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Bank signs buildings over to city of Krum KRUM — About two dozen people gathered to watch as First United Bank signed over its downtown buildings to the city of Krum and the Krum Society of Historic Preservation. The deed-signing was the final step in an effort begun nearly two years ago by John Thompson, president of First United Bank of Krum, to turn over the three buildings at the corner of FM156 and FM1173 to the city. Mayor Terri Wilson thanked Thompson and other bank representatives as she handed over a check for $1 — the city’s second and final installment on the $2 purchase price. 3-4

Construction contract for transit center OK’d The Denton City Council approved a $1.7 million construction contract with Corbet Group Inc. of Dallas to build a transit center at the southeast corner of Railroad Avenue and Hickory Street, east of the downtown Square. The facility is expected to become the Denton County Transportation Authority’s central bus station in Denton, replacing the area known as Williams Square east of the Wells Fargo building. It would incorporate a rail platform as part of DCTA’s plan to bring commuter rail from Carrollton to downtown Denton by 2011. The transit center is being funded mostly through $3.1 million in federal funds awarded to the city in 2005. DCTA pledged $777,423 in matching funds needed to leverage the federal dollars. DCTA will own and operate the facility once it’s built, according to a 2008 agreement with the city. DCTA is handling the rail portion of the transit center separately as part of its $314 million A-train passenger rail project. The construction contract

includes the renovation of an 8,800-square-foot building at 604 E. Hickory St. that once housed the city’s facilities management department. The renovated building will include office space for DCTA bus operations staff, an air-conditioned passenger waiting area, a ticket office and kiosk, restrooms and space for future retail shops, according to plans presented to the council. 3-5

Local unemployment rates up in January Denton’s unemployment rate increased to 6.9 percent in January but remained lower than county, state and national figures, according to information released by the Texas Workforce Commission. The rate increased by eighttenths of a percentage point, from 6.1 percent in December, according to the data. The county unemployment rate increased to 7.8 percent in January from 7.3 percent in December, the report said. The local unemployment rates are not seasonally adjusted. Texas’ unemployment rate remained steady at 8.2 percent. Nationally, the unemployment rate fell from 10 percent in December to 9.7 percent in January. 3-7

Black chamber holds 13th annual banquet More than 120 people attended the 13th annual Denton Black Chamber of Commerce Banquet at the University of North Texas Gateway Center. The event also commemorated the chamber’s inception 15 years ago in a local barbershop. Cynthia Fitzgerald, founder and chief executive officer of Dimensions Medical Supply Group Inc. of Plano, was chosen as the guest speaker for the banquet, which featured the theme “The Road to Success.” The banquet gave members of the chamber time to reflect on the last 15 years and how far

they have come and share ideas for business in the future, said Kerry Goree, the chamber’s chairman. Attendees also saw a presentation about the annual Denton Blues Festival, which is scheduled for September.

Home refinancing program extended The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced a one-year extension of the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP), which allows refinancing to qualified individuals and families whose homes may have lost value. Before the extension, the program had been set to expire June 10. According to a news release, the program was extended “to support and promote market stability and to encourage lenders and other mortgage market participants to adopt the program.” In 2009, the program provided 190,180 HARP refinance loans owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac — much less than the 4 million homeowners the program was anticipated to help when it was announced last April. Interested borrowers will have until June 30, 2011, to refinance their present loans. For more information or to view program guidelines, visit www.makinghomeaffordable. gov. 3-10

Updated Fry Street plans presented An official with Houstonbased Dinerstein Cos. presented the latest plans for a mostly vacant block located on Denton’s Fry Street during a work session of the Denton City Council. Council members questioned some details of the project, including its effect on traffic, but raised no major objections. They also praised the developer for amending the plans based on feedback from two public meetings.

The meeting was the council’s first look at the project, which would sit on a roughly 4.5-acre block bordered by Fry, Hickory, Welch and Oak streets. The outcome means the project will continue to work its way through the city’s development review process, Denton planning director Mark Cunningham said. The latest plans are largely the same as those presented at a public meeting Feb. 17. They show more than 10,000 square feet of ground-level retail space, an outdoor patio and some wider sidewalks along with the 194-unit apartment complex and 700-space parking garage. Recent changes include the addition of a new facade on the parking garage facing Oak Street and bay windows and pitched roofs on the apartments facing Welch Street, Josh Vasbinder, a partner with the development company said. Company officials have said the project would cost more than $30 million to build and generate at least $600,000 a year in city taxes. 3-11

Official: Range plans two more Rayzor wells Range Resources plans to drill at least two more natural gas wells at the Rayzor Ranch development in west Denton, a company official said. Drilling is complete on the first well on a 3-acre site near the corner of Bonnie Brae and Scripture streets. The company plans to drill and fracture the second and third wells back to back, senior vice president Rodney Waller said in an interview. Production results from those wells will determine whether the company drills more, Waller said. The Texas Railroad Commission has permitted up to five wells at the site. 3-14

Records reveal property exempt from taxes More than 50,000 acres of Denton County — nearly 10 per-

cent of the county’s land area — is exempt from property taxes, according to a Denton RecordChronicle analysis of 2009 tax records from the Denton Central Appraisal District. In 2009, that tax-exempt property — worth about $2.3 billion — made up 3.5 percent of Denton County’s $64.8 billion in property values. Among the findings: Through a special state law, Texas Motor Speedway has not paid property taxes on 1,335 acres of its property in Denton County. That land is valued at $34 million and would have brought in about $68,000 in property taxes combined for the county and Northwest ISD last year; by reorganizing as a nonprofit last year, Texas Health Resources hoisted its $67 million Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton from the tax rolls, causing the city, county and school district to scramble for a loss of about $134,000 per year. According to appraisal district records, the largest property tax exemption in mineral values wasn’t granted to a school district or city, but to private interests held in a number of gas wells — 69 divisions of interest worth more than $640,000. Several exemption errors were noted, including the ownership of the $640,000 in tax-exempt mineral interests by a private entity, removed soon after Denton Record-Chronicle questioned their public purpose. | CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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April 2010

Calendar of Events Altrusa International Inc. of Denton meets for its monthly dinner and program at Vigne Wine Shop & Deli, 222 W. Hickory St. Meal costs $10 per person. Call 940-387-5031 for reservations. Tuesday, April 27, 6:30 p.m.

American Association of University Women, Denton Branch meets at Fremaux’s Metropolitan Catering, 932 W. University Drive in Denton. Cost is $17. RSVP by e-mailing aauwdenton @gmail.com or calling 940387-8620 by May 1. Wednesday, May 5, 6 p.m.

Aubrey Chamber of Commerce meets at Prairie House Restaurant, 10001 E. U.S. Highway 380 in Cross Roads. Cost is $12 per person, and reservations are required. Call 940-365-9781 or e-mail chamber@aubreycoc.org. Wednesday, April 21, 11:30 a.m.

Association of Business Contingency Planners, North Texas Chapter has its monthly luncheon at the Boy Scouts of America headquarters, 1325 W. Walnut Hill Lane in Irving. Cost is $35 per person. Visit http://northtx.acp-inter national.com/Meetings.htm.

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8 | Editor’s Note Dawn Cobb checks off the numerous construction projects in various stages of development throughout Denton.

Coffee Club and Investment Perspectives hosted by Quinn McColly of Edward Jones will meet at 2925 Country Club Road, Suite 101A in Denton. Call 940-382-0280. Thursday, April 15, 9 a.m. Thursday, May 20, 9 a.m.

Denton Black Chamber of Commerce meets at the Denton Housing Authority, 1225 Wilson St.

On the cover: Workers build Denton’s second Walmart, at Rayzor Ranch. Photo by David Minton

Who to contact Dawn Cobb Managing Editor 940-566-6879 | dcobb@dentonrc.com Sandra Hammond Advertising Director 940-566-6820 | shammond@dentonrc.com

Tuesday, May 11, 6 p.m.

Hickory Creek Planning and Zoning Commission meets at Hickory Creek Town Hall. Wednesday, May 5, 7 p.m.

Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas, Denton Chapter meets at 316 Dallas Drive in Denton. RSVP by e-mailing denton@hwnt.org. For more information call 940382-5681.

Shawn Reneau Advertising Manager

Wednesday, May 12, 6:30 p.m.

940-566-6843 | sreneau@dentonrc.com

Wednesday, May 26, 6:30 p.m.

NMC Networking Group meets at Le Peep, 1345 S. Loop 288. For information, e-mail stucker@ apostleradio.org. Breakfast is optional. Friday, April 23, 7:45 a.m. Friday, April 30, 7:45 a.m.

Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas, Greater Denton Division has its monthly meeting and luncheon at Prairie House Restaurant, 10001 E. U.S. Highway 380 in Cross Roads. Cost is $15 for associates and builders with reservation, $18 walk-in. Call 940-383-0853.

Friday, May 14, 7:45 a.m.

Friday, May 7, 7:45 a.m.

Tuesday, April 27, 11:30 a.m.

Krum Chamber of Commerce has a general meeting at Krum City Hall. Thursday, May 6, 6:30 p.m.

Lake Cities Chamber of Commerce meets for coffee at Corinth City Hall, 3300 Corinth Parkway; and at Re/Max Lake Cities, 3960 FM2181, Suite 100 in Hickory Creek.

North Texas Society for Human Resource Management meets at Grand Traditions, 2816 Church Drive in Corinth. RSVP to Regina Wright at rwright@ dentonisd.org. For information, visit www.northtexasshrm.org. Thursday, April 22, 11:30 a.m.

SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives, offers free management counseling for prospective new business owners or existing business in trouble. Confidential, one-hour counseling sessions are available by appointment at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane in Denton. Call 940-3498752 to make an appointment.

Wednesday, April 21, 7:15 a.m. (Corinth)

Wednesday, April 21, 9 a.m.

Wed., April 28, 7:15 a.m. (H. Creek)

Wednesday, April 28, 9 a.m.

Wednesday, May 5, 7:15 a.m. (Corinth)

Wednesday, May 5, 9 a.m.

Wednesday, May 12, 7:15 a.m. (Corinth)

Wednesday, May 12, 9 a.m.

Lake Cities Netweavers business networking group meets at the IHOP restaurant off Interstate 35E in Hickory Creek. Cost is $12 and includes breakfast. For more information e-mail info@lcnetweavers.com.

Small Business Breakfast meeting sponsored by the North Central Texas College Small Business Development Center at the Denton Chamber of Commerce. A light breakfast is provided. Call 940-380-1849.

Thursday, April 22, 8 a.m.

Tuesday, May 11, 7:15 a.m.

Thursday, April 29, 8 a.m. Thursday, May 6, 8 a.m.

Lake Dallas 4A Economic Development Corp. meets at Lake Dallas Municipal Complex.

Women Business Owners of Denton County will hold its monthly luncheon at Oakmont Country Club, 1200 Clubhouse Drive in Corinth. Tuesday, May 4, 11:30 a.m.

Monday, May 3, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 5, 5:30 p.m.

Denton Planning and Zoning Commission meets in the council chambers at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney St.

Thursday, May 13, 7 p.m.

Monday, May 3, 6 p.m.

Thursday, May 13, 8 a.m.

Denton League of United Latin American Citizens No. 4366 meets in the DATCU administrative board room, 225 W. Mulberry St. in Denton.

Denton County Chapter meets at the Denton Housing Authority, 1225 Wilson St.

Please tell us about your event or

Lake Dallas 4B Community Development Corp. meets at Lake Dallas Municipal Complex. Monday, May 10, 7 p.m.

meeting by e-mailing Karina Ramirez at kramirez@dentonrc.com; by fax at 940-566-6888; or by mail to DBC Calendar, Denton Record-Chronicle, 314 E. Hickory St., Denton, TX 76201.

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People,

She also can be reached at 940-5666878.

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The chamber’s Convention & Visitor Bureau coordinates the popular Horse Country Tour. Dave Rhea, ranch manager at Mandolynn Hill Farm Arabian breeding ranch, is pictured recently with a tour group from Abilene.

Mix with us Tell about your event or send photos

E-mail photos (200 DPI or higher) to drc@dentonrc.com

Karen Dickson, with the Denton Economic Development Partnership, joined the Texas governor’s office and the TexasOne economic development organization at the Society of Automotive Engineers show in Detroit. Bill Kahn, manager of advanced concepts at Peterbilt Motors Co., promoted Denton and fielded questions about Peterbilt’s diesel-electric hybrid trucks. DN

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Gohlke Pools Gohlke Pools recently was named the small Family Business of the Year by Baylor Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute for Family Business.

Commercial Real Estate Women The Dallas Chapter of CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) conducted a career panel at the University of North Texas Feb. 16. The panel met with about 100 students from the Real Estate Club.

Pictured, from left, are Amber Benoit, co-chairwoman of the UCREW university outreach committee; student Alicia Connell; Chelsey Hayes, president of the Real Estate Club; student Lyndsey Brill; CREW member Julie Brand Lynch; and Carol Sosebee, co-chairwoman of UCREW.

Carriage House Carriage House recently celebrated 12 years of doing business in Denton. The public was invited to attend and enjoy refreshments. Carriage House is a 62apartment assisted living facility.

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Technology helps chamber serve area businesses

or much of the past century, the Denton Chamber of Commerce has focused on broad visionary initiatives designed to impact the business community in general. Although that perspective will continue during the 2010-11 program year, technology is now allowing us to focus more on providing tangible benefits and services. In addition to serving as a business directory, the chamber Web site has been upgraded to provide members with their own mini Web sites and the ability to offer â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hot Deals.â&#x20AC;? We will be able to track referrals, and an interactive Denton-area map

Chuck CARPENTER | will highlight advertisers in a geographic context. Hank Dickenson, our new board chairman, cleverly combined the numeration of the 101st annual membership meeting with the vernacular of higher education to title his program theme â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chamber 101.â&#x20AC;? Like

those college courses we signed up for as freshmen, Hank is taking a back-to-basics approach to determine what the chamber can do for you. While obviously not a new initiative, the Business-toBusiness Expo scheduled for the evening of Thursday, April 29 at the Denton Civic Center is a good example of the key components of Chamber 101. Members have an opportunity to promote their products and services directly to hundreds of fellow business representatives â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all under one roof. The 2010-11 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Program of Action,â&#x20AC;? adopted by the board of directors in March, authorized

efit ratio for membership.

the creation of five new standing committees, whose initiatives would include our commitment to environmentally friendly business practices, support for women in business, and a strategically focused emphasis on the findings and recommendations of the current Leadership Denton class project. We will still monitor public policy, coordinate leadership development efforts and advocate for major infrastructure initiatives, expansion of the property tax base and the creation and retention of career opportunities. The 2010-11 chamber year, however, will usher in a back-tobasics approach to the cost-ben-

CHUCK CARPENTER is president of the Denton Chamber of Commerce. He can be reached at 940-382-9693 or dcoc@denton-chamber.org.

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Volatility does not equal risk

“Real investment risk is measured not by the percent that a stock may decline in relation to the general market in a given period, but by the danger of a loss of quality and earnings power through economic changes or deterioration in management.” — Benjamin Graham, mentor of Warren Buffett

he last two years witnessed tremendous volatility in the financial markets. At the peak of the financial crisis, each day seemed to bring dramatic swings of 5 percent or more in the major stock indices. A measure of U.S. stock market volatility known as the “VIX index” had been below 20 for years but spiked to 80 during the throes of the panic. That price volatility was harrowing for many investors, who exited the market in droves. Sadly, most of those investors missed out on powerful gains that followed in 2009. They fell prey to the conventional wisdom that volatility is equal to risk. Suppose you owned a business and some stranger knocked at your door, offering to buy your business for a lowball price. Would you get worried that your business’s price had suddenly become volatile and hurry up and sell? Of course not. Yet that is exactly what millions of people do in the stock market. Strangely, it is not just “Joe Investor” who makes that mistake. Even modern academic finance theory considers stock price volatility to be synonymous with risk. Generations of MBA students have been ingrained with this flawed thinking even though real-world studies have refuted it. The antidote to this delusion is to remind ourselves what a stock really is: a part-ownership stake in a real business. The key for investors is to ground their understanding of a company in its intrinsic value. When I consider making an

to such questions and rooting your investment approach in intrinsic value allow smart investors to discern between

volatility and risk. This column is provided for general interest only and should not be construed as personal investment advice. JONATHON FITE is a man-

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aging partner of KMF Investments, a hedge fund based in Denton, and an adjunct professor in the College of Business at the University of North Texas. Comments may be sent to fite.dbc@gmail.com.

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Jonathon FITE | investment in a company for my hedge fund, I first develop an estimate of a firm’s true worth, or intrinsic value, based on a series of very conservative assumptions. Then, I demand a steep discount to that value before I buy. The prices of most companies rarely trade for what I consider a good deal. But occasionally someone gets silly enough to sell pieces of their business (stocks) at ridiculously low prices. That’s when I pounce. Investors should treat volatility as an opportunity. It can enable you to buy the stocks of good companies at cheap prices. If I believe company X is worth $20 per share and someone is willing to sell it to me for $10, that’s probably a great deal. If two months after I buy the price rises to $16, then falls to $8, does it matter? Most finance professionals would call this stock risky because of its highly volatile stock price. But if nothing about the longterm prospects of the business has truly changed, then an investment at $8 is even less risky than the one I made at $10. I am buying my part-interest at an even bigger discount than before — giving me an even greater margin of safety if something goes wrong down the road. Instead of worrying about a company’s stock price volatility, I focus on the real risks facing the company’s operations. Could competitors make its products obsolete? Has the company taken on too much debt that can’t be paid off or refinanced? Will the company’s profits get hurt if inflation gets worse? Getting satisfactory answers

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Building goes on in Denton

hough 2009 was a trying year for commercial real estate across the country, commercial construction continued in and around Denton. From the hotels on the city’s north and south ends to the ongoing construction at Unicorn Lake, commercial development, though slower, continued throughout the year. With the A-train commuter rail line making its way north, developers are busy planning new construction along the Hickory Street corridor from the planned transit station to the downtown Square. Work has started on a new development in the 300 block of Hickory Street, where The Martino Group is planning a mixed-use development of retail and loft apartments. Others are looking at neighboring properties for development around Industrial Street, which has seen a significant amount of activity with four restau-

Dawn COBB | rants, Dan’s Silverleaf and other businesses. Several developers are considering mixed-use projects with retail on the first floor and apartments up top. Some are even considering parking garages as the area continues to blossom. Another hot spot is the construction at Rayzor Ranch north of U.S. Highway 380, which is coming along fast with Walmart, Sam’s Club and smaller retail sites lining the thoroughfare. Plans also are in the works for the south side, according to Allegiance Development officials, who

indicate that more details may be coming soon. Houston-based Dinerstein Cos. is going through the planning and development process with the city of Denton on its project on Fry Street, which also is mixed-use with street-level retail topped by apartments. The developer has purchased neighboring properties to pick up most of the block surrounded by Hickory, Oak, Welch and Fry streets. While Denton did see some store closings and a definite tightening of belts during the recession, new submissions for development are continuing to increase in numbers. And while things may be a little slower now than before the downturn, development is ongoing in Denton.

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El Fenix restaurant opens in Denton

El Fenix officially opened at the corner of Loop 288 and Interstate 35E. Denton Mayor Mark Burroughs, City Council member Charlye Heggins, Andre J. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Frenchyâ&#x20AC;? Rheault of Frenchyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lawn and Tree Service, and Denton police Chief Roy Minter stopped in to welcome the 17th El Fenix location to Denton. CEO and owner Mike Karns said he was excited to finally have the 6,200-square-foot restaurant open in Denton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was one of the most requested areas. That is why I came here; we are excited about being here,â&#x20AC;? said Karns, who purchased the El Fenix company in 2008 from its family owners. Founded by Mike Martinez, El Fenix began in 1918 with a restaurant in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little Mexicoâ&#x20AC;? area of Dallas. El Fenix can be reached at 940-239-9847. 3-19

Residential foreclosures increase across region

April residential foreclosure listings closely mirrored firstquarter reports of higher numbers across Denton County and the Dallas-Fort Worth area. However, officials say the Denton County monthly numbers are simply a spike in what otherwise has been a consistent or slightly decreased foreclosure market. Denton County showed a 19 percent jump in home foreclosure listings for the April sale, an increase to 677 from 567 last month. For the first four months of the year, numbers show a 24 percent increase â&#x20AC;&#x201D; up to 2,533 from 2,047 for the same period in 2009. Gerald Slater, an independent fee appraiser with Gage & Associates of Denton, said that most of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residential foreclosures are in isolated areas â&#x20AC;&#x201D; east of Denton along U.S. Highway 380 in pockets of housing subdivisions, around

Dallas and in south Fort Worth. The Foreclosure Listing Service report indicated that Tarrant County saw the highest increase in foreclosures, with a 22 percent jump for April. For the first four months, Tarrant and Denton counties tied in percentages while Collin County took the lead with a 25 percent hike in home foreclosures. 3-20

Tests reveal elevated levels of air pollution Independent air quality tests around the Rayzor Ranch gas well in Denton showed elevated levels of benzene and other harmful chemicals during several stages of the drilling process, according to results announced recently. The tests found cancer-causing benzene and a host of sulfides above levels the state sets for safe short- and long-term exposure, along with elevated readings of methane, said Alisa Rich, president of Flower Mound-based Wolf Eagle Environmental, which performed the tests. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is very typical of what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re finding all around the Barnett Shale,â&#x20AC;? said Rich, whose firm has tested air around natural gas facilities in area towns

including Dish. Officials with the company that drilled the well said they hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen the test results. But the findings raise doubts about the testing methods, said Rodney Waller, senior vice president of Fort Worth-based Range Resources. 3-22

Buffalo Wild Wings opens on Loop 288 Buffalo Wild Wings, a national chain of sports bars, opened at 1400 S. Loop 288, Suite 110. With headquarters in Minneapolis, Buffalo Wild Wings is known for its 14 signature sauces and its New Yorkstyle buffalo wings. According to its Web site, the franchise goes back to 1981 when a couple of guys from Kent, Ohio, decided to open a restaurant â&#x20AC;&#x153;where people could hang out, grab a beer and eat some great food.â&#x20AC;? The first location of Buffalo Wild Wings opened in 1982. There are 655 locations in 42 states, including one in Lewisville. 3-26

Chamber honors Bataille with award Former University of North

Texas President Gretchen Bataille received the prestigious Otis L. Fowler Award at the Denton Chamber of Commerceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual banquet for her efforts in bringing honor to herself and the Denton community during her more than three years as president. Bataille was the first female president of the public institution. Prior to the news of her resignation, Bataille was nominated by multiple people from the community. When news of her resignation reached the committee members during the selection process â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which was composed of previous award-winners â&#x20AC;&#x201D; they voted unanimously to honor Bataille. Batailleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friend and colleague Gayle Strange accepted the award on her behalf. 3-28

My Flooring America opens in Flower Mound My Flooring America announced that its new 4,500square-foot location at 3001 Long Prairie Road in Flower Mound opened March 19. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has always been our mission to serve our customers the best we can,â&#x20AC;? co-owner Scott Steel said in a news release.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;And as our number of customers grew, we decided we needed to grow our family of stores to better meet their needs.â&#x20AC;? Store hours at the new location are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call 972-691-2393. 3-31

County approves new contract with Polster With a 3-2 vote, the Denton County Commissioners Court approved a contract with John Polsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transportation consulting firm, Innovative Transportation Solutions Inc. Commissioners Hugh Coleman and Bobbie Mitchell voted against the contract, which will pay Polsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s firm $584,700 annually for its services. At Colemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s urging, county officials had reviewed Polsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contract, which had been in place for 12 years, with the county paying him about $30,000 a month. The new contract will run through March 31, 2012, with an option to review for three additional one-year terms for a maximum of five years. Compiled from staff reports

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Construction workers are pictured on scaffolding surrounding a new La Quinta Inn & Suites on the west side of Interstate 35 in Denton. Photo by Al Key

Economy feels effects of construction woes By Conrad Meyer

Packed tightly in a kitchen cupboard, Bob Janssen plies his trade by the light of a portable halogen work light across the room. His weathered drywall knife blends joint compound to the perfect viscosity, ready for application. He works meticulously, filling each crevice of the newly applied gypsum board with the slimy, gray drywall mud. “The hardest part of my job is waiting for it to dry,” he said. Janssen is a soft-spoken man, a newlywed who enjoys an earlymorning cup of steaming organic coffee. A “Vietnam Veteran” decal is posted on his window next to a National Rifle Association logo. He is an independent drywall professional who has been perfecting his craft since he graduated from high school in 1970. Janssen gained experience and business savvy as he worked for various companies in Nebraska, before moving to Texas in 1979. As years passed and his competence grew, he decided it was time to become his own boss. He took the big leap and left North Dallas Drywall three years ago and went into business for himself —

when the air was seeping out of the housing bubble and before the economy tumbled. Janssen remains busy at a time when the economy is forcing some sole proprietors to join larger firms. “It’s a great feeling — and very rewarding — to be working for yourself,” he said. Janssen works out of his home, and he works alone to minimize overhead costs. “It’s getting to be cutthroat, and people are underbidding each other to keep a steady stream of work,” he said. He occasionally works nights and weekends to adapt to the schedules of his clients. Traveling from Denton to places such as Allen and Lewisville, he is on the road by 8 a.m. with the intention of completing up to three jobs each day. He keeps a backlog four days out to ensure that there is work to do. “He works quickly, efficiently and knows exactly what he’s doing,” homebuilder Jay Thomas said of Janssen. The global downturn dictated that Janssen keep his old work truck, and it has kept him from buying new equipment. WOES | CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just trying to be cautious and see where the economy goes,â&#x20AC;? he said.

PROFIT PROBLEMS The economic upheaval only magnifies the dollar amounts involved, as larger construction companies have seen. It is becoming increasingly difficult to bid jobs with hopes of profit. Some companies are taking jobs at or below cost to keep their men in the field to secure minimal income. Some companies have discussed shutting down operations because the work is risky and it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worth the pay. Falling prices for construction materials have only added fuel to the fire, keeping bids at rock bottom. Bids are dropping so low that they draw questions such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;how are contractors able to do the work for that cheap?â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;how long can small companies stay afloat while working for no profit?â&#x20AC;? Jeff Barnes, co-owner of Barnsco Inc., which sells concrete-related building materials, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our sales have dropped 45 percent since last year and are keeping profit margins down.â&#x20AC;? Some contractors may be cutting costs from every angle, and not including equipment costs, to keep bids at a minimum. If there is no financial return on machinery, eventually it will wear out and cannot be replaced. Many contractors are selling unused equipment at auction to raise funds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For nonresidential building, the positive development is that the rate of descent has eased from the severe declines witnessed in late 2008 and early 2009,â&#x20AC;? according to McGrawHill Constructionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s September 2009 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Outlookâ&#x20AC;? for Texas. The residential construction market has dried up, and because of a lack of loans for new subdivisions, builders are hurting for work and need means of survival. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have seen a shift in the type of activity consumers are doing,â&#x20AC;? said Craig Smith, chief executive officer of ServiceMagic,

which handles more than 3 million requests annually to connect consumers with screened, statelicensed service professionals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are focusing on continued maintenance, repairs and improving the live-in value of their homes,â&#x20AC;? Smith said. PUBLIC WORKS Public works construction has seen early signs of support from federal stimulus spending, with more strengthening expected in coming months, according to Septemberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s McGraw-Hill report. Because the residential market has come to a halt, the civil service market has been saturated with commercial and residential contractors looking for work. It is becoming an increasingly competitive marketplace with the influx of new workers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The number of [Texas Department of Transportation] jobs has slowed considerably, and contracts that we used to get four or five bids on are now looking at 15 or more,â&#x20AC;? said Gary Bailey, TxDOT interim area engineer for Denton County. TxDOT maintains highways, administers vehicle registrations and oversees aviation and rail systems. Construction starts are expected to drop 17 percent from 2008, according to the McGraw-Hill report. Some contractors who have received stimulus funds are frustrated with the strings attached. When a project is put out for bid by a county, municipality, TxDOT or the North Texas Tollway Authority, contractors are unaware whether the project is supported by federal funds or stimulus money. They need the work, but many are subjected to first-time audits by the Office for Civil Rights, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Department of Labor. Public jobs funded by stimulus money also include the prospect of monthly job site inspections by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency. With the construction indus-

try hurting, its support industries also have suffered dramatic downturns. Economic upheaval reaches not only material sales and asphalt paving, but much further â&#x20AC;&#x201D; affecting truck sales, tire

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Commercial timeout

Photo by David Minton

Exteriors of the first retail buildings are complete at the Rayzor Ranch development in Denton.

By Candace Carlisle

The catering business has treated Chuck Fremaux well, he says, with his business — Fremaux’s Metropolitan Catering — unexpectedly posting its best year of sales in 2009. So when he tried to expand his business by purchasing a Sanger property, he was surprised at how difficult it was to secure financing for commercial real estate projects, Fremaux said.

He’s not alone. With a topsy-turvy commercial real estate market, businesses are having a hard time securing financing for commercial projects.

The demand for commercial real estate has picked up recently, but with so few transactions in the marketplace, it’s impossible to prove the value of commercial properties, said Mark

Dotzour, chief economist with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University. The norm has shifted from businesses being able to secure loans with ease to banks requiring a larger-equity down payment to purchase commercial real estate, he said, and that’s if a buyer can find a bank to make the loan. “Banks are under a lot of duress, and they are being care-

ful in extending any loans for real estate,” Dotzour said. “Bank examiners are putting heavy pressure on all banks to not expand or reduce credit with [commercial] real estate. It’s hard for anyone to get financing for commercial real estate.” The “timeout” for commercial real estate transactions stems from the federal government’s attempt to aid banks burdened by distressed commercial real

estate loans. The banks could go under if those losses were realized on the banks’ books, he said. But “kicking that can down the road” won’t fix banks’ problems, Dotzour said. “Banks are extending the loans, hoping the economy will pick back up. … It’s a very precarious situation,” Dotzour said. The U.S. economy won’t pick up until those distressed properties fall out of the market and commercial real estate prices level out, which will force some banks to take a financial hit, he said. 2010 likely will be one of the worst years for the commercial real estate market, officials say. There are several five-year balloon notes due this year that were taken out during the real estate boom, said George Roddy, president of Foreclosure Listing Service Inc. Those distressed properties are losing their values and, even if sold off, won’t net the money that investors and banks have sunk into the properties, he said. “It’s a money issue. The U.S. economy has been sluggish, and it creates a certain psychological effect on investors. … It slows down sales activity and, all in all, creates a negative market,” Roddy said.

DISTRESSED LOANS As commercial real estate values skyrocketed during the gogo days prior to the global economic downturn, some banks were able to make loans for speculative commercial real estate deals. The fallout of those speculative, and now distressed, loans — which must happen to stabilize the commercial real estate industry — could devastate an estimated 1,000 banks throughout the country, Dotzour said. For example, if someone bought a $1 million building, borrowed $800,000 from a bank and now the value of the property is $700,000, the investor would lose all of their equity and the bank would take a $100,000 hit. Too many of those hits could render a bank insolvent — leading to a compounded problem that could hinder recovery of the

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Workers build a Walmart store at the Rayzor Ranch development in west Denton. commercial real estate market, Dotzour said. “There are a lot of people that want to buy commercial real estate today; there are buyers everywhere,” Dotzour said. “But the prices paid in the ridiculous years of 2006 to 2007 are long gone and we’re back to a more normal reality. Those involved in those deals lost a lot of money — many of which are not recognized yet — but there’s a swarm of buyers coming back in the market. If the market clears, the prices will start rising again from the low levels — once investors are confident that we’ve hit the bottom prices of commercial real estate.” Texas has been fairly insulated from the drastic losses seen in California and Florida, but the national effects of the recession will be felt in Texas and in Denton County, officials say. PointBank in Pilot Point is still lending money for commercial real estate, but that lending has been restricted by the federal government, and money is difficult to secure for some businesses, said bank president Ray

David Jr. “We are still looking to lend money, but we are requiring more of a down payment or reserve,” David said. “For the most part, the Denton market has funds to deal with, but buyers are nervous with the economy … and we are tighter [with lending] than we used to be.” Denton County is an attractive market for banks, most of which have better-looking balance sheets than their national counterparts, David said. But buyers in Denton County are fearful that property purchased today could be devalued in the near future, as defaulted loans rise and lower the values of other properties, he said. Many buyers are putting off purchases and waiting for the commercial real estate market to bottom out, David said. “We are in the middle of it right now; people are predicting that it will bottom out … but we are still seeing a rise [in defaulted properties],” he said. “Our loan volume has slowed down. If they [buyers] are out there, they are apprehensive to see if things

are bottoming out. There’s a tremendous slowdown.” Regardless of the slowdown, new federal regulations for bank loans will change how lending is conducted in the future, David said. “Lending will never be the same,” he said. “We won’t see the severity of bank losses. People will have to have more money. … They will have to raise more capital in the projects they invest in.” RESIDENTIAL RETURN With many investors in speculative commercial real estate loans sitting on the brink of foreclosure, the residential real estate market — which was in the same precarious situation the past two years — is showing signs of recovery. The last quarterly state housing report showed that sales of residential real estate improved from the same period last year, said Stacy Armijo, spokeswoman for the Texas Association of Realtors. “It is good news, not super great news, … but it’s up 10 per-

cent over last year, which isn’t a super jump, but it’s decent,” Armijo said. “It shows things have improved, but we’re not out of the woods yet.” While there is optimism in the market, the increase in residential real estate could be tied to a recent federal tax credit, she said, and investors will need to see a continued growth trend for that optimism to continue. But the Texas housing market has been fairly stable year-overyear, and the state likely will recover faster than hard-hit states like California and Florida that had artificially inflated home prices, Armijo said. Denton real estate agent Chris Rosprim, of Real T Team with Scott Brown Properties, said the improvement of the residential real estate market should be an indicator of future improvement for commercial properties, including large Denton retail projects such as Rayzor Ranch. “I see some improvements, and there are properties moving in REAL ESTATE | CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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both residential and commercial, but it’s a slow improvement process,” Rosprim said. “I see them [residential and commercial real estate] as tied together; it all relates to the economy as a whole. If people can’t buy homes, they won’t buy stuff … and [retailers] won’t build a store. Once homes are built to support it [retail], the situation will turn around.” The construction of additional retail outlets in Denton, especially movement on the Rayzor Ranch project, is promising for commercial real estate in the area, he said, but a rebound for the commercial real estate market won’t happen until highly leveraged properties cycle out of the market. “At this point, the large national banks aren’t a source of refinancing, and the delay or decline of refinancing will put some lenders in positions where they do not have the money … and have to short-sell,” he said. “A lot of national developments are biting the bullet, … and there will be more [bankruptcies and short sells] down the road.” On the flip side, for investors with cash or a strong financial sheet, it’s one of the best times to pick up commercial properties for a bargain, said Rosprim, who recently brokered the sale of a small apartment house. Commercial property is still a hot commodity in Denton, he said, and investors are finding ways to purchase desired addresses. “Properties we have will be able to be purchased for a drastic discount, and this is a great time for any real estate deal — commercial, land or residential,” Rosprim said. “There’s a smaller pool of people that have the cash or have the ability to get financing.” LEASE GROWTH While loans are difficult to secure for commercial properties, Denton real estate agents are seeing an increase in com-

ANTICIPATED DENTON PROJECTS Rayzor Ranch — Real estate agents say retail stores at the Rayzor Ranch development will be opening into 2011, in time for consumer recovery. Denton agent Chris Rosprim said, “I hope and expect it to be resurrected. It’s such a great development they proposed, and it would certainly give us all a shot in the arm.” Sam’s Club, Lowe’s and Walmart at Rayzor Ranch — The developing sites in front of the big-box retailers will boost ancillary retail and medical offices in Denton, according to real estate agent projections. Port 35 — Although plans for this business park on the southwest corner of Interstate 35 and U.S. Highway 380 fell apart in late 2008, Denton real estate agents say they hope the project, or something resembling it, will happen. Greg Johnson, a broker for Elk River Real Estate, said the project made sense when it was first proposed and makes sense now. Downtown redevelopmennt — When the commuter rail station opens east of the Square, growth will be triggered in the area for both city and private properties, Johnson said. “This will be a first-class project and a huge game changer for downtown.” Fry Street — Denton recently approved a developer’s plans to remake the Fry Street area with a multistory apartment complex and street-level retail shops, after two public meetings asking for consumer feedback. The developer — Houston-based Dinerstein Cos. — said Denton was an attractive place financially to take on the project. University projects — The University of North Texas recently purchased several properties around Denton for projects including an autism center, child development lab and downtown art gallery. The projects will have a significant impact on the Denton community, said Alex Payne, owner of Axis Realty Group. SOURCE: Interviews with Denton real estate agents and developers.

mercial leases. Alex Payne, owner of Axis Realty Group, said that Granite Point Business Park off Interstate 35W, which historically has been slow to lease out, could soon have its front building fully occupied. CAD Cut Inc. of Vermont, a computerized fabric cutting company, recently signed a fiveyear lease for 23,000 square feet at the business park, he said. “There’s been a pickup in commercial leasing activity,” Payne said, adding that businesses are showing a renewed interest in the property. Land has been really slow to sell, with the lack of capital support from banks, but the commercial leasing market has started to open up, he said. The commercial properties owned by Elk River Real Estate along Hickory Street are nearly leased out, said Greg Johnson, a broker for the company. The 1,900-square-foot commercial location next to Cold Fusion Lounge is being leased out to Ramen Republic, a noodle restaurant with a selection of sprouts, vegetables and sauces, Johnson said. The 1,600-square-foot space next to Andaman Thai Restaurant will house Cellar 22, a rebranded wine and cigar bar from the owners of Wine Safari,

which is located on Oak Street, he said. Other commercial leasing deals are on the horizon and there’s demand for high-quality retail projects and large office spaces, Johnson said, but small

office spaces are tough to move. Denton’s eclectic mix of universities, music venues and other types of businesses will help keep the area’s commercial real estate prices stable in a volatile market, he said.

“We’re very bullish right now,” Johnson said. “We’re not as bold to say we’re out of the recession — it’s still a challenge for business owners — but we’re seeing a recovery in demand in all areas other than office. This will be a difficult year for commercial because of the lending market.” WAITING GAME It’s been nearly a year since Fremaux first approached banks about expanding his catering business to the Sanger property, but he doesn’t mind the wait, he said. Fremaux said he has no doubt the financing will come through — it’s just a matter of when. “I’m sitting here with a growing business. It doesn’t hurt me at all to keep on plugging away,” he said. CANDACE CARLISLE can be reached at 940-566-6889. Her e-mail address is ccarlisle@dentonrc.com.

Vital Statistics BUILDING PERMITS

BUSINESS CLIMATE Vehicle sales — February 2010 2009

The following building permits were issued by the Denton Planning and Development department in March. Commercial alterations and commercial permits reflect the owner or tenant and the address of the business. Residential permits include the address and the total valuation of the home.

Sales tax allocations — January

AUTOS TRUCKS MONTH TOTAL YTD TOTAL 557 629 1,186 2,666 n/a n/a 1,326 2,805

2009-10 budget amount 2009-10 actual amount Difference

SOURCE: New Car Dealers Association

$1,610,354 $1,588,600 - $21,754

2008-09 actual amount Difference to prior year

$1,584,672 Up $3,928

SOURCE: City of Denton

Economic development activity report — January Prospect inquiries by type Aviation Data/call centers Hotel/conference center Manufacturers Service related

No. 1 0 0 2 1

YTD 1 1 1 9 3

Prospect inquiries by source Company Brokers/consultants Chamber of Commerce Economic development allies

No. 2 0 0 2

YTD 4 2 1 7

SOURCE: City of Denton/Denton Chamber of Commerce

City of Denton unemployment rate 2009

December 6.1%

January 6.9%

February 6.6%

SOURCE: Texas Workforce Commission

Denton County unemployment rate 2009

December 7.3%

January 7.9%

February 7.6%

Denton County foreclosures April 2010 April 2009

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ANNUAL COMPARISON 677 567

SOURCE: Texas Workforce Commission SOURCE: Foreclosure Listing Service Inc.

CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPATION 4 Minute Fitness, 2324 San Jacinto Blvd., 211 Classic Fiberglass, 2401 Worthington Drive, 112 Cushman Automotive, 2401 Worthington Drive, 121 Denton MHP, 5301 E. McKinney, 205 Draeger Safety Diagnos, 302 Dallas Drive, 100 G.R. Auto Sales, 525 S. Elm St., No. 2 Hailey’s, 122 W. Mulberry St. Hammond Tax Preparation, 525 Fort Worth Drive, 208 Health Services of North Texas, 4210 Mesa Drive Hughes Heating and Air, 1301 Teasley Lane Impress Graphics, 218 N. Austin St. J’s Cheaper Cigarettes, 834 W. University Drive John’s Junk, 220 W. Parkway St. McGregor & Swisher, 405 S. Elm St., No. 304 Northstar Bank Mortgage, 3111 Unicorn Lake, 120 Rainbow Plants, 2201 I-35E S. Texas Best Probabe, 210 S. Elm St., 107 Texas Energy Enterprise, 723 I-35E S., 208 Vancourtland Corp., 919 S. Carroll Blvd., 102 Vega’s Auto Repair, 1125 Duncan St. Veronica’s Café, 803 E. McKinney St. COMMERCIAL City of Denton, 1251 S. Mayhill Road Denton County Transportation, 520 E. Hickory St. Faith Tabernacle AOG, 1101 Audra Lee Forest, 4700 I-35 Southridge PZ Partners, 2416 Lillian B. Miller Parkway US Aviation Group, 4850 Spartan Drive COMMERCIAL ALTERATION 717 Stemmons Partners, 723 S. I-35E, No. 241 Belo Corporation, 405 E. Hickory Benbrooke University Partner, 2317 W. University Drive, 113 City of Denton, 1251 S. Mayhill Road City of Denton, 4201 Vintage Blvd. City of Denton Airport, 4600 Spartan Drive County of Denton, 1310 E. McKinney St.

Cypress Olonghorn, 3304 Wagon Trail Drive Everitt Newland, 3311 N. I-35, 150 Flotel Corp., 1100 Dallas Drive, 124 Jin Xia Lin, 5017 Teasley, No. 168 John A. Hart, 3535 I-35E John Langford, 2416 Lillian Miller Parkway, No. 180 Julia C. Rutledge, 1915 Virginia Circle Mar Properties, 2269 N. Masch Branch Road Paramount Cardiovascular, 2601 Scripture St., 102 Tireh Ventures Inc., 1217 Hickory RESIDENTAL II BJH Johnson Properties 908 Barbara, $146,229.34 Ashton Dallas Residential 2401 Belmont Park Drive, $187,409.72 4016 Lone Star Lane, $179,999.14 Ashton Wood Homes 2001 Fairmount Park Drive, $348,891.98 2100 Fairmount Park, $350,246.50 Christopher Fanning 2305 Cavendish Lane, $419,479.86 DR Horton 3316 Stonecrop, $344,070.04 First Texas Homes 7505 Barrymore Road, $413,941.30 7404 Sweetgate Lane, $425,129.20 7504 Sweetgate Lane, $449,451.92 7704 Sweetgate Lane, $408,659.09 Gailey Construction 3004 Dana Lane, $145,290.52

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Vital Statistics ASSUMED NAMES The following names (followed by DBA and address) were posted in March in the Denton County Clerk’s Office. NAME — DBA/ADDRESS

NAME — DBA/ADDRESS

Adami & Associates Inc., Adami and Associates Realty, 625 Dallas Drive, No. 100, Denton Adeolu Badejo and Michael Badejo, Elm Street Family Clinic, 1010 Elm St., Denton Alan R. Hughes, JM Prosperity Farm, 6150 Allred Road, Argyle Allan R. Garrison and Garrison Enterprises, Insurance Connection USA, 1204 W. University, No. 206, Denton Alvin Claiborne Jr., Texas Tree Care, 1045 Lake Trail Drive, Little Elm Amanda N. White, Welcome Home Décor, 534 Del Mar Drive, Ponder Amy C. Welch, Tillman-Wesley Consultants, P.O. Box 161, Sanger Amy Van Natta, Texas Comfort Air, 1417 Danielle Creek Drive, Little Elm Angela M. Lee, Addison June, 1605 Wood Ridge Court, Corinth Anita C. Mungai Rumadha and Fundi R. Rumadha, La Bel Isabela Fashions, 3932 Wayne St., Aubrey April N. Pate, Lash Lush, 1403 Corinth Road, Corinth Ashley E. Gage and Ronalee B. Roberts, Cheer Explosion, 2868 FM455, Sanger Ashley Nguyen, Heavenly Spa, 3606 S. I-35E, Suite 160, Denton Aubrey Leasing LLC, Krystal Murray, Steve Murray and Dan Reyes, The Peanut Building, 303 Sycamore, Aubrey Audrey C. McLaughlin, NTX Medical Sales, 204 Forestview Road, Hickory Creek Aurora Delira, Tire Shop, 214 Main St., Lake Dallas Austin Coachman, Keith Henderson, Bradley Rawlins and Kevin Von Atzigen, The Array Grou, 5201 Par Drive, No. 2022, Denton Billy D. Bennett, The Village Chapel, 2500 Hinkle Drive, Denton Brian A. Terry, T&R Ventures, 204 Tanglewood Place, Little Elm Brian S. Youngman, BSY Photography, 2110 Lattimore St., Denton Bryan J. Drake, Drake Excavation and Concrete, 3900 Teasley, No. 283, Denton Caitlin M. Bradford, Champion Show Clothes, 101 S. Jefferson, Pilot Point Calvin D. Evans, Calvin D. Evans Campaign Fund, 2300 Yonkshire, Denton Carla H. Jones, The Efficient Solution, 64 N. Highland Drive, Sanger Carla Mercer, The Sanger House, 804 N. 3rd St., Sanger Carla Shellis and Carlissa L. Shellis, Cachette Bistro, 144 Old Town Blvd. N., No. 1, Argyle Carlos Del Villar, New Image Landscaping, 4630 Miller Road, Krum Carol G. Mota, Mia's Cleaning Service, 4937 Stuart Road, No. 72, Denton Casey J. Brinkman, Allure Fence Deck and Arbor Company, 1703 Redwood, Corinth Casey J. Brinkman, Vision Fence Company, 1705 Redwood, Corinth Casey R. Petri, Picture Perfect Detailing, 6305 English Saddle Lane, Denton CeCe Clemetson, Cynthia R. Clemetson, V. Stephen Clemetson and Vinston S. Clemetson, Clemco Group, P.O. Box 50116, Denton Chad A. Reynolds, Tank Swimmer, 12 Finley Circle, Krum Charles T. Fenoglio and Brad A. Zwaska, SoBo Bar-B-Q Pits, 7740 Chisum Road, Sanger Charles T. Troth, C&T Tractor Work, 8075 U.S. Highway 377, Pilot Point Chelle M. Wilson, CMW Enterprises, 2525 Woodland Drive, Cross Roads Chelle M. Wilson, Sasha Maries Tees, 2525 Woodland Drive, Cross Roads Cherteryl K. Torregano, Forever Spoiled, 2017 Lake Fork Lane, Little Elm Christie L. Barnhill and Everett G. Barnhill, 1 Way Electric, 11821 Fritcher Meadow, Pilot Point Christopher W. Bowhay, Remember Me, P.O. Box 247, Aubrey Cindy R. Vasquez and Michelle L. Watkins, Kids Country Daycare, 8195 Bernard Road, Sanger Cody R. Palmer, Palmer Painting, 8657 Palmer Lane, Ponder Curtis L. Ellison Jr., Training Made Easy, 2700 Colorado Blvd., Denton Cynthia S. Mitchell, The Junk Diva, 812 Egan, Denton Dallas Drive Development Group, Dallas Drive Tech Center, 625 Dallas Drive, No. 100, Denton Dana Michaels, Refined Designs, 140 Old Town Blvd. N., Argyle Daniel F. Moses and Donald E. Moses, Waters Edge Custom Pools, 345 Tanglewood Place, Little Elm Danny T. Bobo, Cocked-n-Locked Shooting Supplies, 2102 Lamprey Circle, Denton

Daphne Teague, Russell Newman Brands, 600 N. Loop 288, Denton Daphne Teague, Russell Newman Brands, 600 N. Loop 288, Denton Darren L. Roberson, Lake Cities Jewelry and Guns, 5006 Stemmons Freeway, Lake Dallas David C. Klundt, NDT Consulting, 1428 Pickwick Lane, Denton David F. Smith, D&D Steam Cleaning, 284 Brookdale Drive, Little Elm David P. Northam, Northem Ventures Texas, 1724 Timber Ridge Circle, Corinth Debbie A. Schapp and Debra P. Schapp, Northside Barber Shop, 1632 A W. University Drive, Denton Dennis D. Erwin and Thomas M. Story, Purlieu Journal, 1229 Stanley St., Denton Dentex Oil Inc., Locust Street Venture, 625 Dallas Drive, No. 100, Denton Donald K. Turner, Turner's Texas Electric, 2347 Riverside Drive, Denton Donald R. Taylor, DFW Paint Crew, 1223 Cardinal Way, Aubrey Dustin E. Moren, Aprils Flower Cottage and Boutique, 233 W. McCart, Krum Dzung B. Nguyen, The Furniture Gurus, 503 Jefferson Lane, Lake Dallas Eagle Press Inc., North Texas Mailing Service, 733 Fort Worth Drive, Denton Eduardo Soto, Sotelo's Landscaping, P.O. Box 2202, Denton Edward B. Shaver, Retirement Income Planning, 1095 Woodrow Lane, No. 100, Denton Elaine M. Nix and Ronnie B. Nix, Paradise Concessions, 1910 Nevada St., Denton Eleshia L. Shreves, Simple Distribution, 120 Ferguson St., Denton Elizabeth O. Olaniran and Emmanuel O. Olaniran, Hismercy Enterprises, 1558 Crown View Drive, Little Elm Elizabeth Zepeda, Zepeda Lawn and Fences, 4937 Stuart Road, No. 168, Denton Ena R. Johnson and Rosemary Johnson, Our House Assisted Living,1422 Noble St., Denton Eric Salinas and Jan B. Salinas, E-Rods Floor Coatings, 2420 Shenandoah Trial, Denton Esperanza Prado, Esperanza Elotes, 218 Main St., Lake Dallas Ethel M. Davidge, Sandpoint Gifts and Imports, 3596 Hartlee Field Road, Denton Fieldhouse Fitness, Craig G. Laughlin and Timothy L. Scrivner, Jailbreak Racing Events, P.O. Box 922, Arygle Frank J. Mayson, Jim Wagner Reality-Based Personal Protection, 2530 Lake Ridge Circle, Sanger Gerald L. Padgett, JG Sales, 1421 Misty Hollow, Denton Gerardo M. Baltazar and Jose A. Resendiz, Go Green Urethane, 3939 Teasley Lane, No. 276, Denton Gina L. Gordon, Psychic Shop, 405 Fort Worth Drive, Denton Ginger G. McCormack, Perennial Path Plant Farm, 1035 S. Trinity Road, Denton Glen L. Gowans, Glen L. Gowans, 2600 Mountainview, Corinth Grace W. Bragg and Lonnie S. Poole, LSP Lighting, 7304 Sunburst Trail, Denton Grid Training Corp and Aaron Howell, Northwest Lineman Training Center, 5110 Dakota Lane, Denton Heath W. Hampton, HWH Construction, 600 Audra Lane, Apt. 13, Denton His Girls Inc., Cachette Bistro, 144 Old Town Blvd. N., No. 1, Argyle Howard S. Dale, Soaring Eagles Consumer Advantage Enterprises, 2025 Duck Creek Road, Sanger Ikenna Adugba MD, Firstcare Medical Center, 400 S. Carroll Blvd., No. 2000, Denton Irma G. Gam, Good Deal Land Service, 140 Prairie St., Sanger Ivory N. Randolph, La Belle Agency, 111 E. University Drive, Suite 105/300, Denton Jacobo Ortiz and Lidia E. Ortiz, Triple A Roofing LLC, 1019 Kings Manor Drive, Lake Dallas Jai Liu and Boxi Tao, Sweebubble, 1500 N. Corinth St., Corinth Jamall B. Anthony, Izzy the Kidd, 2507 Foxcroft Circle, Denton James P. Morgan, Denton Hot Rods, 6885 Fort Worth Drive, Argyle Jason A. Stewart and Stacy F. Stewart, Stew's Shack, 6005 Goldenrod, Denton Jason E. Hatcher and Thomas C. Reese, North Texas Liquidations, 313 N. 3rd St., Sanger

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NAME — DBA/ADDRESS Jason M. Carr, Turnkey Landscapes, 3232 N. Locust, No. 812, Denton Jeffrey L. Whitmire, Exam Ready Test Preparation, 300 E. Fairlane Drive, Pilot Point Jennifer L. Farrell, Farrell's Cleaning, 7913 Seven Oaks Lane, Denton Jeremy D. Adams and Denton Freedom House, Send DFH, P.O. Box 51166, Denton Jerry D. Cook and John P. Whitfield, Gutter Works of Texas, 18 Finley Circle, Krum Jerry D. Trahan, The Service Source Los Angeles, 3313 Lighthouse Drive, Denton Jessica A. Dilworth, Joyful Scents, 1610 E. McKinney, 307, Denton Joann B. Fitzgerald, Second Chance Trust, 4700 H. Lively Road, Ponder Joe N. Pace Jr., Denton County Real Estate Inspections, 2614 Bolivar, Denton John G. Gremmels, Smilezone, 2109 W. University Drive, Denton John M. Kernan and Chris McLain, Classic Fiberglass LLC, 2401 Worthington Drive, No. 112, Denton John M. Wainwright, Texas Concealed Carry, 2404 Hampton Drive, Little Elm John P. Scott, North Texas Concrete and Excavation, 3528 Beatriz, Denton John R. Aden Jr., Mission Motors, 331 Ashley Oak Lane, Lake Dallas Jon W. Holliman, Entrees on Trays, P.O. Box 804, Denton Jonathan D. Carroll and Jdonut Photography LLC, DTX Weddings, 1508 Mockingbird Drive, Aubrey Jordan M. Johnson, Eco-Attic, 2484 Dove Creek Drive, Little Elm Jose D. Bustos, Pioneer Granite Counter Tops, 2521 Still Springs Drive, Little Elm Julia Y. Campusano, JCC Landscaping, 6601 Grissom Road, No. 417, Denton Keith A. Day, M&K Farrier Service, 1408 Wenatche, Krum Kelly L. Reesor, Prissy Pantz, 2609 Fountainview Drive, Corinth Kelsi L. Bannahan, BNB Stone, 917 N. 10th St., Sanger Kevin S. Barker, Creative ReInvention(s), 8106 W. University, Denton Kimberly A. Wendt, Diamond C Show Horses, 11370 Jackson Road, Krum Kreshnik Bishani, Nick Bishani Insurance Agency, 308 Trip Trail, Denton Kristina R. Fremder, Advanced Home Care Coding, 3101 Union Lake Road, Denton Kwang H. Joo, Tutti Frutti (Wonjung Communications Inc.), 2785 E. Eldorado Parkway, No. 115, Little Elm La Teisha D. Lawton, Destiny Day Spa, 1652 Wynfield Drive, Little Elm Lanna K. Belcher, Lanna Belcher, 2020 Rodgers Lane, Aubrey Larry A. Anderson, Bonfire Kennels, 5504 Balmorhea, Argyle Laura F. Gilmore, Gilmore Photography, 224 Lake Drive, Hickory Creek Leon A. Peek, Peek Associates, 207 W. Hickory St., No. 310, Denton Leon A. Peek, Verdicts Forecast, 207 W. Hickory St., No. 310, Denton Lia R. Young, Caring Hands Medical Supply, 2816 Clubhouse Drive, Denton Linda M. Barton, LJ Truckin, 12660 Plainview Road, Krum Linda M. Menzie, Builder Bee Solutions, 820 Lynhurst Lane, Denton Lindsey R. Dickens, Spur of the Moment Trendz, 13443 Highway 380W, Krum Lionel Garcia, Health Relax Center, 2201 S. I-35E, Denton Lisa P. Jacquez, J and L Rodwerks, 1124 Woodrow, Suite D, Denton Lisa S. Spurgin, Lisa's in the Kitchen, 10657, Briarwood Lane, Little Elm Lois E. Felder, Klassy Kupcake Café, 1304 Stuart Road, Denton Lucia A. Popovici, Elite Scouting and Recruiting Services, 408 Wainwright St., Apt. 211, Denton Luis U. Bencomo, Latin Tex-Mex Cousine Restaurant, 3810 Desert Willow Drive, Denton Luis U. Bencomo, Mi Arepa Latin Tex-Mex Cousine, 3810 Desert Willow Drive, Denton Manuel Cruz Segaro, Johnkarlo Lopez and Wilmer E. Lopez, L.A. Used Tires Shop, 505 Fort Worth Drive, No. 104, Denton Marchamrit Enterprises Inc., Bochys Café and Restaurant, 2430 S. I-35E, No. 136, Denton

NAME — DBA/ADDRESS Marcia C. Ortegon, Social Work As Needed, 7708 Hinkley Oak Drive, Denton Maria Dudash and Stephen Dudash, Achieve Property Solutions, 3202 Clydesdale Drive, Denton Mariadel P. Zornosa, AABV, 905 Dudley St., Denton Mariah A. Walton, J&M Consulting, 8190 FM455 W., Sanger Martha L. Merchan, Beautiful and Cozy, 2416 Rolling Ridge Drive, Little Elm Martin Beltran-Farela, Beltran Cleaning Company, 2007 Teasley Lane, Denton Matthew G. Hubbard, Frugalfind.com, 24 Indian Trail, Hickory Creek Matthew J. Kwiecien, Kwiecien Consulting, 2115 Clubside Drive, Corinth Matthew J. Marchand, Marchand Art Design Glass Studio, 2105 Clubside Drive, Denton Matthew J. Wilkinson, C&W Trailers, 9495 FM1385, Pilot Point Melissa K. Ysuhuaylas, Precious Bee Boutique, 220 Flatwood Drive, Little Elm Michael A. Sharp, Mascne Fashion Designer Inc., 3317 Gardenview Circle, Denton Michael B. Dellis, The Wood Cabinet, 2305 Mirands Place, Denton Michael P. Cox and Jason D. Christenson, Hit 1 Studios, 515 Ridgewood St., Lake Dallas Michael W. Hughes, North American Prospects, 2520 Natchez Trace, Denton Miguel J. Ramirez Sanchez, Comunidad de Esperanza, 2560 Tower Ridge Drive, Apt. 518, Corinth Mindy G. Coin, Packin' Mail and More, 640 S. Stemmons, Suite 200, Sanger Mindy T. Quan, Fantasy Nails, 1400 S. Loop 288, Suite 104, Denton Mitchell K. Smith, Kelly Computer Resources, 2920 Union Hill Road, Sanger Natasha Patton, Scentful Creations, 468 Port Lavaca Drive, Little Elm Neal F. Soldwish, NCS Installations, 2020 Hartwell Court, Aubrey Nona K. Sturdevant, JR Pockets, 1127 Fort Worth Drive, Denton North Texas Funeral Homes, Aubrey Florist, 400 S. Highway 377, Aubrey North Texas Funeral Homes, Denton Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 120 S. Carroll Blvd., Denton North Texas Funeral Homes, Goen Hudgens Funeral Home, 120 S. Carroll Blvd., Denton North Texas Funeral Homes, Huff Slay Funeral Home, 400 S. Highway 377, Pilot Point North Texas Funeral Homes, Schmitz Floyd Anderson Funeral Home, 120 S. Carroll Blvd., Denton North Texas Funeral Homes, Slay Memorial Funeral Center, 400 S. Highway 377, Aubrey Northstar Bank of Texas, Northstar Bank Mortgage, 3111 Unicorn Lake Blvd., Suite 120, Denton Olena M. Teel, Symek, 624 W. University, No. 209, Denton Orlando G. Vera, Julian Vera, 906 W. Congress St., Denton Patricia West, Phoenix Company Debt Settlement Services, 2530 Liberty Lane, Denton Paul W. Dossey, Liquid Audio Cooler, 7205 Red Cedar Court, Denton Primiti Mendoza-Gonzalez, Shorty's Trucking, 10039 Dyer Road, Sanger Professional Polish Inc., Professional Polish Inc., No. 47, 3810 Desert Willow Drive, Denton Rachel E. Medford, Medford Chiropractic and Family Wellness, 215 E. University, Denton Ralph W. Coon and Shawna L. Coon, Timely Transport, 2230 Twin Creeks Court, Pilot Point Randy A. Glenn, RAG Enterprises, 1151 Parkway Lane, Pilot Point Ransom E. Amos, Sturgis Enterprises, 10 Texoma Court, Hickory Creek Raymond C. Jones Jr., SkillLaborer.com, 1413 Morning Dove, Aubrey Rebaka R. Willis, Children's Chest, 1701 Lake Wood Trail, Little Elm Rebecca A. Dannelly, BK Construction Specialties, 1420 Manten Blvd., Denton Reginald A. Anderson, Poor Righteous Marketing, 7904 Hidden Path Lane, Denton Renay E. Watt, Open Range Chuckwagon, 1072 W. Sherman Drive, Aubrey Rey A. Reyes, Texas Landscaping Services, 2605 Whispering Oaks, Denton Ricardo Lobo, Mintgreen International, 2356 Live Oak Drive, Little Elm Richard S. Coin, Albert's Fence Co., 1305 E. Sherman Drive, Denton

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NAME — DBA/ADDRESS

Robert Arnwine and Rowena Arnwine, Vessel Enterprises, 6701 Corral Lane, Denton Robert F. Sydor, Digital Latte, 1120 Grey Fox Drive, Aubrey Robert L. Hicks, B&H Automotive, 2820 University Drive, Denton Robert L. Hicks, B&H Automotive, 2820 University Drive, Denton Robert T. Harrison, Greenbelt Seamless Gutters, 4312 Little Brook Road, Krum Romella D. Jones, North Texas Young Peoples Department, 2649 Annalea Lane, Little Elm Ronald O. Hamby, Great Southern Distributors, 419 Carlisle, Lake Dallas Ronesa Faulkner, Tone It Up!, 15 Chukar Lane, Sanger Ronnie L. Colwick, S&R All N1 Calibration, 7227 FM2622, Ponder

Ross K. Johnson, Big Red, 2013 Winthrop Hill, Argyle Ross Redmond, High Definition, 1800 Jason Drive, No. 113, Denton Ruth E. Pierson, R&R Custom Machining, 10176 Plainview Road, Krum Samantha Whalum, Virtuosity Administrative Consultant, 112 Coronado Drive, No. 811, Denton Samuel N. Kibathi, Kibri Express, 6200 Highfield Park, Denton Sandra K. Tullio, Bookkeeping Done Right, 3823 Ridgemont Lane, Denton Sara J. Hampton, Oh Sew Cute Creations, 2549 Quail Ridge Drive, Denton Saul I. Rodriguez, Promise Land Trans, 2602 Goliad Court, Corinth Savvy Chic Management Inc., Jett Fence Company, 6716

FM455E, Pilot Point Scherrie N. Thomas, Face of Angels, 321 Bluefish Drive, Little Elm Sean J. Faulkner, Trilliant Engineering, 2713 Bissonet Drive, Denton Sharae A. Inman, Miss Chiff Ink, 711 S. Denton Drive, B, Hickory Creek Shawn C. Sieber, HSC Group, 2745 Elderberry Lane, Little Elm Sherrill J. Gideon, CASA of Denton County Inc., 614 N. Bell Ave., Denton Sonia C. Sanchez Gonzalez, Sonia's Service, 3500 E. McKinney St., Apt. 6207, Denton Stehen P. Lavezo, Trim it Woodworks, 709 Bolivar, Denton

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SALES TAX The following sales permits were issued by the State Comptrollerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office for March. The list includes the owner, name of business and address within the area codes of 75034, 75065, 75068, 76201, 76205, 76207, 76208, 76209, 76210, 76226, 76227, 76234, 76249, 76258, 76259 and 76266. 75065 All Around Sports Inc., All Around Sports Inc., 604 S. Denton Drive, Lake Dallas Christine M. Chi, Got Donut?, 303 Swisher Road, Suite 200, Lake Dallas Curtis G. Womack, TNT Fireworks, 1015 Ronald Reagan Ave., Hickory Creek Darren Lamar Roberson, Lake Cities Jewelry & Guns, 5006 S. Stemmons Freeway, Lake Dallas Dion Islas, Advanced Electric Co., 507 Main St., Lake Dallas F&H Station Inc., Dossani Food Mart, 601 S. Denton Drive, Lake Dallas John Fitzgerald Joyner, Joyner Co., 106 Shasta Drive, Hickory Creek Marine Towing and Salvage LLC, Marine Towing and Salvage LLC, 242 Livingston Drive, Hickory Creek Native Technology Inc., Native Technology Inc., 62 Lakewood Drive, Hickory Creek Rave Cinemas LLC, Rave Cinemas LLC, 8380 S. Stemmons Freeway, Hickory Creek Stone Walling Texas LLC, Stone Walling Texas LLC, 1086 Hickory Creek Road, Hickory Creek Vanessa L. White, Vanessa Lee Photography, 14 Indian Trail, Hickory Creek 75068 Billy W. Abercrombie Jr., Office Space Solutions, 1033 Ponderosa Ridge, Little Elm Darryl Washington, Washington Cleaning Service, 1921 Livingston Lane, Little Elm Greg Overstreet, Off Duty Fireman Pest Control, 10969 Rolling Hills Drive, Little Elm Jennifer Petersen, Smalltown Citygirl Music, 1574 Brookstone Drive, Little Elm Kenneth B. Riney, Ken Riney Antiques, 1199 Lloyds Road, Little Elm Kenneth D. Milburn, Kenneth David Milburn, 1035 Port Sullivan Drive, Little Elm Kenneth Johnson, Miracle Worker Cleaning Service, 2332 Pecan Drive, Little Elm Kuulei Stephenson, Kuulei Stephenson, 2262 White Rock Lane, Little Elm Kwang Hoon Choi, Fluffy Donuts, 407 W. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 110, Little Elm Marcia Sexton, The Sassy Mustang, 1701 Nighthawk Drive, Little Elm Omar Roberto Torres, NBT Tools, 2667 Lake Ridge Drive, Little Elm Ramon Padilla, Dogoduka.Com, 1429 Knottingham Drive, Little Elm Rebaka Roshall Willis, Children's Chest, 1701 Lake Wood Trail, Little Elm Sitemark Consultants Inc., Sitemark Consultants Inc., 185 Cottonwood Lane, Little Elm Terrence Purnell and Linda Odom, Lin's Barber and Style, 407 W. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 140, Little Elm Vantex Enterprises Inc., Centennial Fine Wine & Spirits 22, 26730 E. Highway 380, Little Elm Xtreme Av Integrations LLC, Xtreme Av Integrations LLC, 2433 Dawn Mist Drive, Little Elm 76201 Destin Holdings Inc., Sweetwater Grill, 115 S. Elm St., Denton Diego F. Ramirez, Dr. Liquidators, 919 Aileen St., Denton Eleshia L. Shreves, Simple Distribution, 120 Ferguson St., Denton Haiyang LLC, New China King Buffett, 1008 W. University Drive, Denton Juan Ochoa and Tina Phillips, Chocolate Amore, 917 Avenue C, Denton Maria Rios Avila, Permanent Cosmetics by Maria, 725 N. Elm St., Suite 24, Denton Mary Adrian Anderson, Patch, 108 N. Locust St., Denton Quad Cities Baseball Association Inc., Lake Cities Baseball Association, 3700 Corinth Parkway, Corinth Rays' Private Club Inc., Hailey's, 122 W. Mulberry St., Denton Robert Lee Fields, Robert's Junk, 108 N. Locust St., Denton Rogers Publishing and Consulting Inc., Rogers Publishing and Consulting Inc., 107 E. Oak St., Suite 500, Denton Se7en Industries LLC, Se7en Industries LLC, 210 S. Elm St., Suite 109, Denton Texand Corporation, John's Junk, 220 W. Parkway St., Denton Third Tier LLC, Third Tier LLC, 207 W. Hickory St., Suite 107, Denton

Timothy M. Lowery, Simple Wireless, 525 Fort Worth Drive, Suite 210, Denton Travis D. Specht, Denton Mini Mall, 118 N. Locust St., Denton Wilmer Lopez, Manuel Cruz, Johnkarlo Lopez, L.A. Used Tires Shop, 505 Fort Worth Drive, Suite 104, Denton 76205 AAA Texas LLC, AAA Texas LLC, 1732 S. Loop 288, Suite 30, Denton Benessere Active LLC, Benessere Active, 723 S. I-35E, Suite 100, Denton BNS Entertainment Inc., JR Pockets, 1127 Fort Worth Drive, Denton Debra Gonzales, Debbie Gonzales, 1106 E. Oak St., Denton Finula Bridget O'boyle - Elliott, Spot On, 2007 Azalea St., Denton Harden Cabinets LLC, Harden Cabinets LLC, 1700 Shady Oaks Drive, Suite 137, Denton J Sushi Japanese Restaurant Inc., J Sushi Japanese Restaurant, 1400 S. Loop 288, No. 15, Denton James H. Foringer, JHF Company, 1017 Shady Oaks Drive, Suite 400, Denton Mariadel Pilar Zornosa, AABV, 905 Dudley St., Denton Michael Lynn Leesley, Mike's Furniture, 1008 Fort Worth Drive, Denton Sheram Enterprises Inc., Guardian Interlock Systems, 1008 S. Woodrow Lane, Denton Tortilleria La Sabrocita No. 2 LLC, Tortilleria La Sabrocita No. 2 LLC, 201 Dallas Drive, Denton 76207 Compass One LLC, Compass One LLC, No. 22446 Tetra Parkway, 3300 Airport Road, Denton Daphne S. Mundt, Daphne S. Mundt, 5800 N. I-35, Suite 307, Denton I-35 RV Service Center LLC, I-35 RV Service Center, 4901 N. I-35, Denton Integrity Office Solutions Inc., Integrity Office Solutions Inc., 4650 Lockheed Lane, Suite 104, Denton Jason Michael Carr, Turnkey Landscapes, 3232 N. Locust St., Apt. 812, Denton Joshual C. White, Texas Pre Seal, 6415 N. I-35, Denton Marianne M. Ward, Marianne M. Ward, 5800 N. I-35, Suite 307, Denton Michael R. Salazar, Big Mikey's Landscaping, 3400 Fallmeadow St., Apt. 3114A, Denton 76208 Adam Terrell, Next Generation Video Productions, 7600 Rodeo Drive, Denton Aka Expressions LLC, Aka Expressions LLC, 5517 Woodland Hills Drive, Denton CBP Technologies Inc., CBP Technologies Inc., 9826 Angel Bend, Denton Erica Machuca and Jesus Machuca, Screen Me Up, 1402 N. Corinth St., Suite 114C, Corinth Luis U. Bencomo, Professional Polish DFW, No. 47, 3810 Desert Willow Drive, Denton Maria D. Johnson, Precious Gems Natural Paradise, 3575 Hudsonwood Drive, Apt. 9108, Denton Postaledge LLC, Postaledge LLC, 2141 Collins Road, Suite 601, Denton Swee Bubble Inc., Swee Bubble, 1500 N. Corinth St., Corinth 76209 Christopher Haynie, Premium Car Audio, 2820 Virginia Circle, Suite 110, Denton Corena White, Chic Fleur De'cor, 717 Texas St., Denton Demetria R Sweatt-Phillips, Deevine Divas Productions, 1700 Meadow Oak St., Denton Elaine M. Nix and Ronnie B. Nix, Paradise Concessions, 1910 Nevada St., Denton Gerald Padgett, JG Sales, 1421 Misty Hollow St., Denton Manuel Gooden Jr., Street Smart Clothes & Apparel, 1111 E. McKinney St., Denton Maria De Luz Briseno, Taco Lady Restaurant, 302 N. Crawford St., Denton Scott Robinson, Teldata Cabling, 524 Pershing Drive, Denton The Denton County Historical Museum Inc., Denton County Historical Museum Inc., 1928 N. Locust St., Denton Wavesource LLC, Wavesource LLC, 2504 Oak Park Drive, Denton Ygnacio Fierros Carlos, Carlos Painting Co., 801 N. Wood St., Denton

76210 Adam Green and Chris Ellsworth, North Cities Fire Protection, 2104 Millwood Drive, Corinth Charles Robert Strange, Charles Robert Strange, 2560 Tower Ridge Drive, Apt. 1314, Corinth Classic Fiberglass LLC, Classic Fiberglass, 8412 Glen Falls Lane, Denton Consultants In Dementia Therapy PLLC, Consultants In Dementia Therapy PLLC, 31 Royal Oaks Circle, Denton Euro Softworks Corp., Euro Softworks Corp., 3411 Fairview Drive, Corinth Jacqueline Janean Reitz, Jacqueline Reitz Photography, 2724 Weslayan Drive, Denton Jon E. Kingston, The Clubhouse Sandwich Shop, 1910 Sharon Drive, Corinth Karen Kosechata, GG S Ice Cream, 9100 Teasley Lane, Trailer 21I, Denton Keri Michelle Holub, Wild About Style, 2708 Clubhouse Drive, Denton Lanier Abel McClendon, Hosscomm, 3904 Luck Hole Drive, Denton Matthew Kwiecien, Kwiecien Consulting, 2115 Clubside Drive, Corinth Michael Brant Dellis, The Wood Cabinet, 2305 Miranda Place, Denton Tommie J. Harden, Tommie's Treasures, 3939 Teasley Lane, Lot 290, Denton 76226 Amy Allen, Turning Pointe Dance Studio, 2650 FM407 E., Suite 110, Bartonville Cubic M. Consulting Inc., Cubic M Consulting Inc., 418 W. Hickory Ridge, Argyle Donald M. Wheeler, Lone Star Farrier Supply, 2126 Hamilton Drive, Argyle Habern Landscape and Lawn LLC, Habern Landscape and Lawn LLC, 808 Skyline Drive, Argyle His Girls Inc., Cachette Bistro, 144 Old Town Blvd N., No., 1, Argyle Integrity Office Solutions Inc., Integrity Office Solutions Inc., 114 Morning Dove Court, Argyle Mary Scott Kolb-Scotty, Olde Cottage Antiques, 201 Oregon Trail, Argyle 76227 Alan L. Hauf, Hauf Enterprises, 950 E. Oak Shores Drive, Cross Roads Andres G. Borba, ARB Auto Sales, 1513 Canvasback, Aubrey Area Friends of the Aubrey Library, Area Friends of the Aubrey Library, 226 Countryside, Aubrey Daniel Zavala, D&A Painting, 1600 Morning Dove, Aubrey Darla L. Wood, Hair Illusions II, 409 Spring Hill Road, Aubrey Janet Kaye Garner, Abel Appliance Repair, 1741 Duck Cove Drive, Aubrey Joseph L. Lamb, Tropical Beverage, 951 Oak Hill Court, Cross Roads Leslie Paul Fleming, Mandalore Enterprises, 1017 Partridge, Aubrey Marie Chantell Johnson, Johnson's Sweet Shop, 8828 Holliday Lane, Aubrey Rebekah M. Fleck, Something Special, 921 S. Highway 377, Cross Roads Savannah Grill LLC, Savannah Grill LLC, 26781 US Highway 380E, Little Elm The Inflatable Zoo Inc., Space Walk of N. Denton, 9001 Eagle Drive, Aubrey 76234 Barbara F. Spann, Slightly Used Resale Shop, 411 E. Walnut St., Decatur Jerami Fritz and William Stout, Short Round Cattle Company, 164 Private Road 2454, Decatur Jerome Brewer and Leslie Brewer, What Not Shop, 202 W. Walnut St., Decatur Juan Manuel Mejia, Novedades Sandra, 405 E. Walnut St., Decatur Kayla W. Prock, Timeless Treasures Photography and Graphic, 605 N. Business 287, Suite 104, Decatur Sandra J. Wester, Sandy's Reflections, 6001 N. FM730, Decatur Security Assured Mobile Document Destruction Inc., Security Assured Mobile Document Destruction Inc., 210 Private Road 2624, Decatur True Hills Inc., True Hills Inc., 1392 CR2740, Decatur

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Cold Fusion Private Club, 212 E. Hickory St., Denton, $422.38 Cool Beans, 1210 W. Hickory St., Denton, $6,714.82 Courtyard By Marriott, 2800 Colorado Blvd., Denton, $318.64 Cow Camp Steakhouse, 3142 N. Highway 287, Decatur, $238.7 Crazy Horse Saloon and Dance, 508 S. Elm St., Suite A, Denton, $2,923.06 Dan's Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St., Denton, $4,235.98 Decatur Civic Center, 2010 W. US 380, Decatur, $1,109.08 Decatur Civic Center, 2010 W. US Highway 380, Decatur, $176.4 Decatur Civic Center, 2010 W. US Highway 380, Decatur, $52.08 Decatur Golf Private Club, 211 Country Club Road, Decatur, $70 Decatur Golf Private Club, 211 Country Club Road, Decatur, $61.04 Denton Country Club, 1213 Country Club Road, Argyle, $2,837.38 Denton Country Club, 1213 Country Club Road, Argyle, $2,099.30 Denton Side Bar, 109 Avenue A, Denton, $2,875.60 Don Jose Mexican Food & Cantina, 301 N. Highway 287, Decatur, $189.42 El Chico, No. 106, 2201 S. I-35E, Denton, $908.04 El Fenix-Denton Texas, 2229 S. I-35E, Denton, $0 El Guapo's, 419 S. Elm St., Denton, $3,104.92 Ernesto's Mexican Restaurant, 10279 FM455E, Suite 1, Pilot Point, $2,487.8 Fat Daddy's Sports & Sprits, 1510 S. FM51, Decatur, $0 Frilly's, 1803 S. Highway 287, Decatur, $5,917.8 Good Eats, No. 729, 5812 N. Interstate 35, Denton, $463.54 Hailey's Private Club, 122 W. Mulberry St., Denton, $5,447.68 Hannahs, 111 W. Mulberry St., Denton, $4,883.62

Hooligans Private Club, 104 N. Locust St., Denton, $8,793.26 Hooters, 985 S. I-35, Denton, $6,966.4 II Charlies Private Club, 809 Sunset St., Denton, $8,761.9 JR Pockets Club, 1127 Fort Worth Drive, Denton, $4,546.64 Jackie's, 201 Main St., Lake Dallas, $2,976.68 Jag Private Club Inc., 119 S. Elm St., Denton, $6,224.12 Joey's Ristorante Italiano, 26735 US Highway 380E, Little Elm, $1,063.44 Johnny Carino's Italian, 1516 Centre Place Drive, Denton, $2,672.18 Keiichi, 500 N. Elm St., Denton, $695.38 Kobe Sushi & Steak LLC, 2832 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 208, Little Elm, $335.02 La Milpa Mexican Restaurant Inn, 820 S. I-35E, Unit 1, Denton, $338.8 Lake Cities Post No 88 America, 105 Gotcher Ave., Lake Dallas, $2,804.20 Lake Dallas Flying Pig Roadhouse, 5008 S. Stemmons Freeway, Lake Dallas, $3,764.32 Lake Dallas Point Restaurant, 303 Swisher Road, No. 100, Lake Dallas, $2,905.56 Lake Ray Roberts Area Elks, 910 W. Chapman Drive, Suite 100, Sanger, $408.80 Lantana Golf Club, 800 Golf Club Drive, Argyle, $1,648.64 Lone Oak Bar & Grill, 1434 Centre Place Drive, Denton, $1,277.64 Los Charros, 2763 E. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 105, Little Elm, $994.98 Los Jalapenos Restaurant, 420 W. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm, $183.26 Los Jalapenos Restaurant, 420 W. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm, $187.88 Lowbrows Beer and Wine Garden, 200 W. Washington St., Pilot Point, $452.9 Lucky Lous, 1207 W. Hickory St., Denton, $14,081.34 Mable Peabody's Beauty Parlor, 1125 E. University Drive, Suite 107, Denton, $2,522.1 Manny's Tex-Mex Bar & Grill, 129 Main St., Little Elm, $0 Meritt Ranch Beverage LLC, 2946 Ganzar Road W., Denton, $432.04

Mexi-Go Restaurant, 2831 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 112, Little Elm, $1,385.44 Mexi-Go Restaurant, 2831 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 112, Little Elm, $1,610.98 Miguelito's, 420 E. McKinney St., Suite 100, Denton, $1,458.8 Miguelitos, 1412 N. Stemmons St., No. 178, Sanger, $1,926.4 Miquelito's, 241 E. McCart St., Krum, $387.38 Norman Heitz Memorial Post 104, 501 Thompson, Lake Dallas, $2,766.12 Oakmont Country Club, 1200 Clubhouse Drive, Corinth, $1,212.26 Ollimac Company, 1400 Corinth Bend, Suite 103, Corinth, $596.96 On The Border Mexican Grill, 2829 S. I-35E, Denton, $7,049.14 Outback Steakhouse, 300 S. I-35E, Denton, $4,838.96 Papi's Cantina Private Club, 421 Highway 377 S., Argyle, $954.94 Pei Wei Asian Diner, 1931 S. Loop 288 Suite 130, Denton, $215.74 Pourhouse Sports Grill, 3350 Unicorn Lake Blvd., Denton, $6,365.66 Prairie House Restaurant, 10001 Highway 380, Cross Roads, $1,005.06 R Bar, 827 Eagle Drive, Denton, $3,258.78 Raphael's Restaurante Mexicano, 26615 US Highway 380E, Suite 1, Aubrey, $1,931.72 Red Lobster, No. 0561, 2426 Lillian Miller Parkway, Denton, $0 Red Lobster, No. 6349, 2801 I-35E, Denton, $3,002.58 Red Pepper's Restaurant & Club, 2412 S. I-35E, Denton, $53.48 Ringers, 807 Eagle Drive, Denton, $2,686.74 Riprock's, 1211 W. Hickory St., Denton, $10,278.38 Rockin' Rodeo, 1009 Avenue C, Denton, $13,462.40 Rocky's Sports Bar, 2000 W. University Drive, Denton, $4,346.86 Rubber Gloves, 409 E. Sycamore St., Denton, $2,663.36 Ruben's Ballroom, 1982 E. Highway 380, Decatur, $106.12 Ruby-Jeans Social Club Inc., 309 N. FM156, Ponder, $972.16 Schmitty's, 407 W. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 1, Little Elm, $790.30

Side Winder Saloon, 1313 N. Highway 377, Pilot Point, $0 Smokey's Texas BBQ, 1200 S. Stemmons St., Sanger, $0 Sushi Café, 1401 W. Oak St., Denton, $112 Sweetie Pie's Ribeyes, 201 W. Main St., Decatur, $502.18 Sweetwater Grill & Tavern, 115 S. Elm St., Denton, $9,510.48 Sweetwater Grill & Tavern, 115 S. Elm St., Denton, $8,917.30 Texas Land & Cattle Steak House, 8398 S. Stemmons Freeway, Hickory Creek, $2,613.38 Texas Roadhouse, 2817 S. I-35E, Denton, $5,108.60 The Abbey Inn, 101 W. Hickory St., Denton, $7,228.9 The Aztec Club, 720 W. University Drive, Denton, $2,146.20 The Fry Street Tavern Inc., 121 Avenue A, Denton, $7,434 The Garage, 113 Avenue A, Denton, $8,966.58 The Green House, 600 N. Locust St., Denton, $4,240.74 The Lion's Den, 2700 E. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 250, Little Elm, $0 The Olive Garden Italian, 2809 S. I-35E, Denton, $3,070.48 Three Fins Seafood Grill, 2303 S. I-35E, Denton, $1,608.74 Tula's Lighthouse Private Club, 1601 Marina Circle, Sanger, $1,688.12 University Lanes, 1212 E. University Drive, Denton, $1,962.94 Verona Pizza Italian Restaurant, 201 Loop 81/287 N., Decatur, $120.40 Villa Grande Mexican Restaurant, 26399 E. US Highway 380, Aubrey, $0 Villa Grande Mexican Restaurant, 26399 E. US Highway 380, Aubrey, $0 Villa Grande Mexican Restaurant, 12000 US Highway 380, Suite 100, Crossroads, $2,071.58 Vitty's Club Inc., 1776 Teasley Lane, Suite 102, Denton, $6,949.18 Wild Horse Grill, 9400 Ed Robson Blvd., Denton, $1,376.34 Wingstar, 4271 FM2181, No. C316, Corinth, $30.38

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RELEASE OF FEDERAL TAX LIENS NAME/ADDRESS Antonio and Maria I. Pina, 8002 Doyle Road, Krum AT Little and Associates Ltd. and David Little, 9708 Freeport Drive, Denton AT Little and Associates Ltd., 9708 Freeport Drive, Denton Don L. and Susan Boozer, 733 Fort Worth Drive, Suite 100, Denton Don L. Boozer and Don Boozer and Associates, 1400 N. Corinth St., Suite 109, Corinth Harold G. and Deanna L. Farris, 701 Oakley Drive, Lake Dallas James Houlihan and Houlihan Insurance and Financial, 135 Forest Hollow Drive, Argyle Jdedge Software LLC and Jeffrey Staples, 305 Brumley Road, Aubrey Jennifer H. Albright, 4205 Creek Hill Lane, Corinth Johnny E. and Amy Rudisill, 417 Casie Court, Denton Johnny E. Rudisill, 417 Casie Court, Denton Jorge S. Alfaro, 1700 Village East, Building 2601, Apt. 202, Denton Keith R. Albright, 4205 Creek Hill Lane, Corinth Lori L. and Carlos A. Rodriguez, 1629 Falcon Drive, Corinth M&B Rustic Materials, 5002 S. Stemmons Freeway, Lake Dallas M&B Rustic Materials, 5002 S. Stemmons Freeway, Lake Dallas Mark R. and Jenny D. Gajewski, 9305 Glen Falls Lane, Denton Mark W. and Kerry K. Holderbaum, 105 Steedman Lane, Denton Outdoor Illusions Landscape, P.O. Box 157, Krum Patrick Connors, 754 Texas Oak Trail, Lake Dallas Phillip M. Sprout, 2025 Jacqueline Drive, Denton Randall S. Boyd, 123 N. Elm St., Denton Richard L. and Linda A. Adamo, 2456 Eagle Mountain Drive, Little Elm Richard L. and Linda A. Adamo, 2456 Eagle Mountain Drive, Little Elm Shaionnone C. and Derric D. Hicks, 2504 Cherry Drive, Little Elm Trever L. Krell, 7505 Sunburst Trail, Denton William C. Hamilton Jr. and Venus L. Hamilton, 131 Ringneck Drive, Sanger

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AMOUNT 2387.97 970.43 798.32 685.1 908.31 1455.31 1107.83 2760.42 1811.35

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TYPE Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Franchise Tax Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Franchise Tax Franchise Tax Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Franchise Tax

AMOUNT $569.92 $372.60 $8,845.31 $815.40 $895.25 $578.78 $2,760.42 $1,573.00 $4,278.70 $699.66 $5,509.85 $8,080.59

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MECHANICS LIENS NAME/ADDRESS Brian T. and Rachel M. Staton, 4490 Austin Circle, Sanger David E. Allison III and Tammra D. Allison, 331 Tuscany Lane, Bartonville Jarrod S. and Jo Ann Courtney, 11231 Lakecrest Drive, Sanger Jason R. and Nissi D. Dolan, 1003 Egan St., Denton Jon and Samantha Causseaux, 9410 Green Springs Circle, Sanger Paul M. and Laura Kling, 3100 Union Hill Road, Sanger Raymond D. and Tamye H. Roberson, 132 Las Colinas Trail, Cross Roads Robert E. and Kimberly A. Montgomery, 510 Lonestar Park, Ponder William H. and Diane P. Woodward, 530 Village Way, Argyle Zachary J. and Leanne R. Rozell, 2213 Winthrop Hill Road, Argyle

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RELEASE OF STATE TAX LIENS NAME/ADDRESS AKA Expressions LLC, 5517 Woodland Hills Drive, Denton Bret W. Collins, 1628 Nightingale Lane, Corinth Davis Cable Technologies LP, 8831 Arvin Hill Road, Aubrey Elizabeth D. Shuman, 111 E. University Drive, Suite 112, Denton Eye Care and Eye Wear Inc., 3111 Unicorn Lake Blvd., Suite 100, Denton Hyper Head LLC, P.O. Box 1606, Denton Maria de luz Briseno, 801 Pinckney Drive, Denton MLG Group Inc., 2104 Vintage Drive, Corinth Ranch House Grill Inc., 2652 FM407E, Suite100, Bartonville Roland C. Perez, 8201 Hidden Path Lane, Denton Tula's Lighthouse LLC, 1601 Marina Circle, Sanger Wenaco Eagles Nest LLC, 2184 Hillview Drive, Krum

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NAME/ADDRESS 1st Environmental Service LLC, 1601 N. Haven Drive, Corinth Art Smith and NTW Italy, 2765 E. Eldorado Parkway, No. 129, Little Elm Biological Targets Inc., P.O. Box 1529, Pilot Point Brett T. Manning, 511 Maverick Drive, Lake Dallas Brite Water Pools Inc., P.O. Box 1110, Argyle Frankie R. Lane, 14517 Eaglemont Drive, Little Elm Kil'N Time Studio and Gifts Inc., 721 S. I-35E, Suite 142, Denton Maria de luz Briseno, 801 Pinckney Drive, Denton The Hydrant Café LLC, 208 W. Oak St., Denton

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Vital Statistics OIL AND GAS LISTINGS The following oil and gas reports for the month of March were posted by oilandgasreports.com LLC, P.O. Box 1540, Corpus Christi, TX 78403. For more information, visit www.oilandgasreports.com. DENTON COUNTY Lease: Alliance Operator: Quicksilver Resources, Inc. Location: 1513.990-acre unit, G. Overton Sur, A-972; 1.7 Miles Ne Of Haslet Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7363' Lease: Alliance Operator: Quicksilver Resources Inc. Location: 1513.99-acre unit, G. Overton Survey, A-972; 1.7 miles NE of Haslet Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7436' Lease: Alliance "D" Operator: Quicksilver Resources Inc. Location: 1513.99-acre unit, G. Overton Survey, A-972; 1.7 miles NE of Haslet Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7367' Lease: Banner-Adams (SA) Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 1499.97-acre unit, J. Cheshier Survey, A-225; 3 miles SW of Justin Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7549' Lease: Barnett Operator: Ryder Scott Management LLC Location: 352-acre lease, R. R. Jowell Survey, A-660; 7 miles NW of Ponder Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8700' Lease: Beechwood Operator: TXO Energy Inc. Location: 662-acre unit, A. M. Feltus, A-1464; 1.8 miles W of Northlake Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7479' Lease: Chen Unit "B" Operator: Williams Prod. Gulf Coast LP Location: 129.18-acre unit, J. Watkins Survey, A-1327; Within Lewisville Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8500' Lease: City of Denton-Airport Operator: Range Production Company Location: 549.378-acre unit, W. Wilburn Survey, A1419; Within Denton Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8558' Lease: Copper Bluff Unit Operator: Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc. Location: 540.105-acre unit, L. Cahen Survey, A-246; 1 miles NW of Copper Canyon Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8594'

Lease: Copper Bluff Unit Operator: Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc. Location: 640.105-acre unit, L. Cahen Survey, A-246; 1 mile NW of Copper Canyon Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8677' Lease: Copper Bluff Unit Operator: Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc. Location: 540.105-acre unit, L. Cahen Survey, A-246; 1 mile NW of Copper Canyon Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8677' Lease: Dr. Bob Smith "B" West Operator: Williams Prod. Gulf Coast LP Location: 260.50-acre unit, MEP&P RR Co/N.A. Thompson Survey, No. 60, A-1307; 3.7 miles W of Flower Mound Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7790' Lease: Dr. Bob Smith "B" West Operator: Williams Prod. Gulf Coast LP Location: 260.52-acre unit, MEP&P RR Co/N. A. Thompson Survey, No. 60, A-1307; 3.7 mMiles W of Flower Mound Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8500' Lease: F. Taylor Unit Operator: Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc. Location: 265.081-acre unit, B. Beall Survey, A-58; Within Corinth Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9287'

Stingware Ltd, Dallas Drive Business Center, 625 Dallas Drive, No. 100, Denton Sung Y. Jung, J Sushi Restaurant, 1400 S. Loop 288, Suite 100, Denton Suzanne S. Sanderson, Law Office of Suzanne Stevens, 121 N. Woodrow Lane, Suite 205, Denton Tamika R. Neal, Smarty Pants Childcare, 818 Partridge Drive, Aubrey Tammy L. Battle and Heather W. Murphey, Together We Care Adult Day Activity Center, 204 E. Parie, Denton Tanesha K. Hollingshed, Capital Accounting Sagacity, 509 Longshore Drive, Little Elm Tembi F. Anoh and Kenneth A. Mongo, The Gideons, 3224 N. Bell Ave., Denton Thomas E. Judd, Thomas Judd Photography, 1011 W. Oak St., Denton

Lease: Robson Ranch Operator: EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. Location: 2073.8-acre unit, M. Scurlock Survey, A-1141; 0 miles from Denton Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8283' Lease: Robson Ranch Operator: EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. Location: 2073.80-acre unit, M. Scurlock Survey, A1141; 0 miles from Denton Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8375' Lease: Sam Wilson Unit No. 3 Operator: Williams Prod. Gulf Coast L.P. Location: 87.069-acre unit, MEP& P RR Co. Survey, No. 59, A-935; 2.74 miles W of Fower Mound Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8254' Lease: Sam Wilson Unit "4"

Lease: Sam Wilson Unit No. 3 Operator: Williams Prod.-Gulf Coast LLP Location: 87.069-acre unit, MEP&P RR Co. Survey, No. 59, A-935; 2.74 miles W of Flower Mound Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8271' Lease: Sam Wilson "2" Unit Operator: Williams Prod.-Gulf Coast LLP Location: 100.78-acre unit, MEP&P RR Co. Survey, No. 59, A-935; 2.74 miles W of Flower Mound Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8269' Lease: Westminster Operator: Endeavor Energy Resources LP Location: 160-acre unit, MEP&P RR Co. Survey, A-950; 1 mile N of Denton Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9370' Lease: W.J. Lakes Unit Operator: Hillwood Energy Texas LP Location: 360.213-acre unit, E. Pizano Survey, A-994; 1.5 miles NW of Argyle

Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8503' Lease: W.J. Lakes Unit Operator: Hillwood Energy Texas LP Location: 360.213-acre unit, E. Pizano Survey, A-994 1.5 miles NW of Argyle Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8401' GRAYSON COUNTY Lease: Big Mineral Creek Operator: Blackwell BMC LP Location: 1745-acre unit, E.C. Smithson Survey, A-1082; 7.5 miles NE of Saddler Field: Big Mineral Creek Total Depth: 7099' Lease: Ramp Operator: HEP Oil Company Ltd. Location: 50-acre lease, E. Hartzog Survey, A-505; 4 miles N of Sadler Field: South Sandusky (Oil Creek) Total Depth: 7599' Lease: S. D. Steedman Operator: Blackwell BMC LP Location: 40-acre lease, T. Pilsbury Survey, A-942; 6 miles NE of Sadler Field: Big Mineral Creek (Viola) Total Depth: 9500'

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Lease: Jean Young Unit Operator: EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. Location: 460-acre unit, F. W. Thornton Survey, A-1244; 3.7 miles SW of Arglye Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7972' Lease: McMurrey Ranch Unit "A" Operator: EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. Location: 391-acre lease, J. Thomas Survey, A-1239; 11.54 miles NW of Sanger Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000' Lease: McMurrey Ranch Unit "B" Operator: EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. Location: 440-acre lease, J. Thomas Survey, A-1239; 11.54 miles W of Sanger Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale)

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NAME — DBA/ADDRESS

Lease: McMurrey Ranch Operator: EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. Location: 3169.96-acre lease, J. Thomas Survey, A1239; 11.54 miles W of Sanger Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000'

Operator: Williams Prod.-Gulf Coast LLP Location: 214.7-acre unit, MEP&P RR Co. Survey, No. 59, A-935; 2.74 miles W of Flower Mound Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8307'

Lease: Garrett 1 "C" 1 (SA) Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 977-acre unit, W. M. Gaffield Survey, A-449; 4.5 miles SE of Rhome Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7316'

The following names (followed by DBA and address) were posted in March in the Denton County Clerk’s Office.

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NAME — DBA/ADDRESS Thomas J. Denson Jr., Fresh New Day Janitorial, 2113 Parkside Drive, Little Elm Timothy M. Lowery Jr., Simple Wireless, 1008 Sandpiper, Denton Tina R. Tucker, TRT Services, P.O. Box 971, Little Elm Trevin Oberkrom, Southland Outdoors, 2409 Fondren Road, Denton Valarie P. Maier, Jewels By Premier, 416 S. College, Pilot Point Warren Gersten, SKI Inc., 2609 Crockett Drive, Corinth Willey R. Gonzales Jr., JAG Trucking, 2029 Duck Creek Road, Sanger William A. Centera, Lone Star Ambassadors, 1510 Shadow Crest Drive, Corinth Ygnacio F. Carlos, Carlos Painting Co., 801 N. Wood St., Denton Yvette M. Carmouche, YM Consultants, 1513 Heron Drive, Aubrey

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