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Monthly News Recap Businesses on the move

What’s open, what’s closed, etc. Shaved ice company Bahama Bucks finally held its ribboncutting ceremony after opening in May at 3520 E. McKinney St. Pure Barre, a workout studio that has ballet-style fitness classes, opened in June at 1400 Loop 288. Popular retailer H&M opened at Golden Triangle Mall this month. Barley & Board is now serving American-style tapas and craft beer on the Square. The gastropub is the first of its kind to brew beer on site downtown. Tea room and tea retailer Amitea closed for good in May and won’t be reopening this month as originally planned. America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses is now open at Rayzor Ranch Marketplace. The H Squared businesses are up and running: Inspire Yoga, Pizza Snob and Tea2Go all opened in the past month on the ground floor of the mixeduse development. Denton now has a mobile hair salon: The Bearded Lady. Barbers offer beard trims and haircuts from a large mobile truck that opened in Harvest House’s yard. Top stories on Facebook

War memorial marred The Confederate soldier monument on Denton’s downtown Square was vandalized July 19 or 20, with spray paint reading “this is racist” near the top of the monument’s arch. Surveillance video shows that sometime overnight two individuals used large stencils and red spray paint near the top of the arch of the monument on the south side of the Square. County personnel started working on the damage the next morning, and by evening the monument still bore faded red marks. Late that afternoon, a man carrying a loaded semiautomatic rifle confronted local activist Willie Hudspeth as he held a sign protesting the war memorial. Police quickly arrived at the

scene, and a bystander said the man with the gun forfeited his ammunition to law enforcement before leaving with his rifle. Hudspeth, 69, said he decided to protest at the memorial when he saw on a Monday that it had been vandalized overnight.

Banana trailer fire shuts down northbound I-35E A tractor-trailer hauling bananas caught fire Friday, July 24 on northbound Interstate 35E near the Lewisville Lake bridge, bringing traffic to a complete stop for miles. Crews worked to clear wreckage — including burned bananas — at the scene, and northbound traffic was shut down for several hours. Traffic on northbound I-35E was jammed for as far as seven miles, according to witnesses’ reports. After idling for hours, a number of vehicles ran out of gas. Others overheated.

Scene on the Square Several new businesses are expected to open on the Square this year, after Barley & Board and retailers inside of H Squared opened this month. Dix Coney Island, a 24 hour Michigan-style diner, will open in September, and 940’s Kitchen and Cocktails, a new restaurant and bar, was set to open by the end of summer. New businesses coming to the Square also branch out from the dining and drinking concepts. Summit Climbing Gym is set to open this fall for rock climbing and yoga, and The Palm Tree Boutique, which carries women’s clothing and accessories, will open in September.

Former professor faces charges for child porn A former University of North Texas criminology professor faces nine felony counts of possession of child pornography. James Francis Quinn, 59, of

Denton, resigned his university post effective June 4, according to UNT spokeswoman Margarita Venegas. A Denton County grand jury returned a true bill of indictment for Quinn on July 24. According to the indictment, Quinn knowingly possessed two digital videos and seven images of child pornography on or about May 13, 2014. The Denton County Sheriff’s Office investigated the case and obtained an arrest warrant in May. They booked Quinn into Denton County jail May 29. He posted $10,000 bail that day and was released.

Local couple makes soaps, cleaners at home Local couple Alex and Jason Schreibers began manufacturing, bottling and selling liquid soaps and cleaners two years ago after they realized most of their household products contained harsh, potentially harmful chemicals. Now, the product is sold at Den-

ton Community Market and shipped around the country. “Your skin will soak up about 60 percent of what you put on it. It’s basically like a second mouth and the largest organ,” Jason said. “What you put on your body is just as important as what you eat.” In recent years, consumers have begun to analyze the labels of their favorite products only to find known carcinogens, parabens and other hard-to-pronounce ingredients listed. Because the cosmetic and cleaning product industries aren’t regulated like food, phrases like “natural” and “organic” don’t hold any legal meaning and can be affixed to almost anything as a marketing tool. “We realized that if we wanted to make a truly safe product, we needed to make it ourselves,” Alex said. The two now produce products like soap and detergent in their 700-square-foot home, squeezing shelves and equipment into a living room.

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Calendar of Events

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APIs and IPAs meets every other Tuesday at Harvest House, 331 E. Hickory St., for a techcentered hangout.

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Tuesday, Sept. 1, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 6:30 p.m.

Argyle Chamber of Commerce is hosting a benefit called Taste for Good! at Lantana Golf Club, 800 Golf Club Drive. Tickets cost $30 apiece, and all sales go to local nonprofits. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 6 p.m.

Argyle Chamber of Commerce will gather for a monthly breakfast meeting at Lantana Golf Club, 800 Golf Club Drive.

The Argyle Chamber of Commerce is hosting Taste for Good! at Lantana Golf Club to benefit local nonprofits.

Argyle Planning and Zoning Commission meets the first Tuesday of the month at 308 Denton St.

Denton County Young Professionals will hold its monthly mixer at East Side Denton, 117 E. Oak St.

Denton Black Chamber of Commerce meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Denton Housing Authority, 1225 Wilson St.

Denton League of United Latin American Citizens No. 4366 meets the third Saturday of each month at the Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave.

Denton Chamber of Commerce will host a two-hour membership mixer at the Turtle Creek Financial Group office, 723 S. Interstate 35E Suite 124.

Denton Planning and Zoning Commission meets twice a month at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney St.

Tuesday, Sept. 15, 7:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 1, 6:30 p.m.

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Tuesday, Sept. 8, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 20, 5 p.m.

Denton Chamber of Commerce will present a Smart Business 101 seminar at 414 W. Parkway St. Featured speaker Tom Niesen, CEO and founder of Acuity Systems Inc., will discuss “four levels of leadership.” Tuesday, Aug. 25, 11:45 a.m.

Denton Chamber of Commerce will host a business networking luncheon at Best Western Premier Crown Chase Inn & Suites, 2450 Brinker Road. Friday, Sept. 4, 11:45 a.m.

Denton County Young Professionals hosts meetings every Wednesday except the first of the month at Seven Mile Coffee Co., 311 W. Congress St. Wednesday, Aug. 26, 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 7:15 a.m.

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Thursday, Sept. 3, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 19, 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 2, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m.

Denton Public Library will host a free networking seminar at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Life coach and sales trainer Jeremiah Johnson will talk about how to increase referrals and sales. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 11:30 a.m.

Electronics recycling takes place at The Cupboard Natural Foods and Cafe, 200 W. Congress St., the second Saturday of each month. Drop off any computerrelated electronics for recycling. Visit http://computercrusher.com for a list of acceptable items and more information. Saturday, Sept. 12, 8 a.m.

Hickory Creek Planning and Zoning Commission meets the first Wednesday of the month at Hickory Creek Town Hall, 1075 Ronald Reagan Ave. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 7 p.m.

Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce presents LEADS Power Networking every Friday. The August location is the Hampton Inn & Suites in Lewisville, 2650 Lake Vista Drive, with the September location yet to be decided. About 70 businesses will be in attendance, and admission is free. Friday, Aug. 21, 7:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, 7:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4, 7:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 7:45 a.m.

Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce will host a monthly partnership luncheon at Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles St. in Lewisville. Early registration costs $20 for members and $30 for nonmembers, while regular admission will cost $25 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 11:30 a.m.

Little D Open Coffee Club meets every other Tuesday at West Oak Coffee Bar, 114 W. Oak St., to discuss technology and startups. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 8 a.m.

Sanger Chamber of Commerce meets for a monthly luncheon at its office, 300 Bolivar St. RSVP by calling 940-458-7702 or sending an email to sanger chamber@embarqmail.com. Wednesday, Aug. 26, noon

TechMill is hosting a meet-up for people interested in assembling Arduino computer hardware kits. The two-hour meeting is scheduled for Denton’s North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Monday, Aug. 31, 7 p.m.

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On-demand economy spreads By Michelle Pitcher | The Dallas Morning News Your feet are propped up on your coffee table as you do your grocery shopping on Instacart. Your phone pings, reminding you that your sesame chicken is on the way, courtesy of GrubHub. You remember you have to swing by the hardware store later, but your check engine light is on again. You’ll request an Uber ride just in case. The idea of outsourcing services has exploded the last several years as companies like Uber have caught on with consumers. This segment of the economy isn’t limited to ride sharing but also includes food delivery, transportation and travel services. All are making waves along the way. Aassia Haq, founder of travel app Guidrr, said people are seeing an important intersection of trends: technological advancements, freedom for workers to make their own schedules and consumers’ desire for more convenience. She said increased efficiency is a “logical business problem that we’ve been trying to solve for centuries, but the tools have improved dramatically.” Any industry that would benefit from increased efficiency and decreased labor costs has something to gain from the sharing economy. Last year, over $1 billion was invested in food and grocery delivery services alone, according to TechCrunch. In North Texas, one such company has sprung up — Robin, touted as “Uber for your lawn.” Founders Bart Lomont and Justin Crandall conceived of the idea in an attempt to bring the lawn care industry into the age of convenience and efficiency. The service connects existing lawn care teams with customers who want to put their yardwork on autopilot. When customers submit a request online, the Robin team contacts an independent lawn team in the area and schedules it for the next available time. You pay online, and next

thing you know, your lawn has been mowed. The lawn care teams can provide a variety of services, and all are vetted professionals, often found on websites that allow consumers to rate and review their services. The on-demand sector is not limited to service providers. A great deal of sharing occurs between customers on these platforms as well. Craigslist, for instance, allows someone to sell a couch to another person without a middleman. The local boating scene soon will see this kind of sharing service. Rob Jones thought of the idea for Prop, a boat sharing and crew finding app, because he needed to find someone else to drive his boat so he could wakeboard. He realized there wasn’t a platform to connect boat owners who needed drivers with people who wanted to be on the water. Drawing upon the ride sharing model, he hopes to have his app available by the end of the year. SPRINT HOUSE CALLS The sharing space is widely composed of startups, but some larger companies are harnessing the power of on-demand services to connect with customers. This summer, telecom giant Sprint Corp. launched an on-demand service in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that allows customers to request a house call from experts who will deliver, set up and transfer data to new mobile devices. Whole Foods is making waves with its partnerships with many food and grocery delivery services. REDEFINED WORKER To participate in the sharing economy, you need only to lend your car, rent out your room or deliver food. Enterprising workers are drawn to the flexibility, and customers are drawn to the extreme convenience. While Robin clearly categorizes its lawn teams as contractors,

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A Lyft ride sharing car, right, drives up on a taxi June 12, 2014, in San Francisco.

GrubHub Inc. CEO Matthew Maloney and food characters walk the New York Stock Exchange trading floor before GrubHub’s IPO April 4, 2014. Richard Drew/AP

the lines are blurred for some services. Uber just came under scrutiny for its decision to call its drivers contractors instead of employees. The California Labor Commission ruled that they should be considered employees, which could prove costly for Uber. How to categorize workers isn’t the only contentious point in the sharing economy. Clashes over regulation and disrupting traditional markets have cropped up, as with Uber and the taxi industry in places including

Dallas-Fort Worth. Even 2016 presidential candidates are taking up arguments for and against governmental regulation of the free-form market. The issue may come down to millennials and how they envision the workplace. A recent study done by travel insurance firm Allianz Global Assistance showed that millennials are more likely to know about these shared services than other age groups. Sixty percent of millennials in the study said they trusted the sharing economy, a

fundamental shift in consumer mentality. The workplace, too, is beginning to reflect these shifting values. Haq, an expert on independent work, said “the genie is out of the bottle” on people rethinking how and where they want to work. “There is a reason people are flocking to this type of work, and that’s because people are searching for income and for opportunity,” Haq said. “People are willing to try new ways of earning income. I believe there is going to be a lot of innovation within the employment model.” Chirag Gupta, director of NoD co-working in Dallas, said he has seen a huge change. He said he is not concerned by the initial reservations people have about services like AirBnB, an online platform that allows people to rent out their homes, as users will learn the best practices for using and thriving within a sharing economy. “In 50 years, people will probably have a different mindset about all of this,” Gupta said.

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Investing in extreme markets “The last time we saw this ratio peak, commodities returned 25 percent over the next year. It’s hard to say if the ratio has peaked for good today, but the value here is incredible.” — Steve Sjuggerud of Stansberry Research

uring our partners meeting in April, one partner asked what kept us up at night. With stock market indices hitting new highs, many thought we might respond that the markets were due for a large pullback. But since these can happen at any time, for myriad reasons beyond any investor’s control, stock market price fluctuations actually worry us the least. In fact, they typically excite us, as they give us an opportunity to put more cash to work. Long-term readers likely will guess our response: the implications of ravaging inflation. If the financial wizards at the Federal Reserve prove perfectly capable of conjuring steady 2 percent inflation for the foreseeable future, most portfolios will manage just fine. Even bond holders will be able to reallocate out of the low-yielding funds they likely own now and reposition themselves over time. The problem lies in the scenario where inflation — and interest rates alongside — accelerates faster than most can imagine. And we don’t have to return to the perilous period of 1970s “stagflation.” Even if inflation rises modestly above the Fed’s long-term target of 2 percent to, say, 5 percent, the purchasing power of the dollar would be cut nearly in half over the next decade — a terrible consequence for those relying on fixed incomes. How could this negative scenario happen? Because interest rates today are just one of a number of market extremes we see. Abnormally low interest rates, an incredibly strong dollar, exuberance in a handful of momentum stocks, and commodity stock weakness are all at noteworthy extremes.

Jonathon FITE | Let’s explore interest rates first. A history of interest rates reveals today’s rate environment has been manipulated to an all-time extreme. While rates have fluctuated greatly over the past 60 years, the long-term trend for short-term rates has been between 4 percent and 6 percent. How many of you remember buying a one- or twoyear CD that yielded 5 percent? It used to be a common experience. Not so much anymore. There is a lot of banter as to what will happen when rates begin to normalize. If the Federal Reserve governors can manage the reversion back to the longterm trend without losing control, then all will be wine and roses. But we have spent a lot of time positioning the portfolio for a potential outcome that does not work out as well — namely that rates rise faster than folks can imagine and inflation eats away at savings, pensions and fixed incomes in a way that few can fathom. As a result, over our partnership’s history we have focused on three key themes: ■ World-dominating franchises that can raise prices ahead of inflation; ■ Rising interest rate plays that benefit from a reversal of rates off the current manipulated lows; and ■ Hard assets that become more valuable as inflation rages and the dollar declines. About a year ago, our partnership held large cash buffers because we were finding fewer bargains. But some interesting dynamics began to play out in the back half of 2014 and have

continued so far into 2015: The market’s strength waned, though buoyed by an ever smaller list of high-flying names, while large sectors of the market sold off below levels seen during the financial crisis. Jim Cramer of CNBC fame recently coined a new term, FANG — an acronym for the high-flying stocks Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Google. His analysis shows the breadth of market gainers; that is, the number of companies participating in the broader market rally is narrowing. In fact, the vast majority, if not all the gains seen by the S&P 500 index this year, can be traced to these four names. The operations of these companies are performing well, but the stocks of each are so beloved by investors that they have been bid up to stratospheric levels. As value investors, we tend to dwell in the land of the hated, not the loved. This is where bargains are more likely to be found. And there are fewer places more hated today than the hard asset world. The CRB Index is a composite of various commodity prices including energy, grains, industrial commodities, meats, soft commodities and precious metals. Unlike the dangerously high prices found in the FANG stocks, the CRB Index trades at levels below those seen during the financial crisis. If you believe in mean-reverting trends — where large outliers eventually self-correct back to their long-term averages — then commodities (and shares of commodity producers) should dramatically outperform the broader stock market going forward. That is why we have loaded up recently on select hard-asset investments, with the most compelling opportunities in the energy arena. Fortunately, we are already seeing indicators that bottoms may be forming for many energy producers. In key sectors like coal, oil and gas, capacity is being taken offline, growth capital expenditures have been suspended and natural decline curves for

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CNBC’s Jim Cramer tapes a show in Columbus, Ohio. existing production are beginning to take hold. Another key catalyst is the potential reversal of recent U.S. dollar strength. In the second half of 2014, the dollar began a dramatic surge and blew out of the normal trading range seen over the last 10 years. More recently, the extreme rise in the dollar has begun to level off. There is a long-term, inverse correlation between the dollar and hard asset prices. As the dollar goes up, commodity prices tend to go down, and vice versa. If the dollar index returns to levels closer to the range seen over the past 10 years, that would be a strong catalyst for hard asset prices. But what is an investor to do if one extreme gets even more extreme? Cheap can always get cheaper. Do we eventually cry uncle and fold our cards? Do we simply do nothing and just wait to see how the hand plays out? Do we double down and exploit the extreme condition even further? The reality is that you can only make that decision if you truly understand the operations of the businesses in which you are investing. Sometimes the market extreme impacts the business negatively, beyond what you thought could be possible. Those may be instances where you take your chips off the table and look elsewhere. Sometimes you may just need

to wait and get more data. Sometimes the company may be doing just fine or even thriving through the noise and the market has punished it anyway. These may be times to back up the truck or to dollar-cost average over time to exploit the extremes as they play out. Perhaps the most important criterion is to be grounded in the value investor mindset. It is clear that exploiting extremes and owning value-based bargains are the keys to long-term wealth building. But there are times when it is painful. If it wasn’t, then everyone would do it. The fortitude to stick it out, or add to an investment that is on sale at an even better price, is a rare trait. We are fortunate we have built a partnership with people who are imbued with this trait. That allows us to invest in the face of market extremes for the long-term benefit of each of our partners. JONATHON FITE is a managing partner of KMF Investments, a Texas-based hedge fund. Jonathon is an adjunct professor with the College of Business at the University of North Texas. This column is provided for general interest only and should not be construed as a solicitation or as personal investment advice. Comments may be sent to email@KMFInvestments.com.

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Major changes coming in punitive damages procedure

n many types of civil lawsuits, plaintiffs can sue for punitive damages. Punitive damages are intended to punish a defendant when they have engaged in fraud, acted with malice or been grossly negligent. Punitive damages also are recoverable in a host of circumstances when the defendant’s conduct violates a criminal statute. By their nature, punitive damages (sometimes called exemplary damages) are in addition to the damages that compensate a plaintiff for their loss. Until the late 1980s, in Texas the focus of the evidence regarding the amount of punitive damages was the injury inflicted rather than the ability of the defendant to pay. Therefore, Texas courts did not allow discovery of net worth.

Sam BURKE | In Lunsford vs. Morris, the Texas Supreme Court changed that rule and for the first time permitted the use of evidence of a defendant’s net worth. The court decided that net worth evidence was relevant and necessary to accomplish one of the main objectives of punitive damages — deterrence. In making this change, the Texas Supreme Court also decided that no prima facie showing

of entitlement to punitive damages was required before the plaintiff was entitled to discover the defendant’s net worth. Left undecided by the court were the definition of net worth, what types of information could be obtained to determine net worth, and on what date or dates was the defendant’s net worth relevant. The Texas Supreme Court’s decision in Lunsford vs. Morris was later codified in Section 41.011(a) of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. Section 41.011(a) states that, “[I]n determining the amount of exemplary damages, the trier of fact shall consider evidence, if any, relating to … the net worth of the defendant.” Because Texas state courts require pleadings to provide only fair notice of the plaintiff’s

claims, almost any plaintiff could plead a claim for punitive damages and thus require the defendant to reveal his or her net worth. When the Legislature codified the Lunsford ruling, it did not provide a definition of net worth nor did it provide any guidance regarding at what point or points in time the defendant’s net worth was relevant. Separate from its potential use to support a punitive damages claim, a party’s net worth information is useful in negotiations. Knowing what a party can pay may influence what you ask for. In fact, in cases where insurance is available to pay a claim, parties are required to disclose the limits of their insurance. The exchange of this information in many cases greatly increases the parties’ ability to negotiate in good faith.

While I seldom, if ever, encountered a fraudulently pled punitive damages allegation that I believed was solely intended to obtain net worth information, the potential for abuse exists. It is often disturbing to clients to learn that this type of information is discoverable just because someone alleges they have committed an act that they wholeheartedly deny. Additionally, parties would, at times, disagree regarding the definition of net worth, what types of information should be discoverable to determine net worth, and regarding the time frame during which the plaintiff should be able to discover the defendant’s net worth. In the recent legislative session, the Legislature passed and BURKE | CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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Denton County Days to wrap up at Apogee T

he final component of 2015 Denton County Days will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Apogee Stadium at the University of North Texas. Invitations have been sent to both state senators and the four state representatives who make up the legislative delegation from Denton County. The event will be similar to a luncheon and briefing held in 2013, and will involve representatives from all levels of government across the North Texas region. The intent is to provide a setting for individual reports on key legislation passed during the 84th Texas Legislature. All of the original corporate sponsors, community partners and members of participating chambers of commerce will be invited to the luncheon. Tickets cost $30 apiece and are available at the Denton Chamber of Commerce office. ■ The 31st class of Leadership Denton convened Aug. 14, with a diverse group of 19 participants ready to prepare and learn about opportunities for community service as well as all levels of public office. The eight-month program begins with a team building retreat. Topics throughout the year will include municipal government, cultural arts, economic development, nonprofit organizations, youth and education, and an overnight trip to Austin will focus on state government. Findings and recommendations from a pre-assigned class

Chuck CARPENTER | project will be presented in April prior to graduation. The previous Leadership Denton class project focused on downtown parking. Another relevant class project was to develop models for an off-site visitors center. ■ In July, the City Council unanimously approved a $280,000 supplement in hotel occupancy tax revenue to the chamber’s Denton Convention & Visitors Bureau budget for the purpose of funding a 2,300square-foot welcome center on the south side of the Square. The space is located on Hickory Street, between Lone Star Attitude Burger Co. and the former Evers Hardware store. The concept basically expands the services provided in the lobby of the chamber office. Opening sometime this fall, the facility is linked directly to the Leadership Denton graduation project of 2012. CHUCK CARPENTER is the president of the Denton Chamber of Commerce. He can be reached at dcoc@ denton-chamber.org.

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The following building permits were issued by the Denton Planning and Development department in July. Commericial 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. CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPATION 1017 Shady Oaks Properties, 1017 Shady Oaks Drive, No. 200 Aaron Vickers, 1601 N. Elm St., Suite A Alica Clark, 124 W. Oak St., No. 200 Bonnie’s Kitchen, 6420 N. I-35 Chad Murray, 2301 N. Masch Branch Road, No. 201-206 Charles S. Brown, 3541 Teasley Lane, No. 100 Christopher Kiley, 301 N. Locust St., No. 101 Denco Properties LLC, 109 S. Woodrow Lane, No. 500 EMLS Inc., 5240 Dakota Lane Freehold Management, 602 W. University Drive Greg McReynolds, 3745 Mingo Road, No. 501 Jason Buddin, 316 E. Oak St., No. 106 Jeffrey Sickler, 1600 Dallas Drive

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the governor signed into law Senate Bill 735. This bill greatly reduces the potential for abuse of punitive damages allegations to obtain net worth discovery. First, SB 735 provides a definition of net worth. The new definition is, “the total assets of a person minus the total liabilities of a person on a date determined appropriate by the trial court.” This definition provides some clarity regarding what net worth means. It informs litigants that net worth will be determined on a specific date, and also provides a process for deciding on the relevant date. Importantly, the bill also provides guidance regarding what type of information may be obtained regarding a party’s net worth. The bill limits the trial court to authorizing only the least burdensome method available to obtain net worth evidence. Most significantly, the bill allows plaintiffs to conduct net worth discovery only after they have demonstrated a substantial likelihood of success on the merits of a claim for exemplary damages. Now, when a plaintiff desires net worth information, the plaintiff must file a motion with the trial court requesting the discovery. As part of this motion, the plaintiff must submit evidence supporting his or her claim for punitive damages. Also, by filing the motion requesting net worth information, the plaintiff is considered to have had

sufficient time to obtain evidence supporting their punitive damages claim. The defendant may file a motion for summary judgment on the claim. These changes, which apply to all suits filed after Sept. 1 of this year, likely will curb any abuses of net worth discovery. What remains to be seen is if the costs of additional hearings and appeals that the procedure will create will be worth the extra protection that has been provided. Previously, net worth discovery often was worked out between the parties and the chances of misuse of the information were reduced by protective orders limiting disclosure of the information obtained and how it could be used. It is also possible that defendants with greater resources will take advantage of the additional hearings and appeals now required to obtain net worth discovery to prevent plaintiffs from obtaining information that they have legitimately requested. Time will tell. For now, defendants will at least enjoy clearer standards regarding the types of net worth information they may be required to turn over and will not be required to provide this information merely because allegations of wrongdoing have been made against them. SAMUEL B. BURKE is board-certified in civil trial law and can be reached at sburke@dentonlaw.com or www.dentonlaw.com.

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Moving with the times

Little Guys Movers employees Graham Walker, left, and Sammerr Al-Badani load furniture in their truck Aug. 12 in Denton.

By Caitlyn Jones | Photography by Al Key

For some, it’s a necessary evil that comes along with their new adventure in life. Others let out a loud groan whenever friends ask to “borrow” a truck — and an extra pair of arms — on the hottest day of the summer. The average person moves about 11 times in their lifetime and one in six people move at least once per year, according to U.S. census data. One thing can be agreed upon by anyone who has packed up some boxes: It’s a pain.

But for those who stake their livelihoods on the cyclical migration from one home to another, this is their time to shine. In the midst of its peak season, the $14.5 billion moving industry is thriving in Denton as students and families settle into new digs.

THE HUNT Before buying packing tape and wrapping up dishes in newspaper, one must find the “perfect place” — or somewhere that’s clean and bug-free, at least. That’s becoming less of a problem in the Dallas-Fort Worth

area as the housing market continues to boom. “Denton is definitely a hot market right now,” said Nick Miller, property manager for local developer the Martino Group. The company leases apartments, homes and commercial spaces in Denton, and Miller said only a few units are available due to high demand. “We have approximately 300 units, and roughly 100 to 120 of them are turned over in May, June and July,” he said. “It’s a busy time for us.”

Although there are two universities and a community college in the Denton area ramping up for the fall semester, Miller said not all renters are students. “The demographics we’ve been seeing depend on the location,” he said. “At our properties near UNT and TWU, it’s about 70 percent students, but in the downtown area we’re seeing a lot of young professionals in their 20s and 30s.” Miller said he’s even seeing retirees in the new Urban Square apartments at the Unicorn Lake

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Madison Johnson carries clothes from her car to her new apartment at Sterling Fry Street in Denton. development. “That location works for everyone,” he said. “People working in downtown Dallas can get on Interstate 35E in two seconds and students can get to campus in about 10 minutes. It’s a mix of everyone.” THE HAUL Once the lease is signed and the carpets are cleaned, there comes the puzzle of getting stuff from one place to another. Rental companies like U-Haul and Penske latch on to do-it-yourselfers and provide everything except labor for a moving job. Garner Carey, a marketing president at U-Haul, said that the 11 Denton locations will rent out 300 to 400 trucks on a typical week in August. “It’s been busier this year,” he said. “The economy is very brisk right now, and demand grows as we add more locations.” Trucks from U-Haul start at $19.95 with 89 cents added for each mile, while trailers start at $14.95. Carey said demographics can play a role in the equipment residents want. In addition to trucks and trailers, U-Haul offers portable storage containers that many college students take advantage of. “That number can also skew a little because you’ll have parents reserving trucks or trailers but they’ll be moving their kids,” he said. Any high school economics class will preach that problems will aris when demand exceeds supply, and the case is no differ-

ent with the moving industry. “Despite our best efforts, occasionally we’ll let a family down because we don’t have a truck for them, but we do our best to accommodate them with the inventory we have on site,” Carey said. “Sometimes they’ll ask for a 15-foot trailer and we’ll be out, but we can substitute a 17-foot trailer in its place.” THE HELP Sometimes someone who’s moving just can’t do it alone. Moving baby grand pianos or 800-pound safes are jobs for professionals. With more than 13 moving companies in the Denton area, help may be easy to find. Just make sure to book in advance. “We’re booking up all of our trucks and all of our manpower usually about two to three weeks out,” Little Guys Movers general manager Brad Steiger said. “We have about 42 guys, and we’re running on average about seven to 10 trucks a day.” Little Guys has been in Denton since 1992 and has expanded to 13 locations across the country. Steiger said this year’s business in Denton began picking up in mid-May and he doesn’t expect it to slow down until late September or early October. “Our business during that peak season pretty much doubles,” he said. While some moving companies estimate prices based on an hourly rate, Little Guys charges a flat rate from a specified list of 2012 file photo MOVING | CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

Camilla Smith moves into an apartment at Sterling Fry Street.

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Little Guys Movers employees Temple Park, right, and Graham Walker load furniture into their truck Aug. 12 in Denton. MOVING | CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11

items. “In essence, it ends up being sort of like an a la carte menu,” Steiger said. “If you’re on budget, we can shoot for a worst-case scenario and include all the furniture but you can also take items off to see how much it is.” Steigel cautions customers to plan for packing. “Some people forget how time-consuming packing can be,” he said. “We do offer pack services, but sometimes that costs just as much as the move.” Steigel also advises packing up as much as possible to avoid damaged items. “We do our darndest to make sure that we have everything as padded up as beautifully as possible, but all the loose items make our jobs a little more difficult,” he said. The busy summer for movers comes with its own hazards. Steiger said the heat can be a major concern for his workers.

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Texas Woman’s University student Anjelika Cortez, far left, gets help moving into Stark Hall. Family members helping her cross Bell Avenue include mother Annette, brother Joey and father Hernan. “You listen to the news and they’re saying ‘Don’t go outside today unless you have to,’ but we’re outside all day,” he said. “We did have a scare earlier this year with one of our employees. Thankfully, he’s fine, but with this extreme heat, sometimes there’s not enough water that you can ingest.”

As the housing market continues to grow in North Texas, the future looks bright for the moving industry, which is expected to hit $15.5 billion in annual revenue for 2020. With talk of website submissions and mobile applications, technology seems to have a hand in the future of the business.

Little Guys Movers general manager Brad Steiger poses Aug. 12 at the Little Guys office on South Locust Street. But Steiger said in the end it’s still about quality for his company. “We’ve always had the mindset of the outsiders who are trying to do things better than everyone else, but over the years we’ve had to put on our big boy pants and do some corporate

things while still trying to maintain this culture,” he said. “It’s been an interesting balancing act as we’ve grown to keep the original ‘pirate’ mentality.” CAITLYN JONES can be reached at 940-566-6845 and via Twitter at @CjonesDRC.

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BUILDING | CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 3400 Joyce Lane, Building 25 3400 Joyce Lane, Pool 3400 Joyce Lane, Maintenance Shop Lambert Care Inc., 721 S. Elm St. No. 105 Marla Strittmatter M.D., 1409-1411 N. Elm St. Robert P. Lindsay, 103 S. Woodrow Lane, No. 3 Scott Gaulden, 400 N. Loop 288, Suite 108, Denton Seven Mile Café LLC, 311 W. Congress Siddharatha Goel, 3922 E. McKinney St. Tanisha Francis, 501 S. Carroll Blvd., No. 123 Tom Hook, 1401 Fort Worth Drive Walter Dobson, 1527 Mayhill Road, Building 200 A William Daugherty, 2321 N. Masch Branch Road, No. 311 COMMERCIAL ALTERATION American Tower, 813 S. Elm St. Apt. Building, 1805 N. Locust St. Chase Bank, 5005 Teasley Lane Chick-fli-A, 1711 S. Loop 288 City of Denton, 901 Texas St. CVS Pharmacy Inc., 3200 Teasley Lane Denton Baptist Temple, 610 N. I-35E Denton Ltd., 2221 S. Loop 288 ER24, 2426 Lillian B. Miller Parkway ESAB Welding and Cutting, 2800 Airport Road First Baptist Church, 1106 W. Oak St. Guitar Center, 2610 W. University Drive, No. 1210 H2 Building, 321 W. Hickory St., No. 108 Hooters, 985 S. I-35E Joseph Earl Keck, 2727 N. Elm St. K-7 Enterprises LP., 104 S. Loop 288 LHP LLLC, 912 McCormick St. North American Roofing, 5209 N. I-35 Rail Yard Partners, 608 E. Hickory St., No. 112 Rail Yard Partners, 608 E. Hickory St., No. 116 Regional Finance, 601 Sunset St. Sprint DA73XC125, 2804 N. Elm St. Sprint, 1217 W. Oak St. Swash Labs, 608 E. Hickory St., No. 120 Texas Health Physicians, 2509 Scripture St., No. 200 WGBP Ltd., 1550 Western Blvd. Zac Loiselle, 601 E. Hickory St. COMMERCIAL B and J Mechanical Plumbing, 900 Dallas Drive Business Air, 4777 Airport Road DB Denton II LLC, 2735 W. University Drive Garrison Plumbing Services, 3413 Wavecrest Lane Good Samaritan Society, 2500 Hinkle Drive PACCAR Inc., 3200 Airport Road Polk Mechanical Co., 3535 S. I-35E Pope Plumbing Inc., 4420 Country Club Road, Building 1 Pope Plumbing Inc., 4420 Country Club Road, Building 2 Pope Plumbing Inc., 4420 Country Club Road, Building 3 Vann, Kevin W. JCD DD, 6500 Crawford Road Westpark Group LP., 1550 Western Blvd.

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Maria Cruzado, 1208 May St. RESIDENTIAL ARAF Inc. 5705 Tawakoni Drive 5713 Tawakoni Drive

Robson Ranch (GC) 9204 Crestview Drive 9520 Rivercrest Drive

Audra Oaks Home, 913 Barbara St.

VOC1B LLC, 3401 Camino Real Trail

Beazer Homes 7340 Sweetgate Lane 3208 Hawks View Lane 6313 Roaring Creek 6317 Roaring Creek 3201 Hawks View Lane 3204 Hawks View Lane

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Bloomfield Homes 5804 New Ballinger Drive 9328 Amistad Lane 4905 Parkplace Drive Country Lakes West LLC 6317 Roaring Creek 6405 Meandering Creek Drive DR Horton 5812 Glenwood Drive 4505 Gunnison Drive 5801 Glenwood Drive 5800 Glenwood Drive 5904 Glenwood Drive 5036 Split Rock Drive Forestar Real Estate Group 7916 Bishop Pine Road 7901 Bishop Pine Road 3209 Key Largo Lane History Maker Homes 3420 Seaside Drive 5105 Marina Drive 5208 Marina Drive 309 Tripp Trail 3313 Camino Real Trail 3417 Oceanview Drive 3405 Oceanview Drive HMH Lifestyles LP, 305 Tripp Trail Innovation Builders 4900 Brookside 9301 Benbrook Lane Jerald Porter, 304 Thistle Ridge Lennar Homes 4021 Hialeah Drive LGI Homes-Group 901 Summer Oaks Drive 2513 Fall Leaf Court 2517 Fall Leaf Court 2424 Fall Leaf Court

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

NAME — DBA/ADDRESS

Amanda Witt, River Jude Press, 7013 Raintree Way, Denton Ayaz Julji, Cell World, 1916 N. Carroll Blvd., Denton Brook E. Ray, Wine Squared, 110 W. Oak St., No. A, Denton Chelle Wilson, Pink Saige, 2525 Woodland Drive, Denton David Pierce, Denton Day of The Dead Festival, 2016 N. Bell Ave., Denton Dennis Perez, Prisma Stuidios, 210 E. Sycamore St., Unit 308, Denton Eric Borst, Jetson Construction, 2149 Pembrooke Place, Denton Glen Sheppard and Sondra Herman, Ski Adventure Peaks, 6508 Lantana Drive, Denton GMG Teas LLC, Tea2Go, 321 W. Hickory St., Suite 100, Denton Jesus Fuentes, Print Around, 3745 Mingo Road, Suite 504, Denton Jhon F. Hall, RJ’s Air Conditioning and Heating, 3400 Beatriz Drive, Denton

Jose and Claudia Espino, El Taco Rico, 107 N. Loop 288, Denton Joshua D. Wright, JDW Shaved Ice, 624 W. University Drive, Suite 246, Denton Kala Raglin, Little Red Children’s Learning Center, 2705 Moncayo Drive, Denton Kendi S. Hernandez, Tidy Little Space Home Staging, 6303 W. Shady Shores Road, No. 821, Denton Lakeisha Walls, Tiers of Joy, 1104 Oak Valley, Denton Lambert Care Inc., Synergy Home Care of Alliance Denton, 721 S. Elm St., Suite 105, Denton Michael Werner, H&H Hamburg, 3226 Andalusian Drive, Denton Miguel Lopez, ML Renovations, 2111 Emerson Lane, Denton Noe Gonzalez Garcia, El Patron Mechanic Shop, 504 N. Mayhill Road, Denton Tanisha Francis, Nail and Face Space, 501 S. Carroll Blvd., No. 123, Denton Trey Atterbury, Readydry, 3512 Northpointe Drive, Denton

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The following sales permits were issued by the state comptroller’s office for July. The list includes the owner, name of business and address within ZIP codes 75034, 75065, 75068, 76201, 76205, 76207, 76208, 76209, 76210, 76226, 76227, 76234, 76249, 76258 , 76259 and 76266. 75034 The White Falcon LLC, 7-Eleven Convenience Store No. 33264C, 8999 FM423, Little Elm 75065 Harry L. Hall, 471 Technologies, 709 Lake Bridge Drive, Lake Dallas International Medical Products LLC, International Medical Products LLC, 201 S. Shady Shores Drive, Unit 897, Lake Dallas Jane Han Poema, 1021 Point Vista Road, Apt. 6101, Hickory Creek Kevin D. Russbach, KRussbach Photography, 155 W. Overly Drive, Apt. 402, Lake Dallas Thomas Lee Bont Jr., Table 30 Press5, Oak Circle, Hickory Creek 75068 Anchor Air Conditioning, Heating, And Refrigeration, Anchor Air Conditioning, Heating, And Refrigeration, 2413 Deerwood Drive, Little Elm Andrew A. Crawford, Panther Creek Woodcrafts, 1464 Waterford Drive, Little Elm Brazil Foods LLC, Bruno's Restaurant Italian, 800 W. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 128, Little Elm Collin McDonald, CMC Plumbing, 409 Rocky Point Lane, Little Elm Dionna Charles, Mattie Marketing, 1913 Grand Fir Drive, Little Elm Dustin Matthew Pettke, HD Air Mechanical, 2805 Coyote Trail, Little Elm Dynamic Net Inc., Dynamic Net Inc., 2445 Graystone Drive, Little Elm Francisco Gonzalez Rocha, Francisco Gonzalez Rocha, 1213 Izzy Lane, Little Elm Henry Ruf, TSGN Music Store, 1120 Lake Hollow Drive, Little Elm Juan Pablo Hernandez, Juan Pablo Hernandez, 461 Willowlake Drive, Little Elm Karen Raymond, RR Photography, 1031 Waterview Drive, Little Elm Lin Yen Enterprise Inc., Hong Kong Express, 2405 FM423, Suite 200, Little Elm Redbuckle Hotshots & Delivery LLC, Redbuckle Hotshots & Delivery LLC, 140 Cedar Lane, Little Elm Style4days LLC, Style4days LLC, 1601 Brookstone Drive, Little Elm T-Mobile Financial LLC, T-Mobile Financial 2981, 2700 E. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 403, Little Elm Tonya Patterson and Darien Patterson, Artsee'galore Unlimited, 2748 Lone Ranger Trail, Little Elm Trisha Nicole Ramos, Fish with Trish, 2488 Hammock Lake Drive, Little Elm 76201 380 Vapes LLC, 380 Vapes LLC, 1914 N. Carroll Blvd., Denton 940's LLC, 940’s Kitchen & Cocktails, 219 E. Oak St., Denton Allison Martyn and Sharon Martyn, Mum Mavens, 416 Marietta St., Denton Bean Counter Ventures LLC, Bean Counter Ventures LLC, Series 556, 525 Fort Worth Drive, Suite 204 Denton Brandon Joseph Dupre, Sprockets Bicycle Shop, 231 W. Hickory St., Denton Bryce Baxter Goodman, Bryce Baxter Goodman, 118 N. Locust St., Denton Denton Conferette LLC, Denton Conferette, 525 Fort Worth Drive, Denton Esely LLC, Esely LLC, The Bearded Monk, 122 E. McKinney St., Denton Flower Garden LLC, Flower Garden, 301 S. Locust St., Denton Guitar Center Stores Inc., Guitar Center No. 469, 2610 W. University Drive, Suite 1210, Denton Leonardo F. Monroy, Jaimes Neat Home Integration, 1017 Coit St., Denton M1 Support Services LP., M1 Support Services LP., 300 N. Elm St., Suite 101, Denton Mana Game Store LLC, Mana Game Store LLC, 425 Bernard St., Apt. 508, Denton PMB 7 Days Tire & Wheel Inc., PMB 7 Days Tire & Wheel Inc., 805 S. Locust St., Denton Reza Trading Enterprise Inc., E-Z Chek No. 4811, Eagle Drive, Denton Seven Mile Cafe LLC, Seven Mile Café, 529 Bolivar St., Denton Seven Mile Cafe LLC, Seven Mile Coffee Co., 311 W. Congress St., Denton Sharik's Smoke Shop with Beer & Wine Inc., Nirvana, 215 N. Carroll Blvd., Denton Tiffany Lizette, Barton Signco, 405 Fort Worth Drive, Denton

T-Mobile Financial LLC, T-Mobile Financial 9168, 2710 W. University Drive, Suite 1040, Denton 76205 90 Feet Sports LLC, 90 Feet Sports LLC, 1003 Shady Oaks Drive, Denton Drew A. Boggs, Drew Boggs, 1916 Southridge Drive, Denton First Cash Ltd., Big State Pawn First Cash Pawn, 1321 Teasley Lane, Denton H&M Hennes & Mauritz LP., H&M Hennes & Mauritz LP., 2201 S. I-35E, Denton Jeffrey Dean Hull, Mr. Smart Cell Phone Repair, 301 Dallas Drive, Denton LTB Guhn Enterprises LLC, Pure Barre Denton, 1400 S. Loop 288, Suite 116, Denton Michaela Maxey, All About Maternity Wear, 500 S. I-35E, Apt. 231, Denton Spirit Halloween Superstores LLC, Spirit Halloween No. 60863, 1441 S. Loop 288, Denton Stetson JJ Four Store II Ltd., Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches, 2219 S. Loop 288, Suite 104, Denton T-Mobile Financial LLC, T-Mobile Financial 8015, 1400 S. Loop 288, Suite 128, Denton Two Paddles LLC, DFW Truck Exchange, 2300 Fort Worth Drive, No. 100, Denton UMB Bank N.A., UMB Bank N.A., 2220 San Jacinto Blvd., Denton Z Retail LLC, It’s All About Hair/Elite Massagers, 2201 S. I-35E, Denton 76207 Entry Technologies Inc., Entry Technologies Inc., 9620 Orangewood Trail, Denton Jennifer Sue Green Rays Of Mae, 400 Ame Drive, Apt. 3136, Denton Kool Kat Shaved Ice LLC, Kool Kat Shaved Ice, LLC, 3333 W. University Drive, Denton Robson Ranch Denton Homeowners Association, The Robson Ranch Sports Club, 9416 Ed Robson Circle, Denton Robson Ranch Denton Homeowners Association, Wildhorse Grill, 9440 Ed Robson Circle, Denton 76208 90 Feet Sports LLC, 90 Feet Sports LLC, 3401 E. University Drive, Denton Ace Tech Motors Inc., Ace Tech Motors Inc., 3701 E. McKinney St., Suite 703, Denton Amber Wray, Tornblom We 3 T's, 4708 Indian Paint Way, Denton Blue Star Foods LLC, Kanapkis Sub Sandwiches and Salads, 1500 N. Corinth St., Corinth Employ Research LLC, Employ Research LLC, 311 Cottonwood Trail, Shady Shores Jeffrey Lynn Sims, 7th Step, 203 Pecan Court, Shady Shores Jones & Jeffery Construction Company, J & J Construction Co., 3801 E. McKinney St., Denton Junklove LLC, Junklove LLC, 2905 Windridge Lane, Corinth Keira R. Franklin, Pinky Bolle, 3601 Potterstone St., Denton Margaret Lynn Roth, 2 Crones Crafts, 5218 Edwards Road, Denton Texas 380 RV LLC, Texas 380 RV LLC, 5112 E. University Drive, Denton Timber Links Apartments LLC, Timberlinks Golf Course, 5201 Par Drive, Denton 76209 Jeffery Wilman St.-Romain, St,-Romain Irrigation, 2608 Whispering Oaks, Denton Leila's Food Truck LLC, Leila's Food Truck LLC, 2812 Anysa Lane, Denton Lindsay C. Lee, Peachy Clean, 2221 N. Bell Ave., Apt. 105, Denton Sarah Burkegathered, Floral Design + Events, 2614 Woodhaven St., Denton

Stuff Hotel Fort Worth 1 LLC, Budget Self Storage Denton Ltd., 2820 Virginia Circle, Denton Stuff Hotel Montgomery County 1 LLC, Budget Self Storage Denton Ltd., 2820 Virginia Circle, Denton 76210 121 Marketing Company LLC, 121 Marketing Company LLC, 7013 S. I-35E, Corinth Francisco Javier Elizalde, Vegaelizalde Photography, 2416 Loon Lake Road, Denton Melissa Eiselt, Melissa Eiselt, 1600 Manchester Way, Corinth Movement Mortgage LLC, Movement Mortgage LLC, 2701 Wind River Lane, Suite C, Denton Reza Trading Enterprise Inc., Corinth Grocery, 6279 S. Interstate 35E, Corinth Ted Kelly Tnt, Ent. NTX, 3513 Riverview Drive, Corinth Walcott Mechanical LLC, Walcott Mechanical LLC, 3223 Mulholland Road, Corinth 76226 Dennis Caincains Welding and Fabrication, 719 Thornridge Circle, Argyle Gnepper Clock Repair LLC, Gnepper Clock Repair LLC, 1135 Copper Canyon Road, Argyle Infinitation Marketing LLC, Infinitation Marketing LLC, 1504 4th St., Argyle John Thomas Kennedy, Crib Shots, 3216 Stonecrop Trail, Denton Patriicia Croft, Mrs. Alohilani Designs, 240 Green Oaks Drive, Bartonville Perets LLC, Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta, 100 Country Club Road, Suite 112, Argyle 76227 Megan E. Chambers, Southern Beall Boutique, 233 Irick Court, Aubrey Patty McCallum, Cross Roads Consignments, 51 S. U.S. Highway 377, Cross Roads Tammy Lee Mangun, Creative Promo Girls, 2880 FM2931, Aubrey The Shed Shop LLC, The Shed Shop LLC, 101 S. U.S. Highway 377, Cross Roads 76234 Bltj Enterprises LLC, Cogsdil Saddlery, 123 Prairie View Drive, Decatur Fernihough Enterprises Inc., Wise Honda, 2601 S. U.S. Highway 287, Suite 200, Decatur Marlene J. Lee, Marlene J. Lee, 1488 County Road, 2175 Decatur NW Glass LLC, NW Glass LLC, 3210 S. Murvil St., Decatur Phillip N. Reicheneker, Shredderz Graffix, 102 S. U.S. Highway 287, Decatur Wensel J. Niesner, Riverside Picnics, 1037 County Road 4481, Decatur 76249 Here's Your Sign, Here's Your Sign, 11001 Riek Road, Krum Jeffrey K. Nicholson, Making Sawdust, 9 Cole Circle, Krum Raymond Hageman, Accurate Quality Services, 3360 Private Road 4918, Krum 76258 James Chandler, James Chandler, 401 S. Jefferson St., Pilot Point Luis Elizondo, La Villa Meat Market No. 2, 1001 N. Washington St., Pilot Point Seamless Renovations LLC, Seamless Renovations LLC, 1050 Parkway Lane, Pilot Point 76259 Ginger G. St. Clair, Paint Me Pretty, 601 N. FM156, Ponder H M Express Inc., H M Express Inc., 6591, FM2622, Ponder Ronald W. Shelton, Shelton Automotive, 17549 W. U.S. Highway 380, Ponder

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Vital Statistics MIXED BEVERAGE TAX

The following mixed beverage tax information was issued by the state comptroller’s office for July. The list includes the name of the business, address and reported tax. 119 Loophole Private Club, 119 W. Hickory St., Denton, $2,981.36 American Legion Post No. 550, 905 N. Foundation, Pilot Point, $949.52 Andy's Bar And Grill, 122 N. Locust St., Denton, $4,517.47 Andy's Private Club, 122 N. Locust St., Suite B, Denton, $5,344.59 Andy's Private Club, 122 N. Locust St., Suite B, Denton, $4,899.17 Andy's Private Club, 122 N. Locust St., Suite B, Denton, $5,739.15 Andy's Private Club, 122 N. Locust St., Suite B, Denton, $5,191.02 Andy's Private Club, 122 N. Locust St., Suite B, Denton, $5,525.62 Andy's Private Club, 122 N. Locust St., Suite B, Denton, $4,868.01 Andy's Private Club, 122 N. Locust St., Suite B, Denton, $5,167.04 Andy's Private Club, 122 N. Locust St., Suite B, Denton, $5,925.21 Andy's Private Club, 122 N. Locust St., Suite B, Denton, $5,446.89 Andy's Private Club, 122 N. Locust St., Suite B, Denton, $5,152.23 Andy's Private Club, 122 N. Locust St., Suite B, Denton, $5,393.70 Andy's Private Club, 122 N. Locust St., Suite B, Denton, $6,011.37 Andy's Private Club, 122 N. Locust St., Suite B, Denton, $6,073.88 Andy's Private Club, 122 N. Locust St., Suite B, Denton, $4,848.12 Angelina's Mexican Restaurant, 1400 N. Corinth St., Suite 111, Corinth, $1,272.39 Angelina's Mexican Restaurant, 1400 N. Corinth St., Suite 111, Corinth, $1,103.22 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill, 707 S. I-35E, Denton, $3,029.67 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill, 2672 FM423, Little Elm, $3,070.20 Aramark Educational Services, 303 Administration St., Denton, $55.54 Ashton Gardens, 2001 Ashton Gardens Lane, Corinth, $2,693.46 B.P.O.E. Denton No. 2446, 228 E. Oak St., Denton, $547.52 Barley & Board, 100 W. Oak St., Suite 160, Denton, $0 Best Western Area Crown Chase, 2450 Brinker Road, Denton, $274.03 BJ's Restaurant & Brewery, 3250 S. I-35E, Denton, $4,901.38 Black-Eyed Pea, 2420 S. I-35E, Denton, $100.36 Bono's Chop House & Saloon, 2025 N. U.S. Highway 287, Decatur, $1,610.27 Boomerjack Wings No. 8, 407 W. University Drive, Denton, $1,071.66 Brunswick Zone Denton, 2200 San Jacinto Blvd., Denton, $749.99 Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 1400 S. Loop 288, Suite 110, Denton, $3,913.73 Casa Torres Mexican Restaurant, 2708 FM51, Decatur, $1,129.28 Chili's Grill & Bar, 600 S. U.S. Highway 287, Decatur, $2,348.81 Chili's Grill & Bar No. 759, 8394 S. Interstate 35E, Hickory Creek, $444.88 Chili's Grill& Bar, 2406 S. I-35E, Denton, $1,772.15 Chipotle Mexican Grill, 1224 W. Hickory St., Denton, $36.04 Chuy's Denton, 3300 Wind River Lane, Denton, $6,682.71 Cool Beans, 1210 W. Hickory St., Denton, $2,865.25 Courtyard By Marriott, 2800 Colorado Blvd., Denton, $263.64 Crossroads Bar, 1803 N. Elm St., Denton, $619.68 Crossroads Bar, 1803 N. Elm St., Denton, $731.43 Crossroads Bar, 1803 N. Elm St., Denton, $732.98 Dani Rae's Gulf Coast Kitchen, 2303 S. I-35E, Denton, $49.91 Dan's Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St., Denton, $2,012.68 Denton Country Club, 1213 Country Club Road, Argyle, $2,947.12 Drunken Donkey Bar & Grill, 3350 Unicorn Lake Blvd., Denton, $7,050.81 Dusty's Bar & Grill, 119 S. Elm St., Denton, $0 Dusty's Bar & Grill, 119 S. Elm St., Denton, $0 Dusty's Bar & Grill & Haileys, 119 S. Elm St., Denton, $4,897.83 East Side Social Club, 117 E. Oak St., Denton, $10,587.47 El Fenix Denton, 2229 S. I-35E, Denton, $790.53 El Guapo's, 419 S. Elm St., Denton, $930.89

Ernesto's Mexican Restaurant, 10279 E. FM455, Suite 1, Pilot Point, $1,691.68 Frilly's, 1803 S. Highway 287, Decatur, $1,827.42 Fry Street Public House, 125 Ave. A, Denton, $6,160.51 Fuzzy's Taco Shop, 109 N. State St., Decatur, $1,087.74 Fuzzy's Taco Shop, 2412 S. I-35E, Denton, $1,282.64 Fuzzy's Taco Shop, 1044 Maple St., Suite 101, Sanger, $434.36 Fuzzys Taco Shop, 421 S. Highway 377., Argyle, $793.68 Fuzzy's Taco Shop Cross Roads, 11450 U.S. Highway 380, Suite 160, Cross Roads, $1,447.46 Genghis Grill The Mongolian, 2416 Lillian Miller Parkway, Denton, $0 Genti's Private Club Inc., 3700 FM2181, Hickory Creek, $391.48 Good Eats No. 7295, 812 N. I-35, Denton, $0 Hannahs, 111 W. Mulberry St., Denton, $4,429.70 Harvest House, 331 E. Hickory St., Denton, $8,560.99 Hickory & Fry, 1206 W. Hickory St., Denton, $993.27 Hickory & Fry, 1206 W. Hickory St., Denton, $618.20 Hickory Street Lounge, 212 E. Hickory St., Denton, $1,982.53 Hilton Garden Inn Denton, 3110 Colorado Blvd., Denton, $625.64 Holiday Inn Denton, 1434 Centre Place Drive, Denton, $481.46 Hooligans LLC, 104 N. Locust St., Denton, $3,763.85 Hooters, 985 N. I-35E, Denton, $3,279.85 Horny Toad Cafe & Bar, 5812 N. I-35, Denton, $909.86 Hula Hut Restaurant, 210 E. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm, $0 II Charlies Private Club, 809 Sunset St., Denton, $4,153.59 J.R. Pockets Club, 1127 Fort Worth Drive, Denton, $2,675.04 Jack's Tavern, 508 S. Elm St., Suite 101, Denton, $2,177.36 Johnny Carino's Italian, 1516 Centre Place Drive, Denton, $765.47 Keiichi LLC, 500 N. Elm St., Denton, $368.29 Kobe Sushi & Steak LLC, 2832 E. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 208, Little Elm, $203.14 La Casa Velez, 2831 W. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 112, Little Elm, $943.29 La Casa Velez, 2831 W. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 112, Little Elm, $861.82 La Milpa Mexican Restaurant, I820 S. I-35E, Unit 1, Denton, $1,646.59 La Milpa Mexican Restaurant, I820 S. I-35E, Unit 1, Denton, $1,384.68 Lake Ray Roberts Area Elks Lodge, 1601 Marina Circle, Sanger, $244.34 Lantana Golf Club, 800 Golf Club Drive, Argyle, $1,869.16 Las Cabos Cantina, 4451 FM2181, Corinth, $166.16 Lone Star Attitude Burger Co., 113 W. Hickory St., Denton, $5,415.54 Los Charros, 2763 E. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 105, Little Elm, $0 Los Jalapenos Restaurant, 420 E. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm, $257.41 Lowbrows Beer and Wine Garden, 200 W. Washington St., Pilot Point, $474.96 Lucky Lou's, 1207 W. Hickory St., Denton, $7,373.01 Mable Peabody's Beauty Parlor, 1125 E. University Drive, Suite 107, Denton, $1,337.99 Mellow Mushroom, 217 E. Hickory St., Denton, $1,712.52 Meritt Ranch Beverages Limited, 2946 Ganzar Road West, Denton, $380.22 Metzlers Food and Beverage Inc., 1251 S. Bonnie Brae St., Denton, $133.66 Mi Taza Latin Tex-Mex Café, 5017 Teasley Lane, Suite 101, Denton, $718.77 Miguelito's, 1521 E. McCart St., Krum, $727.15 Miguelitos, 1412 N. Stemmons St., No. 178, Sanger, $1,031.86 Milestone Events LLC, 1301 W. Sherman Drive, Aubrey, $810.83 Movie Tavern Denton, 4916 W. University Drive, Denton, $3,480.91 Muddy Jake's Sports Grille, 222 W. Hickory St., Suite 104, Denton, $1,269.85 Mulberry Street Cantina, 110 W. Mulberry St., Denton, $2,853.79 Oak Street Drafthouse Club, 308 E. Oak St., Denton, $5,478.25 Oakmont Country Club, 1200 Clubhouse Drive, Corinth, $1,888.86 Ollimac Company, 1400 Corinth Bend, Suite 103, Corinth, $691.10 On The Border, 2829 S. I-35E, Denton, $3,071.81 Outback Steakhouse, 300 S. I-35E, Denton, $2,452.60 Pedro's Tex Mex & Grill, 420 E. McKinney St., Suite 100, Denton, $303.30

Pedro's Tex Mex & Grill, 209 S. Washington St., Pilot Point, $450.91 Pei Wei Fresh Kitchen, 1931 S. Loop 288, Suite 130, Denton, $63.51 Phil Miller Post No. 2205 VFW, 909 Sunset St., Denton, $1,121.58 Pilot Point Columbus Club, 221 N. Prairie St., Pilot Point, $20.03 Pizza Hut, 730 S. Highway 377, Pilot Point, $14.94 Pollo Tropical Beverages LLC, 2220 S. Loop 288, Denton, $34.77 Pourhouse Sports Grill, 3350 Unicorn Lake Blvd., Denton, $0 Prairie House Restaurant, 10001 U.S. Highway 380, Cross Roads, $1,441.90 Queenie's Steakhouse, 113 E. Hickory St., Denton, $1,607.33 Red Lobster No. 6349, 2801 S. I-35E, Denton, $1,577.85 Ringers, 807 Eagle Drive, Denton, $696.53 Riprock's, 1211 W. Hickory St., Denton, $4,003.65 Rock 101 Patio Grill, 2833 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 301, Little Elm, $3,936.04 Rock 101 Patio Grill, 2833 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 301, Little Elm, $3,531.23 Rock 101 Patio Grill, 2833 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 301, Little Elm, $3,204.14 Rock 101 Patio Grill, 2833 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 301, Little Elm, $3,758.90 Rock 101 Patio Grill, 2833 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 301, Little Elm, $4,168.33 Rock 101 Patio Grill, 2833 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 301, Little Elm, $3,967.27 Rock 101 Patio Grill, 2833 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 301, Little Elm, $3,551.87 Rock 101 Patio Grill, 2833 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 301, Little Elm, $3,604.26 Rock 101 Patio Grill, 2833 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 301, Little Elm, $3,411.84 Rock 101 Patio Grill, 2833 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 301, Little Elm, $3,427.18 Rock 101 Patio Grill, 2833 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 301, Little Elm, $4,017.72 Rock 101 Patio Grill, 2833 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 301, Little Elm, $4,364.71 Rock 101 Patio Grill, 2833 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 301, Little Elm, $4,426.08 Rock 101 Patio Grill, 2833 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 301, Little Elm, $5,223.18 Rock 101 Patio Grill, 2833 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 301, Little Elm, $4,396.20 Rockin Rodeo, 1009 Ave. C, Denton, $5,435.24 Rocky's Sports Bar, 2000 W. University Drive, Denton, $2,224.40 Rooster's Roadhouse, 113 Industrial St., Denton, $2,624.59 Rooster's Roadhouse Decatur, 106 N. Trinity St., Decatur, $1,282.24 Rosa's Cafe & Tortilla Factory, 1275 S. Loop 288, Denton, $223.64 Rt's Social Club Inc., 1100 Dallas Drive, Suite 124, Denton, $7,196.80 Rubber Gloves, 409 E Sycamore St., Denton, $544.64 Ruby-Jeans Social Club Inc., 309 N. FM156, Ponder, $0 Ruby-Jeans Social Club Inc., 309 N. FM156, Ponder, $678.24 Rusty Taco Denton, 210 E. Hickory St., Denton, $753.21 Savory Bistro & Gourmet To-Go, 2650 E. FM407, Suite 165, Bartonville, $904.09 Sean's Mesquite Pit BBQ, 401 N. U.S. Highway 287, Decatur, $14.47 Shots and Crafts LLC, 103 Ave. A, Denton, $1,208.01 Shots and Crafts LLC, 103 Ave. A, Denton, $691.97 Side Bar, 109 Ave. A, Denton, $1,277.02 Sushi Café, 1115 W. Hickory St., Suite 100, Denton, $94.87 Sweetie Pie's Ribeyes, 201 W. Main St., Decatur, $335.33 Sweetwater Grill & Tavern, 115 S. Elm St., Denton, $1,620.06 Tex Tapas, 109 Industrial St., Denton, $0 Texas Roadhouse, 2817 S. I-35E, Denton, $3,647.94 The Abbey Inn Restaurant & Pub, 101 W. Hickory St., Denton, $2,339.37 The Aztec Club, 720 W. University Drive, Denton, $1,413.90 The Bears Den, 11670 Massey Road, Pilot Point, $254.86 The Draft House Bar & Grill, 2700 E. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 250, Little Elm, $0 The Fry Street Tavern, 121 Ave. A, Denton, $3,389.46 The Garage, 113 Ave. A, Denton, $2,659.23 The Green House, 600 N. Locust St., Denton, $1,845.64 The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 2809 S. I-35E, Denton, $1,963.70 Three Fins Seafood Grill, 2303 S. I-35E, Denton, $1,199.90 Toms Daiquiri Place, 1212 W. Mulberry St., Denton, $0 University Lanes, 1212 E. University Drive, Denton, $619.41 Varsity Roadhouse, 26781 E. U.S. Highway 380, Little Elm, $1,872.51

Varsity Roadhouse, 26781 E. U.S. Highway 380, Little Elm, $1,654.16 Varsity Roadhouse, 26781 E. U.S. Highway 380, Little Elm, $1,060.34 Varsity Roadhouse, 26781 E. U.S. Highway 380, Little Elm, $1,204.79 Varsity Roadhouse, 26781 E. U.S. Highway 380, Little Elm, $863.29 Varsity Roadhouse, 26781 E. U.S. Highway 380, Little Elm, $1,026.64

Varsity Roadhouse, 26781 E. U.S. Highway 380, Little Elm, $982.82 Varsity Roadhouse, 26781 E. U.S. Highway 380, Little Elm, $814.05 Varsity Roadhouse, 26781 E. U.S. Highway 380, Little Elm, $881.38 Varsity Roadhouse, 26781 E. U.S. Highway 380, Little Elm, $783.56

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Vital Statistics LIENS

VEHICLE SALES

STATE TAX LIENS

DOMESTIC CARS 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 Limited sales excise and use tax

AMOUNT $1,870.06 $2,096.26 $1,263.98 $2,690.39 $1,588.21

REC. DATE 07/16/2015 07/16/2015 07/27/2015 07/30/2015 07/30/2015

TYPE Limited sales excise and use tax

AMOUNT $1,029.80

REC. DATE 07/30/2015

TYPE 941 1040 6672 941 1040, 5329 1040 $12,885.43 6721, 941 1040 941 941 941 6672 1040 941

AMOUNT $907.89 $6,950.37 $134,991.82 $23,889.84 $202,715.27 $700.44 $12,885.43 $36,150.83 $12,368.95 $1,958.21 $57,736.86 $7,083.96 $13,000.69 $48,245.06 $14,781.20

REC. DATE 07/07/2015 07/07/2015 07/07/2015 07/07/2015 07/07/2015 07/08/2015 07/08/2015 07/09/2015 07/14/2015 07/14/2015 07/21/2015 07/21/2015 07/21/2015 07/29/2015 07/29/2015

TYPE 1040 1040 1040 1040 941 1040 1040 1040 941 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040

AMOUNT $87,565.39 $1,493.46 $18,756.52 $31,960.69 $9,953.82 $9,862.18 $19,054.51 $28,257.98 $31,278.53 $8,121.36 $10,938.01 $10,281.93 $2,706.74 $6,196.82 $52,651.21 $11,061.02

REC. DATE 07/7/2015 07/07/2015 07/09/2015 07/10/2015 07/10/2015 07/14/2015 07/14/2015 07/17/2015 07/21/2015 07/21/2015 07/29/2015 07/29/2015 07/29/2015 07/29/2015 07/29/2015 07/29/2015

RELEASE OF STATE TAX LIENS NAME/ADDRESS Alex Arnold, 717 S. I-35E, Suite 130, Denton

FEDERAL TAX LIENS NAME/ADDRESS Cool Beans, 1210 W. Hickory St., Denton Larry D. and Gaylene L. Woods, 805 Cruise St., Denton Miles R. Bustamante, 3411 Friesian Court, Denton Daniel W. Caldwell M.D. PA, 3319 Colorado Blvd., Denton Devin Howenstine, 813 Audra Lane, Denton Sylvia K. Pearson, 1925 Willowcrest Loop, Denton Sylvia K. Pearson, 1925 Willowcrest Loop, Denton Firstcare Medical Center, 400 S. Carrol Blvd., Suite 2000, Denton Jerry Jane Niblett, 1505 Highland Park Road, Denton City Hall Bail Bonds, 1602 E. McKinney St., Denton Camoliner Inc., 2321 N. Masch Branch Road, Suite 344, Denton Kerry Goree Insurance Agency Inc., 525 Fort Worth Drive, Suite 301, Denton Laura K. White, 2613 Picadilly Lane, Denton Jody D. Hodges, 1021 Sierra Drive, Denton ANL Collision Center Inc., 2401 Worthington Drive, Suite 106, Denton

RELEASE OF FEDERAL TAX LIENS NAME/ADDRESS Gary S. and Maria A. Marcum, 2514 Hillside Drive, Corinth 380 Investment Inc., 2700 W. University Drive, Suite 1070, Denton Kem T. Franklin, 5301 E. McKinney St., Trailer 545, Denton Keith M. Kugler, 2411 S. I-35E, Apt. 1421 Denton Harper Directory Distribution Group, 2925 Country Club Road, Suite 103, Denton Camelia E. Barnell, 112 Oakland St., Apt. 234, Denton Maxine Chapman, 5601 Klein Drive, Denton John M. Coffman, 604 Audra Lane, Apt. B, Denton Orpheus Networks Inc., 3820 Miramar Drive, Denton Robert W. and Martha G. Stahr, 1509 Springbrook St., Corinth Ronald L. Choice, 528 Chambers St., Denton David White, 2511 Charlotte St., Apt. 15, Denton Joshua K. Gurley, 6008 Moor Hen Drive, Denton David White, 2511 Charlotte St., Apt. 23, Denton Lee D. Jackson, 9100 Teasley Lane, No. 9D, Denton Lee D. Jackson, 9100 Teasley Lane, No. 9D, Denton

MECHANICS LIENS NAME/ADDRESS John and Jennifer Goodpaster, 3316 Stonecrop Trail, Argyle Stephen and Mary Shade, 1902 N. Bell Ave., Denton Billy D. and Pamela C. Forbus, 220 E. Sherman Drive, Denton David and Gwendolyn Hollandsworth, 3513 Forrest Willow Road, Denton

CONTRACTOR Inground Pools Paradise Venture Custom Pools Denton Electric Inc. Aquatic Pools & Spas

AMOUNT $49,498.00 $43,000.00 $13,525.00 $49,665.00

REC. DATE 07/02/2015 07/02/2015 07/15/2015 07/20/2015

MIXED BEVERAGE TAX

The following mixed beverage tax information was issued by the state comptroller’s office for July. The list includes the name of the business, address and reported tax.

MIXED | CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 Varsity Roadhouse, 26781 E. U.S. Highway 380, Little Elm, $783.56 Varsity Roadhouse, 26781 E. U.S. Highway 380, Little Elm, $968.61 Varsity Roadhouse, 26781 E. U.S. Highway 380, Little Elm, $833.01 Varsity Roadhouse, 26781 E. U.S. Highway 380, Little Elm, $847.61 Varsity Roadhouse, 26781 E. U.S. Highway 380, Little Elm, $720.65 Varsity Roadhouse, 26781 E. U.S. Highway 380, Little Elm, $964.73 Varsity Roadhouse, 26781 E. U.S. Highway 380, Little Elm, $980.74 Varsity Roadhouse, 26781 E. U.S. Highway 380, Little Elm, $1,282.98

Varsity Roadhouse, 26781 E. U.S. Highway 380, Little Elm, $1,361.17 Varsity Roadhouse, 26781 E. U.S. Highway 380, Little Elm, $1,376.98 Varsity Roadhouse, 26781 E. U.S. Highway 380, Little Elm, $1,358.49 Varsity Roadhouse, 26781 E. U.S. Highway 380, Little Elm, $1,461.27 Varsity Roadhouse, 26781 E. U.S. Highway 380, Little Elm, $1,712.38 Varsity Roadhouse, 26781 E. U.S. Highway 380, Little Elm, $1,499.99 Varsity Roadhouse, 26781 E. U.S. Highway 380, Little Elm, $1,458.32 Varsity Roadhouse, 26781 E. U.S. Highway 380, Little Elm, $1,495.50 Varsity Roadhouse, 26781 E. U.S. Highway 380, Little Elm, $1,712.38 Varsity Roadhouse, 26781 E. U.S. Highway 380, Little Elm, $1,576.04

August 2015

The following sales information for Denton County was issued in the Freeman Autoplex Recap by Freeman Publishers.

The following liens were posted in July at the Denton County Clerk’s office.

NAME/ADDRESS Sung S. Kim, 2215 S. Loop 288, Suite 328, Denton Gleanpower LLC, 709 S. Elm St., Denton Maegan V. Davidson, 4109 Sonoma Drive, Argyle Jimmy Ray Roberts Jr., 2311 Palmer Drive, Denton All In One Corner Store LLC, 417 Kingfisher Lane, Denton

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Verona Pizza Italian Restaurant, 201 Loop 81, Decatur, $22.78 Villa Grande Mexican Restaurant, 12000 U.S. Highway 380, Suite 100, Cross Roads, $1,678.01 Villa Grande Mexican Restaurant, 2530 W. University Drive, Suite 114, Denton, $1,529.67 Vitty's Sports Bar, 1776 Teasley Lane, Suite 102, Denton, $1,666.62 Vizcarra, 114 W. Congress St., Denton, $13.40 Wild Horse Grill, 9400 Ed Robson Circle, Denton, $2,712.22 Wing Town, 4271 FM2181, No. C316, Corinth, $0 Xchan Thai Bistro and Sushi, 113 N. State St., Decatur, $84.48 Xchan Thai Bistro and Sushi, 113 N. State St., Decatur, $87.10

Make Acura Buick Cadillac Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Fiat Ford GMC Honda Jeep Lexus Lincoln Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mitsubishi Nissan Ram Subaru Toyota Volkswagen Others Total

June sales 2 6 6 69 25 52 0 134 0 148 0 0 0 12 0 0 120 5 8 64 65 2 718

DOMESTIC TRUCKS Year to date 4 27 58 407 119 283 0 729 1 765 10 0 1 82 0 0 673 8 37 352 360 4 3,920

Make Buick Cadillac Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ford Freightliner GMC Honda International Jeep Kenworth Lexus Lincoln Mack Mercedes-Benz Mitsubishi Nissan Peterbilt Ram Subaru Toyota Volvo Others Total

Year to date 1 0 0 4 11 1 0 30 0 0 5 0 124 236 0 0 0 340 1 0 1 1 0 0 170 0 15 1 101 74 1 4 0 0 141 32 434 22 0 0 1,750

IMPORTED TRUCKS

IMPORTED CARS Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi BMW Bentley Buick Chevrolet Ferrari Fiat Ford Gem Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Kia Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lotus Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Porsche Ram Rolls-Royce Smart Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo Others Total

June sales 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 6 0 0 3 0 20 42 0 0 0 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 0 3 1 16 16 0 2 0 0 23 3 84 3 0 0 300

Make Acura Audi BMW Buick Chevrolet Fiat Ford Freightliner Fuso Hino Honda Hyundai Infiniti Isuzu Jeep Kia Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Porsche Ram Subaru Toyota Volkswagen Volvo Western Star Others Total Total vehicle sales

June sales 0 20 153 0 19 334 1 95 71 0 108 0 1 0 0 1 22 25 0 87 18 19 0 0 974

June sales 0 0 0 10 4 0 8 0 0 0 34 17 0 1 2 67 0 1 0 21 0 0 12 75 0 1 40 89 4 0 0 0 386 2,378

Year to date 0 138 1,129 0 105 1,776 16 499 268 4 595 0 3 1 0 6 108 106 4 528 105 105 0 3 5,499

Year to date 4 1 1 79 24 0 33 0 0 0 205 87 1 18 9 347 3 5 0 155 3 0 53 500 2 3 132 503 34 2 0 0 2,204 13,373

SALES TAX

The following sales permits were issued by the state comptroller’s office for July. The list includes the owner, name of business and address within ZIP code 76266.

SALES | CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 76266 Eric Alan, Exner Done Right Customs, 2514 Chippewa Trail, Sanger Fdpb LLC, Fdpb LLC, 122 Kincaid Drive, Sanger Kathy Deornellas and Ronald Plis, Tierra Verde Farm, 5643 Hoehn Road, Sanger Miriam Calderon, Stiletto Kitchen, 311 N. 5th St., Sanger

Preston F. Lytle, Galaxy Industries, 806 Utility Road, Unit A, Sanger Stanley D. Brandon, Instant Mug, 8239 Crestview Road, Sanger Stephen David Pace, Sanger Auto Sales, 727 S. Stemmons St., Sanger Sugar Ridge Winery LLC, Sugar Ridge Winery LLC, 212 Bolivar St., Sanger

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