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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Credits, county map City Snapshots Denton Resident information Argyle Corinth Cross Roads Flower Mound Aubrey Lake Dallas Hickory Creek Highland Village Lewisville Justin Sanger Shady Shores Krum Life in Denton County Pilot Point Ponder Chambers of commerce Charities Cemeteries Health care Higher education Events Libraries Art and museums Schools Denton County’s 1896 Courthouse on the Square in Denton
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Whether you’re a native or newcomer, the Denton County Almanac is for you For years now, the Denton Record-Chronicle has published a summer visitors guide called Discovering Denton County. Its pages were filled with narrative accounts and community profiles designed to appeal largely to new residents of Denton County. With the publication of this new fall magazine, Denton County Almanac, the Record-Chronicle staff is taking a different approach toward discovering our county, presenting reader-friendly, data-driven snapshots
that should appeal to Denton County natives and transplants alike. Inside, you will find quick, detailed looks at the numerous communities that make Denton County special, with additional information on top employers, real estate prices and median household incomes. You also will discover a comprehensive look at school districts, public schools and universities that call Denton County home, with current listings of administrators, telephone numbers and websites.
Looking for a rundown of the best festivals and events planned for the coming year? We’ve got you covered with an updated calendar of the county’s top annual crowd pleasers. Even if you’re looking to network with local business owners or determine which area charity to support, we have the go-to information you’re looking for. And for the first time, all of what you see inside this magazine — as well as additional online content, including internet service providers, local media and area golf courses
— can be found at DentonRC.com/ news/denton_county_almanac. We designed the Denton County Almanac to be kept year-round as a valuable source of need-to-know information on all things Denton County. Spanning 953 square miles, with a total estimated population exceeding 830,000, our county is booming, with new discoveries to be made every day. We hope you find the Denton County Almanac to be your trusty road map along the way. — Sean McCrory
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The city of Denton encompasses almost 100 square miles and is set to keep on filling the land as more people move here. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Denton is in the top 15 growing cities in the nation with populations of 100,000 or more. More than 6,100 companies do business in Denton, and according to the Texas Workforce Commission, the available workforce in the city is 76,105 people.
Quick facts ■■ Median family income: $76,090 ■■ 2017 census estimate: 136,268 ■■ Median rent: $1,005 ■■ Average home value: $283,510 ■■ Unemployed: 3.3 percent Targeted sectors: Supply chain logistics, advanced manufacturing, aviation, data centers, renewable energy, information technology and research and development
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Top private employers: ■■ Peterbilt Motors: 2,314 ■■ Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton: 1,076 ■■ Medical City Denton: 950 ■■ Sally Beauty Company: 950
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You’ve moved to Denton County. Now what? By Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe Staff Writer pheinkel-wolfe@dentonrc.com
Welcome to Denton. Here are a few things you need to know to reboot your daily life — Denton-style.
Set up utilities In most parts of Denton, you can set up water, sewer, garbage and electric service by calling Denton Utility Customer Service at 940349-8700 or by visiting the office at 601 E. Hickory St., Suite F, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Be prepared to provide the complete address where you need service and to pay a possible deposit. The maximum deposit is two months’ average billing for the service address. In a few parts of Denton, electric service is provided by CoServ. You can sign up online at coserv.com.
Get a driver’s license If you are new to Texas, you’ll need to do more than log on to the website to notify the Department of Public Safety of your new address. (If you moved from another Texas city, do that here: www.dps.texas.gov/ DriverLicense). State law allows you to drive with an unexpired out-of-state license for up to 90 days after moving to Texas. To avoid taking the knowledge and skills exams to get a Texas driver’s license, you must surrender your outof-state license. You will need to bring proof of citizenship (e.g., birth certificate or passport), Texas residency (e.g., current utility bill or motor vehicle registration), proof of identity (e.g., birth certificate) and Social Security number (e.g., pay stub or Social Security card) with you to the DPS office. More information about acceptable documents can be found on the DPS website, dps.texas.gov. There are two DPS offices nearby, one stand-alone office located at 820 N. Loop 288 and a small office inside the Denton County government center located at 6200 Canyon Falls Drive, Suite 900, Flower Mound. The department also has a license “megacenter” in Carrollton, located at 4600 State Highway 121.
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Children make arts and crafts themed around bats during “Facts About Bats,” a free event led by a Texas state park ranger at Denton’s North Branch Library. Hint: DPS license centers are often crowded, so make extra time and plan ahead for the process.
Update your voter registration Texas newbies can register to vote at the same time they apply for a driver license, thanks to the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, known as the “motor voter” law. Denton County newbies need to re-register at the county elections office, an option that is available to Texas newcomers, too. Voters who move within the county can change their address online. More information is at votedenton.com.
Secure new license plates To get Texas plates for your vehicle, you must first have your vehicle inspected at a licensed state inspection station. While the inspection results are entered into a state database, bring your inspection
record with you along to the county tax office to complete the registration. You will also need your photo identification, proof of Texas liability insurance, the odometer reading if the vehicle is less than 10 years old, the original out-of-state title or current proof of out-of-state registration.
Get a library card Denton residents can get a Denton Public Library card by completing an application and showing proof of residency, such as a utility bill or driver license. The library has three branches: North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St., South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane, and Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. More information can be found online at library.cityofdenton.com.
Buy transit passes You can buy Denton County
Transpor tation Authority bus and train passes, including passes that cover regional travel via Dallas Area Rapid Transit and For t Wor th’s Trinity Metro, in person, online and via smar tphone app. The free GoPass app is available in the Apple and Google Play stores. You can buy passes at any ticket vending machine at A-train stations; on board select DCTA Connect buses; the Downtown Denton Transit Center, 604 E. Hickor y St.; Lewisville City Hall, 151 W. Church St.; and Highland Village City Hall, 1000 Highland Village Road. To buy online and to get more information about fares, routes and schedules, visit dcta.net. PEGGY HEINKEL-WOLFE can be reached at 940-566-6881 and via Twitter at @phwolfeDRC.
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Avie Joy, 2, of Fort Worth holds two tulips she picked at Texas-Tulips in February. Texas-Tulips is a tulip farm in Pilot Point where visitors can roam the fields and pick from nearly 100 varieties of tulips from the rows of flowers.
Runners dress up as a pilgrim and a turkey during the Downtown Denton Turkey Trot 5K. The Denton Area Running Club presents this year’s run on Nov. 22.
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Locals peer under the hood of a car during the Arts & Autos Extravaganza, held each September in downtown Denton.
Costume contest participants show off their costumes to the crowd during Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival on East Hickory and Industrial streets. The free, family-friendly event helps celebrate the fall season, paying homage to the goodness of the harvest, Día de los Muertos and all things Halloween.
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Scrappy the Eagle dances on the catwalk as the Mean Green get ready to head to Apogee Stadium.
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Guests bow their head when a moment of silence is called for during the Veterans Day observation at Denton County Courthouse on the Square in 2017.
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Mayson Humphries finds a pumpkin during Pumpkin Palooza at Corinth Community Park.
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Volunteers prepare meals to be delivered to police and firefighters working the Christmas shift around Denton County in 2016.
Spectators watch as horses pull a stagecoach during the 2018 North Texas Fair and Rodeo Parade on the Square in August. Spectators enjoyed watching floats, trailers, wagons and horses go down Denton streets. Parade participants passed out items such as candy, ice cream and souvenirs.
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CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE DENTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.denton-chamber.org 414 W. Parkway St. P.O. Box 1719, Denton 76202 940-382-9693 The Denton Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1909 and has been accredited through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for more than 35 years. The chamber is designed to be an alliance to promote local businesses and products and support the collective needs of its members. Membership: 716 Key administrators: Chuck Carpenter, chamber president Erik Clark, chair of the Board of Directors Jill Jester, chair-elect for the Board of Directors Carrell Ann Simmons, treasurer of the Board of Directors Marty Rivers, chair of the Economic Development Partnership Bob Moses, chair of the Convention & Visitor Bureau Kim Phillips, vice president of the Convention & Visitor Bureau
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Habitat for Humanity of Denton County and Denton Chamber of Commerce members cheer after a ribbon is cut during the recent grand reopening ceremony at Habitat’s ReStore in Denton. Jeff Woo/DRC
Ric Sadler, board president Joe McGee, board vice president Shawn Dollar, board secretary Monty Chambers, board treasurer
LAKE CITIES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.lakecitieschamber.com Corinth City Hall, second floor 3300 Corinth Parkway Corinth 76208 940-497-3097 The Lake Cities chamber started to represent businesses in Corinth, Hickory Creek, Lake Dallas and Shady Shores in 1972. Now, businesses from surrounding communities that serve these areas are welcome to be part of the chamber, too. Membership: 217 Key administrators: Steve Holzwarth, board president Larry Gilbert, first vice president of the board Brad Hinson, second vice president of the board Michelle McLaren, board secretary Adrian Nelson, board treasurer Tina Henderson, executive director
LITTLE ELM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.littleelmchamber.com 407 E. Eldorado Parkway Little Elm 75068 972-955-8014 The Little Elm Chamber of Commerce wants to empower businesses by creating connections, improving the business quality and thus improve the quality of life in Little Elm. They host ribbon cuttings, networking opportunities and other events. Membership: 204 Key administrators: Jennifer Olvera, president Erin Mudie, chairman Robin Travis, vice chairman Javier Garcia, treasurer
NORTHWEST METROPORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.metroportchamber.org 600 E. Byron Nelson Blvd., Suite 500 Roanoke 76262 817-837-1000 The Northwest Metroport Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1988 to serve the Alliance region. It encompasses Argyle, Haslet,
Justin, Northlake, Roanoke, Trophy Club and Westlake. The goals of the chamber are to represent the region as a strong voice on economic development and transportation issues. Membership: 469 Key administrators: Tina Patel, board chairman Greg Thompson, vice chair of business relations Glen Wallace, vice chair of leadership Donald Richmond, vice chair of stewardship and prosperity Hogan Page, treasurer Sally Michalak, secretary
LEWISVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.lewisvillechamber.org 551 N. Valley Parkway Lewisville 75067 972-436-9571 The Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce serves the lower portion of Denton County as an action institution to help create job opportunities, improve community facilities and develop and present networking opportunities. Membership: 608 Key administrators: Lori Fickling, president/CEO Dan Irvin, board chair Bill Collins, immediate past board chair Ann Pape, vice board chair Susie Carter, board treasurer
FLOWER MOUND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.flowermoundchamber.com 700 Parker Square, Suite 100 Flower Mound 75028 972-539-0500 The Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce was designed more than a decade ago to help unite the private sector and community and is working to create a balance between business needs and the community’s quality of life. The chamber provides networking opportunities, business counseling and mentoring and hosts events throughout the year. Membership: 690 Key administrators: Lori Walker, president Spencer Turner, chairman Ryan Schroer, vice chairman Tracee Elrod, treasurer Chuck Elsey, legal counsel
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CHARITIES Denton County’s nonprofits represent the heart and soul of the community — more than 2,000 nonprofit organizations address community needs large and small. Here we provide a sampling of notable groups, whether you want to make sure your contribution is well spent, volunteer for a good cause or find help for someone in need. As you get to know Denton the way we know Denton, you will find the community uncommonly generous. Join us in finding a favorite cause and supporting it.
100 DENTONITES WHO GIVE A DAMN
100dentonites.com 1144 Oakhurst St. Denton 76210 100dentonites@gmail.com Founders: Kim Pearson and Renee Sims Inspired by a grassroots movement that began in Michigan in 2008, members meet four times a year to hear pitches from area charities, selecting one to receive a $100 check from each member of the group.
BORN 2 BE THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTER
born2betec.org 9316 Waide Road Sanger 76266 940-595-8200 Director: Mary Gwinner Provides opportunity for individuals with disabilities to become all they were Born 2 Be through a partnership with the horse.
CASA – CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER OF DENTON COUNTY casadenton.org 614 N. Bell Ave. Denton 76209 940-243-2272 Director: Debbie Jensen
CASA provides trained community volunteers who advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children and promotes community awareness about child abuse issues.
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF NORTH TEXAS
217 S. Stemmons Freeway Lewisville 75067 972-538-9930 Provides after-school and other mentoring programs to children at risk of dropping out of school.
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHILDREN’S HOME
cpch.org 909 Greenlee St. Denton 76201 940-382-5112 President/CEO: Courtney Banatoski Provides emergency shelter for children and single-parent families as well as programs for children in need.
DENTON ANIMAL SUPPORT FOUNDATION
dentonasf.org P.O. Box 486 Denton 76202 940-765-1550 Office Manager: Kiara Hunter The Denton Animal Support Foundation’s goal is to save more Denton-area animals through fundraising that supports adoptions and medical programs at the city animal shelter and in the community.
DENTON CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL dentoncps.org 1114 W. University Drive
Denton 76201 940-383-3332 Director: Alicia Blanca Founded in 1970, the preschool provides early education to at-risk children ages 3 and 4 years old.
DENTON COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER
dentoncfc.org 109 W. Sycamore St. Denton 76210 940-382-0807 Director: Tom Newell Since 1974, provides food on a temporary basis to 200-250 families per week in emergency situations, including pantry items, groceries and canned goods as well as frozen and fresh vegetables, meats, dairy and bread.
DENTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC
dentonchc.org 525 S. Locust St., Suite 200 Denton 76201 940-600-7527 Director: Alice Masciarelli The Denton Community Health Clinic is a nonprofit family practice offering comprehensive health care services regardless of ability to pay.
DENTON COMMUNITY THEATRE AND MUSIC THEATRE OF DENTON
campustheatre.com 214 W. Hickory St. Denton 76201 940-382-7014 Director: Mike Barrow Has produced live theater in Denton since 1969. Recently merged with Music Theatre of Denton, which has produced live musical theater in Denton since 1985.
DENTON COUNTY FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY
dcfof.org 4845 S. Interstate 35E, Suite 200 Corinth 76210 940-387-5131 Director: Toni Johnson-Simpson Provides compassionate, comprehensive services to those affected by rape, sexual abuse and domestic violence, including an emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis line, counseling, child play therapy, legal advocacy, community education and violence intervention/prevention.
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A young girl flies a miniature kite in a wind tunnel at Explorium Denton. The nonprofit children’s museum opened in September, offering kids an opportunity to play in an educational environment.
dentonmhmr.org 2519 Scripture St. Denton 76201 940-381-5000 Director: Pam Gutierrez Denton County MHMR provides critical public safety services of crisis prevention, intervention and rehabilitation services for Denton County residents with serious and persistent mental illness and developmental disabilities, including a 24-hour psychiatric triage facility and a crisis residential unit.
DENTON FREEDOM HOUSE dentonfreedomhouse.org 3083 Trails End
Aubrey 76227 940-565-5990 Founders: Jeremy and Karen Adams Provides free residential rehabilitation to men coming out of addiction, incarceration and broken homes.
DENTON KIWANIS CLUB CHILDREN’S CLINIC INC.
dentonkiwanisclub.org 1001 N. Elm St. Denton 76201 940-387-6323 Director: Robin Meyer The clinic, founded in 1923, is a medical referral program that provides medical, dental and prescription services for children 18 and under who are not covered by Medicaid, CHIP or insurance.
EXPLORIUM
exploriumdenton.org 5800 N. Interstate 35 Denton 76207 940-320-5444 Director: Anyah Martinez New children’s museum with educational activities for children ages 12 and under.
FIRST REFUGE MINISTRIES
firstrefugeministries.org 1701 Broadway St. Denton 76201 940-484-4384 Director: Paul Juarez Ministering to the entire person, including physical, emotional and spiritual needs, by offering essential services, including a food pantry, health services, counseling and links to community resources.
GIVING HOPE INC.
hopeincdenton.com 117 W. Sycamore St. Denton 76201 940-382-0609 Director: Tyheshia Scott Provides a hand-up to those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homelessness through advocacy, community collaboration and rental assistance in Denton County. Operates the Wheeler House, a transitional shelter for single mothers and their children.
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
good-sam.com Denton Village 2500 Hinkle Drive Denton 76201 940-383-2615 Lake Forest Village 3901 Montecito Drive Denton 76210 940-891-0856 Nationwide nonprofit with two Denton locations that provide senior housing, assisted living, rehabilitation and nursing care.
GREATER DENTON ARTS COUNCIL
dentonarts.com 400 E. Hickory St. Denton 76201 Director: Georgina Ngozi Supports Denton arts and arts organizations for nearly 50 years, including a full schedule of exhibits and programs at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center.
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF DENTON COUNTY
habitatdentoncounty.org 1721 N. Carroll Blvd. Denton 76201 940-484-5006 Director: John Montoya Dedicated to eliminating substandard housing through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes. Raises funds locally through three resale shops: Ruth’s Room, Ruth’s Room II and ReStore.
HEALTH SERVICES OF NORTH TEXAS
healthntx.org 4310 Mesa Drive Denton 76207 940-381-1501 Director: Doreen Rue Founded in 1988 to serve patients with HIV/ AIDS, the clinic is now a federally qualified health center providing primary medical care for 10,000 patients of all ages, including behavioral health services.
HEARTS FOR HOMES
heartsforhomes.org 826 E. McKinney St. Denton 76209 940-891-0947 Director: Susan Frank Improving the living conditions of low-income senior homeowners by providing no-cost home repairs to very-low-income senior homeowners in Denton County.
INTERFAITH MINISTRIES OF DENTON
ifmdenton.org 1109 N. Elm St. Denton 7201 Client line: 940-565-5479 Administrative line: 940-566-5927 Director: Condell Garden Since 1991, provides short-term financial assistance to families in need, including help paying city utility bills.
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Keep Denton Beautiful donated three live oak and two cedar oak trees to the University of North Texas for Arbor Day in 2018. University crews planted the trees along Maple Street between Rawlins Hall and the UNT Coliseum, while students and volunteers helped put the finishing touch by shoveling dirt and mulch. Night shelter for people experiencing homelessness or needing to escape inclement weather; also open Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, serving a hot meal on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
OUR DAILY BREAD
kdb.org 608 E. Hickory St., Suite 130 Denton 76205 940-349-8739 Program Manager: Julie Anderson Provides anti-litter and other community beautification programs, including annual tree give-away.
ourdailybreaddenton.org 300 W. Oak St., Suite 100 Denton 76201 940-566-1308 Director: Wendy McGee Founded in June 2000 by more than 20 Denton area churches. Serves a free, nutritious lunch Monday through Saturday and supper Monday evening at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church dining hall.
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span-transit.org 1800 Malone St. Denton 76201 940-382-2224 Director: Michelle McMahon SPAN enables people to live as fully and independently as possible by providing nutrition — including Meals on Wheels — transportation and social services to older persons, persons with disabilities, and veterans, and Senior Paws pet food to homebound clients.
MONSIGNOR KING OUTREACH CENTER kingoutreachcenter.com 300 S. Woodrow Lane Denton 76205 940-391-1919 Director: Betty Kay
300 N. Loop 288, Suite 199 Denton 76209 859-629-1642 Director: Abby Germer Provides long-term care for women who have escaped human trafficking or sexual exploitation.
RIDING UNLIMITED
ridingunlimited.org 9168 T.N. Skiles Road Ponder 76259 940-479-2016 Director: Patricia Dellemann Turning disabilities into possibilities through the power of the horse, teaching horsemanship to people with disabilities.
THE SALVATION ARMY
salvationarmydfw.org/p/locations/denton 1508 E. McKinney St.
Denton 76209 940-566-3800 Director: Linda Choi Part of the universal Christian church, the Denton shelter provides summer heat relief, worship programs, Christmas assistance, a food pantry, summer day camp and an emergency night shelter.
SCRAP DENTON
scrapdenton.org 420 S. Bell Ave. Denton 76201 940-808-1611 Director: Karen Bravo Founded in 2012. Retail store selling affordable art, craft, sewing and school supplies, and a place to donate unwanted but usable materials.
SERVE DENTON
servedenton.org 306 N. Loop 288 Denton 76209 940-735-3234 Director: Carlie Kuban Serve Denton supports nonprofits that open doors for people to become self-sufficient, developing projects where nonprofits pay significantly lower rent compared with commercial office space and share costs.
SOLUTIONS OF NORTH TEXAS
sontx.org 2216 Bolivar St. Denton 76201 940-898-6202 or info@sontx.org Director: Scott Wisenbaker A 55-bed facility. Since 2006, the nonprofit has been fighting addiction one family at a time.
UNITED WAY OF DENTON COUNTY
1314 Teasley Lane Denton 76205 940-566-5851 Director: Gary Henderson Improving lives in Denton County by focusing on education, income and health, including special initiatives and investments guided by community volunteers to improve mental health services and address homelessness.
VOLUNTEER SERVICES COUNCIL FOR DENTON STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTER
vscdenton.org 3980 State School Road Denton 76202 940-591-3634 Staff contact: Susan Dean Supports residents of the Denton State Supported Living Center by funding improvements to the campus, therapeutic and medical equipment, as well as recreational and educational services that the state of Texas does not
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CEMETERIES By Keith Shelton For the Denton Record-Chronicle
The history of Denton County is buried in its cemeteries. Old Alton was the county seat before Denton. It was home to a small settlement of pioneers. Rebecca Daugherty, a member of one of those early families, died in 1852 and was buried on Daugherty family property about a quarter of a mile north of Alton’s log courthouse. Thus, Alton became one of the oldest cemeteries in the county. The Old Alton Cemetery is on Teasley Lane in far west Denton. P.C. Withers was a member of Quantrill’s Raiders in the Civil War. He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery on East Sycamore Street. It also houses the graves of other Civil War veterans. It was deeded to the city before the Civil War. Minnie T. Egan, age 5, died in 1864 and is buried in the IOOF Cemetery, created by the International Order of
Odd Fellows. It is on Carroll Boulevard. Those are among the oldest cemeteries in Denton County. Roselawn Memorial Park is the newest cemetery in Denton. Other cemeteries in Denton County include: ■■ Eakin Cemetery, 3 miles northwest of Justin. Graves date from 1861. ■■ Sam’s Cemetery, 6 miles northwest of Justin. Graves date from 1861. ■■ Routh Cemetery, location unknown. Four graves listed in the family cemetery. ■■ Argyle Cemetery, 6 miles south of Denton on U.S. Highway 377. Graves date from 1876. ■■ Denton County Memorial Park, 2 miles south of Denton. Oldest 1869. ■■ Lower Oak Cemetery in the Lloyd Community, settled when Peters Colony was established. Oldest grave 1875. ■■ Pollard Cemetery, northwest Denton County. Also called Gregory Cemetery.
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Workers with Rockstar Welding LLC of Pilot Point place portions of fencing between posts in before welding the fencing in place in May at Oakwood Cemetery in Denton. ■■ Prairie Mound Cemetery, 3 miles west of Argyle. Oldest 1883. ■■ Sanger Cemetery, oldest grave 1883. ■■ Tyson Cemetery, northeast Denton County, 1 mile
from the Cooke County line. (33 Sullivans are buried there.) ■■ Swisher Cemetery, 2 miles north of Lake Dallas. Oldest 1862. ■■ Taylor Cemetery, a quarter
of a mile east of Lake Dallas. Oldest 1870. ■■ Trinity Cemetery, 5 miles east of Denton on Fishtrap Road. Oldest 1895.
HEALTH CARE Here is a list of major health care providers in the greater Denton area. This list includes the major hospitals and emergency rooms available to people in northern Denton County. Family doctor’s offices and smaller clinics are not included in this list.
ATRIUM MEDICAL CENTER
MEDICAL CITY DENTON
4400 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound 469-322-7000
3535 N. Interstate 35E, Denton 940-384-3535
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DENTON 3000 Interstate 35, Denton 940-898-7000
MAYHILL HOSPITAL
2809 S. Mayhill Road, Denton 940-239-3000
THE HEART HOSPITAL BAYLOR DENTON 2801 S. Mayhill Road, Denton 855-760-0600
2813 S. Mayhill Road, Denton 940-320-2300
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL FLOWER MOUND MEDICAL CITY EMERGENCY ROOM FLOWER MOUND 4351 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound 972-420-4911
MEDICAL CITY CHILDREN’S URGENT CARE FLOWER MOUND
2701 Cross Timbers Road, Flower Mound 469-549-0300
MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE 500 W. Main St., Lewisville 972-420-1000
TEXAS HEALTH EMERGENCY ROOM HICKORY CREEK
Roads 940-365-9001
WISE HEALTH SURGICAL HOSPITAL ARGYLE
8501 FM407, Double Oak 972-966-1980
4600 FM2181, Suite 50, Hickory Creek 940-270-8910
7218 Crawford Road, Argyle 940-293-2885
BAYLOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER – AUBREY 26791 U.S. Highway 380, Aubrey 972-347-2525
MILLWOOD HOSPITAL LEWISVILLE
190 Civic Circle, Suite 170, Lewisville 972-906-5522
BE. WOMEN’S HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER
8700 E. U.S. Highway 380, Suite 300, Cross
RAPID MED URGENT CARE DOUBLE OAK NORTH TEXAS FAMILY MEDICINE PILOT POINT
1340 U.S. Highway 377, Suite 110, Pilot Point 940-686-0860
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HIGHER EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
1155 Union Circle, Denton 76203 940-565-2000 The University of North Texas is the largest college in the county and is a public university that’s a part of the University of North Texas System. Historically known for its nationally ranked music program, the university has expanded its offerings and research and is now considered a Tier One research university by the Carnegie Classification system. Website: www.unt.edu
Key administrators
Neal Smatresk, president Bob Brown, senior vice president for finance and administration Jennifer Evans-Cowley, provost and vice president for academic affairs Elizabeth With, vice president for student affairs Joanne Woodard, vice president for institutional equity and diversity Shannon Goodman, vice president for enrollment David Wolf, vice president for advancement Wren Baker, vice president and director of athletics Narendra Dahotre, interim vice president for research and innovation Kelley Reese, interim vice president for university relations, communications and marketing
Key statistics and quick facts
●● 227 degree programs that lead to 103 bach-
elor’s degrees. ●● Political science program is one of a few National Science Foundation research experiences for undergraduate political science programs in the nation. ●● Logistics program is ranked sixth in supply chain programs nationally. ●● UNT gives out $360 million in financial aid every year. ●● 86 master’s degrees ●● 38 doctoral degrees ●● 400 student organizations ●● 137 academic and honor societies ●● 72 academic programs ranked in nation’s top 100 ●● 1,600 faculty members ●● 38,154 students are reporting for class, an all-time high for the university.
TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY
304 Administration Drive P.O. Box 425589, Denton 76204 940-898-2000 Texas Woman’s University is the country’s largest university primarily for women, with about 12 percent of enrolled students identifying as men. The school also has campuses in Dallas and Houston, and is best known for its nursing program and other health science degrees.
Key administrators
Carine Feyten, chancellor and president Alan Utter, provost and vice president for academic affairs Jennifer Martin, executive vice provost B.J. Crain, interim vice president for finance and administration
Monica Mendez-Grant, vice president for student life Heidi L. Tracy, vice president for university advancement Randall Langston, vice president for enrollment management Destinee Waiters, vice president of compliance and general counsel
Key statistics and quick facts
●● TWU graduates 24 percent of all Texas nursing doctoral degrees from four-year public universities. ●● TWU graduates 56 percent of all Texas allied health doctoral degrees from four-year public universities. ●● The Economist named TWU second in the state and 45th in the nation for maximizing students’ earning potential. ●● TWU graduated more speech therapists than any other school in Texas last year. ●● TWU’s Ph.D. in dance is the oldest continual doctoral program in dance in the U.S. ●● U.S. News & World Report ranks it top 10 in the nation for diversity. ●● 13,054 students ●● Offers 63 undergraduate, 64 master’s 28 doctoral degrees. ●● 3,900 degrees awarded in 2016-17.
NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
1525 W. California St., Gainesville 76240 940-668-7731 Campuses located in Corinth and Flower Mound 1500 N. Corinth St., Corinth 76208
1200 Parker Square, Flower Mound 75028 North Central Texas College is the oldest continuously operating two-year college in Texas. Two of the five campuses are in Denton County, and the school is working on a downtown Denton campus that is set to open in fall 2019.
Key administrators
G. Brent Wallace, chancellor and president Andrew Fisher, provost O. John Maduko, vice chancellor of student services Janie Neighbors, vice chancellor of fiscal affairs Robbie Baugh, vice chancellor of administrative affairs Debbie Sharp, vice chancellor of external affairs Roy Culberson, associate vice chancellor of campus operations David Brown, associate vice chancellor for strategic directions
Key statistics and quick facts
●● Has six degree types, including Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science and occupation skills awards. ●● Partnerships are in place with TWU and UNT to transfer credits. ●● More than 2,100 students participate in their dual-credit courses while still attending high school. ●● Total enrollment across five campuses is 10,355, with 3,386 at Corinth and 1,759 at Flower Mound. ●● Awarded $22 million in financial aid last year.
Bethlehem in Denton County A permanent display of over 3500 nativities depicted from more than 60 countries around the world. More than 40 different materials are used including wood, natural rock, tapestry, coal, shells, dough, banana bark, marble, corn husks, stained glass, nails, metal, wax, & more. Traditional, whimsical, unusual, & interesting.
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Denton County Events
Denton Cinco de Mayo fills Quakertown Park with lots of culture and the best authentic Mexican food you can get each year — from homemade tacos to fresh fruit sprinkled with chili powder. The event starts with a parade and then moves on to the park, and is usually held the Saturday before May 5 each year (the 2018 festival happened the weekend after May 5). The family event includes music, art, children’s activities and vendor booths.
Denton Juneteenth Celebration
On a Saturday in June at Fred Moore Park, 501 S. Bradshaw St. Juneteenth is a community festival that commemorates June 19, 1865, the date when the U.S. Army sailed into Galveston on Navy ships to inform Texans that they would, indeed, have to free their slaves under federal mandate. After Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, it took 2 1/2 years for the federal government to press Texas into compliance with the emancipation. Denton’s annual festival celebrates the historic news with gospel music, a friendly set of flag football matches, a parade and the “Hometown Heroes” reception.
Denton Fourth of July Jubilee
July 4 at Quakertown Park, 321 E. McKinney St. Denton’s annual Independence Day celebration begins with the Liberty 5K run/1-mile walk, then moves on to the Yankee Doodle Parade around the downtown Square. Then, visitors of all ages can enjoy free games, activities and music in Quakertown Park. Visit www.dentonparks.com.
Kiwanis Club 4th of July Fireworks Show
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The North Texas Fair and Rodeo hosted its opening night for the 2018 fair at the North Texas Fairgrounds in Denton.
AUBREY Aubrey Peanut Festival
Typically on the first Saturday in October at the Aubrey Festival Grounds, 301 S. Main St. Aubrey’s annual fall festival dates to 1986, when residents began celebrating the harvest of the local cash crop. Today it honors the area’s peanut heritage and includes a full slate of activities, beginning with a parade.
Aubrey Halloween Carnival
5:30 to 8 p.m. on Halloween at the Aubrey Festival Grounds, 301 S. Main St. Keep Aubrey Beautiful has staged a Halloween carnival with vendor booths, treats for kids and fun for all ages.
Aubrey Hometown Christmas Tree Lighting
6:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of December, at the Aubrey Festival Grounds, 301 S. Main St. Feeling like a small-town, postcard-worthy Christmas outing? Aubrey lights its city Christmas tree with cheer, music, a visit from Santa Claus and more.
ARGYLE Argyle Easter Hunt
Typically a week before Easter Sunday The town of Argyle celebrates this spring rite with all-ages fun: bounce houses, face painting, food and Easter egg hunts for all age groups. In 2018, the town debuted an egg hunt for children with special needs.
Annual Argyle Derby Day
First weekend of May at Argyle Park, 135 Craw-
ford Road In 2018, Argyle launched its first annual Derby Day. The small town is part of Denton County’s “Horse Country,” and just the spot to celebrate and watch the Run for the Roses — the Kentucky Derby. Includes choral performances, a hat contest and broadcast of the derby.
Annual Argyle Christmas Festival & Tree Lighting
Typically the first Saturday of December at Argyle Town Hall, 308 Denton St. The event includes crafts, food, carnival games, carolers, face painting, holiday vendors and Santa Claus. The tree lighting is typically at 6 p.m.
DENTON Denton Black Film Festival
Jan. 23-27 at venues in and near downtown Denton Each January, the Denton African American Scholarship Foundation presents a festival that informs and entertains with four days of screenings. The festival spotlights films directed and produced by black filmmakers that speak to the lives and experiences of black people. Since its inception, the festival has included international films. In 2017, the festival accepted its first submissions. The event also includes music, spoken-word performances and workshops. The Greater Denton Arts Council, a partner organization, hosts a community celebration about one week before the festival opens. Keep tabs on the schedule and programming at www. dentonbff.com.
Thin Line Fest
Starting at sunset July 4 at UNT’s Apogee Stadium, 1251 S. Bonnie Brae St. Patriotic music leads into the annual fireworks show. Admission is free, but proceeds and donations benefit the Kiwanis Club Children’s Clinic. Kiwanis volunteers form a “bucket brigade” to take donations in the parking lot.
North Texas Fair and Rodeo
Thin Line Fest, the sole documentary film festival in Texas, brings more than 60 documentary films to Denton each April — and each year, some of the films are related to Denton, made by local filmmakers and including Denton residents. The festival grew into a film and music festival, earning raves from regional press. Keep tabs on the event at thinline.us.
Late August at the North Texas Fairgrounds, 2217 N. Carroll Blvd. The North Texas Fair and Rodeo, which takes place over two weekends, brings a series of rodeo events, livestock shows, exhibitions and concerts to the fairgrounds in Denton. The family-friendly event features traditional bull and bronco riding, as well as Mutton Bustin’ and other contests for the younger set.
Easter Eggstravaganza & Egg Hunt
Denton Blues Festival
Saturday before Easter Sunday at Quakertown Park, 321 E. McKinney St. Denton hosts an annual egg hunt and celebration on Easter weekend. The event includes free carnival games, inflatables, a magic show, crafts, pictures with the Easter Bunny and more than 30,000 eggs waiting to be found. The egg hunt starts at 11:30 a.m. at Quakertown Park, where the fields are divided by age groups.
Denton Arts & Jazz Festival
Last weekend of April at Quakertown Park, 321 E. McKinney St. At the long-running Denton Arts & Jazz Festival, the headliners play everything from blues to jazz. 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 festival has drawn record numbers of attendees — who come in part for the music, partly for the art — because the festival is free.
Denton Cinco de Mayo
On a Saturday around May 5 at Quakertown Park, 321 E. McKinney St.
On a weekend in September at Quakertown Park, 321 E. McKinney St. Each fall, Denton celebrates an art form born in the American South. The annual Blues Festival is mostly music — a stage with music that starts before noon and croons on past sundown. The festival hooks regional and national talent in headlining slots, and keeps families entertained with live music and activities throughout the day. The annual festival is presented by the Denton Black Chamber of Commerce. Keep tabs on the festival at www.dentonblackchamber.org.
Arts & Autos Extravaganza
On a Saturday in early September on the downtown Square Approximately 10,000 attendees check out hot rods, classic and custom cars, trucks and even motorcycles in downtown Denton. More than 75 trophies are given out in car, truck and motorcycle classes. Plus, cash prizes for Best of Show winner in car, truck and motorcycle class. Festivalgoers enjoy an array of activities throughout the day, including a silent auction inside the Courthouseon the Square, fine arts and crafts vendors, hands-on arts and crafts, games, the Chalk Fest competition and live music. Plus,
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admission is free. Visit www.dentonmainstreet. org/arts-and-autos.
Dog Days of Denton
First Saturday in October at the North Texas Fairgrounds, 2217 N. Carroll Blvd. A day of fun for the dogs of Denton, with numerous contests, demonstrations, dog-centric vendor booths and a chance to meet other dog owners. Admission is free. Visit www.dentondogdays.com.
Industrial Street Pop Festival
Third Saturday in October, on Industrial Street at East Hickory Street Industrial Street Pop Festival is a small, one-day concert that celebrates the music of the ’60s and ’70s on the third weekend of October. Expect tribute bands and more than one joke about rocking while being “old” at this event — lovingly known as “Geezerpalooza.”
Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival
Last Saturday of October on Industrial and East Hickory streets Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival is a celebration of Halloween, the harvest and a tip of the hat to Día de los Muertos. The daylong festival celebrates the season with music, a street fair, coffin races, a parade and a Halloween musical. The free festival features a pumpkin patch of carnival games for children, plus vendor booths, concerts and more. 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 (tickets cost $7 to $20). Visit www.dentondayofthedeadfestival.com.
University of North Texas Homecoming
One week in October UNT’s celebration includes events and competitions, “Yell Like Hell,” the annual spirit march and bonfire. And before the homecoming football game, there’s a morning parade that goes from the campus to the downtown Square. Visit studentaffairs.unt.edu/homecoming.
Handmade Harvest by the DIME Store
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 3 at Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center, 3100 Town Center Trail Huge handmade bazaar featuring at least 50 maker booths. Admission costs $2 in advance, $5 at the door. Visit www.dimehandmade.com.
Denton Holiday Lighting Festival
5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 30 on the downtown Square This event is a storybook-worthy lighting of the downtown Christmas tree, photos with Santa, Wassail Fest, holiday performances, vendors and the Denton Holiday Lighting Spectacular — a big band concert of holiday classics and more. Admission is free. Visit www.dentonholidaylighting.com.
Wassail Weekend
5:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 30 and during regular business hours Dec. 1 at participating downtown Denton merchants Downtown businesses test their wassail-making skills (nonalcoholic mulled cider, though some merchants whip up an actual batch of wassail) starting during the Holiday Lighting Festival and continuing the next day. Check the calendar at www.dentonmainstreet.org.
GAINESVILLE Memorial Day Lavender Festival
Memorial Day at Lavender Ridge Farm, 2391 County Road 178
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Actors re-enact a bank robbery scene from the movie “Bonnie and Clyde,” during the Bonnie and Clyde Days festival on Pilot Point’s downtown square. Attendees can enjoy wine tastings, food and shopping. Vendors sell antiques, art, handcrafted items and more. There is a gift shop at the farm that sells twig wreaths and lavender products, and attendees can pick their own lavender. Visit www.lavenderridgefarms.com.
Fall Festival & Chili Cookoff
Typically the first weekend of October at Lavender Ridge Farm, 2391 County Road 178 Vendors, pumpkin patch, food and wine as well as an annual chili cook-off (with Chili Appreciation Society International rules). Vendors sell art, antiques and handcrafted items. Visit www. lavenderridgefarms.com.
KRUM Safe Spook
4 to 6 p.m. on Halloween at businesses along McCart Street A tour of local businesses offers Krum families a safe night of trick-or-treating. Costumes are encouraged. Sponsored by local businesses, the city and Krum Economic Development. Free. Visit www.ci.krum.tx.us.
Parade of Lights
Typically the first Saturday of December at 1200 Bobcat Blvd. in Krum. Floats, horses and cars dressed in twinkling lights go on parade. Take pictures with Santa, and tuck in with a chili supper that usually concludes the event (about $7).
LEWISVILLE Funny Bunny Festival
Typically the Saturday one week before Easter weekend at Toyota of Lewisville Railroad Park, 1301 S. Railroad St.
Free event includes carnival games, a petting zoo, pictures with Mr. or Mrs. Funny Bunny, goodies and egg hunts.
Freedom Festival & Fireworks
July 4 at Castle Hill Village Shops & Plaza, 2520 King Arthur Blvd. Free activities for children, a DJ, inflatables, water slides and more, plus concessions from food trucks and Village Shops eateries and restaurants. Attendees can grab a spot on the lawn around Lake Avalon for one of the largest fireworks displays in the Dallas-Fort Worth area at dusk. Bring blankets and chairs.
Western Days
Last weekend of September on Main, Mill Church and Charles streets Western Days honors the Old West with music, dance, food, re-enactments and more. Free, but tickets are required.
Holiday Stroll
8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 1 at Wayne Ferguson Plaza, 150 W. Church St. The annual holiday celebration takes place on the first Saturday of December. It all starts with a pancake breakfast and pictures with Santa presented by the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club, and moves on to motorcycle toy run, a Christmas parade through downtown Lewisville, a winter carnival, petting zoo, pony rides, the evening tree lighting and more. Free.
PILOT POINT Bonnie & Clyde Days
Typically the second Saturday of October on the square on Main Street Pilot Point was the filming location of the famous bank robbery scene in the 1968 movie Bonnie
and Clyde, starring Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty. Pilot Point and neighboring towns and counties were actually the stomping grounds of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow and their cohorts. The town’s festival includes live music, a pie-eating contest, soapbox race, bank robbery re-enactments and more. Visit bonnieandclydedays.org.
SANGER Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday before Easter at Porter Park, 2201 S. Stemmons Freeway Annual Easter egg hunt for children, plus photos with the Easter Bunny. Kids should bring their own baskets. Visit http://sangertexas.org/ page/parks_home.
Freedom Fest
Typically the weekend leading up to Fourth of July at Switzer Park, 101 Freese Drive Free event includes games, sand volleyball tournament, bounce houses, food and watermelon, bike parade and more.
Halloween Trick or Trot Monster Fun Run
Friday before Halloween at Porter Park, 2201 S. Stemmons Freeway This run, with 1-mile and 5K options, features trick-or-treat stations around the race course for children. $10 registration to run 1 mile, $20 to run the 5K. Costumes welcome.
Holiday in the Park
6 p.m. Dec. 8 at Porter Park, 2201 S. Stemmons Freeway Sanger celebrates the season with a Christmas parade, choir performances, a visit from Santa Claus and the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree. Visit http://sangertexas.org/page/parks_home.
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LIBRARIES Residents can find information and resources at libraries large and small around the county. Here’s where to find books, music, movies, research materials, computer and learning labs, homework help and more.
DENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY library.cityofdenton.com 940-349-8752
■■ Emily Fowler Central Library
Special collections of Texana, genealogical research, local archives 502 Oakland St.
■■ South Branch Library
Emphasis on children’s programs and computer classes 3228 Teasley Lane
■■ University of North Texas
flower-mound.com/135/Library 3030 Broadmoor Lane Flower Mound 75022 972-874-6200
■■ Denton County Law Library
friscolibrary.com 8750 McKinney Road, Suite 200 Frisco 75033 972-335-5510
Legal documents and other resources for federal, state and local courts dentoncounty.com/Departments/ Law-Library.aspx Mary and Jim Horn Government Center 1505 E. McKinney St. 940-349-2130
AREA LIBRARIES ■■ Aubrey Area Library
■■ North Branch Library
aubreytx.gov/pl 226 Countryside Drive Aubrey 76227 940-365-9162
ALSO IN DENTON
bettyfosterlibrary.com 405 Shaffner St. Ponder 76259 940-479-2683
Includes “The Forge” makerspace, computer lab, 3D printing, Secondhand Prose Used Bookstore 3020 North Locust St.
■■ Texas Woman’s University
Special collections include children’s literature and cookbooks twu.edu/library/blagg-huey-library/ Blagg-Huey Library 1200 Frame St. 940-898-2665
■■ Flower Mound Public Library
library.unt.edu Special collections including rare books, oral histories, music library Willis Library 1506 Highland St.
■■ Betty Foster Public Library
■■ Carrollton Public Library
cityofcarrollton.com/departments/ departments-g-p/library 4220 N. Josey Lane Carrollton 75010 972-466-4800
■■ Frisco Public Library
■■ Little Elm Public Library
littleelmlibrary.org 100 W. Eldorado Parkway Little Elm 75068 214-975-0430
■■ Roanoke Public Library
roanoketexas.com/166/Library 308 S. Walnut St. Roanoke 76262 817-491-2591
■■ Sanger Public Library
sangerlibrary.org 501 Bolivar St. Sanger 76266 940-458-3257
■■ The Colony Library
thecolonytx.gov/404/Library 6800 Main St. The Colony 75056 972-625-1900
■■ Justin Community Library
cityofjustin.com/government/ departments/library/ 408 Pafford St. Justin 76247-9442 940-648-3649
■■ Krum Public Library
krumlibrary.org 815 E. McCart St. Krum 76249 940-482-3455
■■ Lake Dallas Public Library
lakedallas.com/387/Lake-DallasPublic-Library 302 S. Shady Shores Road Lake Dallas 75065 940-497-3566
■■ Lewisville Public Library
library.cityoflewisville.com 1197 W. Main St. Lewisville 75067 972-219-3570
Denton’s Dance Company
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Families watch a puppet show during “Donuts With Dad” Story Time at Denton’s South Branch Library in June.
Over 60 dance classes weekly! Dancers Age 4 to Adult
Community Master Class Series “A Gift for Emma” COLLAGE Denton Dance Festival DCCB Summer Study Scholarship Youth Company Community Dance Day DCCB Educational Travel Program (Austria, New York City) Resident Dance School, Denton Dance Conservatory Dancer Photo: Raquel Gonzalez Photographer: Bruce Davis
Check our website for class schedules
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Denton Dance Conservatory Home of the Denton City Contemporaryy Ballet ae
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ART AND MUSEUMS Denton literally trades on its creative community. City leaders highlight the city’s performing and visual artists and have built a tourism brand that rests on professional and student art. And when you come to Denton, you have your pick of places to see fine art:
A CREATIVE ART STUDIO
227 W. Oak St., Denton 940-442-1251 Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday www.acreativeartstudio.com This downtown commercial gallery sells fine art and gifts, and is also a working studio that offers workshops and classes in oil and acrylic painting, stained glass, jewelry, mosaics, watercolor, drawing, writing workshops and more. The gallery also organizes art parties for adults and children.
DENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL PARK
317 W. Mulberry St. Summer hours (April-October): 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Winter hours (November-March): 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Closed on Sunday and most major holiday weekends. dentoncounty.com/chos Denton County’s Historical Park includes the Bayless-Selby House Museum and the Quakertown House (home of the Denton County African American Museum) as well as a welcome center that’s also a historic structure. Future plans for the park include the renovation of the Taylor Log Cabin and the Woods House, a second Quakertown house. The park regularly hosts community events such as the Farmers’ Market, the Denton Community Market, live music, storytelling and more. Admission is free. Handicapped accessible and guided tours available upon request.
as well as John B. Denton’s grave. Lectures, exhibits and community organized events are scheduled throughout the year, keeping this local gem an active site for experiencing the past. Admission is free. Handicapped accessible.
PATTERSON-APPLETON ARTS CENTER UNT LIGHTWELL 400 E. Hickory St. 940-382-2787 GALLERY Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Closed Sunday and Monday. www.dentonarts.com Operated by the nonprofit Greater Denton Arts Council, the arts center houses a large public exhibition space, the Meadows Gallery, and a smaller space, the Gogh Gallery. But the arts council has made enormous use of the large banquet space in the middle of the center, Festival Hall. The soaring walls are a rotating exhibition space, a new commission work was added to the vestigial steam plant pipes in Festival Hall, and fiber and sculpture works are suspended from the ceiling and over the entrance to the space. Most of the exhibitions are free, and the arts center is also a bustling home to programs for families, emerging artists, hobbyists and the like.
UNT ON THE SQUARE
109 N. Elm St. 940-369-8257 Hours: 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday untonthesquare.unt.edu This small space on the downtown Square is not just the headquarters for the University of North Texas Institute for the Advancement of the Arts, it’s a flexible space for art exhibits, lectures, screenings and concerts. The space shows faculty work, touring exhibits and original shows curated by the gallery’s staff. Admission is usually free.
DENTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE-ON-THEUNIVERSITY OF NORTH SQUARE MUSEUM TEXAS ART GALLERY 110 W. Hickory St. Hours: The Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum remains closed until further notice to address smoke damage sustained during a Dec. 26 fire at the nearby Downtown Mini Mall. dentoncounty.com/chos Built in 1896, the courthouse is one of Denton County’s most celebrated and iconic artifacts. It is the centerpiece of the downtown Square. The building was restored in 2004 using the original blueprints of architect W.C. Dodson. It is constructed of limestone from Denton, pink granite from the Austin area, red sandstone from the Pecos region and tan sandstone from Mineral Wells. Today the courthouse is home to the Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum
This longtime gallery is a bi-level space that features exhibits by UNT seniors in the painting, drawing and photography programs. Faculty-led projects show in this space as well, and students working on experimental and collaborative projects show in the space, too. Admission to exhibits is free.
College of Visual Arts & Design 1201 W. Mulberry St., Room 160 940-565-4005 gallery.unt.edu UNT’s chief gallery is closed due to construction on the new art building. The space features faculty, student and guest art in all media, including digital media. Look for the gallery to open in the spring of 2019.
UNT CORA STAFFORD GALLERY
College of Visual Arts & Design Oak Street Hall, Room 146 940-565-4005 Hours: 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday gallery.unt.edu/galleries/cora-stafford
College of Visual Arts & Design 1201 W. Mulberry St., Room 160 940-565-4005 gallery.unt.edu/galleries/lightwell The gallery is closed due to construction on the art building, scheduled to open in spring 2019. This space on the first floor of the UNT Art Building is student-run. Students have weekly, rotating shows and often host impromptu and formal performances, critiques and discussions. The space is named for the open architectural feature that traverses all three floors of the building, culminating at three large skylights.
UNT ARTSPACE DALLAS
University Center Building 1901 Main St. in Dallas gallery.unt.edu/galleries/artspace 940-565-4005 Launched in 2007 as Fashion on Main in Dallas, the space now focuses on the work by UNT faculty, alumni and students, while also carrying on the site’s legacy as Fashion on Main through selected exhibitions of the UNT Texas Fashion Collection. UNT ArtSpace Dallas is the space for projects initiated by CVAD students, alumni and faculty, as well as UNT centers, institutes and collections. The space is a connection between UNT and the region’s arts and civic communities.
UNT RARE BOOK ROOM
UNT Willis Library, fourth floor 940-565-2769 www.library.unt.edu/archives-and-rarebooks The Archives and Rare Books department collects and preserves rare and unique materials including rare books, oral histories, university archives, historical manuscripts, maps, microfilm, photographs, art and artifacts. Students, faculty and the public are welcome to access collections and view special exhibits in the Fourth Floor Reading Room.
TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY EAST & WEST GALLERIES
Oakland Street at Pioneer Circle Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday twu.edu/visual-arts/galleries 940-898-2530 The East and West Galleries at Texas Woman’s University are dedicated
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South Carolina artist Tyrone Geter is shown with his solo exhibit “I Come as One, But Stand as 10,000” in the Meadows Gallery at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center. The show runs through Dec. 8. to contemporary art as a tool and catalyst for education. Exhibitions and programming examine the cultural and social contexts, challenge perceptions of art making, and provide a framework for creative inquiry. The gallery hosts established and emerging contemporary artists, designers, critics and curators of national and international stature onand off-campus. The two 1,700-square-foot galleries complement the east and west wings of the Visual Arts Building.
010 STUDENT GALLERY AT THE TWU STUDENT UNION
420 Administration Drive 940-898-2530 Hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday. twu.edu/visual-arts/galleries The 010 Student Gallery showcases the original work of TWU Department of Visual Arts students. Each semester, a selection of students from different concentrations are chosen to be featured in their own two-week exhibition at the TWU Student Union.
BETHLEHEM IN DENTON COUNTY
990 Milam Road East in Sanger By appointment 940-231-4520 jkmk@advantexmail.com Judy Klein has collected and displays more than 3,000 nativity scenes representing more than 50 countries and cultures. The scene vary in size from 6-foot banners to a half-inch stable.
KAMME ART GALLERY 304 Bolivar St., Sanger Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday,
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday www.kammeartgallery.com 940-300-6551 This commercial gallery opened in 2015. Owner Charles Mekailek shows emerging Texas artists in all media in the space.
SANGER AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
511 N. Fifth St., Sanger Hours: open Saturday 940-458-7930 This nonprofit museum tells the story of Sanger.
FARMERS & MERCHANTS GALLERY
100 N. Washington St., Pilot Point Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday www.farmersandmerchantsgallery. com 940-686-2396 The downtown Pilot Point commercial gallery is housed in the historic Farmers & Merchants Bank. The gallery exhibits early and contemporary Texas art, pottery and antiques.
KRUM HERITAGE MUSEUM
150 W. McCart St., Krum Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and by appointment www.krumheritagemuseum.com Historic photos of Krum and its families, old maps and cattle brands, the school room and business room, and the Military Wall of Honor.
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SCHOOLS As Denton County grows, so do its schools. Traditional school districts in the area have passed nearly a billion dollars’ worth of bond packages to build more facilities that accommodate incoming students. More charter schools are popping up in the county while private schools are seeing enrollment growth. Parents have several options when it comes to education in Denton County. They could send their child to a traditional public school or charter school free of charge. They also could pay tuition at local private schools or go the home-schooled route. Below is a list of accredited schools in the Denton Record-Chronicle‘s coverage area based off information from the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission.
Aubrey Middle School
Evers Park Elementary School
Aubrey High School
Ginnings Elementary School
ARGYLE ISD
Felicia Sprayberry, Principal 1212 Long Road Denton 76207 Phone: 940-369-4360
Central Administration Telena Wright, Superintendent 800 Eagle Drive Argyle 76226 Phone: 940-464-7241 Website: www.argyleisd.com
Hilltop Elementary School Mandi Murphy, Principal 1050 Harrison Lane Argyle 76226 Phone: 940-464-0564
Argyle Intermediate School Renee Funderburg, Principal 800 Eagle Drive Argyle 76226 Phone: 940-464-5100
Argyle Middle School
Scott Gibson, Principal 6601 Canyon Falls Drive Argyle 76226 Phone: 940-246-2126
Argyle High School
John King, Principal 191 S. Highway 377 Argyle 76226 Phone: 940-262-7777
AUBREY ISD
Central Administration David Belding, Superintendent 415 Tisdell Lane Aubrey 76227 Phone: 940-668-0060 Website: www.aubreyisd.net
Brockett Elementary School Kari Abrams, Principal 900 Chestnut St. Aubrey 76227 Phone: 940-668-0036
Monaco Elementary School Derek Leary, Principal 9350 Cape Cod Blvd. Aubrey 76227 Phone: 940-668-0000
Karen Wright, Principal 815 W. Sherman Drive Aubrey 76227 Phone: 940-668-0200
Matt Gore, Principal 510 Spring Hill Road Aubrey 76227 Phone: 940-668-3900
DENTON ISD
Dennis E. Stephens Central Administration Building Jamie Wilson, Superintendent 1307 N. Locust St. Denton 76201 Phone: 940-369-0000 Website: www.dentonisd.org
Gonzalez School for Young Children
Windle School for Young Children Angela Hellman, Principal 901 Audra Lane Denton 76209 Phone: 940-369-3900
Adkins Elementary School
Erin Vennell, Principal 1701 Monahan Drive In the Lantana area, 76226 Phone: 940-369-1300
Alexander Elementary School Lorena Salas, Principal 800 Mack Place Denton 76209 Phone: 940-369-3500
Bell Elementary School
Lauren Shapiro, Principal 601 Villa Paloma Boulevard Little Elm 75068 Phone: 972-347-7200
Blanton Elementary School Linda Bozeman, Principal 9501 Stacee Lane In the Lantana area, 76226 Phone: 940-369-0700
Borman Elementary School Emily McLarty, Principal 1201 Parvin St. Denton 76205 Phone: 940-369-2500
Cross Oaks Elementary School Matt Preston, Principal 600 Liberty Blvd. Cross Roads 76227 Phone: 972-347-7100
E.P. Rayzor Elementary School Mary Dunlevy, Principal 377 Rayzor Road In the Lantana area, 76226 Phone: 940-369-4100
Linda Cavazos-Tucker, Principal 3300 Evers Parkway Denton 76207 Phone: 940-369-2600
Cornelius Anderson, Principal 2525 Yellowstone Place Denton 76209 Phone: 940-369-2700
Hawk Elementary School Robin Brownell, Principal 2300 Oakmont Drive Corinth 76210 Phone: 940-369-1800
Hodge Elementary School Patty Jensen, Principal 3900 Grant Parkway Denton 76208 Phone: 940-369-2800
Houston Elementary School Teresa Andress, Principal 3100 Teasley Lane Denton 76205 Phone: 940-369-2900
McNair Elementary School Lacey Hailey, Principal 1212 Hickory Creek Road Denton 76210 Phone: 940-369-3600
Nelson Elementary School Erika Timmons, Principal 3909 Teasley Lane Denton 76210 Phone: 940-369-1400
Newton Rayzor Elementary School Cecilia Holt, Principal 1400 Malone St. Denton 76201 Phone: 940-369-3700
Paloma Creek Elementary School Natalie Mead, Principal 1600 Navo Road, Little Elm (mailing address: Aubrey 76227) Phone: 972-347-7300
Pecan Creek Elementary School Lacey Rainey, Principal 4400 Lakeview Blvd. Denton 76208 Phone: 940-369-4400
Providence Elementary School
Jairia Diggs, Principal 1000 FM2931, Providence Village (mailing address: Aubrey 76227) Phone: 940-369-1900
Rivera Elementary School
Roshaunda Thomas, Principal 701 Newton St. Denton 76205 Phone: 940-369-3800
Savannah Elementary School
Michael McWilliams, Principal 1101 Cotton Exchange Drive In the Savannah development north of Little Elm (mailing address: Aubrey 76208) Phone: 972-347-7400
Stephens Elementary School Chris Rangel, Principal 133 Garza Road Shady Shores 76208 Phone: 940-369-0800
Wilson Elementary School Caleb Leath, Principal 1306 E. Windsor Drive Denton 76209 Phone: 940-369-4500
W.S. Ryan Elementary School Nicole Poole, Principal 201 W. Ryan Road Denton 76210 Phone: 940-369-4600
Calhoun Middle School Paul Martinez, Principal 709 Congress St. Denton 76201 Phone: 940-369-2400
Crownover Middle School
Charlene Parham, Principal 1901 Creekside Drive Corinth 76210 Phone: 940-369-4700
Harpool Middle School
Jeff Smith, Principal 9601 Stacee Lane In the Lantana area, 76226 Phone: 940-369-1700
McMath Middle School
Buddy Dunworth, Principal 1900 Jason Drive Denton 76205 Phone: 940-369-3300
Myers Middle School
Trey Peden, Principal 131 Garza Road Shady Shores 76208 Phone: 940-369-1500
Navo Middle School
Braswell High School
Leslie Guajardo, Principal 26750 E. University Drive Little Elm 75068 Phone: 972-347-7700
Denton High School
Joel Hays, Principal 1007 Fulton St. Denton 76201 Phone: 940-369-2000
LaGrone Advanced Technology Complex Marcus Bourland, Principal 1504 Long Road Denton 76207 Phone: 940-369-4850
Guyer High School
Shaun Perry, Principal 7501 Teasley Lane Denton 76210 Phone: 940-369-1000
Fred Moore High School
Marilyn Rabsatt, Principal 815 Cross Timber St. Denton 76205 Phone: 940-369-4000
Ryan High School
Vernon Reeves, Principal 5101 E. McKinney St. Denton 76208 Phone: 940-369-3000
Davis School DAEP
Ronnie Watkins, Principal 1125 Davis St. Denton 76209 Phone: 940-369-4050
Sparks Campus
Anthony Sims, Principal 201 S. Woodrow Lane Denton 76205 Phone: 940-369-2468
KRUM ISD
Central Administration Cody Carroll, Superintendent 1200 Bobcat Blvd. Krum 76249 Phone: 940-482-6000 Website: www.krumisd.net
Beth Kelly, Principal 1701 Navo Road, near the Paloma Creek and Union Park developments (mailing address: Aubrey 76227) Phone: 972-347-7500
Early Education Center
Rodriguez Middle School
Dyer Elementary School
Renee Koontz, Principal 8650 Martop Road Oak Point 76227 Phone: 972-347-7050
Strickland Middle School
Kathleen Carmona, Principal 324 E. Windsor Drive Denton 76209 Phone: 940-369-4200
Tammy Morris, Principal 1513 Sequoia Drive Krum 76249 Phone: 940-482-2605
Lindsey Boone, Principal 304 N. Third St. Krum 76249 Phone: 940-482-2604
Dodd Intermediate School Tricia Bolz, Principal 915 E. McCart St. Krum 76249 Phone: 940-482-2603
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Robert Butler, Principal 805 E. McCart St. Krum 76249 Phone: 940-482-2602
Krum High School
Michelle Pieniazek, Principal 700 Bobcat Blvd. Krum 76249 Phone: 940-482-2601
LAKE DALLAS ISD
Central Administration Gayle Stinson, Superintendent 104 Swisher Road Lake Dallas 75065 Phone: 940-497-4039 Website: www.ldisd.net
Corinth Elementary School Vangee Deussen, Principal 3501 Cliff Oaks Drive Corinth 76210 Phone: 940-497-4010
Pilot Point Elementary School Rae Ann Strittmatter, Principal 829 S. Jefferson St. Pilot Point 76258 Phone: 940-686-8710
Pilot Point Intermediate School Darla Wooten, Principal 501 E. Carroll St. Pilot Point 76258 Phone: 940-686-8720
Lake Dallas High School
Kristi Strickland, Principal 3016 Parkridge Drive Corinth 76210 Phone: 940-497-4031
LEWISVILLE ISD
Administrative Center Kevin Rogers, Superintendent 1565 W. Main St. Lewisville 75067 Phone: 469-713-5200 Website: www.lisd.net
LITTLE ELM ISD
Central Administration Daniel Gallagher, Superintendent 300 Lobo Lane, P.O. Box 6000 Little Elm 75068 Phone: 972-947-9340 Website: www.littleelmisd.net
NORTHWEST ISD
Central Administration Ryder Warren, Superintendent 2001 Texan Drive Justin 76247 Phone: 817-215-0000 Website: www.nisdtx.org
PILOT POINT ISD
Central Administration Dan Ray Gist, Superintendent 829 S. Harrison St. Pilot Point 76258 Phone: 940-686-8700 Website: www.pilotpointisd.com
Denton Classical Academy Susan Thomas, Director 4420 Country Club Road Denton 76210 Phone: 940-565-8333
Pilot Point High School
Sanger High School
Founders Classical Academy of Lewisville
Robyn Leslie, Principal 828 S. Harrison St. Pilot Point 76258 Phone: 940-686-8730
Todd Southard, Principal 1300 N. Washington St. Pilot Point 76258 Phone: 940-686-8740
PONDER ISD
Ponder Elementary School
Randall Caldwell, Principal 325 E. Hundley Drive Lake Dallas 75065 Phone: 940-497-4037
Shannon Lander, Principal 105 Berry St. Sanger 76266 Phone: 940-458-7916
Carolyn Anderson, Director 1800 Lakeway Drive, Suite 100 Lewisville 75057 Phone: 972-317-2470
STEM Academy
Shady Shores Elementary School
Lake Dallas Middle School
Sanger Middle School
iSchool High of Lewisville
Linda Tutt High School
Jennifer Perry, Principal 401 Main St. Lake Dallas 75065 Phone: 940-497-2222
Jennifer Bryant, Principal 300 Dobbs Road Shady Shores 76208 Phone: 940-497-4035
Larry Shuman, Principal 508 N. Seventh St. Sanger 76266 Phone: 940-458-3699
Pilot Point Middle School
Central Administration Bruce Yeager, Superintendent 400 W. Bailey St. Ponder 76259 Phone: 940-479-8200 Website: www.ponderisd.net
Lake Dallas Elementary School
Sixth Grade Campus
Janell Wilbanks, Principal 401 W. Bailey St. Ponder 76259 Phone: 940-479-8230
Ponder Junior High School Shawn Simmons, Principal 501 Shaffner St. Ponder 76259 Phone: 940-479-8220
Ponder High School
Matthew Birdwell, Principal 300 W. Bailey St. Ponder 76259 Phone: 940-479-8210
SANGER ISD
Administration Office Sandra McCoy-Jackson, Superintendent 601 Elm St. Sanger 76266 Phone: 940-458-7438 Website: www.sangerisd.net
Butterfield Elementary School Larry Beam, Principal 291 Indian Lane Sanger 76266 Phone: 940-458-4377
Chisholm Trail Elementary School Alice Ford, Principal 812 N. Keaton Road Sanger 76266 Phone: 940-458-5297
Clear Creek Intermediate School Sally Herrell, Principal 1901 S. Stemmons St. Sanger 76266 Phone: 940-458-7476
Ivy Foss, Principal 404 Hughes St. Sanger 76266 Phone: 940-458-5701
Jennie Flaa, Principal 100 Indian Lane Sanger 76266 Phone: 940-458-7497
LEADERSHIP PREP SCHOOL
Stacy Alton, Superintendent 8500 Teel Parkway Frisco 75034 Phone: 972-294-6921 Website: www.lpsfrisco.com
NORTH TEXAS COLLEGIATE ACADEMY
Lisa Stanley, Superintendent/CEO 4601 N. Interstate 35 Denton 76207 Phone: 940-383-6655 Website: www.ntxca.org
North Campus
Amanda Jordan, Principal 4601 N. Interstate 35 Denton 76207 Phone: 940-383-1972
East Campus
Susan Taraba, Principal 1851 Oak Grove Parkway Little Elm 75068 Phone: 972-292-3562
South Campus
Alan Wimberley, Head of School 650 Bennett Lane Lewisville 75057 Phone: 972-829-4492
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF HICKORY CREEK
Jill Canales, Executive Director 1011 Ronald Reagan Ave. Hickory Creek 75065 Phone: 940-270-0444 Website: www.primroseschools.com
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF LANTANA
Corinth Classical Academy
THE SELWYN SCHOOL
Amie Giacumakis, Director 3600 Meadowview Drive Corinth 76210 Phone: 940-497-0059
Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound Brinton Smith, Headmaster 500 Parker Square Road Flower Mound 75028 Phone: 972-899-2521
Winfree Academy – Lewisville
David Stubblefield, Principal 341 Bennett Lane Lewisville 75057 Phone: 214-222-2200 Website: www.winfreeacademy.com
CORAM DEO ACADEMY Alan Marshall, President 4900 Wichita Trail Flower Mound 75022 Phone: 682-237-0232 Website: www.coramdeoacademy.org
DENTON CALVARY ACADEMY
RESPONSIVE EDUCATION SOLUTIONS
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Jeremy O’Quinn, Headmaster 10710 Frisco St. Frisco 75034 Phone: 972-330-5844
Blair McCullough, President 1301 S. Highway 377 Argyle 76226 Phone: 940-294-2000 Website: www.libertychristian.com
Anita Cueto, Executive Director 7020 Justin Road In the Lantana area, 76226 Phone: 940-455-2550 Website: www.primroseschools.com
Stacey Baxter, Principal 1910 E. University Drive Denton 76209 Phone: 940-320-1944 Website: www.dentoncalvary.org
Founders Classical Academy of Frisco
LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Jason Caros, Headmaster 1010 Bellaire Blvd. Lewisville 75067 Phone: 972-219-2370
Donica Hill, Principal 968 Raldon St. Lewisville 75067 Phone: 972-221-3564
Chuck Cook, CEO 1301 Waters Ridge Drive Lewisville 75057 Phone: 972-316-3663 Website: www.responsiveed.com
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Elaine Schad, Principal 2301 N. Bonnie Brae St. Denton 76207 Phone: 940-381-1155 Website: www.catholicschooldenton. org
THE KOAN SCHOOL Heather Barahona, Director 6441 Fishtrap Road Denton 76208 Phone: 940-294-6520 Website: www.koanschool.org
Deborah Hof, Headmaster 2270 Copper Canyon Road Just south of Denton and north of Copper Canyon (mailing address: Argyle 76226) Phone: 940-382-6771 Website: www.selwynschool.org
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