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Monthly News Roundup themselves with beautiful things, she said. McCarty describes her work as her passion and something that brings her great joy. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, or by appointment.

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Good Samaritan Village hosts legacy gala event As part of its 35th anniversary celebration, Denton Good Samaritan Village hosted a legacy gala event Thursday in the Tuscan Dining Room. David Horazdovsky, president and chief executive officer of Good Samaritan Society, was keynote speaker. Musical performances were provided by Mark Graham, the First Christian Church Choral Ensemble and the University of North Texas string quartet.

New restaurants join business community

Denton Square Donuts revamps for opening Denton Square Donuts coowner Bear Cahill opened this week, The new business looks nothing like the Hydrant Cafe, the business that used to reside in Square Donuts’ space at 208 W. Oak St. The interior was revamped to include bright yellowish colors that make the downstairs feel a lot cooler. The upstairs is a sprawling, yet cozy, room for those who want to work, study or read. According to its Facebook page, the business officially opened on Aug. 31, and with more than 1,000 “likes,” Cahill and his wife, Monica, along with business partners Kristen and Jeremy Villeneuve, plan to keep the shop’s momentum strong. Cahill has also developed a smart phone application with which customers can place an order and receive a 15 percent discount.

Cartwright’s opens in old Ruby’s location Another business that opened its doors recently is Cartwright’s Ranch House. Although the old Polled Hereford sign and a set of mounted horns from Ruby’s Diner are still there, a lot has changed since Cartwright’s took over at 111 N. Elm St. Owner John Cartwright said he wanted to bring a new busi-

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Residents try the fare at the new Mellow Mushroom Pizza Baker’s new location at 217 E. Hickory St. ness to the area, but also keep some of its history. With the old Ruby’s Diner waiter station completely gone, the restaurant’s front dining room now allows everyone to take in the view of the Denton County Courthouse on the Square. The original brick on the north wall is visible, bringing with it the memories of what used to be Denton’s “theater row” from the early 1950s1970s. From the outside, it still looks like a building out of the Old West, Cartwright said. Wednesday was the restaurant’s first payday — a day Cartwright said filled him with joy because he’d be providing for his 42 full- and part-time employees. 10-7

Allegiance Hillview plans office building Irving-based Allegiance Hillview LP is seeking development standards for the northeast corner of I-35 and Scripture, across the street from Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton, where a twostory, 46,000-square-foot medical office building is planned on four acres. The building would

house multiple tenants, although none has been announced. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-1 on Wednesday to endorse the standards covering design, architecture, landscaping and signs at the site. They now head to the City Council for approval. The site borders Rayzor Ranch Town Center, where an open-air shopping mall, a park, apartments and single-family homes are planned on more than 200 acres south of U.S. Highway 380 between I-35 and Bonnie Brae Street. Rayzor Ranch encompasses about 410 acres and includes the Marketplace north of U.S. 380 anchored by Walmart and Sam’s Club. Rayzor Ranch always included plans for medical offices along Scripture, project manager Charles Hodges said. The latest proposed office building is next door to Select Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton, and companies including Texas Oncology and Cook Children’s Health Care System plan to build along the street, Hodges said. Allegiance Hillview is developing Rayzor Ranch with

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Bella Designs opens at Oak Street location Lisa McCarty, a lifelong resident of Denton, opened her upscale home decor store on Oak Street on Tuesday. Bella Designs features an array of items including handcrafted candles, luxurious table and bed linens, and dining table and wine accessories. McCarty isn’t sure how many items she has at 318 East Oak St., Suite 110, but says her little shop of 475 square feet is full. “I had a store here 19 years ago at the same location,” said McCarty, 52. “My husband [Robbie] built this building — that is how we met.” McCarty closed that business, Crystal’s Craft, in 1991 to become a stay-at-home mom. But she said she continued to help friends with their decorating dilemmas. Now that her five children are grown, McCarty says she wants to provide her future clientele with many exquisite pieces they could make their own. It is all about helping people surround

Two new businesses are set to open Monday. Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers’ fourth Texas location will open at 217 E. Hickory St., and Genghis Grill will open at the corner of Lillian Miller Parkway and Interstate 35E. Franchisers Martha and Monte Jensen will open their second Mellow Mushroom in downtown Denton. “Being residents of Denton, we always knew Mellow would be the perfect fit for this city,” Martha Jensen said in a news release. Mellow Mushroom and Denton have a lot of similarities, as they both have “the same aesthetic appeal centered on music, unique architecture and art,” Jensen said. The restaurant seats 235 and includes a full bar with 28 draft beers, a partially covered patio and a private booth for eight. The location also has a saloon where up to 15 guests can host private meetings and events. Also starting this week, fans of Mongolian stir-fry will be able to enjoy Genghis Grill’s fusion dishes at 2416 Lillian Miller Parkway, Suite 100, the former location of Tia’s Tex-Mex Restaurant. The chain’s Denton location has been celebrating with soft openings over the weekend. Mellow Mushroom’s hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday through Wednesday, and 11 a.m. to midnight, Thursday through Saturday. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/MellowMus hroomDenton. Genghis Grill’s hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.. Sunday through | CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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November 2011

Calendar of Events Altrusa International Inc. of Denton meets for its monthly dinner and program at Vigne Wine Shop & Deli, 222 W. Hickory St. Cost is $10 per person. Call 940-387-5031 or visit www.altrusadenton.org. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 6:30 p.m.

The American Association of University Women, Denton Branch will meet at Fremauxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Metropolitan Catering, 932 W. University Drive. Call 940-898-3797 or email scomptonaauw@gmail. com. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 6 p.m.

Association of Business Contingency Planners, North Texas Chapter has its monthly luncheon at Boy Scouts of America, 1325 W. Walnut Hill Lane in Irving. Cost is $35 per person. Visit http://northtx.acpinternational.com/Meetings. htm. Tuesday, Dec. 6, noon

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

Investment Perspective Seminar hosted by financial adviser Kathy R. Bauer of Edward Jones at 2925 Country Club Road, Suite 101A, in Denton. Coffee is complimentary. Call 940-382-0280.

Hickory Creek Planning and Zoning Commission meets at Hickory Creek Town Hall, 1075 Ronald Reagan Ave. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m.

Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas, Greater Denton Division has its monthly meeting and luncheon at the Prairie House restaurant, 10001 U.S. Highway 380 in Cross Roads. Cost is $15 for associates and builders with reservations and $18 for walkins. Call 940-383-0853. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 11:30 a.m.

Krum Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly meeting at Northstar Bank, 1101 E. McCart St. in Krum. Call 940-482-6093. Thursday, Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m.

Lake Cities Chamber of Commerce meets for coffee at Oakmont Country Club, 1901 Oakmont Drive in Corinth; Hickory Creek Town Hall, 1075 Ronald Reagan Ave.; and North Central Texas College, 1500 N. Corinth St. in Corinth Wednesday, Nov. 30, 7:15 a.m. at Oakmont Country Club Wednesday, Dec. 21, 7:15 a.m. in Hickory Creek

North Texas Society for Human Resource Management meets at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Denton, 1434 Centre Place Drive in Denton. Cost to attend is $18 for members and firsttime guests and $23 for returning non-members. Visit www.northtexasshrm.org. Thursday, Nov. 17, 11:30 a.m.

SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives, offers free management counseling for prospective new business owners or existing businesses in trouble. Confidential, one-hour counseling sessions are available by appointment every Wednesday at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Call 940-3498752. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, 9 a.m.

Small Business Breakfast meeting sponsored by the North Central Texas College Small Business Development Center at the Denton Chamber of Commerce building, 414 W. Parkway St. A light breakfast is provided. Call 940-380-1849. Tuesday, Dec. 13, 7:15 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. Email info@lcnetweavers.com.

Women Business Owners of Denton County will hold its monthly luncheon at Oakmont Country Club, 1901 Oakmont Drive in Corinth. Tuesday, Dec. 6, 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, Nov. 24, 8 a.m.

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at kramirez@dentonrc.com, by fax at

Lake Dallas 4A Economic Development Corp. meets at Lake Dallas Municipal Complex, 212 Main St.

Calendar, Denton Record-Chronicle, 314 E. Hickory St., Denton, TX 76201.

Monday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m.

940-566-6878.

Denton Black Chamber of Commerce meets at the Denton Housing Authority, 1225 Wilson St. Tuesday, Dec. 14, 6 p.m.

Denton League of United Latin American Citizens No. 4366 meets at the Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave. Saturday, Dec. 17, 9:30 a.m.

Denton Planning and Zoning Commission meets in the council chambers at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney St. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, 6:30 p.m.

940-566-6888; or by mail to DBC

Lake Dallas 4B Community Development Corp. meets at Lake Dallas Municipal Complex, 212 Main St. Monday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m.

NAACP, Denton County Chapter meets at the Denton Housing Authority, 1225 Wilson St. Thursday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m.

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Invest like a business person

“I am a better investor because I am a businessman, and a better businessman because I am an investor.” – Warren Buffett

Today’s financial markets are marked by astonishing volatility. During periods of wild price swings in the marketplace, it is especially important to remind ourselves that a stock is an ownership stake in a business, not just a ticker symbol flashing across a TV screen. The true value of a business is determined by its assets, earning power, and growth potential. In an article one year ago (“Invest Like a Business Person”) we extended this concept. We suggested that when evaluating a potential investment opportunity, an investor should ask: How much would a smart, well-

Jonathon FITE | informed business person pay to buy this whole company? Looking at companies through this lens can provide lucrative investment ideas. In that article, we gave the example of a natural gas drilling company, Bronco Drilling, which my business partner and I found in 2009, as the industry was reeling during the recession. Natural gas prices had been hit hard. Drilling profits fell as production was cut back and

drilling rigs were idled. We further observed: “… The long-term prospects for drillers are attractive. Thanks to breakthroughs in extracting natural gas from shale rock, America’s vast reserves make it the “Saudi Arabia of natural gas”. Other energyhungry countries, notably China and India, also have large untapped reserves. Drilling equipment and expertise will be essential to access this abundant, clean, and cheap energy resource. In an inflationary environment, rising natural gas prices would increase demand and day-rates for high-quality rigs, making those companies that already own them even more valuable. Now, let’s take the perspective of a business person who wants to enter the drilling industry.

This person can either (A) build a company from scratch by purchasing drilling equipment, hiring skilled personnel, and establishing customer relationships etc, or (B) buy an existing company that already has all of these elements. In the case of the natural gas drilling company we invested in, the company’s stock is priced at less than half the replacement value of its highquality drilling equipment! For a shrewd business person, buying out this driller at even twice its current stock price could be a sensible proposition since it would be cheaper and faster than building from scratch, and would minimize the start-up risk of the business…” How did this Bronco Drilling investment work out? Very well, we are pleased to say. When our article was published

in November 2010, Bronco’s shares traded around $4. Just five months later in April 2011, Chesapeake Energy, one of America’s largest natural gas companies, announced it would acquire Bronco Drilling for $11 per share. The stock rose sharply to the buyout price, and we exited Bronco with a large gain for our investment fund. It’s important to note that our investment was not based on a prediction of any kind. We just figured out that such a move would make tremendous business sense for many energy companies like Chesapeake, Exxon, Encana or Conoco. It turned out there was a smart business person in one of these companies who saw the strategic value of Bronco’s assets and FITE | CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

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Building buzz in social sphere

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Josh Berthume, left, leads a brainstorming session at Swash Labs in Denton as the ad agency helps clients find new ways to get the message out. By Karina Ramirez The site of the well-known Evers Hardware Store is now Swash Labs, an ad agency making quite a buzz in town. Walk inside and you’ll find 3,300 square feet of space dedicated to ensuring employees accomplish what they need to do in a relaxed atmosphere. There is a pingpong table, a painting by a local artist on the old brick walls and two doggie greeters - Molly and Noodles who will come by to welcome guests. “I wanted to have an unstructured space where we could relax as much as possible,” said Josh Berthume, 32, CEO and creative director of the company. “I wanted people to look forward to coming to work.” Since January, Swash Labs at 110 W. Mulberry St. has emerged as a full-service cre-

ative agency focused on digital and emerging media, social business and brand development. It was co-founded by James Eliot, 65, who met Berthume at Eagle & Wheeler, one of Denton’s oldest print companies. “We started that around this time last year, and we had some really early successes, and we grew really fast,” Berthume said. “The reason we moved over here was because we ran out of room.” Swash Labs’ staff includes six creative staff members, three people in sales and three interns. The goal of the company, according to Eliot, is to help businesses understand marketing and advertising with the new media. “Changing the culture is important; it is very hard for people in different organizations to begin to do business in a new way,” he said. “We do that pain-

lessly for them.” Since May, the folks at Swash Labs have dedicated themselves to becoming agents of change for many companies in many fields. The clientele list includes companies in printing, environmental matters, banking and manufacturing. “They don’t necessarily know the language they should use, so we help them with that,” Berthume said about what they offer businesses. “It is a bit of brand development, a bit of ad creation and a bit of message and communication.” Crystal McCormick, office manager of the Denton Veterinary Center, said that before using Swash Labs, the center only had an out-of-date website. “They have set us up on all our media, on Twitter and Facebook,” McCormick said. “They have broadened our clientele and helped us on advertis-

ing.” McCormick said social media have helped them acquire new clients, as much as 20 percent since the end of last year. And the clients really like the interaction on the pages. “They talk about their pets, and people are happy,” she said. Another client is Floridabased Baker Distributing Co., which handles marketing and distribution of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, parts and supplies for residential and commercial applications. Company marketing manager Kimberly Hubert said Swash Labs has provided her with a schedule for when to post updates to the company’s website and has brought it into different platforms for more exposure. Baker Distributing began working with Swash Labs in January. At that time, the company had 100 “likes” on

Facebook, Hubert said, and as of Thursday, they have 654. Baker Distributing has more than 200 locations across the U.S. in 20 states, so reaching its clientele and offering important information and educating customers has worked for the company. “It is pretty good for our industry,” she said. “We have an older generation of customers, so it is different for us.” Berthume said that with new digital media, the practice can be modified quickly and it can be cost-effective for the client. “If something is not working, we can stop immediately and do something else, as opposed to having a billboard or a longterm contract with Yellow Pages,” he said. When asked if he knew of an organization that was using social media locally and being | CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

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Suda Bhagwat and his daughter and business partner Sarah Bhagwat are pictured in front of Milestone Celebrations recently.

Cause for celebration By Karina Ramirez

Suda Bhagwat likes old buildings. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got character, he says, and are often located in great parts of the city. But sometimes they fall into disrepair or need refreshing - and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where he comes in. Bhagwatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest project has been renovating the Congress Center, which includes Milestone Celebrations and Loco Cafe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From our initial acquisition to now, we did this work in 13 months,â&#x20AC;? said Sarah Bhagwat, 28, Sudaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter and business partner at their firm, Saratan. The goal, they both said, was to give the former home of Ravelin Bakery - which moved to 416 S. Elm - new life by making it more modern. Milestone Celebrations is an event venue that includes a main assembly hall, a serving area, band and dance area, a catererâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen, a host suite and the business office. Maximum occupancy is 299 guests. Suda Bhagwat described his renovations as making â&#x20AC;&#x153;a silk purse out of sowsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ears.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is well-built and has great design qualities such as high ceilings, large windows and an

attic for added insulation,â&#x20AC;? Bhagwat, 69, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of course, old building renovations are difficult to finance and the planning and development process for large buildings such as this one is rather cumbersome.â&#x20AC;? When Bhagwat renovated the building, he said, he was open to different types of tenants. â&#x20AC;&#x153;During phase three [of the project] we decided to create the event center; we were not sure what we were going to use that building for at first,â&#x20AC;? Sarah Bhagwat said. Loco Cafe opened this summer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was logical to have a highquality breakfast and lunch restaurant in the business corridor,â&#x20AC;? Suda Bhagwat said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Similarly, there has been a need for a large, multi-purpose assembly venue in the downtown area.â&#x20AC;? Bhagwat said he opened Milestone to offer clients more flexibility when choosing where to celebrate a big event. For instance, patrons can bring their own food and beer. They can choose outside vendors for their food, flowers and cake, he said a plus, since many venues require their clients use on-site | CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

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struck a deal. We have applied the concept of invest like a business person in several of our more recent investment ideas. While these companies are also cheap by traditional measures, their strategic value to potential buyers is even more compelling. One of these investments is an Alaska oil and gas company that has recently become one of the largest holders of resource acreage in that state. The company is now actively developing its resource base. Thanks to its world-class modern production equipment, it has become a lowcost producer in its region. Its location in the businessfriendly, fiscally sound state of Alaska would be another big positive for energy companies seeking resources in safe geographies. Indeed, several larger oil companies operate on land adjacent to our company. With greater local scale and access to our companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top-notch equipment, they could make their own operations more efficient. We figure a smart business person will eventually realize it makes good business sense to

We have seen that investing like a business person can be very profitable. As the headlines in the morning paper drive silly swings in the prices for real businesses, this approach to investing is becoming more and more important. ... acquire our company, even at a price three times higher than the current price. How can this be? Well, the value of the proven reserves in the ground were estimated to be worth more than $8 per share by one of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading petroleum reserve measurement firms. Yet, the recent market volatility has driven the price of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stock to less than a third of this value! Moreover, the $8 value also ignores all the probable and possible reserves (potential oil and gas deposits that have been mapped but are not yet developed). A shrewd business person could buy our business for just the value of its proven reserves, get all the scale advantages outlined earlier AND get all the possible and probable reserves for free.

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Seems like a no brainer to us. We plan to wait patiently for the market to recognize the opportunity staring it in the face. We have seen that investing like a business person can be very profitable. As the headlines in the morning paper drive silly swings in the prices for real businesses, this approach to investing is becoming more and more important. Many businesses across the globe have lots of cash that they would like to put to work productively. L ow interest rates also make it cheaper to finance acquisitions. And lots of good assets are trading at dirt-cheap prices. Smart business people are hunting for opportunities. Smart investors should do the same.

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JONATHAN FITE is a Managing Partner of KMF Investments, a hedge fund based in Denton, Texas and an adjunct professor for the College of Business at the University of North Texas. This column is provided for general interest only and should not be construed as personal investment advice. Comments may be sent to Jonathon.Fite@KMFInvest ments.com

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Target Corp. is building a 360,000-square-foot distribution center in Denton to supply 235 stores in Texas and six in nearby states. The facility is expected to open in early 2013.

Target on track for 2013 opening By Karina Ramirez

Target Corp. officials say plans for a 360,000square-foot food distribution center off Airport Road are well on their way with an expected opening date of March 2013.”Target looks at several factors before choosing its stores. We looked at accessibility of transportation, its workforce availability and quality of life,” Andrea McCauley, spokeswoman for Target Corp. in Dallas, said Tuesday. McCauley said the company did extensive research throughout the North Texas area before deciding where to open the distribution center. “Denton is a great city, and we were really impressed with the municipality and city economic officials,” McCauley said. The search for the new center, which will replace the Supervalu Inc. distribution center in Fort Worth, began in 2009. Karen Dickson, vice president of economic development for the Denton Chamber of Commerce, said Target officials approached the city about finding their next location.

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effective, Berthume mentioned the Denton Police Department. “They are constantly not just putting out useful information, but they are also funny. They are engaging and they are willing to experiment a little bit,” he said, referring to a day earlier this year when the department tweeted everything that came through the police scanner. “That was awesome. I look at

Dickson said she received a call from a site location consultant representing the company on May 11, 2009. “By May 14th, they were here,” Dickson said. The Minnesota-based retailer considered 42 possible locations for the distribution center and looked throughout North Texas for an ideal location. Locally, the site consultants visited Sally Beauty Holdings Inc., Fastenal and Anderson Merchandisers. “In June [2009] they had eliminated Denton as a possible candidate,” Dickson recalled. “We were out of the game at some point in time.” That August, officials included Denton again as one of two possible locations, and Dickson said she signed a nondisclosure agreement that same month. Construction of the new center began in March. The facility is in Denton’s industrial park at 3952 Corbin Road near Interstate 35W. The center will bring about 250 construction jobs and 140 permanent jobs, Mc Cauley said. The area near Denton Air port is also home to

the Denton Police Department as one of the city departments that is civically engaged,” Berthume said. “That isn’t just giving me information in a new way, but that is listening, and listening is the really important part, especially for a government organization. I can’t remember the last time I thought a police department was cool, and that was cool.” Berthume said he is happy to see more people, businesses and

Fastenal’s 200,000-square-foot distribution center, which opened in 2006, and German grocer Aldi Inc.’s 500,000-square-foot distribution center, which opened last year. Dickson said the industrial park was an ideal location for Target’s distribution center. Target received a tax break worth an estimated $1.7 million over five years, approved in 2010 by the City Council. The new center will feature an automated food distribution system that will serve 235 stores in Texas and seven other states. “We are proud to have Target here in our community,” Dick son said. “At their new location and with all the other businesses in the industrial area, they are in good corporate company. We look forward to integrating them into our community.”

Staff Writer Dallas Morning News staff writer Maria Halkias contributed to this report. KARINA RAMIREZ can be reached at 940-5666878. Her e-mail address is kramirez@ dentonrc.com.

city departments embrace the new technologies, especially one that is growing so quickly. According to Neilsen’s The State of Social Media 3rd Quarter findings, nearly four in five active Internet users visit social media and blogs. On average, Americans spend more time on Facebook than they do any other U.S. website, the report said. Berthume said Denton businesses and city departments

have a huge opportunity to embrace the new platforms as well as digital communications. “For a lot of cities, it is a challenge, not only from a logistic standpoint but from a legal one,” he said. “Social media is still in its infancy, and whether they want to or not, people are going to have to figure it out.” KARINA RAMIREZ can be reached at 940-566-6878. Her e-mail address is kramirez@ dentonrc.com.

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Nomination forms available for small business award

he 26thSmall Business Person of the Year award will be presented during the Denton Chamber Membership Luncheon on Feb. 17, 2012, at Fremaux’s Metropolitan Catering. Kim Pollard, owner of Bookkeeper Girl, and chair of the chamber’s Small Business Initiatives, is reviewing the nominee criteria and award guideline. Nomination forms for potential award recipients for the calendar year ending December 31, 2011 will be distributed to the general membership. Nearly 75 percent of the chamber’s current membership accounts employ less than five full-time employees, validating the spirit of this recognition as a

Chuck CARPENTER | testament to the free enterprise system. The 2010 award was presented to Ken Willis, Bob Moses and Jim Engelbrecht, the co-owners of Beth Marie’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream. Nominations should be primarily based on an individual’s business-related accomplishments as of Dec. 31, 2011, and may include a combination of

comparable growth indices, innovation, and the ability to overcome adverse circumstances. Potential nominees should own and/or manage a business in the Denton trade area for no less than 2 years. The differentiating criteria typically includes growth comparisons, facilities expansion or improvements, management techniques, innovative merchandising and/or marketing practices that help set the nominee apart from their competition.

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

Tomasa Garcia, owner of TLG Language Resource and Training, was recently named an Estrella de Tejas (Star of Texas). The Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas — a statewide organization focused on promoting the advancement of all women in public, corporate and civic life — chose Garcia for the Garcia honor in recognition of her contributions to the group’s Denton chapter. Garcia said the recognition was unexpected. “I had retired from the nonprofit arena,” she said. “However, the organization’s mission — to promote the advancement of women — along with very proactive members putting into action various valuable programs, convinced me to assist in the development of a chapter here in Denton.” Garcia is one of the founding

members of the local chapter and has been its chairwoman since 2009. “The responses from various key women in our Denton community have been extremely encouraging,” she said. Garcia will receive the Estrella Award during the group’s 25th anniversary conference on Oct. 29. For more information, visit www.hwnt.org/denton. ■ Three new associates recently joined Dunaway Associates, which provides planning, landscape architecture, survey, civil engineering, public works engineering and environmental services. The new staff members are Phillip Neeley of Krum, Adam Brewster of Fort Worth and Elizabeth McIlrath of Euless, according to a recent news release. Neeley serves as Dunaway’s studio leader for the landscape | CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

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Jet Works Air Center gets creative at meeting With a bit of creative marketing, Denton’s Jet Works Air Center stood out from the rest of the exhibitors at the National Business Aviation Association’s annual meeting and conference in Las Vegas this week. To generate interest and entice more attendees to stop at the Jet Works booth, the aviation company plans to provide attendees with a free sketch of their posterior, illustrated by the staff of the world-renowned Dallas company Original Butt Sketch. “Last year’s presence turned out to be a line-forming, floor chatter, crowd pleaser for NBAA attendees,” Trey Bryson, president of Jet Works Air Center, stated in a news release. According to its website, the annual meeting brings together business leaders, government officials and those in the business aviation field. Last year’s convention attracted 24,206 attendees and 1,083 exhibitors. Jet Works Air Center is an aircraft completion and interior refurbish company with headquarters in Denton.

County commissioners OK real property fee Denton County Commissioners approved a fee plan that will allow them to collect a $5 fee any time a real property record is recorded. Money raised from the fees will go into a fund to be used to preserve the records. “The books will be restored, tape will be removed, the aging process will be stopped. It’s a very scientific process to restore the books and preserve the actual paper,” said Cynthia Mitchell, county clerk. “Paper is the only

true archival method. Paper will last a couple hundred years, and with this process, it will last several hundred more.” Commissioners took action Tuesday on a budget amendment that converts the archive fund to a line item that they can add to and take money from. The fee itself had been approved in a hearing Sept. 6. The county budgeted $525,000 for the project. 10-14

Turbine foundations laid at athletic complex Two of three wind turbine foundations have been laid at the University of North Texas’ athletic complex on Bonnie Brae Street. Each turbine — 120 feet tall with 30-foot blades — is being paid for by a $2 million grant from the State Energy Conservation Office. The energy generated will help power Mean Green Village, which includes Apogee Stadium, the Victory Hall dorms and the athletic center, said Don Lynch, director of system facilities administration. “We estimate that we will replace about 6 percent of the energy in the complex with renewable energy,” he said. Equipment to construct the turbines is expected to arrive in a couple weeks, once the foundations have cured, Lynch said. Concerns were raised during last November’s Board of Regents meeting that the turbines would draw attention away from the new football stadium. Once the turbines are built, the university will monitor them as it does all power sources on campus. That monitoring will let UNT know which weather patterns produce more energy and what times of year the wind turbines are more productive, Lynch said. University officials anticipate the turbines will be generating energy by mid-December. Construction is expected to be finished as early as the first week of November. That month, Cascade Engineering will be

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Ponder Town Council, to partner with EDC PONDER — The Town Council has agreed to partner with the Ponder Economic Development Corp. to update the town’s land-use plan, although not all council members agreed with every element of the plan. The corporation had committed $10,000 to update the plan as it related to 100 acres of land it bought last year for new municipal facilities along FM2449 on the southwest side of town. During its regular meeting Thursday night, the Town Council voted 4-1 to put in another $15,000 in order to update the plan, first written in 2004, to include the entire town. Mayor Scott McCarty said the town would benefit from a new, broader land-use plan once the economy recovers and more people and businesses want to come to Ponder. Council member Karen Finley said she agreed with the need to revisit the plan, which includes special attention paid to a ninepoint list of elements such as new ball fields, downtown revitalization, better thoroughfares and pedestrian walkways. But she disagreed with the need to include a proposed equestrian center in the plan. “I don’t understand why we would pay someone to plan for something the citizens have already said they don’t want,” Finley said.

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PJ’s Party Supply marks 10th anniversary June Schiada, 60, has been into party items for a very long time, and after 10 years, she continues to do what she enjoys: helping others find the right items for their celebrations or gatherings at PJ’s Party Supply. When asked what she’s

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store’s 10th anniversary this week, Schiada planned to offer a free prize each day for the next 10 days and other specials, such as 10 percent off a customer’s entire order between 10 and 11 a.m. Schiada said it has been her loyal clientele who have helped PJ’s Party Supply remain in business. She has a mailing list with 500 clients on it, a birthday club with 1,200 names, and 1,000 members in her rental database. PJ’s Party Supply is located at 5800 N. Interstate 35, Suite 503. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 940-384-7789.

Victoria’s Secret opens following renovation On Oct. 8, the Golden Triangle Mall celebrated the grand reopening of the Victoria’s

Secret store. Mall marketing manager Aida Zihuatanejo said the store had been under renovation for about three months. To celebrate the reopening, Zihuatanejo said the store gave away 200 gift cards valued at $25 and distributed three surprise cards worth $100, $150 and $200. “We had over 400 people in attendance,” she said. The store also offered another promotion in which shoppers who spent $50 or more at Victoria’s Secret could stop at the guest services counter and receive a free $10 card to the lingerie store. For more information, call 940-383-4057.

Mary Kay consultants distribute hand creams On Sept. 30, a group of Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants distributed 754 fragrance-free hand creams to the residents of the Sterling House

Brookdale, Carriage House, Senior Care, Good Samaritan Village and Autumn Oaks. “We were blessed by the cheerful faces and beautiful hearts of the consultants and the hundreds of donors they represented,” said Rinie Peace, coordinator of the activity. The activity was in celebration of Grandparents Day, which is celebrated earlier in the month. “We did not get to deliver personally to each senior at all the homes, but we were able to deliver the creams to two of them,” Peace said. Along with Peace, 18 other beauty consultants visited senior assisted living facilities in the North Texas area.

Access 1st Capital Bank now AccessBank Texas This week, Access 1st Capital Bank, founded in 2007, announced that it has changed its name to AccessBank Texas. The name change emphasizes the bank’s commitment to pro-

viding customers with access when it matters, according to a news release. AccessBank Texas has recently been working on new services, tools and products in an effort to improve its customers’ banking experience, including significant updates to online and mobile banking systems. 10-22

economy.” The loan was used to support the company’s acquisition by KPS Capital Partners LP and for United Copper’s ongoing capital needs. KPS Capital Partners purchased all of the assets of United Copper, an affiliate of Mexicobased Grupo IUSA, in late September.

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United Copper Industries Inc., a Denton-based copper wire and cable manufacturer, was recently awarded a $150 million grant from GE Capital. “GE Capital once again delivered the financing we needed at this exciting juncture in our company’s history,” Charles Banham, United Copper’s chief financial officer, stated Thursday in a news release. “We appreciate their flexibility in structuring the financing and their commitment to completing the transaction in an uncertain

We just don’t have enough breakfast places in Denton. Or so says Kevin Klingele, who plans to open Seven Mile Cafe in Denton in November. He will co-own the restaurant with his wife, Josi. “We love breakfast, and Denton needs more innovative breakfast places to choose from,” Kevin Klingele said in an e-mail this week. Seven Mile Cafe will take its place next to a former church. Seven Mile Cafe plans to open at 311 W. Congress St.

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Q: Who love’s pizza? A: Denton, that’s who. By Rachel Mehlhaff and Karina Ramírez

hether it’s the eclectic feel of J&J’s Pizza, the pristine feel of Roman’s Pizza, the far east-meets-far west feel of the new Mellow Mushroom or the traditional feel of a pizza chain, everyone loves pizza. Pizza restaurants continue to pop up, despite the more than 65,000 pizzerias across the nation and approximately 30 in

Denton. And it’s independent pizza restaurants that own more than half of the stores and control about 48 percent of the sales, according to a study done by PMQ Pizza Magazine called “Pizza Power Report 2011.” The majority of people—67 percent—who buy pizza said they get it from a pizza restaurant, according the report. Forty-four percent buy it from the grocery store, the report stated.

ALL ABOUT THE PIZZA Independent pizza restaurant owners claim their businesses survive because they do business their own way, without trying to compete. Joseph Vulpitta, who owns J&J’s with Jamie Ham, has a simple philosophy: don’t even try to compete. All he does is offer a product, he said. The 74-year-old has been a chef for 55 of those years, owning a restaurant called Joey’s in

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Illinois before moving to Denton. Vulpitta makes his pizza from scratch in the old Sicilian way. “It’s hard to compete, so I don’t even look at the competition,” he said. During the restaurant’s 15 years, he said it’s been the pizza slices he offers that are most popular. He remembers as a child going to the bakery to get a slice of pizza for a nickel plus two cents for a drink.

“That was our lunch,” he said, adding that the bakery would put anything on the pizza, including spaghetti. “It was delicious.” Vulpitta offers the schools and universities in the area a discount, and most of his seven to eight employees are college students working their way through school. “I take care of the schools because they take care of me,” he said. Pictures of employees who

have worked there line one of the walls. “We don’t make no killing — we barely make a living,” Vulpitta said. But he enjoys offering Denton a good place to grab a slice of pizza. Roman’s Pizza, which has been in Denton for 20 years, is also about focusing on pizza and keeping its menu items simple. Bruce Anvari, 58, and his son, Sam, 25, who own the Elm Street pizzeria, claim the menu and the type of pizza have helped build a loyal following. “…Besides pizza the only thing we offer are salads, Buffalo wings, cheese bread and calzones and a couple of desserts. That’s it. We keep it simple.” Sam Anvari said. The Anvaris said they have seen local shops come and go. They claim one of the reasons some shops have failed is because some restaurants offer too many menu items. Sam mentioned a local restaurant that closed a few years back on University Boulevard and only remained open for four months. “Their location was great, but I actually went to their location and got their menus one day… It was a pamphlet, I counted 8788 items,” he said, “When you have too items like that, your holding costs and your opportunity to spoil is very, very high.” Bruce Anvari added that having a restaurant with so many items also makes it difficult for employee training. “I believe that if you have too many items, you [as an owner] might know everything, but the new employee comes in and he has to learn so many things,” Bruce said. “That is one way to lose a customer.” Sam said one of the things he learned at the University of North Texas while he was getting his master’s degree in finance was that the average American consumer likes variety. “They like options. They like to experience something new and fresh. When you offer the same thing year in and out, it gets antiquated. They don’t really want it,” he said. “For us to have the same menu that we had 20 years ago, with the same ingredients, the same recipes and still have the same customer

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base? That says a lot. We are going against the norm.” He said going against the norm has worked to build their loyal following. They claim as much as 85 percent of their customers are returning customers. Bruce has been known to give free pizza to people with low funds. Some of those patrons have returned to the restaurant to repay the good will. “Not a lot of people talk about us, but when they do is good,” Sam said, “I have seen some scary people come in through these doors asking for my dad. They hug my dad. It is amazing.” Bruce said he always treats people with respect, and that has a way of returning to him by building a loyal clientele. That explains why some customers, like the University of Alabama’s athletic director, one of Roman’s previous employees, still orders pizza every time he is in town. “Every other year, they play UNT and every other year, they order from us,” Sam said, “And every other year, they also beat UNT, too.” CREATING ATMOSPHERE Martha Jensen, who owns the

Mellow Mushroom, which recently opened up on Hickory Street, has a similar philosophy as Vulpitta. Instead of trying to compete, she hopes to give customers more than pizza. She wants to give them an experience. It’s about what Jensen calls a “make your day” experience. “It’s about changing their entire day for the positive,” she said. A lot of that has to do with the atmosphere as well as unique offerings such as the beer club. Although Mellow Mushroom is a franchise, franchise owners get to design the interiors of their restaurants. The Denton location’s design was inspired by Jensen’s interest in Eastern philosophies. It’s a mix of funky colors, beer bottles and gothic arches. She calls it “far east, meets-far west, meets far out.” The beer club allows customers to earn rewards when they try new beers. Mellow Mushroom offers 28 beers on tap and another 50 in bottles and cans. After a customer has tried 70 different types of beers, he or she gets a glass mug so they can

PIZZERIAS AT A GLANCE

Independent pizza restaurants make up about 50 percent of pizza sales in the U.S. and they make up more than 50 percent of pizza restaurants in the U.S., according to information released by PMQ Pizza Magazine in “Pizza Power Report 2011.” In Denton, there are approximately 30 pizza restaurants and about half of those are independent. U. S. Pizza Sales $35,170,437,000 January 2010-December 2010

Pizza Hut 15% Domino’s 9% Papa John’s 9%

U. S. Pizza Stores - 65,283 As of spring 2011

Pizza Hut 12% Domino’s 8% Papa John’s 4%

Little Caesars 4%

Other Top Chains 18%

Other Top Chains 15% Independents 57%

Independents 48% SOURCE: NPD Crest

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get more than the normal 12 ounces, Martha said. And there are other rewards along the way. Jensen decided to open her pizzeria on Hickory Street even though two pizza restaurants had recently shut down in a short period of time across the street from her location. But Denton is where she and her family live, and she likes having a location just off the Square.

Jensen and Kym Slawson own a Mellow Mushroom in Fort Worth, and they each wanted to open one closer to where they lived, so Jenson opened the one in Denton and Slawson opened one in Arlington. “I love Denton,” Jensen said. “The culture, to me, it’s a perfect fit for Mellow Mushroom.” While J&J’s and Roman’s are less about the atmosphere, it’s still a part of their identity.

J&Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has an eclectic feel that strikes a balance between young Denton and old. Vulpittaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business partBusiness ner, Ham, was 17 years old when Chronicle they opened the business. Now, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 33 and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helped make the pizzeria a venue for musicians by having bands play in the basement. Romanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, on the other hand, strives to offer a clean and open environment. Everything inside its restaurant is completely pristine and open so that customers can see what they are making and how. The focus on quality is big here. The pizza dough is made in the restaurant, and everything is made from scratch the moment a customer places an order. The Anvaris like to point out is that they have received a perfect score from the city of Dentonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Department for the past couple of years. Bruce said he is specific about ensuring his workplace â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the one location when he spends the most hours out of the day â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is as clean as it can be. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No one likes a dirty home, and this is my home,â&#x20AC;? Bruce said.

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PIZZA CHAINS The three major pizza chains in the U.S. are Pizza Hut, Dominoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Papa Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Pizza Hut accounts for about 12 percent of all pizzerias in the U.S. and 15 percent of sales, according to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pizza Powerâ&#x20AC;? report. Dominoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, with 450 stores across the nation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including two in Denton â&#x20AC;&#x201D; accounts for 9 percent of all pizzerias in the U.S. and 8 percent of sales. And in recent years, the chain has been reinventing itself in response to customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; requests by changing everything about its pizza, including making customers more aware of their brand.

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May Dominoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza became the back-to-back recipient and three-time overall winner of Pizza Today Magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chain of the Year award, a coveted award from a leading industry magazine. Dominoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s won this award two years in a row. Locally, reaction to the corporate changes was well-received. Dick Hafner, owner of both Dominoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s locations, said his customers were just thrilled. He said customers who had not tried Dominoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for years were pleasantly surprised or did not think the company had the products they now offer. He said he received those comments

atmosphere, it still offers a variety of unique pizzas with glutenfree crusts and vegan and vegetarian options. Forty-three percent of respondents polled by the Mintel Group in 2010 said they were interested in specialty crusts and flavors, according to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pizza Power Report 2011.â&#x20AC;? Quality pizza is why some of these independent pizzerias last more than a decade. Sam said one of the reasons Romanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza is still around is because they keep their menu simple and they have good quality pizza at a good price. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that simple for Vulpitta at J&Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If people like your food, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to come eat it,â&#x20AC;? Vulpitta said.

QUALITY PIZZA At the end of the day, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about the quality of pizza a restaurant offers. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why Dominoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responded to its customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; requests for better pizza. And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why, despite Mellow Mushroomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus on

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;We launched the New Pizza in January 2010, and we kind of knew after 49 years in the business, that was is a big deal,â&#x20AC;? said Chris Brandon, spokesperson for Dominos, headquartered in Ann Harbor, Mich. Brandon said the company changed their core recipes and told customers why they did it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Consumers told us that the pizza could be better, and we could improve it,â&#x20AC;? Brandon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are not just building awareness, but also being clear and bold about why this change was made. And the response was huge.â&#x20AC;? As a result of this move, this

almost immediately â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was thrilled, and I give them a lot of credit for taking a look in the mirror and making changes,â&#x20AC;? Hafner said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not a lot of companies do that. I really have to applaud them, for the move they made two years ago.â&#x20AC;? A Dominoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s franchisee for 26 years, he said after seeing the corporate culture in the 1980s, he knew becoming a franchisee would be the next step. He owns a total of 32 Dominoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restaurants in the North Texas area. One of the restaurants, the one on Sunset, was purchased in 1991, and another was later added at Teasley and I-35 a few years later. He said a Dominoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s was once located on Avenue A, but that closed in the early 1990s.

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services. When building his concept, Bhagwat said, he visited many venues around Denton and in talking to others, realized he wanted to build a venue that gave people options. “People were telling me they hated that they could not do certain things; they did not like that they could not host their wedding party or quinceanera the way they wanted to,” he said. Milestone Celebrations has already booked two events for the fall. Julie Glover, the city’s economic development program director, said Bhagwat repaired a building that was in pretty bad shape and that had a roof that had been leaking for several years. “The building had been empty for quite some time due to its condition,” Glover said. “Mr. Bhagwat’s investment has made this a very desirable place for businesses now. This was a great project.”

“People were telling me ... they did not like that they could not host their wedding party or quinceanera the way they wanted to.” — Suda Bhagwat After investing nearly $1 million to renovate the building with energy-efficient components, and adding insulation under the roof as well as doublepane windows and new plumbing and electrical features, Bhagwat learned the city offered the Downtown Re development Grant. Glover said Bhagwat re ceived a grant of $7,000 for awnings and utility upgrades, which might have been more had he submitted his request before doing the bulk of the work.

“I tell everyone that I come across ... that sometimes there are funds available to develop our downtown,” said Jorge Urbina, president of the Denton Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, who told Bhagwat of the grant. Urbina said that, like other developers in town looking to work with old buildings and restore them for other uses, Bhagwat’s efforts should not go unnoticed. “He works as best as he can with quality products,” Urbina said. “He has also done other businesses like one on Loop 288,” such as the Denton Development Center - a building that had been shut down for several years. “I appreciate it that he was willing to take extra steps to create this venue,” Urbina said. “Hats off to him. He is bringing us money and working for Denton.” Bhagwat said the planning and development process was “convoluted,” but said he was grateful for the help he received

from Kurt Hansen, Ron Menguita and Lori Shelton, all from the city’s department of planning and development. “They are pro-business,” he

said. They were very helpful.” KARINA RAMIREZ can be reached at 940-566-6878. Her e-mail address is kramirez@dentonrc.com.

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OIL AND GAS LISTINGS

The following oil and gas reports for the month of October were posted by oilandgasreports.com LLC, P.O. Box 1540, Corpus Christi, TX 78403. For more information, visit www.oilandgasreports.com. DENTON COUNTY Lease: Addington Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 534.59-acre unit, T. Polk Survey, A-998; 1 mile SE of Krum Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8902'

Lease: Great Expectations Unit Operator: Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc. Location: 781.157-acre unit, C. Cooksey Survey, A-270; 2 miles W of Hickory Creek Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8828'

Lease: Alliance Speedway Unit Operator: Quicksilver Resources Inc. Location: 816.85-acre unit, W. Gaffield Survey, A-448; 2.4 miles SW of Justin Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7656'

Lease: John Bradford Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 120-acre unit, W. Bryan Survey, A-148; 3.07 miles W of Denton Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8936'

Lease: Alliance Speedway Unit Operator: Quicksilver Resources Inc. Location: 816.85-acre unit, W. Gaffield Survey, A-448; 2.4 miles SW of Justin Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7665'

Lease: McMurrey Ranch Unit "B" Operator: Burlington Resources O&G Co. LP Location: 440-acre unit, J. Thomas Survey, A-1239; 11.54 miles NW of Sanger Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8871'

Lease: Alliance Speedway Unit Operator: Quicksilver Resources Inc. Location: 816.85-acre unit, W. Gaffield Survey, A-448; 2.4 miles SW of Justin Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7522'

Lease: Blalock-PKF (SA) Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 818.639-acre, F. Davis Survey, A-371; 1.1 miles SE of Ponder Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8249'

Lease: Rayzor West Gas Unit No. 5H Operator: Eagleridge Operating LLC Location: 395.3-acre lease, J. Perry Survey, A-1040; Within Denton Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8600'

Lease: Bob Blalock Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 653.872-acre unit, F. Davis Survey, A-371; 1.1 miles SE of Ponder Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8082'

Lease: Rayzor West Gas Unit No. 5H Operator: Eagleridge Operating LLC Location: 395.3-acre lease, J. Perry Survey, A-1040; Within Denton Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8350'

Lease: Cole 576 A-B Yarbrough (SA) A Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 3838.56-acre lease, BBB&C RR Co. Survey, A176; 3.7 miles E of Ponder Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000'

Lease: Rayzor West Gas Unit No. 5h Operator: Eagleridge Operating, Llc Location: 395.3-acre lease, J. Perry Survey, A-1040; Within Denton Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8600'

Lease: DCCO 2 - P.G. Sullivan Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 3474.21-acre unit, S. Westbrook Survey, A1337; 5.5 miles SW of Ponder Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 9000'

Lease: Robson Ranch Operator: EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. Location: 2073.8-acre unit, M. Scurlock Survey, A-1141; Within Denton Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8487'

Lease: DCCO 3 Anna Beth Burns Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 3263.65-acre unit, T&P RR Co. Survey, No. 101, A-1630; 3 miles SW of Ponder Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8027'

Lease: Robson Ranch Operator: EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. Location: 2073.8-acre unit, M. Scurlock Survey, A-1141; Within Denton Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 8280'

Lease: Taylor -Dooley (SA) Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LP Location: 778.18-acre unit, J.J. Young Survey, A-1445; 0.9 miles N of Justin Field: East Newark (Barnett Shale) Total Depth: 7740'

FEDERAL TAX LIENS

NAME/ADDRESS ABD USA Enterprises, 2348 S. Branch Road, Krum ALM Insurance Agency, 103 S. Woodrow Lane, Suite 3, Denton Birdscapes Inc., P.O. Box 351, Denton Brian M. and Rhonda L. Fruendt, 3213 Juneau Drive, Corinth Cynthia Kidwell, 3001 Augusta Drive, Apt. B, Denton Daniel W. McFall, 232 Westover Drive, Argyle Edward E. Stephens, 1033 Port Mansfield Drive, Little Elm Edward H. Marshall Jr., P.O. Box 50191, Denton Gary C. Jaramillo, 526 Del Mar Drive, Ponder Harry C. Crowder, P.O. Box 796, Denton James H. and Doris L. Baker, 350 Rocky Shores Drive, Little Elm John Goin, 7024 Michael Road, Sanger John Goin, 7024 Michael Road, Sanger John W. Johnson, 1118 Red Robin Drive, Aubrey Karol K. King, 8109 Hidden Path Lane, Denton Kathleen Curtis, 3300 Hudsonwood Drive, Apt. 1303, Denton Keith M. Kugler, 2411 S. I-35E, Apt. 1421, Denton Kennelth L. Farmer, P.O. Box 501, Denton Kerry Goree Insurance Agency Inc., 525 Fort Worth Drive, Suite 301, Denton Marian J. Keith Matthew, 309 Turnstone Drive, Little Elm Nathan S. Lanphere, 18 Christ Lane, Krum Paint Tech Inc., 6502 Lantana Drive, Denton Reita Padgett, 2613 Bissonet Drive, Denton S.L. Bickers Inc. and Children's Learning Station, 315 Carlisle Drive, Lake Dallas Samuel L. and Judy A. Carder, P.O. Box 1849, Sanger Vicky McFall, 232 Westover Drive, Argyle William C. Cross, 6955 Zackery Road, Aubrey

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RELEASE OF FEDERAL TAX LIENS NAME/ADDRESS Dana W. Perkins, 1614 Knoll Ridge Circle, Corinth David W. Meadows, 635 Old Justin Road, Argyle Deborah L. Gladen, 713 River Oak Way, Lake Dallas Dennis H. Johnson, 24 Point Vista Drive, Hickory Creek Frenchy's Enterprises Inc., 600 S. Elm St., Denton Gene and Mary Jane Niblett, 4001 E. McKinney St., Denton George L. Robinson, 1020 Dallas Drive, Denton Greg C. and Karen L. Priddy, 921 Beechwood Drive, Denton Ian C. Kull, 155 W. Overly Drive, Apt.. 2404, Lake Dallas J. Spencer, 2104 Barton Springs Drive, Corinth James R. and Melissa Hood, 301 Spurlock Drive, Krum Joseph T. and Roxanne Ahrens, 12729 Foutch Road, Pilot Point Keith Kozura, 905 Greenbend Drive, Denton Keith Kozura, P.O. Box 50176, Denton Larry R. and Lavonne Hoffman, 909 S. Washington, Apt. 202, Pilot Point Marcus D. Spellman, 712 Lake Grove Drive, Little Elm Marjorie E. Pinnow, 1501 San Gabriel Drive, Denton Moses L. and Ann Albin, 420 El Paseo St., Denton Peggy S. Moore, 519 Oak Lake, Lake Dallas Phillip R. Kimes, 3045 Bella Vista Lane, Little Elm Raymundo and Irma Hernandez, 639 Lamp Post Drive, Little Elm

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NAME/ADDRESS B&M Procarrier Inc., 2900 Custer Drive, Corinth Bauer Contracting Inc. and Brann Paint and Drywall Inc., P.O. Box 50655, Denton Behrooz Anvari, 3001 N. Elm St., Suite 200, Denton James Lowrimore, Diane Lowrimore and Loving Hearts Christian Academy Day, 11747 Jackson Road, Krum Kelley Tire Company LLC, 1 Di Lago Park Place Drive, Shady Shores Payne Photography Inc., 1612 Meadowview Drive, Corinth Pick 6 Sports Grill LLC, 2833 W. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm

TYPE Unemployment taxes, interest taxes and other charges

AMOUNT $726.68

REC. DATE 10/18/2011

Unemployment taxes, interest taxes and other charges Limited sales, excise and use tax$1,099.09 10/27/2011

$1,735.43

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Unemployment taxes, interest taxes and other charges

$810.11

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Limited sales, excise and use tax Limited sales, excise and use tax Unemployment taxes, interest taxes and other charges

$1,117.53 $4,116.48 $1,196.21

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RELEASE OF STATE TAX LIENS NAME/ADDRESS Anna N. Sterdevant, P.O. Box 92, Sanger Longhorn Quartz and Granite LLC, 1664 Knoll Ridge Circle, Corinth Mark Norman, 10466 Terrace Road, Sanger Mitzie L. Hale, P.O. Box 135, Ponder Turbine Power Systems Inc., 112 Hidden Valley Airpark, Denton

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NAME/ADDRESS Bruce and Betty Pryor, 513 Hearth Terrace, Argyle David and Wendy Rounsley, 11175 Mesquite Road, Sanger David and Wendy Rounsley, 11175 Mesquite Road, Sanger Earl E. Stander and Patricia I. Murphy, 5080 FM2931, Aubrey Eric and Angela Borchardt, 1580 Westfield Lane, Krum Erika and Edward Reeves, 133 FM407W, Argyle Jacqueline K. and Donald S. Pajda, 1228 Ballycastle Lane, Corinth Lela F. Morrison and Mary S. Cooper, 10306 Field Lark Lane, Sanger Martin and April Bradshaw, 7401 Dawn Ave., Pilot Point Stephen M. Sheppard and Maria A. Sheppard, 2257 Hideaway Pointe Drive, Little Elm

TYPE 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

CONTRACTOR Noble Vilage Classics and Craftsman Village Homes Cashion Custom Homes LP Ace Water Wells Inc. Oak Creek Homes Christopher Grace Custom Homes LLC CS Remodeling LLC M.S. Hamilton Homes LLC Palm Harbor Village Snyder Construction Inc. Hauk Custom Pools

REC. DATE 10/27/2011 10/20/2011 10/05/2011 10/05/2011 09/29/2011

AMOUNT $228,000.00 $285,835.00 $28,600.00 $190,384.00 $25,000.00 $57,553.00 $200,000.00 $120,800.00 $517,000.00

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The following names (followed by DBA and address) were posted in October in the Denton County Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office. Alma A. Jackson, Jackson Medical Claims Services, 2325 Sumac Court, Little Elm Amanda M. Coffey, Illustrative Depictions, 1200 Dallas Drive, Suite 212, Denton Amber L. Combs, Amber's Crafts Galore, 1225 Golden Eagle Court, Aubrey Ambrely P. Barrett, Imagery in Motion Dance, 2126 Hamilton Road, Suite 310, Argyle Andres J. Yebra, Plurr Entertainment, 102 Forestwood Drive, Corinth Andrew R. Steffee II and Rayner Wilmot, R2 Spec Racing, 112 Ave. D, Apt. 109, Denton Andrew T. Henderson, Ace Tech, 8309 Dawn Trail, Denton Austin J. Page, 3.14 Tutors, 602 Bolivar St., Sanger Austin J. Page, Get it Fixed, 602 Bolivar St., Sanger Bao Thai, Swisher Chiropractic, 3941 FM2181, Corinth Beverly S. Sisk, Beken and Associates, 6511 Spring Hill Lane, Krum Bianca B. King, Seven5 Seven3 Marketing Group, 14817 Riverside Drive, Little Elm Biofix Agro Products International Inc., Agro Products S.A., 212 S. Elm St., Denton Biofix Agro Products International Inc., Daltex International, 212 S. Elm St., Denton Biofix Agro Products International Inc., USA Exports, 212 S. Elm St., Denton Bobbie J. Ketchum-Gould, BJ Gould Financial Services, 225 W. Hickory St., Denton Brandon J. Fletcher, Yacht Service Inc., 7709 Oak Creek Lane, Denton Brian C. Newkirk, bgrnr.me, 2903 Sioux Court, Corinth Candace M. Turner, Maid in Frisco, 1501 Chestnut Drive, Aubrey Cary G. Jorge, VIP Pools, 100 Red Bluff Drive, Hickory Creek Charles W. Atchison, Central States VHF Society 2011, 9618 Indian Trail Road, Sanger Christie A. Wood, Green Planet Glass, 513 Bolivar St., Denton Christine C. Phillips and Donna T. Seward, Quindit Consulting, 214 Forestview Road, Hickory Creek Christopher A. Houchin, A1 Communications, 10521 Terrace Road, Sanger Christopher A. Shakesby, Green Knight Energy Shields, 2200 Fairfax Trail, Denton Christy G. Looper, All Area Fence, 300 N. Cherry, Aubrey Clayton Jones, The Furry Guys, 1072 Ponderosa Ridge, Little Elm Clinton Praslicka and Joseph Praslicka, Eagle Laundry, 2533 W. Prairie St., Denton Corey D. Kindle, Apex Hauling, 5408 Princess Court, Lake Dallas Courtney Adams, Courtney Adams Design, 300 Woodland St., Denton Courtney N. Page, Mom Likes Me, 3621 Shelby Lane, Denton Craig M. Williams, Pro Home Services, 5305 Princess Court, Lake Dallas Craig R. Bailey, FC Dallas 01G Central, 2333 Elm Valley Drive, Little Elm Curtis Langston, Langston & Son Tree Service, 1419 Broadway, Denton Cynthia J. McWain, Rockstar Charities, 2453 Graystone Drive, Little Elm Dane W. Bass, Puma Press, 2101 Preston Place, Denton D-Bar Farm and Nursery Inc., D-Bar Produce and Plants, 129 W. McCart, Krum Dexter C. Risner, Pro A-1 Sprinklers, 1222 Hillcrest St., Denton Douglas D. Botts, K-D Kool Kaps, 4820 Byron Lane, Denton Dwight D. Harms and Timothy F. Hall, TSM Construction, 2385 FM720W, Little Elm Eric A. Clement, Eric Clement Photography, 3200 Buckthorn Lane, Argyle George C. Tinker, George Tinker Presents, 114 N. Elm, Denton George L. Thomas, Repo and Recon, 1221 Spanish Moss Drive, Aubrey Gerardo Soto, GSN Lawn & Landscaping, 2410 University Drive, No. 202, Denton Harris R. Hughey, Northpoint Farm, 1512 Schober Road, Argyle Hasina M. Aziz, Prismela Arts, 1155 Union Circle, No. 310483, Denton Heather L. Bork and Candice G. Rhode, C&H Processing, 1804 Canvasback, Aubrey Hung V. Huynh, HP Happy Nails Spa LLC, 1800 S. Loop 288, Suite 394, Denton Ian R. Schaab, Dibs BBQ, 108 Wayne Drive, Sanger Jacob Watt, Velox Computing, 315 Tanglewood St., Denton James L. Stockard, JLS Services, 137 Shasta Drive,

Hickory Creek Jennifer D. Lahti and Lisa M. Lahti, Forget Me Not Photography, 111 FM407W, Argyle Jerzy R. Mazutis, JM Graphics, 2617 Navasota Drive, Little Elm Jesse H. Phillips, Kaizen Productions, 3397 Swisher Road, Denton Jessica L. Kelly, Aubrey 7v7 Football, 7621 Bruce Road, Aubrey Jessica L. Kelly, Aubrey Bomb Squad, 7621 Bruce Road, Aubrey John R. Shaffer Jr., Designs Under Construction, 2865 Evening Mist Drive, Little Elm John W. Blackwood and Samuel C. Solomon, Hoochies Oyster Bar, 207 S. Bell Ave., Denton Jose A. Robles III, New Age Security, 4891 Masch Branch Road, No. 197, Krum Jose R. Mendoza, Mendoza Masonry, 6060 Milam Ridge, Sanger Julie C. Arrington, Quick Response, 1600 Briar Haven Way, Little Elm June R. Vorhis, Illume Salon, 105 N. Austin, Suite 105, Denton Justine G. Wollaston, Justine Darling, 11528 Mustang Road, Pilot Point Karmen H. Gray and Kelly Nymeyer, Bent in Denton Designs & Gifts, 1400 E. University Drive, Apt. 1110, Denton Kathleen M. Hennen, Setting the Stage, 302 Texas, Denton Kaycee L. Harding, Studio Pink by Kaycee Harding Photography, 1908 Cabrera Lane, Aubrey Kelly R. Upshaw, Upshaw Landscape and Design, 2601 Denison St., Denton Leroy D. Ayers, L&A Auto Repair, 425 Magnolia, Denton Lori M. Weygandt, Falcon Strong, 2005 Crystal Springs, Corinth Lori M. Weygandt, Just Us Chicks, 293 Texhoma Drive, Hickory Creek Luis G. Fernandez, Discount Tire and Wheels, 2551 W. FM720, Little Elm Marcia H. Donaldson, Dream Vacation Memories Travel, P.O. Box 348, Aubrey Martin J. De Leon Jr., De Leon Communications, 4937 Stuart Road, No. 162, Denton Marvin E. Jones, APE Fireworks, 2818 Shady Shores Road, Corinth Michael Cooper, Coopers Copies and Printing, 1024 Dallas Drive, Denton Michael J. Eddy, North Texas Basketball League, 6333 Pine Hills Lane, Denton Michael T. Douglas, Fort Knocks Security, 4251 FM2181, No. 230-502, Corinth Michael W. Cooper, Cooper's, 1024 Dallas Drive, Denton Michael W. Turner and Kimberly D. Turner, H.A.M. Companies, 850 Warbler Lane, Aubrey Michelle N. Smith and Ronald K. Smith, K&M Vending, 3811 Ridgemont Lane, Denton Monica D. Chaffin, Alternative Irrigation Solutions, 512 Aspen Drive, Denton Nathan S. Miller, NSM Aerospace, 2212 Brooklake St. W., Denton Nicolas T. Hernandez, Mojito Sport Bar and Grill, 1566 Thorn Hill Lane, Little Elm Olivia B. Rodriguez, Big Bay Audio, 508 S. Elm, Suite 111, Denton Pam Carroll and Nicki Roseman, Denton Vegan Cooperative, 906 Alice St., Denton Patrick J. Morales, Morales Properties Enterprises, 2345 Quail Creek Drive, Little Elm Phillip R. Sanders, Sign it up, 1708 Lake Point Court, Little Elm Rachel Garrity, Denton Area Bail Bonds, 900 S. Woodrow Lane, Suite 100, Denton Rachel R. Rhodes, Juju Beans, 1914 Piper Drive, Corinth Rafkin T. Herman, Paradise Pool & Spa Service, 3939 Teasley Lane, No. 57, Denton Ricky L. Grunden Sr., RLG Financial Services, 2516 Lillian Miller Parkway, Suite 110, Denton Robert D. Nue, KB Properties, 811 E. Oak St., Denton Robert F. Pedigo, Skinner Cemetery Association, 1100 Debbie Lane, Pilot Point Robert M. Brey, Division 4, 4251 FM2181, Suite 230 and 339, Corinth Robert M. Brey, True Masonry, 4251 FM2181, Suite 230 and 339, Corinth Ruben Medrano, Falcon Repairs, 2506 Valley View Drive, Corinth San Juana M. Torres, Janie Torres, 225 W. Mulberry, Denton Seth McDorman, Critter's in Your Ear, 6200 Crowwright Road, Sanger Shannon L. Elvington, Hardcore Woodworks, 213 S. Magnolia, No. 107, Aubrey

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The following sales permits were issued by the State Comptroller’s Office for October. 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. 75034 David D. Coy, Lifestorier, 2046 Bishop, Little Elm Kingdom Ice Partners 2011-B LLC, Kingdom Ice Partners 2011-B LLC, 15222 King Rodd, Suite 201, Little Elm 75065 Ervin G. Williams Jr., Dynamo Amplification, 501 Jefferson Lane, Lake Dallas Flexi Compras Corporation, Flexi Compras, 1035 Hickory Creek Blvd., Hickory Creek John Paul Marino, SNM Fabrication, 122 Belton Drive, Hickory Creek Mandy B. Hartstein, To Capture Life Photography, 109 Timber Lake Lane, Hickory Creek Patti L. Harrod, Patti Did It, 11 Easy St., Hickory Creek Robert L. Payne, Scoutability, 200 Wild Oak Blvd., Hickory Creek RSA United Brothers LLC, Lake Dallas Quick Stop, 601 S. Lake Dallas Drive, Lake Dallas Sandra Jean Flowers, S & J, 1 Lake Lane, Hickory Creek Stephen Lee Bedford, Bedford Trade Services, 115 Harmony Lane, Hickory Creek World Conexion A-6 LLC, World Conexion A-6 LLC, 219 Main St., Lake Dallas 75068 Acorem Enterprises LLC, Acorem Enterprises LLC, 2621 Windy Point Court, Little Elm Arthur Boncales and Josephine Boncales, Rachel's

Closet, 2521 Stone Meadows Drive, Little Elm BBFB LLC, Romas Pizza & Pasta, 1725 E. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm Billy G. Rogers, Billy Rogers Plumbing, 220 Button St., Little Elm Dalaq LLC, Big Talk Wireless, 2587 FM423, Suite 150, Little Elm Dirtyblinds.com of DFW LLC, Dirtyblinds.com of DFW, 1644 Wynfield Drive, Little Elm Fred Meyer Jewelers Inc., Fred Meyer Jewelers Inc., No. 83, 2671 Little Elm Parkway, Little Elm HW Arnold Company LLC, HW Arnold Company LLC, 2921 Aurora Mist Drive, Little Elm Jennifer Wisdom, Style with Wisdom, 2416 Hammock Lake Drive, Little Elm JK & Shin Inc., Sushi House Little Elm, 2671 Little Elm Parkway, Little Elm JKStewart LLC, American Stuff 4 You, 3139 Summer Drive, Little Elm Jose Higinio Garcia Sr., Garcia Bros. Heavy Equipment Repair, 1917 Marble Falls Lane, Little Elm Melinda Kaye Fleet, Lauren's Lazy Daisy, 2540 Saddlehorn Drive, Little Elm RC Hobby Explosion LLC, RC Hobby Explosion LLC, 2705 N. Wavecrest Court, Little Elm Robert J. Cain, Pool Outfitter, 2133 Michelle Creek Drive, Little Elm Rock Solid Energy Management Solutions Inc., Rock Solid Energy Management Solutions Inc., 1036

BUILDING PERMITS The following building permits were issued by the Denton Planning and Development department in October. 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. ERTIFICATES OF OCCUPATION ActivMedical, 2317 W. University Drive, Suite 101 Atomic Candy, 105 W. Hickory St. Districtmax Inc., 2401 Worthington Drive, Suite 103 BC Automotive, 805 S. Locust St. Impressions By DSSLC, 105 1/2 W. Hickory St. J Dubbs Tees That Talk, 1512 Malone St. KC Wireless/Metro PCS, 1607 E. McKinney St., Suite 600 L&M Bernard LLC, 1201 Bernard St. Olive Branch Family Therapy, 723 S. I-35E, Suite 110 Probilt Services Inc., 3410 and 3412 Schuyler St. Thunder Alley Enterprises, 2401 Worthington Drive, Suite 121 Tijeras Magicas Beauty Salon, 1607 E. McKinney St., Suite 600 COMMERCIAL ALTERATION Addis Pharmacy, 3305 S. Mayhill Road, No. 101 Bizplex Inc., 3401 E. University Drive, No. 301, 302 Brilliant Technology, 529 N. Locust St. City of Denton, 215 E. McKinney St. Cypress Ltd., Tex LTD P/S, 600 N. Loop 288, No. 105 Denton Central Appraisal District, 3911 Morse St. Denton Electric, 3906 I-35E South Denton ISD, 1900 Jason Drive Denton ISD, 324 E. Windsor Drive Dr.Cummings, 209 N. Bonnie Brae St. Eric Helland, 416 S. Elm St., No. 101 Goodwill Industries of Dallas, 2440 S I-35E G.S. Denton LP, 1400 Bernard St., No. 139-142, 101204, 105-208, 109-212, 115-218, 119-222, 123-228, 129-234, 135-238, 143-246, 147-252, 153-256, 147-260, 161-266, 167-270, 171-274, 139-242, 179-284, 185-288, 189-292, 193-298, 199-2002, 1003-2006, 1007-2010, 1011-2016, 1017-2030, 1021-2024, 1026-2028, 10292032, 1033-1036, 1037-1039, 1040-1043, 1044-1046, 1047-1052 and 1053-1055 Joel Anderson, 1207 Knight St. J.W. Blackwood LLC, 207 S. Bell Ave. Laon Investment Corp., 2317 W. University Drive, No. 173 Lynd CO/Ridgecrest Apts., 1300 Dallas Drive, No. 822 Marco Enterprises Inc. & ZB Eagle, 2912 E. University Drive Marrs Inc., 709 S. Elm St. Martino Realty Co., 525 S. Loop 288 Morse Street Baptist Church, 921 Morse St. Ron Farris., 1800 W. University Drive Season’s Hospice, 2813 S. Mayhill Road, No. 201 Shady Oaks Partnership Ltd., 1304 Teasley Lane SL Two J. LTD P/S, 3300 Colorado Blvd. Target Corporation, 3255 Airport Road Victor Grijalva, 801 S. Woodrow Lane Watts, Christopher M. & Hall, D, 415 Fry St.

Ponderosa Ridge, Little Elm Rosa Aminta Rodas, 720 Auto Repair, 2521 W. FM720, Little Elm Sic Vehicles LLC, Sic Vehicles LLC, 349 Hardwicke Lane, Little Elm Sonya Denise Crockett, Heavenly Leftovers, 2701 Little Elm Road, Little Elm The Character Central LLC, The Character Central LLC, 1732 Shoebill Drive, Little Elm Tonya Patterson and Daruen Patterson, Artsee'galore Unlimited, 2748 Lone Ranger Trail, Little Elm WDEA Women Dedicated to Economic Advancement LLC, WDEA LLC Discount Solutions, 2765 E. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 215, Little Elm World Conexion A-6 LLC, World Conexion A-6, 800 W. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm 76201 Angela Osbirn, Wings & Things, 801 W. Mulberry St., Apt. 2, Denton Art Six Coffeehouse Inc., Art Six Coffeehouse, 424 Bryan St., Denton Britt Utsler & Gena Felker, B&G Artistic Photography, 319 Fulton St., Apt. A, Denton Chao Shen, Eagle Website Design, 1005 W. Hickory St., Apt. W6, Denton Cynthia J. Simmons, Flower Garden, 301 S. Locust St., Denton Divya Restaurant Management Inc., Kokila Indian

Cuisine 2, 909 Ave. C, Denton Eon Consulting LLC, Eon Consulting LLC, 1204 W. University Drive, Suite 312, Denton Flexi Compras Corporation, Flexi Compras, 2750 W. University Drive, Denton George M. Copp, American Salvage, 6209 FM2449, Denton Hortencia M. Salas, Yolanda Calderon and Maria S Burc, Rizos Salon, 903 N. Elm St., Denton Jeffrey D. Thomas, A1 Firewood, 408 Magnolia St., Denton Joe Neil Pace Jr., In & Out Maintenance, 2614 Bolivar St., Denton Kevin Lee Brown II, Keres Business Group, 2269 W. Oak St., Apt. C6, Denton Laon Investment Corp., CJ Beauty & Jewelry, 2317 W. University Drive, Suite C6, Denton Margaret N. Peek, Margaret N. Peek, 108 N. Locust St., Denton Marvin Thomas Howell Jr., Howells Antiques, 410 Bryan St., Apt. 14, Denton Panda Express Inc., Panda Express, No. 2016, 2700 W. University Drive, Denton PH Denton Physicians Inc., PH Denton Physicians Inc., 3000 N. I-35, Denton Premier Christmas Light Solutions LLC, Premier Christmas Light Solutions, 1310 Scripture St., No. 2304B, Denton Rockin' Belles LLC, Jujubelles, 809 N. Locust St.,

Denton Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services, Impressions By DSSLC, 105 1/2 W. Hickory St., Denton William Ray Crutcher II, K&J's Grout Services, 1212 Coit St., Denton 76205 Amaanu Inc., H2O Lounge, 1776 Teasley Lane, Suite 111, Denton Anna's Linens Inc., Anna's Linens, No. 295, 1435 S. Loop 288, Suite 123, Denton David Francis Rill & Yvonne Leilani Rill, Leilani's Goodies, 910 Lynhurst Lane, Denton Geraldine E. D. Gilbert, Dallas Wholesalers, 122 Daugherty St., Suite 4, Denton Gwillco Adventures LLC, Gwillco Adventures LLC, 2233 Stonegate Drive, Denton Harden Cabinets LLC, Harden Cabinets LLC, 1700 Shady Oaks Drive, Suite 137, Denton John L. Kelley, K Tech Energy Services, 7 Highview Circle, Denton Rosa's Cafes Inc., Rosa's Cafe & Tortilla Factory, No. 37, 1275 S. Loop 288, Denton Theresa Hawkins, 3 Hawks Enterprises, 612 Ridgecrest Circle, Denton 76207

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Camoliner Inc., Camoliner Inc., 2321 N. Masch Branch Road, Suite 344, Denton KR Wright, Wrightway Marketing, 9609 Teakwood Ave., Denton Lisa A. Armao, Sapphire's, 5800 N. I-35, Suite 307, Denton Mahmoud Sari Al-Smadi, Rugs & Rustic Warehouse, 3801 N. I-35, Suite 146, Denton Motionfab Automated Solutions LLC, Motionfab Automated Solutions LLC, 3801 N. I-35, Suite 134, Denton Nasaria G. Perez, JBP Furniture, 4937 Stuart Road, Trailer 307, Denton NCR Corporation, NCR Corporation, 3113 W. University Drive, Denton North Texas Recreational Vehicle Service Inc., North Texas Recreational Vehicle Service Inc., 7201 N. I-35, Denton Organic Garden and Feed LP, Organic Garden and Feed, 3801 N. I-35, Suite 126, Denton 76208 AKA Expressions LLC, AKA Expressions LLC, 5517 Woodland Hills Drive, Denton Anita De Lira and Samuel De Lira, Taqueria Monterrey, 3922 E. McKinney St., Suite B, Denton Asha Unlimited LLC, Asha Unlimited LLC, 1001 S. Mayhill Road, Bldg. 101, Denton Beverly A. Dudley, Dudley's Fine Bling Bling, 4181 Silver Dome Road, Lot 167, Denton Darien L. Orr, Design Co. Denton, 2729 Hartlee Court, Denton Darien L Orr, Design Co Denton 5025 Oak Bend Cir Denton Debra Jean Yockel, Designs By Debra, 5200 Lake Shore Lane, Lot 54, Denton Family Business Office Inc., Family Business Office Inc., 4509 Black Walnut, Denton Lonnie F. Young, Big Country Pest Control and Lawn Care, 403 Meadowlark Lane, Shady Shores North Texas Five Star Events LLC, 5 Star Rental, 2701 Hartlee Field Road, Denton Sapphire Pool Service Inc., Sapphire Pool Service Inc., 3701 E. McKinney St., Suite 801, Denton Subway Providence Ltd., Subway Corinth, 3400 Corinth Parkway, Suite 112, Corinth Timothy Lee Boykin, Designs By Tim, 2533 Whiterock Road, Denton Tyler Brasher and Blake Kelch, Soundbird Studios, 128 Mustang Trail, Shady Shores 76209 Cynthia Rose Gentzel, Cynthia Gentzel Originals, 1008 Laguna Drive, Denton Denmark Inc., Murray Appliance, 520 N. Loop 288, Denton Erika M. Cusimano, Homecoming Mania, 326 Peach St., Apt. B, Denton Eva A. Camiro, El Taco Rico, 107 N. Loop 288, Denton Gilberto Solis and Baldemar Contreras, Lawn Star Pest Control, 611 Jannie St., Denton Jenny Y. Kim, KC Wireless, 1607 E. McKinney St., Suite 600, Denton John C. Lassiter, Dry Creek Sales, 926 E. Sherman Drive, Denton Karen D. Vaughn, Strategies for Living Strong, 2601 Buckingham Drive, Denton Lina Ramirez and Kennisha Rolon, Them Girlz, 512 Chisholm Trail, Denton Lisa Lyons, 7 Shares, 2003 Kayewood Drive, Denton Theresa Victoaria Langsper, Voluminous Vintage Designs, 616 Pershing Drive, Denton Wesley Ugochukwu David, 2easy Motors, 2825 Newport Ave., Denton Zachary S. Terrell, Coyote Alert, 505 Cardinal Drive, Denton 76210 America Dental Equipment Services LLC, America Dental Equipment Services LLC, 1705 Redwood Drive, Corinth Anna Marie Chapman, Priceless Personalization, 8209 Winding Stream Lane, Denton Bari Goodrick, Elegant Beads, 1605 Glendora Court, Denton Carolynn L. Sprabeary, Cheeky Chic Botique, 6004 Ricks Road, Denton Casey Wilford Sessions Sr., Coppell Pool Care, 2624 Fondern Road, Denton Covenant Stone LLC, Covenant Stone LLC, 6512 Longleaf Lane, Denton D'mar Universal Inc., MCG Western, 1909 Covington Lane, Corinth Decole Leeann Cody, Novica Live by Decole, 7309

Riverchase Trail, Denton Donna Pritchard and David Sarkisian, Sarki's Upscale Resale, 2119 Sadau Court, Denton Gardner Brother Farms LLC, Gardner Brother Farms LLC, 6705 Purbeck Trail, Denton GSAT Inc., GSAT Inc., 6005 English Manor Road, Denton Hortencia M. Salas, Yolanda Calderon and Maria S. Burc, Sidewalk Café, 2900 Wind River Lane, Denton Joe Patrick Ward, Dallas Creative Media, 1224 Rambling Brook Trail, Denton Lady Degar's Couture LLC, Lady Degar's Couture LLC, 7801 S. Stemmons Freeway, Corinth M&CH Foods LLC, Chicken Express, 3801 FM2181, Corinth Mark W. Tribble, Metro Events, 3939 Teasley Lane, Lot 231, Denton Michael T. Avery, Summit Services, 2204 Shenandoah Trail, Denton Natalie Bolinger, Wreaths on a Whim, 1609 Pine Hills Lane, Corinth Peter McCleskey, CPA, PLLC, Peter McCleskey, CPA, PLLC, 2717 Wind River Lane, Suite 130, Denton Sandie A. Hayen, Me and Mike Designs, 1592 Mallard Drive, Corinth Subway Providence Ltd., Subway DRMC, 3535 S. I-35E, Denton Tawnya Aileen Fascher, Better Than It Once Was, 1704 Osprey Court, Corinth

Decatur Lodging LLC, Decatur Lodging LLC, 110 US Highway 81, Decatur Dorcas Tucker, Dorcas Tucker, 902 N. Church St., Decatur Flexi Compras Corporation, Flexi Compras, 800 S. Highway 287, Decatur Gamestop Inc., Gamestop, No. 7530, 1208 S. FM51, Suite A, Decatur Global Racing Motor Sports Inc., Global Racing Motor Sports Inc., 7629 N. FM51, Decatur Joylynn Woodruff and Joshua Lemmon, Comfort & Joy, 557 County Road 2175, Decatur Mayra Marcela Macias, Heelz, 1900 S. College Ave., Apt. 8, Decatur Reunion Hospitality Inc., Reunion Hospitality Inc., 106 N. Trinity St., Decatur Wise County, Wise County Commissary, 207 N. Church St., Decatur 76249

Bobcat Planet Pizza LLC, Bobcat Planet Pizza, 1541 E. McCart St., Suite C, Krum Jennifer Kay Berrier, Cute-N-Sassy Bling, 320 Leaning Tree St., Krum Karen Kay Seaman, Karen Seaman, 362 High Ridge Drive, Krum Michael Stallings, Sol's Pool Service, 1310 Aztec Trail, Krum Pizza Hut of America Inc., Pizza Hut, No. 316751, 900 E. McCart St., Suite 700, Krum Rosa Maria Uribes, Susie's World, 114 W. McCart St., Krum Texas Bull Inc., Bull's Pest Control, 4525 Miller Road, Krum

76259 Ashman Enterprises LLC, Ponder Feed Store, 605 N. FM156, Ponder DNB Stainless Concepts LLC, DNB Stainless Concepts LLC, 9535 Swafford Road, Suite 100, Ponder Jennifer Stokes, Stokes Creations, 11529 Old Stoney Road, Ponder

76258 Diana Goudy, Diana Goudy, 216 N. Washington St., Pilot Point Harold Martin Castle, HC Trailers, 630 N. Church St., Pilot Point

76266 Angela Fulton, Unique Western Supply, 11370 Rector Road, Sanger Cheers Spirits & Liquor LLC, Cheers Spirits & Liquor LLC, 551 N. Stemmons St., Sanger

JC Boyd Contracting Inc., JC Boyd Contracting Inc., 7421 Heath St., Pilot Point Scott Alan Knight, Knightcraft, 11410 Foutch Road, Pilot Point Signs Following, Signs Following, 10279 FM455E, Suite 900, Pilot Point

76226 Amanda N. Oliver, Amanda Payne Interior Design, 301 Creekside Trail, Argyle B2-USA Inc., B2-USA Inc., 2020 Long Tail Trail, Argyle Christine Clements, Southwestern Equine Supply, 2183 E. Hickory Hill Road, Argyle Christine Clements, Western Class with Sass, 2183 E. Hickory Hill Road, Argyle Dawn Caston, 3-D Marketing Solutions, 115 Fawn Hollow Drive, Argyle Joshua Tacktor, Josh Tactor Designs, 5501 Parkplace Drive, Denton Lynn Sheffield Simmons, The Lynn Collection, 710 Old Justin Road, Argyle Mandy Martin & Holly Whittle, Mandy Martin & Holly Whittle, 3213 Buckthorn Lane, Denton Perry S. Bailey, Inspired, 110 Falcon Court, Argyle Shawn E. Horn, Shawn E. Horn Photography, 227 Whispering Trails St., Argyle 76227 380 Youth Sports Organization, 380 Youth Sports Organization, 14799 Fishtrap Road, No. 235, Aubrey Amy Elise Fuller, Frilly Girl Designs, 317 Glenview Drive, Aubrey Barbara J. Eaves, The Horse’s Mouth, 2025 Higbie Lane, Aubrey Cherry Rouge Designs LLC, Cherry Hill Designs, 4111 S. Highway 377, Suite 4, Aubrey Cherry Rouge Designs LLC, Rouge & Co., 4111 S. Highway 377, Suite 4, Aubrey Cross Oaks Elementary PTA, Cross Oaks Elementary PTA, 600 Liberty Road, Aubrey Denton Dry Clean Inc., A1 Quality Cleaner, 26795 US Highway 380E, Suite 300, Little Elm El Tortuga Loco LLC, National Bike Parts, 26772 US Highway 380E, Suite C, Aubrey El Tortuga Loco LLC, North Texas Bikes, 26772 US Highway 380E, Suite C, Aubrey Febe Brothers Ltd., Subway Providence, 26615 Highway 380, Suite 160, Aubrey Irene L. Williams, Rene's Semi Precious Bead Shop, 8804 Wagon Trail, Cross Roads James Hunter Blain, Mr. Jim's of Aubrey, 928 S. Highway 377, Suite 110, Aubrey Leather N. Lace LLC, Leather N. Lace, 104 Las Colinas Trail, Cross Roads Lisa Rachel Nelson Sr., Coco Bee's Pet Grooming Salon, 714 S. Highway 377, Cross Roads Martin K. Coppedge, Dirty Deeds, 4310 US Highway 377S, Aubrey Megan Winkler, Megan Winkler, 1486 Providence Blvd., Little Elm Susan E. Brekenfeld, A Mother's Love For You, 910 Swift Drive, Aubrey Trace Technology Inc., Trace Technology Inc., 4570 FM720, Aubrey Traci Goin and Sam Goin, Jackie's Hardware, 202 S. Main St., Aubrey Treasure Yom LLC, ABC Mart, 928 S. Highway 377, Aubrey Winterhaven Ranch LLC, Winterhaven Ranch LLC, 10390 Winter Haven Lane, Aubrey 76234 Carla Jane Weber, Crafty Jones, 1669 County Road 2740, Decatur

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MIXED BEVERAGE TAX The following mixed beverage tax information was issued by the State Comptroller’s office for October. The list includes the name of the business, address, and reported tax. 119 Loophole Private Club, 119 W. Hickory St., Denton, $7,957.32 American Legion Post, No. 550, 905 N. Foundation, Pilot Point, $2,458.54.0 Andy's Private Club, 122 N. Locust St., Suite B, Denton, $3,838.24 Angelina's Mexican Restaurant, 1400 N. Corinth St., Suite 111, Corinth, $1,748.74 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill, 707 S. I-35E, Denton, $9,434.74 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill, 2672 FM423, Little Elm, $3,729.32 Aramark Educational Services, 303 Administration St., Hubbard, Denton, $1,023.54 Ashton Gardens, 2001 Ashton Gardens Lane, Corinth, $5,443.34 B.P.O.E. Denton, No. 2446, 228 E. Oak St., Denton, $1,341.34 Best Western Atrea Crown Chase, 2450 Brinker Road, Denton, $301.14 Black-Eyed Pea, 2420 S. I-35E, Denton, $259.56 Bono's Chop House & Saloon, 2025 N. Highway 287, Decatur, $4,666.62 Brunswick Zone – Denton, 2200 San Jacinto Blvd., Denton, $2,548.70 Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 1400 S. Loop 288, Suite 110, Denton, $7,844.06 Bully's Bar and Grill LLC, 400 S. Highway 377, Pilot Point, $233.94 Bully's Bar and Grill LLC, 400 S. Highway 377, Pilot Point, $333.20 Cabana Beverages, 1300 N. I-35E, Denton, $369.46 Carito's Club, 274 Main St., Lake Dallas, $0 Casa Torres Mexican Restaurant, 2708 FM51, Decatur, $1,534.40 Chili's Grill & Bar, 600 S. Highway 287, Decatur, $5,321.54 Chili's Grill & Bar, 8394 S. Stemmons Freeway, Hickory Creek, $3,362.38 Chili's Grill& Bar, 2406 N. I-35S, Denton, $3,662.40

Chilitos Private Club Inc., 619-623 S. Denton Drive, Lake Dallas, $225.40 Chuy's, 3300 Wind River Lane, Denton, $18,740.40 Cool Beans, 1210 W. Hickory St., Denton, $8,575.98 Courtyard by Marriott, 2800 Colorado Blvd., Denton, $601.44 Cow Camp Steakhouse, 3142 N. Highway 287, Decatur, $190.68 Crazy Horse Saloon and Dance Hall, 508 S. Elm St., Suite A, Denton, $1,387.96 Dan's Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St., Denton, $5,852.56 Decatur Golf Private Club, 211 Country Club Road, Decatur, $312.06 Denton Country Club, 1213 Country Club Road, Argyle, $3,412.22 Denton Country Club, 1213 Country Club Road, Argyle, $3,809.54 Denton Side Bar, 109 Ave. A, Denton, $3,537.66 Don Jose Mexican Food & Cantina, 301 N. Highway 287, Decatur, $573.30 El Fenix-Denton Texas, 2229 S. I-35E, Denton, $1,746.08 El Guapo's, 419 S. Elm St., Denton, $2,678.34 Ernesto's Mexican Restaurant, 10279 FM455E, Suite 1, Pilot Point, $2,727.20 Frilly's, 1803 S. Highway 287, Decatur, $3,862.88 Fry Street Public House, 125 Ave. A, Denton, $14,791.42 Fry Street Tavern Club, 121 Ave. A, Denton, $9,330.86 Fuzzy's Taco Shop, 1044 Maple St., Suite 101, Sanger, $530.46 Fuzzy's Taco Shop, 1044 Maple St., Suite 101, Sanger, $584.08 Genghis Grill - The Mongolian, 2416 Lillian Miller Parkway, Denton, $0 Genghis Grill - The Mongolian, 2416 Lillian Miller Parkway, Denton, $0 Hailey's, 122 W. Mulberry St., Denton, $4,374.16 Hannahs, 111 W. Mulberry St., Denton, $7,200.76 Hickory Street Lounge, 212 E. Hickory St., Denton,

$3,884.58 Hilton Garden Inn – Denton, 3110 Colorado Blvd., Denton, $838.74 Hooligans Private Club, 104 N. Locust St., Denton, $8,917.16 Hooters, 985 S. I-35, Denton, $6,979.84 II Charlies Private Club, 809 Sunset St., Denton, $9,284.38 JR Pockets Club, 1127 Fort Worth Drive, Denton, $4,718.42 Jag Private Club Inc., 119 S. Elm St., Denton, $4,688.74 Joey's Ristorante Italiano, 26735 US Highway 380E, Little Elm, $1,262.52 Johnny Carino's Italian, 1516 Centre Place Drive, Denton, $1,796.90 Johnny G's, 130 Canyon Oaks Drive, Argyle, $964.04 Keiichi, 500 N. Elm St., Denton, $753.20 Kobe Sushi & Steak LLC, 2832 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 208, Little Elm, $272.02 Lake Dallas Flying Pig Roadhouse, 5008 S. Stemmons Freeway, Lake Dallas, $0 Lake Dallas Point Restaurant, 303 Swisher Road, No. 100, Lake Dallas, $4,944.94 Lake Ray Roberts Area Elks Lodge, 910 W. Chapman Drive, Suite 100, Sanger, $217.56 Lantana Golf Club, 800 Golf Club Drive, Argyle, $2,219.70 Lantana Golf Club, 800 Golf Club Drive, Argyle, $4,244.10 Lone Oak Bar & Grill, 1434 Centre Place Drive, Denton, $832.16 Los Charros, 2763 E. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 105, Little Elm, $902.72 Los Jalapenos Restaurant, 420 W. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm, $178.92 Los Toreros Restaurant, 2900 Wind River Lane, Suite 134, Denton, $1,541.68 Love Shack, 113 E. Hickory St., Denton, $3,399.48 Lucky Lous, 1207 W. Hickory St., Denton, $24,316.04 Mable Peabody's Beauty Parlor, 1125 E. University

Drive, Suite 107, Denton, $3,368.96 Mellow Mushroom, 217 E. Hickory St., Denton, $0 Metzlers Food and Beverage Inc., 1251 S. Bonnie Brae St., Denton, $1,861.72 Mexi-Go Restaurant, 2831 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 112, Little Elm, $1,100.82 Mi Sueno Club, 2648 FM407E, Suite 150, Bartonville, $3,115.56 Miguelito’s, 1412 N. Stemmons St., No. 178, Sanger, $2,464.84 Miquelito's, 241 E. McCart St., Krum, $582.96 Norman Heitz Memorial Post 104, 501 Thompson, Lake Dallas, $1,660.12 Oakmont Country Club, 1200 Clubhouse Drive, Corinth, $3,996.02 On The Border, 2829 S. I-35E, Denton, $6,020.56 Outback Steakhouse, 300 S. I-35E, Denton, $4,000.64 Papi's Cantina Private Club, 421 Highway 377S, Argyle, $923.44 Pei Wei Asian Diner, 1931 S. Loop 288, Suite 130, Denton, $173.04 Phil Miller Post No. 2205 VFW of Denton, 909 Sunset St., Denton, $1,711.92 Pourhouse Sports Grill, 3350 Unicorn Lake Blvd., Denton, $7,042.42 Prairie House Restaurant, 10001 Highway 380, Cross Roads, $1,730.68 Raphael's Restaurante Mexicano, 26615 US Highway 380E, Suite 1, Aubrey, $1,944.04 Ringers, 807 Eagle Drive, Denton, $2,373 Riprock's, 1211 W. Hickory St., Denton, $12,150.60 Rockin' Rodeo, 1009 Ave. C, Denton, $10,094.84 Rocky's Sports Bar, 2000 W. University Drive, Denton, $5,113.92 Rooster's Roadhouse, 113 Industrial St., Denton, $4,318.58 RT's Social Club Inc., 1100 Dallas Drive, Suite 124, Denton, $11,451.58 Rubber Gloves, 409 E. Sycamore St., Denton, $1,954.96 Ruben's Ballroom, 1982 E. Highway 380, Decatur, $0

Ruby-Jeans Social Club Inc., 309 N. FM156, Ponder, $1,180.48 Schmitty's, 407 W. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 1, Little Elm, $497.28 Scooters Tavern, 6481 FM455W, Sanger, $2,764.02 Simone Club, 222 W. Hickory St., Suite 104, Denton, $1,461.18 South Beach Taco Factory, 114 N. State St., Decatur, $572.60 Sushi Café, 1401 W. Oak St., Denton, $130.62 Sweetie Pie's Ribeyes, 201 W. Main St., Decatur, $671.72 Sweetwater Grill & Tavern, 115 S. Elm St., Denton, $8,454.18 Swishers, 501 E. Swisher Road, Lake Dallas, $0 Texas Land & Cattle Steak House, 8398 S. Stemmons Freeway, Hickory Creek, $3,597.86 Texas Roadhouse, 2817 S. I-35E, Denton, $5,944.54 The Abbey Inn Restaurant & Pub, 101 W. Hickory St., Denton, $5,591.88 The Aztec Club, 720 W. University Drive, Denton, $2,558.08 The Garage, 113 Ave. A, Denton, $8,007.58 The Green House, 600 N. Locust St., Denton, $4,686.08 The Labb Club, 218 W. Oak St., Denton, $5,818.12 The Lion's Den, 2700 E. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 250, Little Elm, $2,844.10 Three Fins Seafood Grill Private, 2303 S. I-35E, Denton, $1,527.12 University Lanes, 1212 E. University Drive, Denton, $2,306.08 Verona Pizza Italian Restaurant, 201 Loop 81/287N, Decatur, $168 Villa Grande Mexican Restaurant, 12000 US Highway 380, Suite 100, Cross Roads, $2,359.42 Vitty's Club Inc., 1776 Teasley Lane, Suite 102, Denton, $5,015.78 Wild Horse Grill, 9400 Ed Robson Blvd., Denton, $3,363.08 Wing Town, 4271 FM2181, C316, Corinth, $0

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