks: Willow Grove Park, Community Park, City Park, River Oaks Park and Thousands Oak Park. The community is served by the Lake

LAKE DALLAS QUICK FACTS

Founded: 1852 Population: 7,337 (2013 population estimate) Number of Schools: 5 City Hall 212 Main St. Lake Dallas, TX 75605 940-497-2226 www.lakedallas.com Lake Dallas Independent School District 104 Swisher Road Lake Dallas, TX 75065 940-497-4039 www.ldisd.net Lake Dallas Police Department Nick Ristagno, Chief of Police 104 Swisher Road Lake Dallas, TX 75065 940-497-2228 www.lakedallas.com/ policedepartment.html Lake Cities Chamber of Commerce 3971 FM 2181 Corinth, TX 76210 (inside PointBank) 940-497-3097 www.lakecitieschamber.com

Dallas Independent School District with five schools: Lake Dallas High School, Lake

Dallas Middle School, Lake Dallas Elementary, Shady Shores Elementary and

Corinth Elementary. The Lake Dallas mascot is the Falcons.

Denton Record-Chronicle

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June 28, 2015

Denton Record-Chronicle

Cultural arts abound in Lewisville By Dalton LaFerney Staff Writer

Lewisville is largest of the cities that surround sprawling Lake Lewisville. Just minutes away from the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, and sitting between two major interstates, Lewisville is located about 20 minutes south of Denton down Interstate 35. Lewisville claims an esimated population of 100,000 people, according to the city’s website, http://www.cityoflewisville.com/index.aspx. Catch one of its many festivals, from Western Days to the Sounds of Lewisville Concert Series, or enjoy a day out at the 29,000-acre Lake Lewisville, which is known as the Urban Bass Fishing Capital of Texas. Camping, fishing, canoeing and bird watching are among the popular lakerelated pasttimes. The town’s nightlife includes top restaurants like Coach Joe’s Hat Tricks at 101 E. Corporate Drive, Suite 300, or Sneaky Pete’s at 2 Eagle Point Drive near the lake, where you can chow down on a fried seafood platter. Lewisville touts a robust performing and cultural arts scene, with performance centers like the Medical Center of Lewis-

LEWISVILLE QUICK FACT

Population: 101,074 (2013 population estimate) Incorporated: January 15, 1925 City Hall 1197 W. Main Street Lewisville, TX 75067 972-219-3400 Mayor: Dean Ueckert City Attorney Lizbeth Plaster 1197 W. Main Street Lewisville, TX 75067 972-219-5059 Police Department Russell Kerbow, Chief of Police 1187 W. Main Street Lewisville, TX 75067 972-219-3600 Lewisville ISD 1800 Timber Creek Road Flower Mound, TX 75028 469 713-5200

ville Grand Theater, which the city’s website says “hosts regularly scheduled Broadway-style musicals, plays and concerts presented by local and traveling groups.” When DFW airport was built, Lewisville’s population (like all of Southern Den-

ton County) increased dramatically, fueling the intense economic development that

turned the city into the vibrant suburb it is today.

Pilot Point mixes old with new

By Jimmy Isbell For the Denton Record-Chronicle

Pilot Point may be the oldest town in

Denton County, but its new shopping centers, well-equipped library, top-flight medical facility and newly developed neighbor-

hoods have made the city a reinvororated hub of northeast Denton County. The town has such a rich history that the Texas Historical Commission recognizes it as a historical site in Texas. The Commission administers the National Register of Historic Places. A stroll through the town square reveals multiple memorial markers that commemorate those who sacrificed their lives in military service during the 20th century. The city got its name based on its geographic position at the highest elevation in the area. The town’s population surpassed 1,100 in the 1930s and now sits at about 4,000 and counting. Like Aubrey, Pilot Point and the surrounding area benefit from a burgeoning ranching industry based on horse breeding and equestrianism. Pilot Point is served by the Pilot Point Independent School District, which is made up of Pilot Point High School, Pilot Point Elementary, Pilot Point Intermediate and Pilot Point Middle School. Each school is known for its solid academics. In 2013, the Bearcats softball team added another souvenir in their expanding trophy case, winning the Class 2A state title. The football team, which last won a state

PILOT POINT QUICK FACTS

Founded: 1845 Population: 4,006 (2013 population estimate) Number of Schools: 4 City Hall 102 East Main St. Pilot Point, TX 76258 940-686-2165 www.cityofpilotpoint.org Pilot Point ISD 829 South Harrison St. Pilot Point, TX 76258 940-686-8700 www.pilotpointisd.com Pilot Point Police Department Ric Sadler, Chief of Police 100 East Main St. Pilot Point, TX 76258 940-686-2969 www.cityofpilotpoint.org Pilot Point Chamber of Commerce 300 South Washington St. Pilot Point, TX 76258 940-686-5385 www.pilotpoint.org

championship in 2009, made a deep run, but ended up losing in overtime in the Class 3A-I semifinal to Mineola.

Denton Record-Chronicle

June 28, 2015

Discovering Denton County

Ponder’s colorful past leads to promising future By Jimmy Isbell

For the Denton Record-Chronicle

Ponder is one of many popular rural areas in Denton County with a colorful past. Community leaders hope to attract more residents to create a promising future. Fun Fact About Ponder: Legendary bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde attempted to rob Ponder State Bank, but they found it empty because it had gone out of business several days earlier. Next door to the old bank building, the Ranchman Cafe remains a North Texas institution with great steaks and terrific pies and cobblers. The town was originally named Gerald. But city leaders changed the name to Ponder aftter realizing another Texas city already had been named Gerald. Ponder covers about 3.2 square miles and boasted a population of 1,458 as of 2013. On the city website, there are 20 business, not including the various churches and the five schools. The community is served by the Ponder Independent School District, Lil Einstein’s Academy and Little Lions Learning Center. Ponder ISD is home to Ponder High and Ponder Elementary. Ponder’s mascot is the Lion. The high school’s boys basketball team has won five Class 2A state titles since 2001, including a three-peat from 2008-2010.

PONDER QUICK FACTS

Founded: 1887 Population: 1,458 (2013 population estimate) Number of Schools: 5 Town Hall 405 Shaffner St. Ponder, TX 76259 940-479-2396 www.pondertx.com Ponder ISD 400 West Bailey St. Ponder, TX 76259 940-479-8200 www.ponderisd.net Ponder Police Department Robert Genova, Chief of Police 405 Shaffner St. Ponder TX 76259 940-479-2396 www.pondertx.com

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June 28, 2015

Denton Record-Chronicle

Location contributes to Sangerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth By Jimmy Isbell For the Denton Record-Chronicle

The city of Sanger was founded in 1886 as a stop on the Santa Fe Railroad and was named after a family native to the area. Sanger is one of the fastest growing suburbs of Dallas-Fort Worth located 10 miles north of Denton off Interstate 35. Town population was listed at 2,574 in 1980 and has now reached an estimated 7,415. Interstate 35 bi-sects the city and has spawned industrial and commercial growth along the highway. There are 1,158 businesses in Sanger. Ray Roberts Lake, a few miles to th east, provides recreational opportunies and flood control for the area. For NASCAR fans, Texas Motor Speedway is about 20 miles south on I-35W. Families can send their kids to one of seven schools in the Sanger Independent School District. There are two high schools: Sanger and Linda Tutt High School. Two middle schools: Sanger Middle School and Clear Creek Intermediate. Then there is Chisholm Trail and Butterfield Elementary Schools, which feeds into a sixth-grade campus. The Sanger High School mascot is the Indian.

SANGER QUICK FACTS

Founded: 1886 Population: 7,415 (2013 population estimate) Number of Schools: 7 City Hall 502 Elm St. Sanger, TX 76266 940-458-7930 www.sangertexas.org Sanger ISD 601 Elm St. Sanger, TX 76266 940-458-7438 www.sangerisd.net Sanger Police Department Curtis Amyx, Chief of Police 940-458-7444 www.sangertexas.org Sanger Area Chamber of Commerce 300 Bolivar St. Sanger, TX 76266 940-458-7702 www.sangertexas.com

Denton Record-Chronicle

June 28, 2015

Discovering Denton County

Shady Shores offers quiet lifestyle By Jimmy Isbell For the Denton Record-Chronicle

Shady Shores covers 2.9 square miles -smallest of the four Lake Cities communities. The town does not have a stoplight, but boasts a large population for such a small area at 2,758 (2013). Homes began spring up in the area in the early 1930s and the area came to be known as Shady Shores. But the city wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t officially established until 1960. In 2000, general fees, business and franchise fees, as well as donations from the residents funded road repairs and police and fire departments. Shady Shores feeds into the Denton and Lake Dallas Independent School Districts. It is home to Stephens Elementary, Shady Shores Elementary and Bettye Myers Middle School.

SHADY SHORES QUICK FACTS

Founded: 1960 Population: 2,758 (2013 population estimate) Number of Schools: 3 City Hall 101 South Shady Shores Road Shady Shores, TX 76208 940-498-0044 www.shady-shores.com Lake Dallas Independent School District 104 Swisher Road Lake Dallas, TX 76210 940-497-4039 Lake Dallas Police Department Nick Ristagno, Chief of Police 104 Swisher Road Lake Dallas, TX 75065 940-497-2228 www.lakedallas.com/ policedepartment.html Lake Dallas Chamber of Commerce 3971 FM 2181 Corinth, TX 76210 (inside PointBank) 940-497-3097 www.lakecitieschamber.com

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380 Flea Market ..................................................... 17

Denton Funeral Home ........................................... 73

Merrill Lynch, Price, Dilworth & Associates ......... 13

Access Bank Texas ............................................... 60

Denton Hearing Health Care ................................ 43

Mi Casita ................................................................ 30

Adams Furniture .................................................... 40

Denton ISD Communications & Public Information .. 14

Miguelito’s Authentic Mexican Cuisine ................ 28

Advanced Eye Care............................................... 74

Denton ISD / Transportation................................. 15

Mulkey Mason Funeral Home ............................... 55

Affordable Pest Control ........................................ 15

Denton Public Library ........................................... 74

Neu Electric ........................................................... 62

All American Painting & Remodel ........................ 62

Denton Sewing Center .......................................... 10

Noles General Store .............................................. 34

All Phase Electric .................................................. 62

Denton Soccer Association .................................. 49

North Central Texas College ................................ 27

Anderson Landscape Design & Installation ......... 62

Drug Emporium ..................................................... 33

North Texas Recreational Vehicles / Best Value RV ... 50

Atomic Candy ........................................................ 35

Ehrhart’s Jewelers ................................................. 56

NorthStar Bank ...................................................... 41

BCI Mechanical Inc ............................................... 77

Father & Son Painting ........................................... 62

Oasis Body Sculpting Spa .................................... 50

Best Western Crown Chase Inn & Suites ............ 28

First State Bank ..................................................... 79

Point Bank ............................................................. 37

Beth Marie’s Old Fashion Ice Cream ................... 35

First United Methodist Church ............................. 21

Reunion Title.......................................................... 23

Bethlehem in Denton County ............................... 74

Foster’s Western Wear ......................................... 26

Seligmann, Karin REALTOR® - RE/MAX......................22

BioLife Plasma Services ....................................... 51

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop ................................................ 29

Senior Care/The Vintage. ...................................... 65

Buffalo Valley Event Center .................................. 62

Dr. Gary G. Taylor DDS ........................................... 6

Sleeping Lizzards .................................................. 30

C & G Electric ........................................................ 15

Geico ...................................................................... 80

Smitty’s Floor Covering ........................................ 33

CBS Mechanical Services Inc .............................. 39

Golden Triangle Mall ............................................. 52

Belle Speir, REALTOR® - Keller Williams Realty ........ 18

C-Bar-T Properties ................................................ 63

Greenhouse Restaurant ........................................ 29

State Farm - Tim Shoopman ................................ 68

Cartwright’s Ranch House .................................... 35

Hammerle Finley Law Firm ................................... 47

Sweetie Pie’s Ribeyes ........................................... 30

Charlie Beck’s Garage .......................................... 61

Huffines Kia Subaru .............................................. 57

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton .......... 3

Chow, Brent ..................................................... 62, 63

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church ............ 25

The Antique Experience. ....................................... 24

Classic Chrysler Jeep Dodge Mazda ................... 44

James Wood Autopark ........................................... 2

The Candy Store ................................................... 34

Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center ................... 59

Krahl Insurance Agency, Inc. ................................ 50

The Chestnut Tree ................................................. 35

Connect Hearing ................................................... 16

Kwik Kar Denton. .................................................... 8

The Liquor Outpost ............................................... 30

Craftsman Village Homes ..................................... 46

Langston’s Paint & Handyman ............................. 62

Tommy’s Hi Tech Auto Repair.............................. 42

DeBerry Funeral Directors .................................... 78

Law Office of Sharon K. Lowry............................. 61

Trees, Inc ............................................................... 63

Denton Chiropractic Center .................................. 17

Lone Star Ag Credit............................................... 68

Texas Woman’s University ................................... 54

Denton Community Band ..................................... 19

Mac Haik Nissan ..................................................... 9

VNA Texas ............................................................. 23

Denton County Transportation Authority ............. 38

McCart Street Charm ............................................ 34

Weldon’s ................................................................ 11

Denton Dance Conservatory ................................ 66

McKissack Realty Group ...................................... 18

Williams & Williams REALTORS®, LLC ................... 4

Denton Electric Inc .................................................. 6

Mellow Mushroom ................................................. 28 F2