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TABLE OF CONTENTS Stories Pages Denton Arts 6, 7 Denton Co. History 8, 9 Denton Co. Schools 10 Denton ISD Schools 12, 13 Universities 14 Pet-friendly Denton 15 Need to Know 16, 17 Places to Worship 18, 19, 20 Health Services 21 Golf Courses 22, 23 Denton Shopping 31, 32 Denton Talent 37, 38, 39 Metroplex Sports 40 Denton Co. Cemeteries 42, 43 Arygle 46 Aubrey 47 Corinth 48 Cross Roads 49 Flower Mound 49 Hickory Creek 51 Highland Village 52 Justin 52 Krum 53 Lake Dallas 54 Lewisville 56 Pilot Point 57 Ponder 57 Sanger 62 Shady Shores 63 CREDITS Publisher: Bill Patterson Editor: Scott K. Parks Writers: Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe, Britney Tabor, Jenna Duncan, Lucinda Breeding, Caitlyn Jones, Julian Gill, Randy Cummings, Jimmy Isbell, Keith Shelton.

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June 25, 2017

WELCOME

Denton sits atop the Golden Triangle of North Texas about 35 north of Dallas and Fort Worth. Denton County, shaped like a square, covers more than 900 square miles.

To say that Denton County's culture and landscape are diverse would be a vast understatement.

The city of Carrollton, anchors the southeast corner of Denton County. Because of its close proximity to Dallas, Carrollton radiates a mixed urban and suburban vibe.

By contrast, the northwest corner of Denton County, some 35-40 miles away from Carrollton, is distinctly rural. Around the towns of Sanger and Krum, it's not unusual to see people on horseback ambling down a country road, surrounded by sprawling pastures and prairie.

This year's Discovering Denton County magazine takes the reader from Carrollton to Sanger and all points in between.

Newcomers and longtime residents will

learn a thing or two and come to a greater appreciation of how much Denton County has to offer.

Maybe you like hiking, fishing, boating and camping. Lakes Lewisville and Ray Roberts provide the setting for those activities.

Or maybe you want to live in a new subdivision with easy access to a job in Dallas or Collin counties. A neighborhood somewhere along rapidly developing U.S. Highway 380 east of Denton might be your sweet spot.

Ready to retire? Consider Robson Ranch, one of the nation's premier retirement communities.

The city of Denton (population 130,000) is the county seat. Restaurants, bars and shops line the historic courthouse square in downtown Denton. It's not surprising to see so many young people around town. After all, Denton is home to a total of 50,000 students who attend Uni-

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versity of North Texas and Texas Woman's University.

Dentonites and the students mix together seamlessly in a classic town-andgown relationship that dates back to the early 20th century. Historically, the worldrenowned UNT College of Music has been the source of Denton's reputation as a creative hotbed of musical innovation.

Much of that music goes on display during the city's annual Denton Arts & Jazz Festival in Quakertown Park. You'll find information in this magazine about many other events that bring people together each year.

We suggest you keep Discovering Denton County 2017 on your coffee table as a handy reference guide for family and friends. We don't claim it contains all you need to know, but it's a good start for anyone wanting to know about the good life in Denton County.

-- Scott K. Parks

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June 25, 2017

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Denton’s arts offer something for everyone

By Lucinda Breeding Staff Writer

Denton is awash in creativity.

If it’s music you like, downtown Denton and both local college campuses keep their venues packed.

If visual art is more your style, Denton’s downtown public galleries and both campuses have exhibits to keep your eyes dazzled year-round.

There’s something for every taste in Denton. All you need most nights is a $20 bill (more if you’re headed for a night of live theater), a taste for craft beer or carefully brewed coffee and all the curiosity you can muster.

Music

Denton has drawn comparisons to Austin for decades not just because it’s home to a major state university.

Denton is likened to Austin because it incubates so many professional musicians and refines the musical palate of thousands of fans.

Between the Winspear Hall and the Lyric Theatre inside the Lucille “Lupe”Murchison Performing Arts Center, the University of North Texas presents up to three student recitals a day, in addition to faculty and guest performances. Elsewhere on campus, a similar schedule keeps recit-

Lucille 'Lupe' Murchison Performing Arts Center als and concerts churning in the Paul Voertman Concert Hall, Stan Kenton Hall, the university recital hall and Merrill Ellis Intermedia Theatre.

Texas Woman’s University keeps its faculty and students busy on stage at Margo Jones Performance Hall – lending the spotlight to instrumental and voice students, choirs and ensembles.

Indie rock music is alive and well in Denton, too. A thriving indie-folk movement has nurtured the likes of Doug Burr,

Hares on the Mountain, Satans of Soft Rock and more.

The local hip-hop scene continues its upward swing, and the experimental artists can usually find a spot on a show, either at one of the city’s principal live music venues, or at one of the many house show venues in the city.

Venues

Last year, Denton bid a fond farewell to two venerated music venues - Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios (the rehearsal

spaces are still open) and the Old Dirty Basement at J&J’s Pizza.

The remaining Denton venues book a sampling of music, but some of the city’s venues are known for attracting emerging stars and luminaries of a particular sort.

Rockin’ Rodeo, 1009 Ave. C., boasts the biggest live music stage in Denton. Located right off of the UNT campus, the club plays top 40 music on several nights a week. On Thursday nights, Rockin’ Rodeo gives the stage to Texas, Red Dirt and Country bands and artists.

Dan’s Silverleaf, a popular downtown venue, turns 15 this summer. The bar has a showcase for every taste. The bar and venue, located at 103 Industrial St., brings some of the most respected musicians and bands – Eleven Hundred Springs and Wayne “the Train” Hancock, Bill Frisell, Susan Gibson and even Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger (a duo made up of Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl). Dan’s Silverleaf has also let some serious Denton talent serve up libations from behind the bar when they aren’t on the stage performing: Sarah Jaffe, Robert Gomez and Isaac Hoskins.

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Arts calendar to hip-hop crews – Fab Deuce, D. Smiley, S. Goode, the Brain Gang and AV the Great. Its seen its share of electronic dance music, indie acts and hard-to-define acts looking to create a vibe. And now, the bar is newly renovated. 122 N. Locust St. on the downtown Denton Square.

Audacity Brew House serves up a frosty beer with a side of music at 1012 Shady Oaks Dr. Music isn’t the pub’s first priority, but the parties who book musicians have brought solid acts to the venue, from former Denton chill-pop singer-songwriter Kaela Sinclair to local ska-punk outfit the Holophonics.

Harvest House opened during 35 Denton music festival in 2015. The Hickory Street pub is mostly about selling seasonal coffees, craft beer, cocktails and has a taco truck tucked neatly into its expansive back patio - and both features have proven to be popular. Local bands play on the lighted stage at the far end of the patio from Wednesdays through Saturdays. The venue is at 331 E. Hickory St. Music buffs in Denton can also hit up The Labb, at 218 W. Oak St., Hickory Street Lounge at 212 E Hickory St., and the Abbey Underground, at 100 W. Walnut St. Mabel Peabody’s Beauty Parlor & Chainsaw Repair is known as Denton’s gay bar, with space for a stage and a history of shows. The venue pours wine, beer and spirits while patrons watch a rock show or take in the latest of Denton’s burlesque scene. The bar is among the stores in the strip center at 1125 E. University Dr. Mulberry Street Cantina takes a page from Beale Street: the local bar has an open-air spot where music spills out on the street. The bar also plays host to game nights, themed events and regular trivia rounds to stump your memory and test your pop-culture knowledge.

The visual arts do a brisk business in Denton. The Appleton-Patterson Arts Center at 400 E. Hickory St. hosts two galleries and packs its schedule with all-ages arts programming.

The larger Meadows Gallery is the setting for the Greater Denton Arts Council’s flagship annual exhibit, Materials: Hard & Soft. The show is a national American contemporary craft competition, and is the first exhibit of the year.

The smaller Gogh Gallery is booked throughout the year, too.

Both universities find a host of spaces for exhibitions throughout the year. Both students and working artists show their work in local coffeehouses, restaurants and businesses. University of North Texas has a public gallery on the downtown Denton Square, called UNT on the Square. located

June 25, 2017 at 109 N. Elm St., the snug space is the headquarters for the UNT Institute for the Advancement of the Arts and a venue for music and exhibits.

Three Denton companies produce complete theater seasons. The longest-running companies in Denton, Denton Community Theatre and Music Theatre of Denton, stage plays and musicals on the Campus Theatre stage. Denton Community Theatre’s outreach to children and young people – DCTedu – produces several productions a year. Sundown Collaborative Theatre, the city’s actor-driven company, produced devised and traditional theater.

Festivals

Denton knows how to throw a party.

The Denton Arts & Jazz Festival marks the beginning of Spring, and the North Texas State Fair & Rodeo is the city’s unofficial start of fall.

There’s more to Denton’s festival calendar than these two major, historical events.

Thin Line Thin Line, the sole documentary film festival in Texas, brings more than 60 documentary films to Denton each February – and each year, some of the films are related to Denton, made by local filmmakers and include Denton residents. The festival grew into a film and music festival, earning raves from regional press.

Keep tabs on the event at www.thinlinefilmfest.com.

35 Denton This festival is the wunderkind of the local festival scene. It didn’t happen this year, but organizers said they plan to bring the event back to Denton.

Though the festival began about 16 years ago as a Denton-specific party and show-

Discovering Denton County case in Austin during South By Southwest Music Festival, it grew in what felt like a single bound in 2010.

The four-day walkable music festival is concentrated in downtown Denton venues, with two outdoor stages. It’s a smorgasbord of music – experimental, rock, pop, indie and hip-hop – that has brought international attention to the event and to the culture in Denton that made the city a viable setting for a notable music festival.

Newcomers to town might have noticed colorful, music-oriented murals on Hickory and Fry streets. Those murals are part of the partnership between the festival organizers and Denton businesses.

The Denton Arts & Jazz Festival is held on the last weekend of each April. Hundreds of fine artists set up booths to sell their wares, a community stage and children’s art tent keeps families busy and six stages keep the music going Friday night, and all day on Saturday and Sunday. The headliners play everything from blues to jazz.

The festival has drawn record numbers – in part because of the music, in part because of the art – and in part because the festival is free.

Denton Cinco de Mayo fills Quakertown Park with lots of culture and the best authentic Mexican food you can get each year (homemade tacos to fresh fruit sprinkled with chili powder) at Quakertown Park.

The event starts with a parade and then moves on to the park, and is usually held the Saturday before May 5 each year (this year, the festival happened the weekend after May 5. This year, it fell on May 6). The family event includes music, art, children’s

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activities and vendor boots.

North Texas State Fair & Rodeo starts on August 19 and continues through Aug. 27 at the North Texas State Fairgrounds, 2217 N. Carroll Blvd. The rodeo, livestock show, exhibition and concert series takes place over two weekends. The family event features traditional bull and bronco riding, as well as mutton busting and other contests for the younger set. The music lineup features: Jason Eady, Will Hoge, Mike Ryan, Uncle Lucius, Spivey Crossing, Cody Johnson and JB and the Moonshine Band.

Denton’s Day of the Dead is a celebration of the hallmarks of autumn in the American Southwest: the harvest, Halloween and Dia de los Muertos. The festival features music, a street fair, coffin races, a parade and a Halloween musical. The event also features a pumpkin patch of carnival games for children, vendor booths, concerts and a circus freakshow.

The most popular part of the festival?

The coffin races. Competing teams make soapbox cars – some look more like coffins than others – and race for bragging rights down Hickory Street. The event ends with Cirque du Horror, a Halloween musical variety show.

Holiday Lighting on the Square is the city’s official celebration of Christmas and the winter holidays. For decades, the event has followed a simple formula: gather residents for a sing-along and a treelighting, and then let the music andwassail flow freely. Even better: the tradition spun off another, complimentary event -- Wassail Fest, which begins the evening of the lighting, and in 2015, continued the next day.

The event starts at 5:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of December.

Impending Bloom, a floating ensemble, performs on the Denton Arts & Jazz Festival's Roving River Stage.

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June 25, 2017

Denton Record-Chronicle

Denton County has intriguing history

By Keith Shelton

For the Denton Record-Chronicle

Denton County’s history reads like a script from an Old West movie. Land disputes, Indian raids, drought and famine. It is the history of Texas up close.

From undeveloped land that was previously part of Mexico and inhabited only by wildlife and nomadic Indians, the county that was created in 1846 has flourished into a metropolitan area of 780,612 residents. It is made up of 16 cities, 13 towns, eight school districts and the 29th fastest-growing place in the United States.

It started with years of lawsuits over land, other legal complications and confusing legislation. And failed attempts at settlement.

What is now Denton County was part of the Peters Colony, the name of a scheme headed by W.S. Peters of Louisville, Ky., and backed by English investors enthralled by the vision of free land.

The investors had a contract with the Republic of Texas to bring settlers to Texas.

The investors got paid if they met their quota, the settlers paid them a fee and got free land and the state got new residents. The Peters Colony group failed to meet the number of settlers required in the deal, but managed to get the contract renewed.

In the winter of 1841-42, a first wave of settlers moved into the huge area—not exactly a wave, somewhere between 12 and 100 families. Dr. Bullitt Lowry described it in “Smallholder County, A History of Denton County.”

What is now Denton County was part of a vast area that eventually became 13 counties. It was in the fourth contract with the Peters Colony investors.

In 1846, the Texas Legislature created several new counties, including Denton County, which had been part of Fannin County (Bonham). What followed was a series of major land disputes.

Settlers claimed land and other settlers claimed the same land. Finally, the Texas governor appointed a special commissioner, Thomas William Ward, to travel the state and issue certificates validating land claims.

In the summer of 1849, he stopped at Alton, the new county seat of the new Denton County.

The U.S. Census of 1850 showed 110 families living in all of Denton County, including 332 white males and 299 white females. There were 10 slaves and no free blacks.

The Founder Denton County and the city are named

after John B. Denton although he never lived in what is now Denton County. He was a pioneer Methodist preacher who came to Texas from Arkansas in 1837 and started practicing law with Edward H. Tarrant, the namesake of Tarrant County.

Denton was a noted orator, farmer, stockman and Indian fighter. In fact, he was killed during a skirmish with Indians in 1841. He was buried on Oliver Creek near the present-day town of Justin, but his body was eventually reburied on the courthouse lawn in downtown Denton.

Key Events, Early Settlers A treaty with the Indians at Bird’s Fort legally cleared the area of Indians.

A trail was marked from Dallas to Preston on the Red River (now Preston Road, opening the door to the area.

The contracts with the Peters Colony investors eventually brought the first setters.

Settlements were made where trails crossed rivers, including Big Elm and Fishtrap Crossing where present day U.S.380 crosses the head of Lewisville Lake.

The Cross Timbers, as the geological classification of the area was called, served as trail markers for early travelers moving north to south. Pilot Knob, Bald Knob and Blue Mound were sign posts, compass points.

The first settlers in the county were in Bridges Settlement near Hebron in 1843.

By 1844, there were small settlements at Stewart’s Creek, Little Elm and Holford’s Prairie (now Lewisville). Chinn’s Chapel was settled in 1845 and Pilot Point in 1846.

Holford’s Prairie (Lewisville) began with three families, the Rawlings, the Crafts and the Foxes, who owned a lot of slaves.

In 1847, a grist mill to grind corn and wheat was built in Pilot Point, making it an important village.

LaReunion (Frenchtown) was started in 1852 west of Lake Dallas. Hawkins was settled in 1853. Rue and Denton Creek (later Stoney) in 1854 and Ballew in 1856.

Denton was established in 1857, the Key Community in 1858, Bolivar in 1859 and Sandtown (Little Elm) in 1864.

When the Legislature created Denton County April 11, 1846, it named five commissioners to select two suitable places within three miles of the center of the county to be the county seat. The citizens were to hold an election to select the county seat.

The place selected was called Pinckneyville, honoring J.. Pinckney Henderson, the first governor of Texas. It was just north of Pe-

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History can creek, 2 1/2 miles east by southeast of the present courthouse.

Pinckneywille was a quarter of a mile from the exact physical center of the county.

Most settlers were east and south of there.

They clamored for a county seat closer to their homes. They had to ride horseback or in wagons to the county seat.

In 1848, the Legislature moved the county seat three miles to the residence of Alexander E. Cannon on Hickory Creek.

That was New Alton, about 5 1/2 miles south of what is now Denton. (The Alton Cemetery is on FM 2181, an extension of Teasley Lane.) On Nov. 26, 1851, the Legislature moved the county seat to a new location in order to get it away from his residence. That new New Alton had seven families and the first county courthouse was built with donated labor. County court met under a tree until 1857.

People again complained that it was not in the center of the county. In November of 1856, an election was held to move the county seat again. Only 136 voted.They approved another move.

Hiram Cisco and William Loving offered 40 acres each from their farms and William Woodruff offered 20 acres, about three-quarters of a mile from the exact center. The new town was given the same name as the county.

Denton was laid out in lots in 1856.The lots were sold at auction Jan. 10, 1857. Thirty-three were platted. Lots sold for from $25 to $30 each. The very last lot brought $60.

Shortly, Denton had a wooden courthouse, a law office, two hotels, two stores, a blacksmith shop and 95 citizens. It soon had a saloon on each side of the square.

In 1860, Denton County had 4,780 whites and 251 slaves. Denton had fewer than 200 residents. The county had 36,000 cattle, 4,222 horses, 11,650 sheep and grass as high as a man’s head.

Unrest characterized the period before the Civil War. Rumors of fires started by abolitionists, well poisoning, assassinations and destruction flourished.

There was a vote on secession March 4, 1861. In Denton County, 331voted to secede from the Union; 264 voted to stay in the Union.

It was estimated that the county gave 1,200 men to the Confederate Army. In Denton, businesses and farms were abandoned. Residents turned to bartering for lack of money. Churches, schools and lodges closed.

In 1867 about 300 to 400 Kiowas swept down into Denton County and camped in sight of Denton.They gathered a herd of horses and went back north. They took

June 25, 2017 nine horses from the Murphy Hotel and took horses from several other places in town. One Indian was killed.

After the war, Carpetbaggers ruled. Gov. E.M. Pease removed several Denton County officials who did not support him.

Denton got its first city charter in 1868.

J.B. Sawyer became the city’s first mayor in 1869.

In 1868, the courthouse square was a favorite hunting ground for wild turkeys and prairie chickens. (A man killed a goose and on his way home people pulled out feathers to make quill pens. His goose was naked by the time he got home.)

Denton Develops In the spring of 1870, a sandstone jail was built on the east side of the square.

The first Denton high school on South Elm had three classrooms. Dr. Pitts, a retired Methodist minister, was the first high school teacher. Public schools started in 1840.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Mayes owned the Mayes Hotel. The family met Sam Bass in Mississippi and he came back to Denton with them in 1872. .

Bass worked in the wagonyard of the Lacy Hotel. He acquired a fast horse called the Denton Mare and raced it. He won lots of money and when he beat some Indians, they wouldn’t pay up and he was in danger.

After he left Denton, he robbed trains, banks and stagecoaches. He once got $60,000 in gold pieces in a train robbery.

Texas Rangers finally caught up with him in Round Rock. He died July 21, 1878. He was 27.

On Dec. 23-24, 1875, the courthouse burned. A new $40,000 brick courthouse was built in 1876-77. A year later the south side of the square burned.

By 1880, Denton County had 18,143 residents; Denton had 1,194.

April 1, 1881, The Texas & Pacific Railroad brought the first train to Denton. Soon after, the MKT came. The arrival of the railroads opened a new era. It opened new markets for Denton north and south. Pursuit of an east-west line was fruitless.

New towns took names from the railroads. Sanger, Krum, Ponder, Justin, Aubrey, Roanoke and Argyle came after the railroads There was a bond election in 1882 to raise money for public schools. A three-story, 12-classroom school was built between East Sycamore and East Mulberry. It was Denton’s first school and became Robert E. Lee School. Students paid a fee to attend.

Denton was incorporated n 1866. Oliver P. Poe served as mayor for 15 1/2 years.

In 1881, much of the square burned.

In 1890, the city bought a brick building on Oak between Cedar and Bolivar. It housed city offices, the jail and a fire station.

With the railroads, cattle drives ended.

In the spring of 1890, there was a mass meeting with Joshua Chilton of Missouri as the main speaker. Afterwards, W.A. Ponder

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A hunting party at the Old Alton tree in 1902. and nine others formed The Syndicate and bought 240 acres south of Hickory Street and west of Avenue A on which to build a college.

In 1890, Denton voted for a $15,000 bond issue. A three-story brick building was erected on Hickory Street in 1895. It became Texas Normal College and contracted with J.C. Chilton for five years.

There were five on the faculty and the first year of classes was1890-91, It is now the University of North Texas.

In September of 1894, a grand jury declared the old courthouse unsafe. A new one was designed by W.C. Dodson and constructed by Tom Lovell. The cornerstone was laid Feb. 8, 1897. It cost $100,000.

(Stonecutters got 40 cents an hour.)

On Nov. 28, 1901, the remains of John B. Denton were moved to the courthouse lawn.

In 1902 there was a wet-dry election. In Denton County 2,747 voted for prohibition (dry) and 2,630 against.

On March 25, 1901, a mass meeting was held to pursue a second college. Land was acquired on John B..Denton St. and a twostory brick building completed in 1902.The John B. Denton College was opened. It later changed names and moved to Abilene and became Abilene Christian College.

A State Industrial School for Girls was to be established in 1902. A Denton committee raised $30,000 and offered several sites. On Jan. 3, 1903, Denton was selected and 67 acres accepted.

In 1905, it became the College of Industrial Arts. Later Texas State College for Women and eventually Texas Woman’s University.

World War I was the next big thing for the county. In May 1917, Capt. Noah Roark organized a Texas National Guard unit in Denton County. The unit entered U.S. service as Co. M, 7th Texas Infantry. The company trained in Denton.

It was estimated that 1,200 to 1,500 men went to war from Denton County, 400 to

500 from Denton.

The Great Depression caused Denton County to see its first population loss from one census to the next. Drought and poor crops caused panic. In 1931, the city cut salaries of its employees 10 percent. Bank deposits went from $$2,041,804 in 1928 to $1,162,024 in January 1934, Bread was 5 cents, 4 cents on special.

World War II dominated the 1940s. In 1942, ration books were issued to 36,000 families in Denton County. Many men from Denton County died in the war that ended in 1945. Four men from Denton became generals.

The rest is modern history. The county developed into one of the major urban areas of the state while still thriving in agriculture.

It remains a major university center with North Texas and TWU growing in numbers and stature.

Snapshots In History

In November of 1848, a man named Tansey was on trial for stealing a pair of “hames,” which are wooden or metal harness parts. The penalty was one lick on the bare back with a hickory switch.

When the jury adjourned for lunch, Sheriff Roark thought the trial was over and took the man down on the creek bank and whipped him.

After lunch, the trial resumed and his lawyer asked for a new trial. Mr. Tansey tugged on his lawyer’s coat and told him the sentence had already been carried out. *** Angeline Smith owned a saloon in Denton about 1867. Whiskey was 10 cents a drink.

Until then, saloons had not been regulated. Suddenly, carpetbaggers passed a law saying saloons had to have a license and pay a tax of 10 cents a drink.

It made Angeline mad. So, she served drinks for free. But for a free drink, you had to buy a 10-cent peanut.

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June 25, 2017

Denton Record-Chronicle

Denton County offers students many choices

By Caitlyn Jones Staff Writer

Denton County is home to a multitude of schools, both public and private, that strive to give the children of Denton the best education possible.

Founded in 1882, the Denton Independent School District is the largest school district in the northern portion of the county. The district stretches 180 square miles, and its boundaries include Denton and 17 other cities, communities and developments in Denton County. Denton ISD includes two early childhood centers, 23 elementary schools, eight middle schools, four comprehensive high schools, an alternative learning high school and an advanced technology complex.

In 2013, voters approved a $312 million bond package supporting a fourth comprehensive high school, a ninth-grade addition at Guyer High School, two new elementary schools, a middle school, renovations at 17 campuses, energy conservation improvements and land acquisition.

Construction is currently underway in the Oak Point area on Rodriguez Middle School, named for local education advocates Rudy and Rosemary Rodriguez. It will open at the beginning of the 2017-18 school year along the U.S. Highway 380

Corridor.

According to district officials, enrollment for the Denton school district is projected to climb above 29,500 pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade students for the 2017-18 school year. For more information, visit www.dentonisd.org.

Other public school districts Denton County include Argyle, Aubrey, Krum, Lake Dallas, Lewisville, Little Elm, Northwest, Pilot Point, Ponder and Sanger.

Among the private school options in the city of Denton and in nearby Argyle are Denton Calvary Academy, Immaculate Conception Catholic School, Liberty Christian School and Selwyn College Preparatory School.

Denton Calvary School, located on University Drive in Denton, has a student body of kindergarten through 12th-grade students. Plans for expansion into a new building are underway and should be completed by the start of the 2017-18 school year. For more information, visit http://www.dentoncalvary.org.

Immaculate Conception Catholic School, located on Bonnie Brae Drive in Denton, is one of 20 diocesan schools and is open to North Central Texas area students from age 3 to the eighth grade. For more information, visit http://www.catholic schooldenton.org.

Liberty Christian School in Argyle offers a college-preparatory education based on

biblical principles to pre-school through 12th-grade students. For more information, visit http://www.libertychristian.com.

Selwyn School, located on Copper Canyon Road in Argyle, is open to students from 13 months old through the 12th grade.

The school moved in the spring from its previous location on University Drive, where it had been since the 1960s. For more information, visit http://www.selwynschool.com.

Among some of the area charter schools are the Texas Education Centers, which has campuses in three Denton County communities. For more information, visit http://www.texaseducationcenters.org.

Denton is also home to several other charter schools. A complete listing of other charter schools in Denton County can be accessed by visiting the Texas Education map of Texas charter schools at http://bit.ly/1IaAzBj. For individuals who home school their children, the Denton County Home School Association support group is available. According to the group’s web site, it offers resources, activities and local home school information for its members and facilitates networking among families.

For more information, visit http://dchsa.org.

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DISD schools provide quality education

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Gonzalez School for Young Children Felicia Sprayberry, Principal 1212 Long Road Denton, Texas, 76207 Phone: 940-369-4360 Fax: 940-382-4285 Windle School for Young Children Angela Hellman, Principal 901 Audra Lane Denton, Texas, 76209 Phone: 940-369-3900 Fax: 940-369-4930 Adkins Elementary School Emily McLarty, Principal 1701 Monahan Drive Lantana, Texas, 76226 Phone: 940-369-1300 Fax: 940-458-0857 Bell Elementary Lauren Shapiro, Principal 601 Villa Paloma Boulevard Little Elm, TX 75068 Phone: TBA Fax: TBA Blanton Elementary Linda Bozeman, Principal 9501 Stacee Lane Argyle, Texas, 76226 Phone: 940-369-0700 Fax: 940-241-1423 Borman Elementary Michele Sandefur, Principal 1201 Parvin St. Denton, Texas, 76205-6715 Phone: 940-369-2500 Fax: 940-369-4903 Cross Oaks Elementary Matt Preston, Principal 600 Liberty Blvd.

Cross Roads, Texas, 76227 Phone: 972-347-7100 Fax: 940-440-9770 Evers Park Elementary Linda Cavazos-Tucker, Principal 3300 Evers Parkway Denton, Texas, 76207 Phone: 940-369-2600 Fax: 940-369-4906 Ginnings Elementary

Marcy Auchter, Principal 2525 Yellowstone Place Denton, Texas, 76209 Phone: 940-369-2700 Fax: 940-369-4909 Hawk Elementary Robin Brownell, Principal 2300 Oakmont Drive Corinth, Texas, 76210 Phone: 940-369-1800 Fax: 940-369-4911 Hodge Elementary Patty Jensen, Principal 3900 Grant Parkway Denton, Texas, 76208 Phone: 940-369-2800 Fax: 940-369-4912 Houston Elementary Teresa Andress, Principal 3100 Teasley Lane Denton, Texas, 76205 Phone: 940-369-2900 Fax: 940-369-4915 Lee Elementary Lorena Salas, Principal 800 Mack Place Denton, Texas, 76209 Phone: 940-369-3500 Fax: 940-369-4918 McNair Elementary Lacey Hailey, Principal 1212 Hickory Creek Road Denton, Texas, 76210 Phone: 940-369-3600 Fax: 940-369-4921 Nelson Elementary Erika Timmons, Principal 3909 Teasley Lane Denton, Texas, 76210 Phone: 940-369-1400 Fax: 940-383-3534 Paloma Creek Elementary Natalie Mead, Principal 1600 Navo Road Aubrey, Texas, 76227 Phone: 972-347-7300 Fax: 972-346-9501 Pecan Creek Elementary Lacey Rainey, Principal 4400 Lakeview Blvd.

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Phone: 940-369-4400 Fax: 940-369-4904 Providence Elementary Julio Lopez, Principal 1000 F.M. 2931 Aubrey, Texas, 76227 Phone: 940-369-1900 Fax: 940-365-2985 E.P. Rayzor Elementary Mary Dunlevy, Principal 377 Rayzor Road Argyle, Texas, 76226 Phone: 940-369-4100 Fax: 940-455-2658 N. Rayzor Elementary Cecilia Holt, Principal 1400 Malone St. Denton, Texas, 76201 Phone: 940-369-3700 Fax: 940-369-4924 Rivera Elementary Roshaunda Thomas, Principal 701 Newton St. Denton, Texas, 76205 Phone: 940-369-3800 Fax: 940-369-4927 Ryan Elementary Nicole Poole, Principal 201 W. Ryan Road Denton, Texas, 76210 Phone: 940-369-4600 Fax: 940-369-4936 Savannah Elementary Michael McWilliams, Principal 1101 Cotton Exchange Drive Aubrey, Texas, 76208 Phone: 972-347-7400 Fax: 972-346-3352 Stephens Elementary Chris Rangel, Principal 133 Garza Road Shady Shores, Texas, 76208 Phone: 940-369-0800 Fax: 940-321-1318 Wilson Elementary Caleb Leath, Principal 1306 E. Windsor Drive Denton, Texas, 76209 Phone: 940-369-4500 Fax: 940-369-4933

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Calhoun Middle School Paul Martinez, Principal 709 Congress St. Denton, Texas, 76201 Phone: 940-369-2400 Fax: 940-369-4939 Crownover Middle School Charlene Parham, Principal 1901 Creekside Drive Corinth, Texas, 76210 Phone: 940-369-4700 Fax: 940-321-0502 Harpool Middle School Jeff Smith, Principal 9601 Stacee Lane Argyle, Texas, 76226 Phone: 940-369-1700 Fax: 940-241-1342 McMath Middle School Debra Nobles, Principal 1900 Jason Drive Denton, Texas, 76205 Phone: 940-369-3300 Fax: 940-369-4946 Myers Middle School Angela Ricks, Principal 131 Garza Road Shady Shores, Texas, 76208 Phone: 940-369-1500 Fax: 940-498-0050 Navo Middle School Beth Kelly, Principal 1701 Navo Road Aubrey, Texas, 76227 Phone: 972-347-7500 Fax: 972-346-2562 Rodriguez Middle School Renee Koontz, Principal 8650 Martop Road Oak Point, Texas, 75068 Phone: 972-347-7050 Strickland Middle School Kathleen Carmona, Principal 324 E. Windsor Drive Denton, Texas, 76209 Phone: 940-369-4200 Fax: 940-369-4950

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Schools HIGH SCHOOLS

Braswell High School Leslie Guajardo, Principal 26750 E. University Drive Little Elm, TX 75068 Phone: 972-347-7700 Fax: 972-347-6259 Denton High School Joel Hays, Principal 1007 Fulton St. Denton, Texas, 76201 Phone: 940-369-2000 Fax: 940-369-4953 LaGrone Advanced Technology Complex Marcus Bourland, Principal 1504 Long Road Denton, Texas, 76207 Phone: 940-369-4850 Fax: 940-369-4971 Guyer High School Shaun Perry, Principal 7501 Teasley Lane Denton, Texas, 76210 Phone: 940-369-1000 Fax: 940-369-4965 Fred Moore High School Marilyn Rabsatt, Principal 815 Cross Timber St. Denton, Texas, 76205 Phone: 940-369-4000 Fax: 940-369-4957 Ryan High School Vernon Reeves, Principal 5101 E. McKinney St. Denton, Texas, 76208

June 25, 2017 Phone: 940-369-3000 Fax: 940-369-4960 Davis School DAEP Buddy Dunworth, Principal 1125 Davis St. Denton, Texas, 76209 Phone: 940-369-4050 Fax: 940-369-4966 Sparks Campus Anthony Sims, Principal 201 S. Woodrow Lane Denton, Texas, 76205 Phone: 940-369-2468 Fax: 940-369-4993

ADMINISTRATION

Dennis E. Stephens Central Administration 1307 N. Locust St. Denton, Texas, 76201 Phone: 940-369-0000 Fax: 940-369-4982 · Academic Programs · Communication/ Community Relations · Counseling Services · Administrative Services (Business) · Denton Public School Foundation · Fine Arts · Human Resources · Social Work · Superintendent 1213 N. Locust St. Denton, Texas, 76201 Fax: 940-369-4991 Publications- 940-369-0083 Purchasing- 940-369-0122 1215 N. Elm St. Denton, Texas, 76201 Adult and Community Education- 940-369-0091; Fax- 940-369-4988 Extended Day- 940-369-0080; Fax- 940-3694988 Technology 1212 N. Elm St.

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· Gifted and Talented/EXPO · Special Education Transportation 5093 E. McKinney St. Denton, Texas, 76208 Phone: 940-369-0300 Fax: 940-369-4978 C.H. Collins Athletic Complex 1500 Long Road Denton, Texas, 76207 Phone: 940-369-0073 Fax: 940-369-4991 Athletics Natatorium 2400 Long Road Denton, Texas, 76207 Phone: 940-369-3456 Fax: 940-382-5198 Aquatics Career and Technology Education LaGrone Advanced Technology Complex 1504 Long Road Denton, Texas 76207 Phone: 940-369-4850 Fax: 940-380-0243 Employee Child Care Virginia Gallian Child Development Center 903 Audra Lane, Denton, Texas 76209 Phone: 940-369-3980

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Local universities educate, entertain

Texas Woman's University’s Hubbard Hall

By Britney Tabor Staff Writer

Denton County is home to two public universities and two community colleges.

In addition to educating thousands of students annually, the institutions play hosts to multiple public concerts, exhibits, lectures and other events.

Texas Woman’s University

Texas Woman’s University, founded in 1901, is the country’s largest university primarily for women, according to TWU officials.

TWU has three sites throughout Texas — its main campus in Denton and health sciences institutes in Dallas and Houston.

The combined enrollment for the three campuses totals nearly 15,700 students.

The Denton campus reported a record enrollment of nearly 13,000 students in fall 2016.

TWU offers 60 programs of study and 110 undergraduate and graduate degrees.

According to university officials, 24 percent of all Texas nursing doctoral degrees from a four-year university are earned at TWU. The Chronicle of Higher Education in 2014 named TWU the fifth-fastest growing public doctoral university in the nation.

It is the only university with a “state academic center focused on women-owned businesses,” according to TWU officials.

In 2015, TWU opened its Woodcock Institute for Advancement of Neurocognitive Research and Applied Practice with a $10 million gift from Richard W. Woodcock, a psychologist and psychometrician. Funded with the largest gift in university history, the institute “supports interdisciplinary research” into reasoning for people diagnosed with learning disabilities, neuropsychological conditions, behavioral and psychiatric disorders, according to Amanda Simpson, TWU director of media relations. The institute also supports “the advancement of effective clinical assessment

practices, and the dissemination of research findings through direct professional development opportunities and publications, and applied evidence-based assessment,” Simpson said.

TWU houses an expansive art collection with hundreds of pieces that are available for viewing online and by tour on the Denton campus.

The Denton campus is home to the Little Chapel in-the-Woods, a 110-seat interdenominational chapel designed by renowned architect O’Neil Ford that features artwork designed and created by university students; the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame, which includes a collection of photos and biographies of honorees; a display of gowns and clothing worn by Texas first ladies, dating back to the 1800s and the largest collection of women’s research material in the South.

Annually, the university hosts multiple activities, concerts, sporting events and exhibits open to the general public.

To learn more about TWU, its attractions and events, visit www.twu.edu.

ing it one of the nation’s top 115 research institutions. At the time of the announcement, President Neal Smatresk told the Denton Record-Chronicle that the university is “on a trajectory that’s very ambitious,” he said. “I don’t think we’re going to back away from that — we’re going to continue accelerating toward our goal.”

A total of 32 National Merit scholars enrolled for classes at UNT in fall 2016. More than 40 percent of its undergraduate student body is first-generation college students. UNT offers the first and only doctorate program in art education in Texas.

Annually more than 1,000 concerts are hosted on the Denton campus, according to university officials. From concerts featuring student musicians to big names in music, the university offers a variety of performances.

Throughout the year, several art pieces are on display at the university and at its gallery, UNT on the Square, located at 109 N. Elm St., in downtown Denton.

UNT is home to Mean Green Athletics, and throughout the year hosts multiple youth campus and programs and sporting events including football, basketball, soccer, softball and track and field.

Learn more about UNT at www.unt.edu.

North Central Texas College

North Central Texas College has five campuses throughout four North Texas counties, two of which are in Denton County.

The two-year community college has existed for more than 90 years and is one of the “oldest continuously, two-year public” colleges in Texas, according to its website.

Course offerings include career and technical education, health sciences and arts and sciences.

The Corinth campus reported a student

body of approximately 5,000 students in fall 2016. It offers freshman- and sophomore-level students the general courses needed to transfer to a four-year university as well as certifications for students to enter the workforce in the fields of nursing, surgical technology, emergency medical services, paramedics and computer network engineering.

The newest campus in Flower Mound, which opened its doors in 2011, reported in fall 2016 that an estimated 1,600 were enrolled. The campus offers two-year degrees and certifications in general, developmental, continuing, community, workforce and technical education and student development.

In 2016, officials at the Flower Mound campus announced that it is partnering with Midwestern State University, which has its main campus in Wichita Falls, to offer bachelor’s degrees. Construction is currently underway on a 30,000-square-foot shared facility that’s slated to open in spring 2018 in Flower Mound, according to NCTC officials. Among the slated program offerings for the partnership are respiratory care, radiologic sciences, nursing, elementary/middle and special education and a bachelor’s degree of applied arts and sciences.

“Students will be able to transition seamlessly from their associate’s degree to their bachelor’s degree,” said Elizabeth Dieter, an NCTC media specialist. “It will just be a one-stop shop for those students looking to transfer. It’s a great opportunity for students to receive a four-year degree in Flower Mound.”

Annually, NCTC also sponsors multiple recitals, concerts, stage productions, lectures and exhibits.

For more NCTC details, visit www.nctc.edu.

University of North Texas

For more than 125 years, the University of North Texas has called Denton County home.

In fall 2016, UNT reached a new enrollment record, reporting a combined enrollment of approximately 38,000 students at its main campus in Denton and its newest campus in Frisco. UNT has another campus and law school in Dallas and a health science center in Fort Worth.

The university offers more than 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. According to university officials, UNT is the fifth largest university in Texas and among the 40 largest universities in the nation.

In 2016, the university earned its Tier 1 status through the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, label-

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Many four-legged residents call Denton home

By Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe Staff Writer

Denton loves its four-legged friends.

The city operates a state-of-the-art animal shelter as a temporary home for dogs and cats, a dog park with plenty of room to run and play, and every year, Denton holds Dog Days, a long-running festival that celebrates man’s best friend.

Shelter

The new Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center shelters lost pets and helps people find a pet that will be a good fit for their family.

Staff and volunteers care for, and help find foster and forever homes for, lost and surrendered pets that sometimes includes chickens, pot-bellied pigs and other lesscommon animal companions. Denton holds lost pets a little longer than the state requires, a full 96 hours, to give owners time to reclaim them.

Located at 3717 N. Elm St., the center has kennels, rooms and yards where dogs and cats can live and play temporarily. The center also has four “get acquainted” rooms for families considering adoption.

Thanks to help from the Denton Animal Support Foundation fee, the city can keep adoption fees low. Pets receive on-site veterinary care and can go home with their

forever family the same day with shiny, new tags.

Residents looking for volunteer opportunities can work directly with the foundation, Denton animal services or the many partner rescue groups who care for feral cats and foster dogs until they can find new homes.

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

Park

Denton's dog park, Wiggly Field, is located in Lake Forest Park at 1760 E. Ryan Rd. Two fenced areas, slightly less than an acre for small or shy dogs and two acres for

large dogs, offer plenty of shade as well as room to be off the leash, run and play. A nearby pond and trails offer other opportunities for dogs to get wet and explore. There are no restrooms at Wiggly Field, but the park does have drinking fountains for both humans and pets that operate spring through fall.

Dogs must display current tags - both the rabies vaccination and a city registration tag - to use the park. Denton Animal Services charges $4 to register a spayed or neutered animal and $25 to register an unaltered pet. Registration is free for a sterile animal that has been microchipped.

For more information on registering

your animal, or the rules and etiquette for Wiggly Field, visit the city's website, www.cityofdenton.com.

Festival

For 24 years, the city has played host to the Denton Dog Days festival, an event for canines and their human pets. This year, the event will be held Saturday, October 7, at the North Texas Fairgrounds, 2217 N. Carroll Blvd., in Denton. One lucky canine will be named "Spokesdog" of the year. The event includes demonstrations by dogs and their trainers, contests, food and other entertainment.

For more information, visit www.dentondogdays.com.

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What you need to know

By Randy Cummings

For the Denton Record-Chronicle

As a newcomer to the Denton area, we think you'll quickly realize that our community and the surrounding area is a great place to live. With that thought in mind, let us be among the first to say, "Welcome!"

You'll soon come to know that Denton is a growing community with a wide variety of friendly neighborhoods and all the urban conveniences you could want. There's plenty of shopping options on both the north and south sides of Denton that make it easy to look for anything you might be wanting without having to battle traffic and time driving south to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

Denton also offers its citizens a long lineup of public events throughout the year that cover just about every area of interest, most notably the annual North Texas State Fair and Rodeo every fall along with the Denton Arts and Jazz Festival in the spring.

And each fall music lovers get to take in the annual Denton Blues Festival, too.

In recent years Denton has grown to become the 12th largest city in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, with an estimated population of 131,044 that makes its the 26th most

populous city in Texas.

Whether you arrived here from another part of the Lone Star state or are coming here from out of state, there are some things you'll need to do to get settled in and make it feel like Denton truly is home.

Whether it's a matter of getting your driver's license updated or figuring out where the nearest post office is, we're here to make your "to-do" list a little easier to get through.

DRIVER'S LICENSE

Texas Dept. of Public Safety 820 N. Loop 288 972-434-8866 If you're new to Texas, a trip to the Department of Public Safety is necessary. A list of offices can be found on the agency's web site, www.txdps.state.tx.us. Bring your out-of-state license if you have one and proof of a Social Security number, which can be a Social Security card or one of many other official documents. Also, proof of Texas vehicle registration and liability insurance is required if you own a vehicle. If the out-of-state license is valid, the only required exam will be an eye test. If the license is expired, a written exam and drive test will also be administered. The standard

fee for a Texas license ranges from $16-$33.

Under Texas law, though, drivers who have accumulated at least three major moving violations or who have caused two or more accidents must pay a surcharge to renew their licenses. If you're moving to Denton from within the state of Texas, you have 30 days to report the address change to the DPS. The paperwork can be obtained by visiting any DPS office, by emailing your request to customerservicedl@txdps.state.tx or by downloading the documents from the DPS website and mailing it to the state. A $11 fee will be charged.

months after the expiration date. To register a vehicle in person, you can go to the Denton County tax office located at 1505 E. McKinney Street in Denton with proof of ownership and insurance. If the vehicle is not in your name, proof of purchase must be provided. After the proper documentation is shown and the forms have been filled out, a fee will be charged based on the vehicle's year, make and model, if it's a truck, and it's weight. License plates and a registration/inspection sticker will then be issued. Even if you have only moved from within the state, you must notify the county tax office.

VEHICLE REGISTRATION/INSPECTION

Texas requires that all vehicles must be registered and inspected annually -- and they must be inspected in the county in which they're registered. Inspections can be done at any number of local oil change businesses and repair garages, and must be done prior to renewal of a registration.

When your car or truck passes inspection it will automatically be added to an inspection database and upon your online or inperson registration, your vehicle's passing inspection will be automatically verified.

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Emergency: dial 911 Police Dept. (non-emergency): 940-349-8181 Fire Dept. (non-emergency): 940-349-8840 City of Denton (services): 940-349-8700 601 E. McKinney St. Denton, TX 76201 www.cityofdenton.com Texas Dept. of Public Safety: 940-434-8866 820 N. Loop 288 Denton, TX 76209 www.dentoncounty.com Denton County Tax Office: 940-349-3510 (motor vehicle); 940-349-3500 (property taxes) 1505 E. McKinney St. Denton, TX 76209 www.dentoncounty.com Denton County Elections Administration (voter registration): 940-349-3200 701 Kimberly Dr., Suite A101 Denton, TX 76208 www.votedenton.com Social Security Office: 888-717-1530 2201 Colorado Blvd.

Denton, TX 76205 Denton County Appraisal District: 940-3493800 3911 Morse St. Denton, TX 76208 www.dentoncad.com United State Post Offices 940-387-8555 101 E. McKinney St. Denton, TX 76201 or 2101 Colorado Blvd.

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CoServ (gas): 940-321-7800 7701 S. Stemmons Fwy. Corinth, TX 76210 www.coserv.com Verizon Telephone/Television/Internet Service: 800-922-0204 or 940-891-0106 1805 S. Loop 288 Denton, TX 76205 www.verizon.com Charter Spectrum Communications: 888757-7328 2340 S. Interstate 35, #180 Denton, TX 76205

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Places of worship in Denton County EDITOR’s NOTE: This list was compiled by InfoUSA.com

Amazing Love Ministries 819 E. McKinney St Denton, TX 76202 940-381-5190 www.amazingloveministries.net/ Antioch Christian Fellowship 2020 Post Oak Dr. Corinth, TX 76210 940-498-3325 www.godsgotablessing.com/ Argyle Church Of Christ 118 A FM 407 E. Argyle, TX 76226 940-464-3177 www.argylechurchofchrist.org/home.aspx Argyle United Methodist Church 9033 Fort Worth Dr. Argyle, TX 76226 940-464-1333 www.argyleumc.org/ Asbury United Methodist Church 117 Hercules Ln. Denton, TX 76207 940-387-6487 www.asburydenton.org/ Aubrey First United Methodist Church 113 W Plum St. Aubrey, TX 76227 940-365-3024 www.aubreyfumc.com/ Baptist Student Center – TWU 1111 Oakland St. Denton, TX 76201 940-382-5241 Baptist Student Center – UNT 1132 Union Cir. Denton, TX 76203 940-387-6331 Bible Baptist Church 415 Leuty St. Justin, TX 76247 940-648-3916 www.facebook.com/pages/Bible-BaptistChurch/117206181630961 Blessed John Paul II Univ. Prsh.

1303 Eagle Dr. Denton, TX. 76201 940-566-0004 www.jp2denton.org/ Blue Mound United Methodist 8421 N. Interstate 35 Denton, TX 76207 940-382-0825 www.bluemoundumc.org/ Bridge Church 4151 FM 455 W. Sanger, TX. 76266 940-458-3931 www.bolivarwaters.com Calvary Baptist Church 125 N. Jefferson St Pilot Point, TX 76258 940-686-2274 www.calvarypilotpoint.org/ Calvary UPC Of Denton 805 E. Sherman Dr Denton, TX 76209 940-383-8113 www.calvaryupcdenton.org/ Central Baptist Church 2221 N. Carroll Blvd Denton, TX 76201 940-382-6969 www.cbcdenton.com/ Christ The Servant Lutheran 2121 E. University Dr

Denton, TX 76209 940-387-1984 www.ctsdenton.org/ Christian Campus Center 1305 W. Oak St Denton, TX 76201 940-566-0625 www.christiancampuscenter.org/ Christian Center Assembly of God 915 E. Mc cart St Krum, TX 76249 940-482-6585 www.kccag.org/ Church of Christ 502 Carlisle Dr. Lake Dallas, TX 75065 940-497-5510 www.tcoc.net Church Of Christ at Sanger 100 North 5th St Sanger, TX 76266 940-458-3145 https://www.sangerchurchofchrist.com Cooper Creek Baptist Church 2400 Worthington Dr. Denton, TX 76207 940-383-1015 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cooper-Creek -Baptist-Church/339508172803531 Cooper Creek United Methodist Church 5209 Mingo Rd. Denton, TX 76208 940-565-9070 https://www.coopercreekumc.com Cornerstone Church 7850 FM 2931 Aubrey, TX 76227 940-365-3354 www.ccaubrey.com/ Covenant Church Crossroads 8690 Liberty Rd. Aubrey, TX. 76227 940-365-1395 Covenant Fellowship 625 S Lake Dallas Dr. Lake Dallas, TX 75065

940-497-2512 www.cfld.org/ Cowboy Church of Cooper Creek 3000 Rock Hill Rd. Aubrey, TX. 76227 972-841-3331 www.cowboychurchofcoopercreek.org/ Cowboy Country Chapel 603 Morrison St. Pilot Point, TX. 76258 940-686-0067 Cross Pointe Community Church 300 Dobbs Rd. Shady Shore, TX. 76208 940-497-1326 www.crosspointecommunity.com/ Cross Timbers Community Church 1119 S. US Highway 377 Argyle, TX 76226 940-240-5100 www.crosstimberschurch.org/ Cross Way Methodist Church 14632 Fishtrap Rd. Aubrey, TX. 76227 940-783-8765 www.crosswayumc.org/ Denton Bible Church 2300 E. University Dr Denton, TX 76209 940-297-6700 http:/www.dbcmedia.org/ Denton Chinese Church 409 Fulton St. Denton, TX 76201 940-898-1511 www.bibledcc.org/ Denton Christian Church 3130 North Elm Denton, TX 76201 940-382-76201 Denton Church of God 2525 Stella St. Denton, TX 76201 940-382-2084 Denton County Cowboy Church 400 Robinson Rd.

Ponder, TX. 76259 940-497-2043 www.dentoncountycowboychurch.org/ Denton Presbyterian Church 801 North Texas Blvd Denton, TX 76201 940-783-7097 www.denton-pres.squarespace.com Denton Unitarian Universalist 1111 Cordell St. Denton, TX 76201 940-566-1286 www.dentonuuf.org Eastside Church of Christ 2109 Shawnee St. Denton, TX 76209 940-382-3351 https://www.church-of-christ.net Elm Ridge United Methodist 14632 Fishtrap Rd Aubrey, TX 76227 972-398-9488 www.elmridgeumc.org Faith Assembly Church 700 Harmon Rd. Aubrey, TX 76227 940-365-9360 Faith Harvest Church 100 Country Club Rd #113 Argyle, TX 76226 940-464-7204 Faith Tabernacle 1101 Audra Ln. Denton, TX 76209 940-565-1055 www.faithtabernacleaog.com Faith United Methodist Church 6060 Teasley Lane Denton, TX 76210 940-535-2267 www.tryfaith.org/ Fellowship At The Ranch 111 E University Dr. #105-359 Denton, TX 76209 940-230-3090 www.fellowshipattheranch.com/ First Assembly Of God-Grace Fellowship 2227 N. Carroll Blvd Denton, TX 76201 940-382-6391 First Assembly Of God 103 Freese Dr. Sanger, TX 76266 940-458-7376 https://www.facebook.com/pages/FirstAssembly-of-God-Church/221290607942630 First Baptist Church — Krugerville 5021 US Highway 377 S Aubrey, TX 76227 940-365-2444 www.fbckrugerville.org/ First Baptist Church – Corinth 3033 Meadowview Dr Corinth, TX 76210 940-321-5762 www.fbccorinth.org/ First Baptist Church — Lake Dallas 307 S Lake Dallas Dr. Lake Dallas, TX 75065 940-497-1795 http:/www./fbclakedallas.com/ First Baptist Church — Krum 12 Gregg Rd. Krum, TX 76249 940-482-3417

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Worship First Baptist Church – Ponder 101 S. Highway 156 Ponder, TX 76259 940-479-2455 www.fbcponder.org/ First Baptist Church — Sanger 708 S. 5th St Sanger, TX 76266 940-458-7416 www.fbcsanger.com/ First Baptist Church — Denton 1100 Malone St. Denton, TX 76201 940-382-2577 www.firstdenton.org/ First Baptist Church — Justin 402 8th St. Justin, TX 76247 940-648-2773 www.fbcjustin.org/ First Baptist Church — Argyle 414 Highway 377 S. Argyle, TX 76226 940-464-7224 www.firstargyle.org/ First Rock Fellowship 201 N. Main Aubrey, TX 76227 940-365-2445 www.firstrockfellowship.org/ First Christian Church 1203 Fulton St. Denton, TX 76201 940-566-4990 www.fccdenton.com/ First Cumberland Presbyterian 1424 Stuart Rd. Denton, TX 76209 940-387-6811 www.cumberland.org/center/CPC_Home_Page/ Home.html First Presbyterian Church USA 1114 W. University Dr. Denton, TX. 76201 940-387-3894 http;/www.fpcdenton.com First United Methodist Church 201 S Locust St. Denton, TX 76201 940-382-5478 www.fumc-denton.com/ First United Methodist Church 115 N 5th St. Sanger, TX 76226 940-458-7423 www.fbcsanger.com First United Methodist Church 217 S Church Pilot Point, TX 75268 940-686-2338 www.pilotpointfumc.org/ Friendship Church 3813 W. University Dr Denton, TX 76207 940-566-1410 www.fcdenton.com/ Full Gospel Church 209 Mockingbird Ln. Denton, TX 76209 940-382-1822 https://www.fullgospelchurchpa.com Galilee Missionary Baptist Church 300 E Willow St. Sanger, TX 76266 940-458-4370 Gate Way United Baptist Church 2401 N Bell Ave Denton, TX 76209

June 25, 2017 940-387-7111 www.gatewayunitedbaptist.org/ Grace Evangelical Society 4851 S Interstate 35 E #203 Denton, TX 76210 940-270-8827 www.faithalone.org/ Grace Pointe Church 3000 E. McKinney St. Denton, TX 76209 940-323-1036 www.gracepointedenton.com/ Gribble Springs Baptist Church 6933 FM 2164 Sanger, TX 76266 940-458-3274 www.gribblesprings.com/ Highland Baptist Church 600 Thomas St. Denton, TX 76201 940-383-2830 https://wwwhighlandenton.org Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church 2550 Post Oak Dr. Corinth, TX. 762109 940-497-4753 www.hlct.net/ Immaculate Conception Catholic 2255 N Bonnie Brae St. Denton, TX 76207 940-565-1770 www.iccdenton.org/ Justin Church of Christ 424 S. Snyder Ave. Justin, TX 76247 940-648-2482 www.justinchurchofchrist.com/ Justin United Methodist Church 205 N. Jackson Ave. Justin, TX 76247 940-648-2594 www.justinumc.org/ Krum United Methodist Church 1001 E. McCart St. Krum, TX 76249 940-482-3482 www.thekrumchurch.com/ Lake Cities United Methodist 300 E Hundley Dr. Lake Dallas, TX 75065 940-321-6100 www.lakecitiesumc.org/ Lake Shore Baptist Church 276 E Hundley Dr. Lake Dallas, TX 75065 940-497-2219 www.lakeshorebaptistchurch.net/ Lakeside Fellowship 15080 FM 156 Justin, TX 76247 940-648-2700 Lantana Community Fellowship 2200 E Jeter Rd. Bartonville, TX 72662 817-224-9200 www.lcfnaz.org/ Lifegate Church 3350 Deerwood Pkwy Denton, TX 76208 940-382-8500 mylifegate.org/ Lifeline Church 2800 Pennsylvania Dr. Denton, TX 76205 940-465-1685 www.lifelinechurch.net/ Living Savior Ministries 7417 Faith Lane Argyle, TX 76226 940-242-2106 www.tlsm.org/

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Worship Midway Baptist Church 9540 Highway 377 Pilot Point, TX 76258 940-365-9312 www.midwaychurch.org/ Mission Temple Bethel 3105 Heather Ln. Denton, TX 76209 940-382-0425 www.mbethelusa.com/ Mt. Pilgrim Christian 339 Robertson St. Denton, TX 76205 940-387-5452 www.mtpilgrimcme.org/ New Hope Baptist Church 5800 US Highway 377 S. Aubrey, TX 76227 940-365-2542 www.newhopeaubrey.com/ New Life Church 1350 Milam Rd E. Sanger, TX 76266 940-458-3310 www.nltechministry.org Oak Grove United Methodist 4725 FM 720 Aubrey, TX 76227 940-365-3027 https://www.oakgroveunitedmethodist.org/ Open Arms Church 301 Market St. Lake Dallas, TX 75065 940-497-6394 openarmschurch.us/

Our Lady- Fatima Roman Catholic 209 Peach Street Sanger, TX 76266 940-458-7355 Peaceful Rest Baptist Church 407 N Crawford St. Denton, TX 76209 940-383-3312 www.facebook.com/pages/Peaceful-RestBaptist-Church/121055431239320 Pilot Point Church of Christ 426 S Jefferson St. Pilot Point, TX 76258 940-293-5620 www.pilotpointchurchofchrist.com/ Ponder United Methodist Church 104 Remington Park Ln. Ponder, TX 76259 940-479-8111 www.ponderumc.org/ Rock Church of Justin 411 Leuty Street Justin, TX 76247 940-648-5433 https://www.the rockchurchjustin.org Sage Meadow Christian Fellowship 531 John Wiley Rd Justin, TX 76247 940-648-2409 Seventh Day Adventist Denton 123 Sadau Ct Denton, TX 76210 940-484-4889 Shady Shores Baptist Church 401 W. Shady Shores Rd Denton, TX 76208 940-321-6463 www.shadyshoresbaptist.org/ Sherman Drive Church Of Christ 2321 E. Sherman Dr. Denton, TX 76209 940-387-3531

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www.shermandrive.org/ Singing Oaks Church Of Christ 101 Cardinal Dr. Denton, TX 76209 940-387-4355 www.singingoaks.org/ Southmont Baptist Church 2801 Pennsylvania Dr Denton, TX 76205 940-566-3313 www.southmont.org/ St. Andrew Presbyterian Church 300 W. Oak St Denton, TX 76201 940-387-3897 www.saint-andrew.com/ St. Barnaba’s Episcopal Church 1200 N. Elm St Denton, TX 76201 940-382-2748 www.stbarnabasdenton.org/ St. David's Episcopal Church 623 Ector St Denton, TX 76201 940-387-2622 www.stdavidsdenton.org/ St. Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church 509 Lakey St. Denton, TX 76205 940-383-1823 St. Mark Catholic Church 6500 Crawford Rd. Argyle, TX 76226 940-464-7808 www.stmarkdenton.org/ St. Maximus Orthodox Church 2026 W Oak St. Denton, TX 76201 940-565-6753 www.stmaximus.org/ St. Paul Lutheran Church 703 N Elm St.

Denton, TX 76201 940-387-7831 www.splcdenton.org/ St. Thomas Catholic Church 400 Saint Thomas Aquinas Ave Pilot Point, TX 76258 940-686-2088 www.stthomaspilotpoint.org/ Stony United Methodist Church 13911 Old Stoney Rd. Ponder, TX 76259 940-479-2670 www.stonyumc.org/ Towne North Baptist Church Denton 526 Hercules Ln. Denton, TX 76209 940-565-9218 www.tnbcdenton.org/ Trilogy Community Church 1805 Prospect Ln. Aubrey, TX 76227 480-280-6300 Trinity Presbyterian Church 2200 N. Bell Ave. Denton, TX 76209 940-382-8815 www.tpcdenton.org/ United Methodist Campus Ministry 1501 Maple St. Denton, TX 76201 940-382-3813 www.dentonwesley.org/ Village Church Denton 1106 W. Oak St. Denton, TX 76201 940-382-8888 www.thevillagechurch.net/denton/ Wellspring Worldwide Ministry 1919 N. Elm St. Denton, TX 76201 940-591-0004 www.wmconnect.com/

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Health services offered

By Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe Staff Writer

Denton’s medical community offers a range of health services, including two fullservice hospitals, an air-ambulance service, specialty hospitals, outpatient surgery centers and birthing centers.

Medical City Denton, located in southern Denton at 3535 S. Interstate 35E, holds Level 3 trauma certification and is pursuing a higher Level 2 designation. The 208bed hospital recently received an “A� for patient safety from the nonprofit Leapfrog Group. The hospital is staffed by 850 employees and 300 physicians. For more information about its advanced open-heart surgery and trauma facilities, as well as its other health programs, visit medicalcitydenton.com.

On the north side of the city, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton supports full-service, acute care with 255 rooms and the city’s only Level III neonatal intensive care unit. The hospital is part of the Texas Health network, which has consistently ranked as the nation’s top healthcare workplace on the Fortune 100 list of best companies to work for. The network’s doctors practice independently and are not hospital employees. For more information, visit, www.texashealth.org/denton.

The 22-bed Heart Hospital Baylor Denton has a 5-bed emergency department, specialized operating rooms and state-ofthe-art equipment. The hospital’s full-time doctors and nurses specialize in delivering care, including noninvasive treatments, for heart and vascular health. Learn more at denton.thehearthospitalbaylor.com.

For help in a mental health emergency, the nonprofit Denton County MHMR operates outpatient clinics, a crisis center and

residential center, as well as a mobile crisis outreach team to help in a mental health emergency. The staff answer a crisis hotline 24 hours per day at 1-800-762-0157. The main facilities are located at 2509 and 2519 Scripture St. The air ambulance service, CareFlite, has a helicopter base at Medical City Denton and operates out of Denton Enterprise Airport. For more information, visit www.careflite.org.

In addition to the 24-hour pharmacies at both full-service hospitals, three other pharmacies are open 24 hours per day, including two across the street from each other in central Denton: the Walgreens Pharmacy at 101 W. University Dr. and CVS Pharmacy at 116 W. University Dr. The CVS Pharmacy at 3200 Teasley Lane in southern Denton also is open 24 hours per day.

Several Denton pharmacies are certified compounding pharmacies and able to prepare custom prescriptions, including Denton Prescription Shop, 2501 W. Oak St. #100, and S&J Scripture Street Pharmacy, 1612 Scripture St., in central Denton, and in southern Denton Community Pharmacy at 4400 Teasley Lane #100.

Two local birthing centers are state licensed and staffed with midwives.

Located at 1823 N. Locust St. near Texas Woman’s University, the Inanna Birth & Women’s Care center offers a home-like environment for childbirth and after care. For more information, visit www.inannabirth.com.

Just south of the Denton city limits on a three-acre, tree-covered lot, All About Babies Birthing Center also offers a quiet, comfortable place for childbirth.

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Denton County offers many golf courses

Driving Range: No; short game practice area with putting green.

Snack/Concession: Yes

Bridlewood Golf Club Location: Flower Mound Phone: 972-355-4800 Website: www.bridlewoodgolfclub.com Course: Public 18-hole Yardage: 5,278-7,111 Par: 72 Greens: Bermuda Hours: Daily, sunrise to sunset Tee Times: No more than seven days in advance.

Soft spikes only, collared shirt required and no cutoffs.

Pro Shop: Yes Driving Range: Yes Snack/Concession: Yes, full-service dining

The Lakes at Castle Hills Location: Lewisville Phone: 972-899-7400 Website: www.thelakesatcastlehill.com Course: Private (Membership only) 18-hole Yardage: 7,256 Par: 72 Greens: Mini Verde and 419 Bermuda Tee Times: No more than 14 days in advance. Soft spikes only, collared shirt required, no cutoffs and no denim jeans.

Pro Shop: Yes Driving Range: Yes, full practice and training facility with membership only.

Snack/Concession: Yes, full-service dining Cowboys Golf Club Location: Grapevine Phone: 817-481-7277 Website: www.cowboysgolf.com Course: Public 18-hole Yardage: 7,017

Par: 72 Hours: Daily from sunrise to sunset Tee Times: No more than seven days in advance, 30 days with an additional reservation fee for each foursome. Soft spikes only, collared shirt required, no cutoffs and no denim.

Pro Shop: Yes Driving Range: Yes, with putting green.

Snack/Concession: Yes, full-service dining

Coyote Ridge Golf Club Location: Carrollton Phone: 972-395-0786 Website: www.coyoteridgegolfclub.com Course: Public 18-hole Yardage: 5,132-7,003 Par: 72

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Hours: Daily sunrise to sunset Tee Times: Call or reserve on website Pro Shop: Yes Driving Range: Yes, with practice green.

Snack/Concession: Yes, full-service dining

Decatur Golf Club Location: Decatur Phone: 940-627-3789 Website: www.decaturgolfclub.com Course: Public 9-hole Yardage: 2,597-3,233 Par: 36 Greens: 328 Bermuda Hours: Daily, 8 am to 8 pm Tee Times: Not required. Soft spikes only.

Pro Shop: Yes

Denton Country Club Location: Argyle Phone: 940-464-0077 Website: www.dentoncc.org Course: Private 18-hole Yardage: 5,054-6,624 Par: Men 71, Ladies 72 Greens: Bentgrass Fees: Private (membership required) Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 7:30 am to sunset Tee Times: Call for membership information. Soft spikes only, collared shirts required, no denim or cutoffs.

Pro Shop: Yes Club Pro: David Foster Driving Range: Yes, full practice facility Snack/Concession: Yes, full-service dining Golf Club at Champions Circle Location: Fort Worth Phone: 817-497-2582 Website: www.championscirclegolfclub.com Course: Public 18-hole Yardage: 5,190-7,005 Par: 72 Greens: Tifdwarf Hours: Daily 6:30 am-6 pm Tee Times: Available Pro Shop: Yes Driving Range: Yes, with two putting greens, chipping green and practice bunker.

Snack/Concession: Yes, full-service dining

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Golf Gainesville Municipal Golf Course Location: Gainesville Phone: 940-668-4560 Website: www.gainesvilletxgolf.com Course: Public 18-hole Yardage: 5,012-6,546 Par: Men 70, Ladies 74 Greens: Bentgrass Hours: Daily 7 am-6 pm Tee Times: Not required on weekdays. Weekends, holidays accepted the Thursday before. No spike requirement.

Pro Shop: Yes Driving Range: No Snack/Concession: Limited Grapevine Golf Course Location: Grapevine Phone: 817-410-3377 Website: www.grapevinegc.com Course: three 9-hole course layouts Yardage: Mockingbird: 5,111-6,986. Bluebonnet: 4,954-6,901. Pecan: 5,201-7,060 Par: 36 for 9 holes Greens: TifEagle Hours: Daily 6:30 am-5:30 pm Tee Times:No more than six days in advance. Soft Spikes only, shirt with sleeves required and shorts must be hemmed.

Pro Shop: Yes Driving Range: Yes Snack/Concession: Yes Indian Creek Golf Club Location: Carrollton Phone: 972-466-9850 Website: www.indiancreekgolfclub.com Course: 36-holes, 2 courses Yardage: Lakes: 5,271-7,235. Creek: 5,038-7,235 Par: Lakes 72, Creek 72 Hours: Daily 6 am-6 pm Tee Times: Available Pro Shop: Yes Driving Range: Yes, full practice facility Snack/Concession: Yes Lake Park Executive Golf Location: Lewisville Phone: 972-436-3113 Website: www.lakeparkgc.com Course: Lighted 9-holes Yardage: 1,358-1,724 Par: 28 Greens: Bermuda Hours: 9 am-7 pm Tee Times: Available until 7 pm Pro Shop: Yes Driving Range: No Snack/Concession: Yes, limited Lantana Golf Club Location: Lantana Phone: 940-728-4653 Website: www.lantanagolf.com Course: Private, 18-hole Yardage: 5,049-7,147 Par: 72 Greens: TifEagle Hours: Summer: Tuesday-Sunday 6 am-9 pm; Winter: Tuesday-Sunday 6 am-6 pm Tee Times: Soft spikes only, collared shirt required, no cutoffs and no denim.

Pro Shop: Yes Driving Range: Yes Snack/Concession: Yes, full-service dining Oakmont Country Club Location: Corinth Phone: 940-321-5599

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Website: www.oakmontclub.com Course: 18-hole Yardage: 4,500-6,800 Par: 72 Greens: Champion Bermuda Hours: Closed Mondays. Tuesday-Sunday 7 am-7 pm Tee Times: Call for membership information. Soft spikes only.

Pro Shop: Yes Club Pro: Craig Pullen Driving Range: Yes Snack/Concession: Yes, full-service dining.

Robson Ranch Wildhorse Golf Course Location: Denton Phone: 940-246-1001 Website: www.robson.com Course: Semi-private 18-hole Yardage: 5,068-6,859 Par: 72 Greens TifEagle Hours: Daily 6 am-5 pm Tee Times: No more than one week in advance.

Soft spikes only, collared shirt for men required, clean hemmed denim is allowed and no cutoffs or tank tops.

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

Soft spikes only.

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

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

Soft spikes only, collared shirts required and no

denim or cutoffs.

Pro Shop: Yes Driving Range: Yes, full practice facility Snack/Concession: No, full dining available

Timber Links at Denton Location: Denton Phone: 940-380-1318 Website: www.timberlinksgolfclub.com Course: 9-hole Yardage: 2,411-3,043 Par: 32 Greens: Bermuda Hours: Daily 7 am-5 pm Tee Times: Member reservations up to seven days in advance; non-member reservations up to five days. Soft spikes required, shirts must have sleeves and be tucked in and pants/shorts must be hemmed.

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

Pro Shop: Yes Driving Range: Yes, full practice facility

Snack/Concession: Yes, full-service dining

Trophy Club Country Club Location: Trophy Club Phone: 817-837-1900 Website: www.trophyclub-dallas.com Course: Private, 36-holes, two courses Yardage: Hogan: 5,598-6,953; Wentworth: 5,3046,942 Par: 72/72 Greens: Bermuda (both courses) Hours: Daily 7 am-7 pm Tee Times: Call for membership information. Soft spikes only.

Pro Shop: Yes Driving Range: Yes, two putting greens, chipping/ wedge practice area.

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Denton offers shoppers plenty of options

J.T. Clothiers opened at a new location at 200 W. Oak on the square in Denton in 2016.

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While the retail scene has changed around Denton and multiple longtime shops have closed, even more have popped up in the past year.

The downtown Square adds more retailers every year, with the latest additions Zig Zag Stripe and J.T. Clothiers, a longtime locally owned shop that just moved downtown.

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Shopping provide a local touch with their handmade or hand-crafted, recycled, or brand items, and personal customer service.”

Locally-owned retail expands past the downtown Square, from skateboard shop Denton Skate Supply on N. Locust St. to the DIME store on N. Elm St., which features handmade goods like soaps, pillows and home goods.

More home décor and vintage finds are easy to spot in Denton too, with new stores like Shop the Barn and Faded Blue.

With Rayzor Ranch Town Center under construction on W. University Drive, Denton is posed to have even more options in the near future.

Its successful counterpart, Rayzor Ranch Marketplace began opening stores in late 2010.

Now, shoppers can find major retailers Kohl’s and Ross Dress For Less alongside Famous Footwear. Together, the two Rayzor Ranch projects aim to be a shopping destination in Denton.

At Town Center, construction is close to done on the new hotel and convention center, set to open in November.

Soon after that, we can expect a flurry of openings at the property: Alamo Drafthouse, Andy B’s entertainment center and Rooms to Go. Kim Phillips, vice president of Denton’s Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, said having a place for conferences and events will drive more business in Denton.

People don’t go to a building to go to a building,” she explained. “The building is an attribute to allow large groups of people

Customers walk out of Joann fabric and craft store at Rayzor Ranch Marketplace. to experience a place together. People come here because it’s a cool place.”

Golden Triangle Mall has continued to expand its offerings and longtime tenants such as Dillard’s and J.C. Penney have expanded their spaces and offerings, like J.C. Penney adding in a Sephora make up de-

partment. The mall also now boasts popular retailer H&M and a recently-expanded Victoria Secret.

This means Denton is retaining the tax base and keeping money in the city instead of shoppers going to Lewisville or Frisco, said Matt Ludemann, the mall manager.

A fountain features signage for Golden Triangle Mall just outside the food court area.

“It’s convenient and a fresh new environment,” he said. “There are lots of extra amenities like all new interior seating and some new food options along the way. I think we’re created a pretty good shopping experience and are in the process of creating a very exciting shopping experience.”

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Denton produces a lot of talent

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Forget Nashville, New York and Los Angeles.

For local musicians, Denton is where it’s at.

Many well-known musicians are still creating their art here, kept happy by Denton’s music-savvy audiences and a limitless supply of music students who bring fresh ideas and energy to the scene. Other renowned musicians spent their formative years in Denton and return to perform on occasion, thanks in part to the long tradition of excellence at the University of North Texas College of Music.

All of these artists may not be as well known as Pat Boone, Don Henley, Sara Hickman and Roy Orbison, who called Denton home at one time, but this primer of who’s who and what’s what should boost basic music literacy for natives and newbies alike.

Brave Combo. The ageless ensemble mixes up polka with other genres like no other band on earth. Whether nabbing a Grammy or a feature spot on The Simpsons, their intelligent and fun-loving approach to music makes the party when they are there, and thankfully the band is still based in Denton. The band is famous in town for their annual performance on the final day of the Denton Arts & Jazz Fest in which Denton youths gather for a massive “Chicken Dance” and “Polka Mosh”.

Bob Dorough. Jazz fans know him as an extraordinary pianist and vocal stylist, and millions more don’t realize they know him as composer of “Conjunction Junction,”“I’m Just a Bill” and the many other ABC Saturday morning cartoon hits of Schoolhouse Rock. This former UNT jazz student started writing the education jingles in the 1970s.

One O’Clock Lab Band. It’s hard to know whether this group is the headwaters or flagship of Denton music, so influential is this incubator for jazz artists. Named for the time of day that the band rehearses in Kenton Hall inside the UNT Music Building, the band forever renews itself by asking members to audition for their spot each semester. Wherever good jazz is being made in this country or abroad, there is likely an alumnus of this band.

Norah Jones. A graduate of Booker T. Washington Performing Arts High School in Dallas, Jones spent just two years at UNT in the jazz program, but her Texas roots run so deep that her music, like Brave Combo’s, crosses genres. Jones included UNT alumnus Tony Scherr on her highly successful album Feels Like Home and was even named an honorary chairman of the “Save Fry Street” campaign. Jones sold out several shows at the 2016 Oaktopia Music & Culture Fest.

Tom “Bones” Malone. A former member of the Two O’Clock Lab Band, Malone stood in the back row of the band on The Late Show with David Letterman.

Sometimes dressed as outrageously as bandleader Paul Schaffer, Malone plays trombone in the band, although he also played saxophone in the Two O’Clock. It was a call from Saturday Night Live that got his television and movie career launched.

Malone wrote the chart for Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi’s first Blues Brothers skit on SNL, and Malone stayed with the Blue Brothers.

Lyle Mays. The piano behind the guitar in the Pat Metheny Group, Lyle Mays was also the genius behind the band when the One O’clock Lab Band received Grammy nominations for its Lab ’75 and Lab ’76 albums. His solo album, called Solo Improvisations for Expanded Piano, (Warner Bros.) capitalizes on his intuitive strengths, but he can also be heard along with Meryl Streep’s narrative on Tale of Peter Rabbit/ Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher (Windham Hill).

Polyphonic Spree. Tim Delaughter is the brain behind this choral pop group that got its start at the Fry Street Fair. The group, whose total membership is an ever moving target (including famous Dallas artist St. Vincent), has managed to tour with the likes of David Bowie and The Divine Comedy. They continue to make a splash wherever they are by taking the stage dressed in choir robes and performing psychedelically happy music.

Patricia Racette. She came to the University of North Texas aspiring to be a jazz singer, but after a voice faculty member, the late Pattye Johnstone, heard her sing, she coaxed Racette toward classical training.

She left as the school’s most promising

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opera star, landing roles as Violetta and Mimi with the New York Metropolitan and San Francisco operas. Her performance in the title role of Emmeline, an opera by Tobias Picker, was broadcast on PBS. Others of Note Phyllis George. Crowned Miss America in 1971, this former Denton resident is one of three Miss Texas contestants who went on to win the national title. George went on to work for CBS as a sports broadcaster, the first woman to do so, and also has written several books.

Shirley Cothran-Barret. This former Denton resident won the Miss America title in1975. She made Denton her home until recently. She now lectures for Christian women’s groups.

Larry McMurtry. He graduated from The University of North Texas with a bachelor of arts in English in1958. The author of several well-known books, including The Last Picture Show and Lonesome Dove, he has returned to Archer City and runs a large bookstore.

Anne Rice. Another best-selling author who attended UNT, Rice was at the school from 1960 to 1962. Now a New Orleans resident, Rice is known as a teller of supernatural tales.

“Mean” Joe Greene. Football Hall of Famer Green was the top defensive line pick in the 1969 draft after he finished his studies at UNT. His nickname is somewhat prophetic, as UNT has changed its mascot from the Eagles to the Mean Green.

Dr. Phil McGraw. Best known as one of Oprah Winfrey’s gurus, McGraw managed to get his own television show after several appearances on Oprah. But long before he became a guest in millions of homes, he received his master’s degree and his doctorate in psychology at UNT.

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Talent Latonia Moore. The soprano came to Denton to study vocal jazz at UNT College of Music. She also intended to further her study of gospel music. Then Moore linked up with the late Pattye Johnstone, who heard a formidable classical talent in the singer. During the 2015-2016 season, Moore has sung the title role in New York City Opera’s Tosca and the role of Cio-Cio San in Madame Butterfly with the Metropolitan Opera. The soprano’s rise has been steady, and she truly joined the major leagues when she replaced Violeta Urmana as Aida at The Met in 2012. Expect more starring roles and recordings from this onetime Denton resident.

Jason Lee. The actor and director is best known from his 2005-2009 television series My Name is Earl. In the last few years, the actor spent more and more time in Denton -- owing to his love of Denton band Midlake. Lee finally moved to Denton last summer, and has quickly made a mark on the downtown as a financial investor in Barley & Board, a casual fine dining restau-

rant that builds its menu around craft beers and adventurous takes on eclectic American cuisine. Lee is also a board member of the Greater Denton Arts Council, the city’s clearinghouse for the performing and visual arts. Lee has his critics and detractors, but his footprint on Denton is undeniable.

Eric Pulido. The guitarist and lead singer of Denton band Midlake has been doing business in Denton for a while now, but Pulido has made significant moves – and connections – in Denton in the last several years in a way that will likely be lasting.

As an official with Oaktopia fest, Pulido has groomed a festival that caters to visiting bands and artists. In just a few years, Oaktopia has promoted Denton to touring artists as a city that understands comfort and hospitality. Some of that is due to Denton’s size; No sprawl makes Denton a beatdown to traverse during a music festival (here’s looking at you, Austin and South By Southwest). But there’s something to be said for fests like Oaktopia and Denton Arts & Jazz treating visiting recording artists like guests instead of cash cows. Pulido’s fingerprints are also on: Paschall Bar, Norman Roscoe, the popup printing shop and boutique on the Square.

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Talent Chris Flemmons. The musician and innovator would probably tell you he’s a hometown boy who just loves Denton and hopes to stay here for life. Or he’d admit to being the mercurial creative force behind Denton’s most iconic Americana act, the Baptist Generals. He’d wave away honorifics, but Flemmons can’t deny that without his perseverance and leadership, 35 Denton music festival wouldn’t have become the regional draw it is. True, the festival was once a more ambitious animal – netting acts such as Big Boi, Solange Knowles, Built to Spill and the Jesus and Mary Chain. But even as a scaled-back festival (with noteworthy headliners such as Eliot Sumner, Biz Markie and Charles Bradley in 2016 - the festival went on hiatus in 2017) and a new crop of leaders, the festival still bears Flemmons’ trademark appetite for both traditional and adventurous sounds.

Paul Slavens. The UNT alumnus has never left town since his days banging around the halls of the College of Music. He is known by long timers as the pianist behind Ten Hands, a clever ensemble that took heady jazz and made it a riot of fun, swinging sound. Slavens has also had a radio show on KXT-91.7 FM for several years.

AV the Great plays in Denton.

From 8 to 9 p.m. each Sunday, Slavens plays songs that strike his fancy. An evening listening to the show reflects the host himself: smart, fun, imaginative and very, very playful.

AV the Great. The Denton-born hiphop luminary is the stage persona of Chris Avant (who also happens to be a DJ at K104-FM, Dallas’ top hip-hop station. AV

the Great can pivot like his soles are slicked with WD40.

One minute, he can spin socially conscious hip-hop with a sharp musical ear.

The next, he’s torching the club with a bonafide banger. He’s a rising star in North Texas rap.

Marcus Washington. Known around these parts as a keen producer and beat-

maker, Washington is also quickly gathering the coming generation of Denton’s emcees and DJs. He’s got credits on more local recordings than we can list at the moment, and has done radio-ready work with AV the Great.

These days, he’s nurturing fresh R&B and hip-hop talent on his indie label Cash & Respect.

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The North Texas football team gets pumped up before their game against Army during the 2016 Heart of Dallas Bowl at Cotton Bowl Stadium.

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Denton is rich in success when it comes to athletics. It’s home to some top tier athletic programs, as well as youth sports organizations.

Denton’s fourth high school, Braswell, opened its doors last August and had some success at the varsity level. The girl’s crosscountry team took home some hardware with a district title, boys and girls basketball won a few district games and the baseball team was in two play-in games with Denton and Denison to secure a playoff berth.

The Bengals lost both games by a run.

Denton Ryan’s football team made it to the state semifinal and lost to the eventual state champion, Highland Park. The volleyball, football, girls and boys basketball and track teams took home district championships. With the bulk of its starters on offense returning, and a defense reloading, the Ryan Raiders are slated to make another deep run and possibly secure a state title.

Denton is also home to the University of North Texas, a member of Conference USA. After hiring head coach Seth Littrell

in December of 2015, the Mean Green made it to the Heart of Dallas Bowl. Army defeated UNT 38-31 in overtime.

Texas Women’s University also calls Denton home. The Lady Pioneers compete in the Lone Star Conference.

The Lady Pioneers’ basketball, volleyball and gymnastics teams compete at the Kitty Magee Arena. The Lady Pioneers also have successful softball and soccer teams.

Denton is just miles away from six professional teams as well.

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The Texas Motor Speedway is located along Interstate 35 and State Highway 114 in north Forth Worth. The NASCAR series visits the track in April and later in November. The Speedway hosts other events, including music festivals, concerts, truck races and banquets. For tickets, times of races, schedule and events, call the services department at 817-215-8510.

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Texas Rangers: The Ranges compete in the American League West, and are the back-to-back Al West Champions. The Rangers’ home is Globe Life Park in Arling-

ton, which is about 30 miles south of Denton.

Frisco Roughriders: The Roughriders are a Double A affiliate within the Texas Rangers organization, residing in the south division. Tickets are cheap, from $7-$60.

The Roughriders begin their regular season in April and it runs through August.

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The Dallas Mavericks are the only Dallas-based team that resides in downtown Dallas. The Mavericks didn’t make the playoffs for the second time in 17 seasons, but owner Mark Cuban and coach Rick Carlisle are the best in the business. The face of the franchise, Dirk Nowitzki, is nearing retirement, so the future needs to come either through the NBA Draft or through free agency. The regular season begins in November.

Dallas Wings: In their second season, the Dallas Wings look to compete in the Western Conferene with six returners from last season: All-Star guard Skylar DigginsSmith, Glory Johnson, Karimia ChristmasKelly, All-Rookie Team member Aerial Powers, Courtney Paris and Theresa Plai-

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Dallas Cowboys: With Tony Romo replacing his uniform with a broadcaster’s jacket, his era is over, and in steps secondyear quarterback from Mississippi State, Dak Prescott. It was an exciting season, but the Cowboys can’t seem to stop Aaron Rodgers and company in the postseason. The team addressed some defensive needs in the 2017 NFL Draft, and with Dak and last year’s fourth overall pick Ezekiel Elliott in the backfield, the Cowboys are primed for another postseason run.

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Dallas Stars: The Stars share the American Airlines Center with the Mavericks and are a part of the Central Division within the Western Conference. Dallas failed to make the playoffs this season, but rehired former Stars coach Ken Hitchcock. Hitchcock led the Stars to the Stanley Cup title in 1999. Call 817-892-4000 for ticket information and schedules.

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Texas Woman’s University has been an engaged partner in Denton County for more than a century. It has achieved national recognition for nursing, the health sciences, business, the arts, sciences, humanities, teacher education and more. TWU is dedicated to creating more women leaders for Denton and Texas.

Whether you’re taking advantage of the university’s clinics, cheering Pioneer Athletics to victory, enjoying theater, dance and music performances, or are ready to earn your undergraduate or graduate degree, we welcome you and invite you to visit us online at twu.edu.

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Many cemeteries hold Denton County’s past

The Wilson Cemetery near Aubrey was created in the middle 1800's.

By Keith Shelton

For the Denton Record-Chronicle

A man who was believed to have been with Fannin at Golidad is buried in Denton.

One of Quantrill’s Raiders from the Civil War is buried in Denton.

A host of figures from Denton County’s past are buried in the cemeteries which dot the county.

Two of the most historic cemeteries are Oakwood Cemetery on East Sycamore near Fred Moore Park in Southeast Denton and the Alton Cemetery five miles south of Denton on Teasley Lane. Alton was the county seat before Denton.

P.C. Withers is buried at Oakwood. He was a member of Quantrill’s Raiders in the Civil War. The band of Southern guerrillas under William Clark Quantrill burned Lawrence, Kansas, killing 150 people.

Among its members were Cole Younger and Frank and Jesse James.

Withers settled in Denton in 1868 and was the city tax assessor-collector for 15 years and the county tax assessor-collector for four years.

Harry C. Withers was a long-time editor of the Dallas Morning News. He is believed

to have been a relative of P.C. Withers. Harry Withers worked at the Denton RecordChronicle from 1901 to 1903 and was a veteran of the Spanish Civil War. He also is buried in Oakwood.

Also in Oakwood are Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Murphy. Murphy built a log hotel at Alton and he moved it on log rollers to Denton when Denton was created. Their son, John M. Murphy, was the first child born in Denton.

Other historical figures buried at Oakwood, which was deeded to the City of Denton before the Civil War, include J.M. Blount, who came to Denton in 1857. He was a justice of the peace, the county judge and a state senator.

He also had an early day store in Denton and was related to the first governor of North Carolina.

Col. C.C. Lacy, who helped lay out the town of Denton as district surveyor, and Mrs. Lacy are in Oakwood. They operated the Lacy House hotel on the northwest corner of the square.

I.D. Ferguson, a Confederate veteran and Indian scout, came to Denton in 1857.

He was mayor, city attorney, county attorney and county judge. He is buried in Oak-

wood alongside his wife.

Another buried there is Lewis M. Fry, a sheriff who ran the Denton Hotel.

Rebecca Daugherty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Daughery, died Sept. 21, 1852, nearly 10 years before the Civil War. She was 14. A week later, their son, Robert Lewis Daugherty, also died. The next year, James Daughery died. Their graves marked the start of the Alton Cemetery.

Andrew Jackson Hitchcock, who is buried at the IOOF Cemetery, told friends he was a survivor of the Mexican massacre of Texans at Goliad in 1836. He was with Lt. Col. William Ward’s Georgia Battalion of volunteers.

Hitchcock died in a fire in 1887 at the James House, a boarding house on West Oak, and was buried at IOOF. The first lot in IOOF, created by the International Order of Odd Fellows, was bought by Thomas Egan, who was buried there in 1878.

Early graves included “Little Willie,”son of Mr. and Mrs. Egan. He died in 1875 at age 2. “Little Mary” daughter of the Egans, was 1 when she died in 1878.

Some of the earliest graves are those of Minnie T. Egan, who died in 1864 at the age

of 5 and Ida M Everett, who died in 1869 at age 21.

County records show that T.J.B. Neely died of pneumonia on Aug.25, 1845. However, his marker at IOOF shows he died July 23, 1869. It may have been two men with the same name or the grave may have been moved.

The modern-day cemetery in Denton is Roselawn Memorial Park, which just recently added a 64-crypt mausaleum. It contains the graves of prominent Denton residents of recent history.

Chinn’s Chapel Cemetery, according to Daily Clark Stiff’s 1937 history, was created in connection with the chapel. The chapel was built in 1845 in the southeast part of the county.

Elisha and Mary Chinn built the chapel and donated 10 acres for the church and cemetery.

Elisha Chinn died in 1876 and Mary died in 1871. Among the early graves are those of Willie Chinn in 1866 and Richard Basket in 1856. Jane Wakefield was buried there in 1861, along with S.B. Wakefield, who died the same year.

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Cemeteries Another early cemetery was the Bolivar Cemetery in the northwest part of the county. The first grave was for a stage driver who died at the Sartin Hotel that was the headquarters of the stage line. Sarah Sartin was buried in1870 at the Knox Cemetery north of Bolivar.

Bolivar was settled in 1852, but one of the earliest settlements was called Cash, for the family that settled on Duck Creek. It was an overnight stage stop and had the first school operated in the county before 1850. The school was established about 1840 Knox Cemetery was used as a cemetery before Dr. J.P. Knox came to Bolivar in 1873. Among the early graves are those of a Mrs. Strahan in 1860, Sarah Sartin in 1870, Mary B. Johnson in 1873 and Josephine Chisum in 1875.

Graves in county cemeteries go back to the 1850s. Almost all of them have veterans of the Civil War. Their graves are usually marked with their Army unit number.

Among other cemeteries in the county are: ■ EAKIN CEMETERY, three miles northwest of Justin. Early graves are Lelia Z. Porter, Oct. 9, 1861; W.C. Frier, Jan. 1, 1870; and Susana Porter, Sept. 24, 1870.

■ SAM’s CEMETERY, 6.7 miles northwest of Justin. One grave, that of Louisa Judge, shows she died Sept. 17, 1778. Either that is her birthdate or the grave was moved because there wasn’t anything there in 1778. Early graves included Jackson Young, Jan. 3,1861, and his wife Ellen, Jan. 7, 1868.

■ DICKSON CEMETERY, east of Denton near little Elm to the right of FM 720. Among those buried there are William High Dickson second county judge, who served from 1848 to 1852. He died at 78 in 1863. The oldest grave is that of John S. Dickson in 1853.

■ ROUTH CEMETERY. The location is unknown. Only four graves are listed in this family cemetery—Rose in 1854, Jacob in 1879, Mrs. L.A. Routh in 1916 and Clara, 1962.

■ ARGYLE CEMETERY is 6 miles south of Denton on U.S. 377. The oldest grave is that of Flora A. Bullard in 1876.

■ DENTON COUNTY MEMORIAL PARK, two miles south of Denton.

Oldest grave, J.H. Cook, 1869.

■ LOWER OAK CEMETERY in the Lloyd Community, settled when the Peters Colony was established. Oldest grave is Carl LaPaul Bates, 1875. Familes buried there include Bates, Bush and McReynolds families.

■ POLLARD CEMETERY. Isaac

June 25, 2017 Pollard came to Texas in 1856. In 1864 he donated land in northwest Denton County for a cemetery, which also is called the Gregory Cemetery because the first school and church there were organized by the Rev. William Gregory, a Presbyterian. Families buried there are the Pollard, Gregory and Grundy families.

One of the most interesting graves in Pollard Cemetery is that of A.H. Fortenberry. He was killed by Indians in 1868 in one of the last Indian raid in Denton County.

Another is that of Johnie Pollard, a Negro slave who came from Tennessee with Isaac Pollard.

■ PRAIRIE MOUND CEMETERY, three miles west of Argyle. Old graves include R.W. Horton and Harden W. Johns, both in 1883.Families were Dudley, Faught, Fincher, Hall, Hampton, Layfield, Nelson, Potts and Taylor.

■ SANGER CEMETERY. Sanger was founded in 1887 when the Santa Fe Railroad went through. The oldest grave is that of Sarah Cocanougher in 1883. Among those buried there is Dr. G.D. Lain, 18611926, an early day physician in the county.

■ TYSON CEMETERY, northeast Denton County a mile from the Cooke County line. The Sullivan Settlement was established about 1850 between Sanger and Pilot Point. Early graves include J.P. Newton, 1856; Charles Hammons, 1864; and the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Campbell. She was born and died the same day in 1878.

Sullivans buried there include Charles L.Sullivan, 1868. There are 33 Sullivans, 15 Hammons, Seven Tysons and several Alexanders buried there.

■ SWISHER CEMETERY, two miles north of Lake Dallas. Oldest grave is that of W.R. Blocker in 1862.

■ TAYLOR CEMETERY, a quarter mile east of Lake Dallas. Oldest graves are Beula, wife of William Lunn, and Mary A.L. Taylor in 1870.

■ TRINITY CEMETERY, five miles east of Denton on Fishtrap Road. The oldest is that of John A.Thomas, 1895.

■ ROSELAWN MEMORIAL PARK in Denton is located at 3801 Roselawn Dr. The phone number is (940) 3825532.

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The community is a combination of smaller lots to sizable, more rural residences on many acres.

Citizens of Argyle can either hop on Interstate 35 to get to work in Dallas or Fort Worth. The town is home to multiple churches, top-tier police and fire departments and a municipal court.

Argyle Independent School District serves the town with four schools: Argyle high, Argyle middle, Argyle Intermediate and Hilltop Elementary. The city is also home to one of the top private schools in the state, Liberty Christian.

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Aubrey thrives

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Aubrey is widely known for its rich farming history but over the years it has become a popular location for many horse ranches.

One of the most interesting parts of Aubrey’s history is the annual Peanut Festival.

The major cash crop for many years was the peanut so the festival is a community favorite event that includes multiple family-fun activities each year.

The small community has grown immensely with multiple estate communities popping up like Savannah, Paloma Creek and Providence Village along the 380 corridor.

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Convenience to I-35 leads to growth in Corinth

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Just south of Denton is the comfortable get-away community of Corinth, which was founded in 1960 and enjoys quick access to both Dallas and Fort Worth.

Corinth offers up small-two country living just off I-35, which makes it the perfect place for the city slicker looking for a change in lifestyle.

One center of community activities is the Oakmont Country Club, which in 2014 was named one of the Best Country Clubs in the DFW area by Avid Golfer magazine.

Built in 1986, the Oakmont golf course is a par 72, 6,799-yard wooded course that beautifully weaves its way through Corinth's neighborhoods.

Corinth does not offer its own school district, but has local schools that are part of the Denton and Lake Dallas independent school districts. And it is home to one of the campuses of the North Central Texas College system, which not only serves Denton County but attracts students from surrounding counties as well. And, of course, Corinth is just minutes away from the UNT and TWU campuses in Denton.

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Cross Roads strives to protect environment

By Randy Cummings

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The neighboring community of Cross Roads is exactly that -- a proud town located near the northeast corner of Denton at the intersection of U.S. Highways 380 and 377. It's location serves as a prime position that will allow Cross Roads to grow while enjoying all that nearby Denton has to offer just a short four miles away.

Cross Roads is not only located near two beautiful lakes in Lake Ray Roberts to the north and Lake Lewisville to the south, but it's become a town that possesses a special look and feel all its own.

The town was born with an architectural theme of "Texas Country," and has attempted to maintain that uniqueness ever since. In fact, the city has ordinances on the books regarding the protection and preservation of trees within the city limits. One of the town's prominent goals in the conservation of its trees as well as the protection of its surrounding environment.

Covering seven square miles, the town of Cross Roads and its residents enjoy the luxury of not paying property taxes, although county tax and school district taxes do apply to residents. Speaking of schools, Cross Roads students attend schools in both the Aubrey Independent School District as well as the Denton ISD.

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Flower Mound pursues green initiatives

By Randy Cummings

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If you're looking for a master-planned community that keeps an eye on protecting and promoting its environment, Flower Mound may be just what you're looking for.

Flower Mound proudly boasts of its pursuit of green initiatives to improve "community, nation and world" with its Go Green Flower Mound Mission. Since 1999, when Flower Mound started its SMARTGrowth program, which is aimed at ensuring urban growth with negative effects on the environment, Flower Mound has strived to make its community environmentally friendly.

Located just west of Lewisville in the heart of the DFW metroplex, Flower Mound is a town of 69,650 residents that regularly is included on various "best of" lists. It has been named by D Magazine as the No. 8-ranked best suburb in the DFW area and CNN Money magazine has placed it at No. 2 in its list of Best Places to Find a New Job. Recently the town was ranked No. 1 in Best Cities for Families by the Apartment List real estate website.

And for the past 20 years, Flower

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Mound has been named a Tree City, USA, by the Arbor Day Foundation.

Flower Mound boasts two nationallyrecognized golf courses in Tour 18 and Bridlewood Golf Club.

The Flower Mound Performing Arts Theatre offers a full season of plays and musicals while the Flower Mound Community

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Denton Record-Chronicle

June 25, 2017

Discovering Denton County

Hickory Creek continues to grow

By Jimmy Isbell

For the Denton Record-Chronicle

Hickory Creek is one of the fastest growing communities in the Denton area. Located 30 miles north of Dallas near Corinth, Hickory Creek is known for its commitment to effective forest management.

Surrounded by parks, trails, subdivisions, family farms and boat ramps that lead to Lewisville Lake Hickory Creek is a rural, but community-driven area that attracts locals and outsiders.

Lake Dallas Independent School District serves the families of Hickory Creek. It also has McNair Elementary, Primrose School of Hickory Creek and Vista Academy of Hickory Creek.

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QUICK FACTS

Mayor: Lynn Clark Founded: 1963 Population: 4,007 Town Hall 940-497-2528 1075 Ronald Reagan Ave. www.hickorycreek-tx.gov Lake Dallas Independent School District 940-497-4039 104 Swisher Road, Lake Dallas, TX. 75065 www.ldisd.net Hickory Creek Police Department 940-497-3520 1075 Ronald Reagan Ave. Police Chief: Carey Dunn Lake Cities Chamber of Commerce 940-497-3097 3971 FM 2181 Corinth, TX. 76210 (inside Point Bank) www.lakecitieschamber.com

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Best of Denton

June 25, 2017

Denton Record-Chronicle

Highland Village is shopperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paradise

By Randy Cummings

For the Denton Record-Chronicle

Another one of Denton's suburban neighbors to the south is Highland Village, a 5.5 square mile community located on the western side of Lake Lewisville with a recent population of 16,223.

Highland Village is regularly included in D Magazine's annual listing of the top 10 suburbs and communities in the area and it's easy to see why with its high class shopping outlets, eateries and many neighborhoods boasting a variety of custom built homes.

Initially born as one of the many DFW suburbs to rise up after the creation of the DFW International Airport, Highland Village is so much more than a so-called bedroom community. In fact, it's evolved as a shoppers paradise, which one will quickly realize after a visit to The Shops at Highland Village. Located at 1701 Shoal Creek, The Shops at Highland Village offer a variety of activities as an upscale lifestyle center that includes 11restaurants and 50 specialty shops.

It also hosts the annual Highland Village Art Festival that showcases the work of

QUICK FACTS

Mayor: Charlotte Wilcox Population: 16,223 City Secretary and City Council Office Highland Village Municipal Complex 1000 Highland Village Road Highland Village, TX 75077 972-899-5132 Highland Village Police Department 1000 Highland Village Road Highland Village, TX 75077 972-317-6551 Highland Village Fire Department 1200 Highland Village Road Highland Village, TX 75077 972-317-0890

more than 30 artists, demonstrations, live music and interactive children art activities.

Highland Village is part of the Lewisville Independent School District with the average household income, based on a 2014 survey, at $133,161. The average home value in Highland Village is listed at $320,159 according to the city website, www.highlandvillage.org.

Justin hosts many community events

By Randy Cummings

For the Denton Record-Chronicle

Located about halfway between Denton and Fort Worth, Justin has a small-town feel to it that lives up to its town motto of "Everything a Hometown Should Be." Boasting a population of 3,372, Justin is nestled 17 miles south of Denton off of Interstate 35W. It rests a mere five miles from the Texas Motor Speedway and is just 26 miles from the DFW International Airport. In addition, four major hospitals are within 15 miles of Justin.

While Justin may be small in terms of the number of residents, it's big on hosting events that annually bring the community a little closer together. In the last weekend of September the annual Justin Fun Days is held and is followed in October by the Justin Volunteer Fire Department's Fish Fry, an annual fund-raising event to purchase and upgrade equipment for the department that's been held every year since 1974.

Furthermore, in December the town's Old-Fashioned Christmas Celebration includes a fun parade through town for the family to enjoy.

QUICK FACTS

Mayor: Greg Scott City Government Office 415 N. College Ave. Justin, TX 76247 940-648-2541 Justin Police Department (non-emergency) 415 N. College Ave. Justin, TX 76247 940-648-2911 Justin Community Volunteer Fire Department 319 N. Sealy Ave. Justin, TX 76247 940-648-2561 Northwest Independent School District 2001 Texan Dr. Justin, TX 76247 817-215-0000 or 940-648-3224 Northwest Metroport Chamber of Commerce 600 E. Byron Nelson Blvd., #500 Roanoke, TX 76262

Justin is part of the Northwest Independent School District and is also a short commute to nearby colleges and universities such as UNT and TWU in Denton, Tarrant County College and TCU in Fort Worth and UT-Arlington in Arlington.

Denton Record-Chronicle

June 25, 2017

Krum offers small-town feel

By Jimmy Isbell

For the Denton Record-Chronicle

Just a short distance from Denton, Krum’s rural community has that country feel with a chance to experience Dallas and Fort Worth.

An exit off of Interstate 35, Krum is known mainly for its spacious country living, prairie skies and rolling pastures. If you’re ever in the town needed to brush up on Krum’s history, stop by the Krum Heritage Museum.

Since it was founded in 1886, Krum’s population has grown tenfold. According to the 2013 census, the population sits at 4,632. With five schools in Krum, many people who love that small-town country feel close to the Metroplex head to Krum.

Krum Independent School District serves the area with Krum high school, Krum middle school, Blanche Dodd Intermediate, Hattie Dyer Elementary and the Early Education Center.

QUICK FACTS

Mayor: Ronald G. Harris Jr. Founded: 1886 Population: 4,919 City Hall 940-482-3491 146 W. McCart St., Krum, TX. 76249 www.ci.krum.tx.us Krum ISD 940-482-2706 1200 Bobcat Blvd. Krum, TX. 76249 www.krumisd.net Krum Police Department 940-482-3171 146 W. McCart St. Krum, TX. 76249 Police Chief: Terry Hargis www.krumpolice.com

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Best of Denton

June 25, 2017

Denton Record-Chronicle

Popular Lake Dallas continues to grow

By Jimmy Isbell

For the Denton Record-Chronicle

Lake Dallas is the oldest of the four lake city communities, and is a popular spot for visitors and others looking to place roots in Denton County.

Focused on small business growth and home development, Lake Dallas is ever growing in not only land development, but population as well. The population grew to 7,429 from 7,105 in 2010.

The city is home to the Boys and Girls Club of North Central Texas.

Lake Dallas partners each year with local businesses for events in the summer and the holiday season. With multiple parks, it is a family-friendly environment to live in.

The community is served by the Lake Dallas Independent School District with five schools: Lake Dallas high school, Lake Dallas middle school, Lake Dallas elementary, Shady Shores elementary and Corinth elementary.

QUICK FACTS

Mayor: Michael Barnhart Founded: 1852 Population: 7,429 City Hall 940-497-2226 212 Main St. Lake Dallas, TX. 75605 www.lakedallas.com Lake Dallas Independent School District 940-497-4039 104 Swisher Rd. Lake Dallas, TX. 75605 http://www.lakedallas.com/170/ -Police-Department

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Denton Record-Chronicle

June 25, 2017

Discovering Denton County

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June 25, 2017

Denton Record-Chronicle

Festivals, cultural arts abound in Lewisville

By Randy Cummings

QUICK FACTS

For the Denton Record-Chronicle

Lewisville stands as the cornerstone community of what is known as the Lake Cities area, an aptly named region that surrounds the 30,000-acre Lewisville Lake just south of Denton.

Lewisville Lake offers everything outdoor enthusiasts could ask for, including boating, camping, fishing, swimming and bird watching. Residents of Lewisville, which marks the halfway point between Denton and Dallas, also have a multitude of festivals and other events to enjoy throughout the year.

The city's Western Days Festival and the Sounds of Lewisville concert series are two of the more popular events, although the annual Red, White and Lewisville fireworks show each summer also draws an impressive crowd.

Citizens are also likely to set aside some time to partake in the annual Best Little Brewfest in Texas, which offers local music, a car show and tasty refreshments from more than 50 craft breweries.

Lewisville's most recent census puts its population tipping out at a little more than 102,000. The city offers plenty of top restaurants from which to choose and its nightlife provides additional options such

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Mayor: Rudy Durham Population: 102,889 City Hall 151 W. Church St. Lewisville, TX 75057 972-219-3400 City Attorney 972-219-5059 Lewisville Police Department 1187 W. Main St. Lewisville, TX 75067 972-219-3600 (non-emergency) Lewisville Fire Department 188 N. Valley Parkway Lewisville, TX 75067 972-219-3580 (non-emergency) Lewisville Independent School District 1565 W. Main St. Lewisville, TX 75067 469-713-5200

as performances at the Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater, which "hosts regularly scheduled Broadway-style musicals, plays and concerts presented by local and traveling groups."

Lewisville's school district has grown in proportion with the city itself and now serves more than 53,000 students with its 41 elementary, 15 middle and five high schools.

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Denton Record-Chronicle

June 25, 2017

Discovering Denton County

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Pilot Point mixes old with new

By Jimmy Isbell

For the Denton Record-Chronicle

Known for its beautiful countryside, Pilot Point is a breath of fresh air for city slickers looking for a place to visit.

Rich in history, Pilot Point is the oldest town in Denton County. However, its small-town feel doesn’t necessarily mean it’s where the cattle graze. Pilot Point’s shopping centers, top-flight medical facility and an upspring of residential lots has made Bearcat country a charming slice of the North Texas Landscape.

The city had a nickname prior to its establishment, “the Pilot’s Point” due to it being the highest point of elevation in the Denton area.

Pilot Point is served by the Pilot Point Independent School District with four schools: Pilot Point high school, Pilot Point elementary, Pilot Point middle school and Pilot Point intermediate.

QUICK FACTS

Mayor: Shea Dane Patterson Founded: 1845 Population: 4,056 City Hall 940-686-2165 102 East Main St. Pilot Point, TX. 76258 www.cityofpilotpoint.org Pilot Point ISD 940-686-8700 829 South Harrison St. Pilot Point, TX. 76258 www.pilotpointisd.com Pilot Point Police Department 940-686-2969 100 East Main St. Pilot Point, TX. 76258

Quaint Ponder has colorful past

By Jimmy Isbell

For the Denton Record-Chronicle

Ponder is a quaint community with great pride. Originally named Gerald by the local railroad community in the late 1880s, the town was renamed Ponder after W.A. Ponder, a well-known landowner and banker.

The legendary bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde attempted to rob Ponder State Bank, but in the process realized it went broke a few weeks earlier.

Ponder is home to multiple generations who always seem to meander their way back to Lion country.

Ponder Independent School District serves Ponder. There are two preschool academies, Lil Einstein’s Academy and Little Lions Learning Center. Ponder ISD is home to Ponder Elementary, Ponder Junior High and Ponder High.

QUICK FACTS

Mayor: John Bassler Founded: 1887 Population: 1,484 Town Hall 940-479-2396 405 Shaffner St. Ponder, TX. 76259 www.pondertx.com Ponder ISD 940-479-8200 400 West Baily St. Ponder, TX. 76259 www.ponderisd.net Ponder Police Department 940-479-2396

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June 25, 2017

Denton Record-Chronicle

BEST OF DENTON 2017 WINNERS Towing & Wrecker Service

Winner: B & O Towing Runner-Up: Akers Towing Honorable Mention: Ron’s Wrecker Service

Karaoke Night

Winner: Crossroads Bar Runner-Up: Mable Peabody’s Honorable Mention: The Abbey Underground

Live Music Venue

Winner: Dan’s Silverleaf Runner-Up: Harvest House Honorable Mention: LSA Burger Co.

Patio

Winner: East Side Denton Runner-Up: LSA Burger Co. Honorable Mention: Harvest House

AUTO Auto Dealership (New)

Winner: James Wood Autopark Runner-Up: Bill Utter Ford Honorable Mention: Classic of Denton

Auto Dealership (Pre-owned)

Winner: James Wood Autopark Runner-Up: Bill Utter Ford Honorable Mention: Classic of Denton

Auto Inspections

Winner: Kwik Kar Runner-Up: North Texas Sticker Station Honorable Mention: The Sticker Station

Auto Service / Repair

Winner: Tommy’s Hi-Tech Auto Repair Runner-Up: James Wood Autopark Honorable Mention: Kwik Kar

Car Wash

Winner: The Wash Factory Runner-Up: Blue Wave Laser Wash Honorable Mention: Kwik Kar

Oil Change

Winner: Kwik Kar Runner-Up: James Wood Autopark Honorable Mention: The Sticker Station

Paint and Body Shop

Winner: Caliber Collision Runner-Up: James Wood Autopark Honorable Mention: Color Customs of Denton

Pool Tables

BARS & NIGHTLIFE Bar

Winner: East Side Denton Runner-Up: LSA Burgers Co. Honorable Mention: Oak St Drafthouse and Cocktail Parlor

Bartending Staff

Winner: East Side Denton Runner-Up: Oak St Drafthouse and Cocktail Parlor Honorable Mention: RT’s Neighborhood Bar

Winner: JR Pockets Runner-Up: The Labb Honorable Mention: Dusty’s Bar & Grill

Sports Bar

Winner: Dallas Craft Co. Denton (formerly Drunken Donkey Bar & Grill) Runner-Up: RT’s Neighboorhood Bar Honorable Mention: East Side Denton

Wine List

Hair Salon

Winner: Salon LaPage Runner-Up: Davanti Salon and Spa Honorable Mention: Lucky Locks Beauty Bar

Massage Center / Spa

Winner: Soma Massage Therapy Runner-Up: Essentials Day Spa Honorable Mention: Massage Envy Spa

Nail Salon

Winner: Bella Salon & Spa Runner-Up: Deluxe Nails & Spa Honorable Mention: Envy Nail Spa

Specialty Services

Winner: Lucky Locks Beauty Bar Runner-Up: BodyScaping Laser & Aesthetics Honorable Mention: Premiere Laser Centre

Tanning Salon

Winner: Palm Beach Tan Runner-Up: Tantrum Airbrush Tanning, LLC. Honorable Mention: Planet Tan

Winner: Wine Squared Runner-Up: Hannah’s Off The Square Honorable Mention: Steve’s Wine Bar

Beer Selection

Winner: East Side Denton Runner-Up: Oak St Drafthouse and Cocktail Parlor Honorable Mention: Harvest House

Drink Menu

Winner: Paschall Bar Runner-Up: East Side Denton Honorable Mention: Mulberry Street Cantina

Happy Hour

Winner: Chuy’s Runner-Up: East Side Denton Honorable Mention: Oak St Drafthouse and Cocktail Parlor

DENTON LIFE & FUN BEAUTY Barber Shop

Winner: The Bearded Lady Runner-Up: Sport Clips Honorable Mention: Great Clips

Child Care

Winner: First United Methodist Church (Children’s Day Out / FunStop) Runner-Up: Wellspring Christian Academy Honorable Mention: First Baptist Child Development Center

Denton Record-Chronicle

Children’s Birthday Party Vendors

Winner: PJ’s Party Rental and Essentials Runner-Up: Joe’s Jumps Honorable Mention: My Repertoire Face Painting

Children’s Birthday Party Venues

Winner: Altitude Trampoline Park Runner-Up: Denton Parks and Recreation Water Works Park & Natatorium Honorable Mention: Denton Parks & Recreation - North Lakes Park

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Wedding Venue

Winner: TWU’s Little Chapel in the Woods Runner-Up: Wildwood Inn Honorable Mention: The Milestone Wedding & Event Center

Yoga Studio

Winner: Twisted Bodies Runner-Up: Karma Yoga Denton Honorable Mention: Denton Yoga Center

Community Event

Winner: Arts & Jazz Festival Runner-Up: North Texas Fair & Rodeo Honorable Mention: Denton Community Market

Winner: Ravelin Bakery Runner-Up: Nothing Bundt Cakes Honorable Mention: Candy Haven

Gymnastics

Deli / Sub / Sandwich Shop

Winner: New York Sub-Hub Runner-Up: New York Sub-Way Honorable Mention: McAlister’s Deli

Health & Fitness Club

Martial Arts Studio

Winner: Reding Martial Arts Runner-Up: Denton Taekwondo Academy Honorable Mention: Aikido of Denton

Place to Create Arts / Crafts

Winner: SCRAP Denton Runner-Up: Painting With a Twist Honorable Mention: Serendipity On The Square

Private / Group Music Lessons

Winner: Bonduris Music Runner-Up: The Ghost Note Honorable Mention: UNT String Program

Recreational Vehicles & Equipment

Winner: Cycle Center of Denton Runner-Up: McClain’s RV Superstore Honorable Mention: Camping World

Catering

Winner: Extreme Cuisine Runner-Up: Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q Honorable Mention: Bet The House BBQ

Cookie / Cupcake / Cake Shop

Winner: Achievers Gymnastics Center Runner-Up: Denton Gymnastics Academy Honorable Mention: Corinth Gymnastics

Live / Movie Theater

Candy Store

Winner: Atomic Candy Runner-Up: Candy Haven Honorable Mention: The Candy Store

Coffeehouse

Dance Studio

Winner: Denton Movie Tavern Runner-Up: Cinemark Honorable Mention: Denton Community Theatre

Business Lunch

Winner: Barley & Board Runner-Up: The Chestnut Tree Honorable Mention: Greenhouse Restaurant & Bar

Winner: Jupiter House Coffee Runner-Up: West Oak Coffee Bar Honorable Mention: Zera Coffee Company

Winner: Denton Dance Conservatory Runner-Up: Denton Ballet Academy Honorable Mention: A Time to Dance Studio

Winner: Planet Fitness Runner-Up: North Lakes Recreation Center Honorable Mention: Denton Jazzercize

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EATS Affordable

Winner: Boca 31 Runner-Up: OldWest Cafe Honorable Mention: Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

Asian

Winner: Thai Square Denton Runner-Up: Mr. Chopsticks Honorable Mention: Thai Ocha

Barbecue

Winner: Rudy’s Country Store and BBQ Runner-Up: Bet The House BBQ Honorable Mention: Juicy Pig

Best Kept Secret Restaurant

Winner: The Bowllery Runner-Up: Seven Mile Cafe Honorable Mention: Keiichi Japanese Restaurant

Breakfast

Winner: Oldwest Cafe Runner-Up: Seven Mile Cafe Honorable Mention: Cartwright’s Ranch House

Buffet

Winner: Buffet King Runner-Up: Chinatown Cafe Honorable Mention: Double Dave’s

Donut Shop

Winner: Hypnotic Donuts Runner-Up: Teasley Donut, 1776 Teasley Ln. Honorable Mention: Denton Donuts, 505 W. University Dr.

Eats & Drinks on the Denton Square

Winner: LSA Burger Co. Runner-Up: Barley & Board Honorable Mention: Beth Marie’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream & Soda Fountain

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Homestyle

Winner: Oldwest Cafe Runner-Up: Babe’s Chicken Dinner House Honorable Mention: Cartwright’s Ranch House

Italian

Winner: Guiseppe’s Italian Resturant Runner-Up: Luigi’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant Honorable Mention: Bagheri’s Italian Restaurant

Mexican / Tex-Mex

Winner: El Matador Restaurant Runner-Up: Chuy’s Honorable Mention: Mazatlan Restaurant

Most Romantic Restaurant

Winner: Hannah’s Off The Square Runner-Up: Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant Honorable Mention: Queenie’s Steakhouse

New Restaurant Opened in 2016

Winner: Boca 31 Runner-Up: Komodo Loco Honorable Mention: Pizza Snob

Pizza

Winner: Mellow Mushroom Runner-Up: Crooked Crust Pizza Honorable Mention: J&J’s Pizza

Seafood

Winner: Hoochie’s Oyster House Runner-Up: Dani Rae’s Gulf Coast Kitchen Honorable Mention: Frilly’s Seafood Bayou Kitchen

Smoothies & Juice

Winner: Everyday Nectar Runner-Up: Jupiter House Honorable Mention: Juice Lab

Steak

Fine Dining

Winner: Texas Roadhouse Runner-Up: Queenie’s Steakhouse Honorable Mention: Outback Steakhouse

Food Truck

Winner: Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Runner-Up: Rusty Taco Honorable Mention: Mi Casita Mexican Food

Winner: Keiichi Japanese Restaurant Runner-Up: Barley & Board Honorable Mention: Hannah’s Off The Square Winner: The Pickled Carrot Runner-Up: The Waffle Wagon Honorable Mention: Dumpling Brothers

Frozen Treat

Winner: Beth Marie’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream & Soda Fountain Runner-Up: Yogurt Story Honorable Mention: Mr. Frosty’s

Hamburger

Winner: LSA Burger Co. Runner-Up: Mr. Frosty’s Honorable Mention: RG’s Burgers & Grill

Taco

Veggie Fare / Health Food

Winner: Cupboard Natural Foods & Cafe Runner-Up: The Bowllery Honorable Mention: Seven Mile Cafe

Wings

Winner: Wingstop Runner-Up: Buffalo Wild Wings Honorable Mention: BoomerJack’s Grill & Bar

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Nursery / Garden Center

Winner: Calloway’s Nursery Runner-Up: Meador Nursery Honorable Mention: Dennis’ Farm Store

Plumbing

Winner: Strittmatter Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing Runner-Up: BCI Mechanical, Inc. Honorable Mention: AM Plumbing

Pool Company

FOR THE HOME Carpet / Flooring Store

Winner: Smitty’s Floor Covering Runner-Up: Denton Lighting and Floors Honorable Mention: Carpets Plus Home Renovation Design Center

Carpet Cleaning

Winner: O’Bryan’s Carpet Cleaning, Inc. Runner-Up: Champion Carpet Cleaning Honorable Mention: Denton County Carpet Cleaning

Cleaning Service for the Home

Winner: Maid in America Runner-Up: MollyPro Honorable Mention: Molly Maid

Electrical

Winner: Denton Electric, Inc. Runner-Up: C & G Electric, Inc. Honorable Mention: Bunger Electric

Fencing

Winner: Texas Roof & Fence Runner-Up: Denton Fence Company Honorable Mention: J&J Fencing Pros LLC

Winner: Gohlke Pools Runner-Up: Leslie’s Swimming Pool Supplies Honorable Mention: Larsen Pools, LLC

Roofing

Winner: Denton Trinity Roofing Runner-Up: Texas Roof & Fence Honorable Mention: TriStar Quality Roofing

Specialty Services

Winner: Longhorn Solar Screens Runner-Up: Carol’s Custom Draperies Honorable Mention: Stonemeyer Granite

Storage Facility

Winner: Bell Avenue Self Storage Runner-Up: Golden Triangle Storage Honorable Mention: Texas 380 RV Storage & Camping

Allergy Specialist

Winner: North Texas Allergy & Asthma Center Runner-Up: Family Allergy and Asthma Care Honorable Mention: North Texas ENT and Allergy

Kitchen / Bath Remodeler

Winner: TriStar Repair & Construction Runner-Up: Irwin Construction Honorable Mention: Carpets Plus Home Renovation Design Center

Landscaping Service

Winner: Frenchy’s Lawn and Tree Service Runner-Up: Meador Nursery Honorable Mention: Denton Lawn Sprinkler, Inc.

Eyecare

Winner: Total Eyecare Runner-Up: Advanced Eye Care Center Honorable Mention: Ragsdale Vision Center

Family Physician / Clinic

Winner: Timothy McGuire, MD Runner-Up: The Family Doctors Honorable Mention: Scott Simms, MD

Assisted Living Facility

Winner: Good Samaritan Society Denton Village Runner-Up: Good Samaritan Society Lake Forest Village Honorable Mention: The Village Assisted Living and Memory Care

Chiropractor / Clinic

Winner: DeHart Chiropractic Runner-Up: Spinal Decompression & Chiropractor Center Honorable Mention: The Joint

Winner: Good Samaritan Society Denton Village Runner-Up: Good Samaritan Society Lake Forest Honorable Mention: Dogwood Estates

Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

Winner: Good Samaritan - Denton Village Runner-Up: Denton Rehabilitation Honorable Mention: Good Samaritan Lake Forest Village

Hearing Care

Home Health

Winner: Accolade Home Care & Hospice Runner-Up: First Choice Home Health Honorable Mention: Heaven at Home Care

Medical Center

Winner: Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton Runner-Up: Medical City Denton Honorable Mention: Minor Emergency of Denton

Memory Care

Winner: The Village Assisted Living and Memory Care Runner-Up: Autumn Leaves Denton Honorable Mention: Willow Bend Assisted Living and Memory Care

Pediatrician

HEALTHY LIVING

Retirement Facility / Independent Living

Winner: Denton Hearing Health Runner-Up: Lifetime Hearing Honorable Mention: Livingston Audiology & Hearing Aid Center

Winner: Caring for Women Runner-Up: be. Women’s Health & Wellness Honorable Mention: Medical Clinic of North Texas, Denton North

Winner: Work Environmental Runner-Up: Strittmatters Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing, Inc. Honorable Mention: BCI Mechanical, Inc.

Home Furnishing Store

Dentist / Dentist Office

Winner: Denton Smiles Runner-Up: DWF Dental Honorable Mention: Gaylen Fickey, DDS

OB/GYN

Heating & Air Conditioning Company

Winner: Ruth’s Room Runner-Up: Adams Furniture Honorable Mention: Home Zone

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Winner: Cook Children’s Pediatrics - South Denton (Teasley) Runner-Up: Cook Children’s Pediatrics North Denton (Scripture St.) Honorable Mention: Cook Children’s Pediatrics - I-35 (inside Presby)

Pharmacy

Winner: Community Pharmacy Runner-Up: S&J Pharmacy & Gifts Honorable Mention: Drug Emporium

Physical Therapist

Winner: D & D Sports Med Runner-Up: Denton Sports & Physical Therapy Center Honorable Mention: Select Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton

PET Pet Boarding

Winner: American Pet Spa and Resort Runner-Up: Lucky Dog Ranch Honorable Mention: CMC Dog Training

Pet Grooming

Winner: Beau’s Bath House and Doggie Spa Runner-Up: Pampered Pooch Honorable Mention: Fish n’ Chirps Pet Center

Pet Rescue Organization

Winner: Linda McNatt Animal Care & Adoptions Runner-Up: Denton Animal Support Foundation Honorable Mention: Denton Humane Society

Training

Winner: CMC Dog Training Runner-Up: On The Ball K9 Training LLC Honorable Mention: Paula’s Canine Academy

Veterinarian

Winner: South Denton Animal Hospital Runner-Up: Southridge Animal Hospital Honorable Mention: Animal Hospital on Teasley Lane

Denton Record-Chronicle

June 25, 2017

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Hotel

Winner: BEST WESTERN PREMIER Crown Chase Inn & Suites Runner-Up: Courtyard By Mariott Honorable Mention: Hilton Garden Inn

Independent Insurance Agency

SERVICES REAL ESTATE Apartment Complex

Winner: Urban Square at Unicorn Lake Runner-Up: Timberlinks at Denton Honorable Mention: Woodhill Apartments

Commercial Real Estate Company

Winner: Keller Williams Realty Runner-Up: Scott Brown Commercial Honorable Mention: McKissack Realty Group

Mortgage Company

Winner: DATCU Mortgage Runner-Up: NORTHSTAR Bank Mortgage Honorable Mention: Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation

Moving Services

Winner: Little Guys Movers, Inc. Runner-Up: Duryea Moving & Storage Honorable Mention: Brown Box Movers

Real Estate Agent

Winner: Chrissy Mallouf, Keller Williams Runner-Up: Tiffany Bachman, Keller Williams Realty Honorable Mention: Marla Carrico, Carrico & Associates

Real Estate Brokerage

Winner: Keller Williams Realty Runner-Up: Real T Team Honorable Mention: Ebby Halliday

Real Estate Group/Team

Winner: Real Estate by Design, Keller Williams Runner-Up: McKissack Realty Group Honorable Mention: Real T Team

Real Estate Services

Winner: McKissack Realty Runner-Up: KAZ Surveying Honorable Mention: Arthur Surveying Co.

Title Company

Winner: Title Resources Runner-Up: Freedom Title Honorable Mention: Stewart Title of Denton

Attorney / Law Firm

Winner: Hayes, Berry, White & Vanzant, LLP Runner-Up: Minor & Jester, P.C. Honorable Mention: Leigh Hilton

Bail Bonds

Winner: Shawn Cagle-City Hall Bail Bonds Runner-Up: Webb’s Statewide Bail Bonds Honorable Mention: A-AA Bail Bonds

Bank / Financial Institution

Winner: DATCU Runner-Up: NORTHSTAR BANK Honorable Mention: PointBank

Bed and Breakfast

Winner: The Heritage Inns Runner-Up: Old Irish Bed & Breakfast Honorable Mention: Horse Country Lodge Bed & Breakfast, Pilot Point

Computer Service Repair

Winner: Geek Squad Runner-Up: Techvera (formerly Geek on Wheels) Honorable Mention: Local Circuit

Winner: Ramey King Insurance Runner-Up: Hutcherson Insurance Services Honorable Mention: Century Insurance

Pest Control

Winner: Adams Exterminating Co. Runner-Up: Affordable Pest Control Honorable Mention: ABC Home & Commercial Services

Photographer / Photography Studio

Winner: Eagleton Photography Runner-Up: Timeless Images Photography Honorable Mention: Ed Steele Photography

Print / Copy Shop

Winner: ImPress Graphics Runner-Up: AlphaGraphics Honorable Mention: Cooper’s Copies & Printing

Promotional Products

Winner: Groggy Dog Sportswear Runner-Up: Pan Ector Industries Honorable Mention: AlphaGraphics

Event Vendor

Financial Planning

Winner: Edward Jones - Financial Advisor Kyle A. Nayfa Runner-Up: Grunden Financial Advisory, Inc. Honorable Mention: Robinson Financial Group

Florist

Winner: Denton Florist Runner-Up: Flower Garden Honorable Mention: Holly’s Gardens and Florist

Hospice Care

Winner: VNA Ann’s Haven Runner-Up: Accolade Home Care and Hospice Honorable Mention: VITAS Healthcare

Health Food Store

Winner: Cupboard Natural Foods and Cafe Runner-Up: Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Honorable Mention: Sprouts

Jewelry Store

Winner: First People’s Jewelers Runner-Up: Nasr Bros Jewelers Honorable Mention: Sleeping Lizzards

Liquor Store

Winner: Total Wine & More Runner-Up: Midway Mart Honorable Mention: Paradise Liquors

Music / Movie / Gaming Store

Winner: Recycled Books Runner-Up: More Fun Comics and Games Honorable Mention: Movie Trading Co.

Resale Shop

Winner: Twice as Nice Resale Runner-Up: Denton Thrift Honorable Mention: SCRAP Denton

Specialty Store

Winner: Atomic Candy Runner-Up: Rose Costumes Honorable Mention: Day’s Hardware

Sports Store

Dry Cleaning

Winner: PJ’s Party Rental and Essentials Runner-Up: 5 Star Rental Honorable Mention: Yoli Fine Event Linens

Gift Shop

Winner: Sleeping Lizzards Runner-Up: DIME Store Honorable Mention: Serendipity

Winner: Denton Second Hand Sports Runner-Up: Denton Bicycle Center Honorable Mention: Sprockets Bicycle and Coffee Shop

Winner: Markys Dry Cleaners Runner-Up: Best 1 Hour Cleaners Honorable Mention: Zenith Dry Cleaners

Store on the Denton Square

SHOPPING Antique Store

Winner: Downtown Mini Mall I and II Runner-Up: Vintage Bleu Home Honorable Mention: Antique and Western Heritage Gallery

Beer Store

Winner: Total Wine & More Runner-Up: Midway Mart Honorable Mention: The Bearded Monk

Book Store

Winner: Recycled Books Runner-Up: Barnes & Noble Honorable Mention: Mardel Christian & Education

Clothing Store

Winner: Palm Tree Boutique Runner-Up: La Di Da Honorable Mention: J.T. Clothiers

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Winner: Recycled Books Runner-Up: Atomic Candy Honorable Mention: Palm Tree Boutique

Thrift Store

Winner: Twice as Nice Resale Runner-Up: Denton Thrift Honorable Mention: Thrift Giant

Vapor Shop

Winner: Vaporescence Runner-Up: Denton Vape Shoppe Honorable Mention: Cosmic Vapor

Vintage Shop

Winner: Downtown Mini Mall I and II Runner-Up: Rose Costumes Honorable Mention: Circa 77 Vintage

Wine Store

Winner: Total Wine and More Runner-Up: Wine Squared Honorable Mention: Metzler’s

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June 25, 2017

Denton Record-Chronicle

Recreational activities are plentiful in Sanger

By Jimmy Isbell

For the Denton Record-Chronicle

Just minutes away from Lake Ray Roberts, Sanger is the place for watersports lovers. If you enjoy mountain biking, fishing and hiking then Indian country is exceptional for such recreational activities.

There are many youth sports organizations to participate in and various recreational parks as well.

For race fans, Texas Motor Speedway is just 20 miles south down Interstate 35.

Sanger is served by the Sanger Independent School District. There are six schools: Sanger and Linda Tutt high school, Sanger middle school, Clear Creek intermediate, Chisholm Trail elementary and Butterfield elementary.

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QUICK FACTS

Mayor: Thomas Muir Founded: 1886 Population: 7,601 City Hall 940-458-7430 502 Elm St. Sanger, TX. 76266 Sanger ISD 940-458-7438 601 Elm St. Sanger, TX. 76266 www.sangerisd.net Sanger Police Department 940-458-7444 Police Chief: Curtis Amyx www.sangertexas.org Sanger Area Chamber of Commerce 940-458-7702 300 Bolivar St. Sanger, TX. 76266 www.sangertexas.org

Denton Record-Chronicle

June 25, 2017

Shady Shores offers easy lake access

By Jimmy Isbell

For the Denton Record-Chronicle

Shady Shores is a 2.9 square-mile community that rests in the Lake Cities, and is one of four towns that make up the Lake Cities. Residents enjoy a quiet lifestyle with easy access to Lake Lewisville, various restaurants and shopping centers.

Shady Groves wasn’t officially established until 1960, considering it started to build homes in 1932. General fees, donations from the residents, business and franchise fees fund the city’s tax money, road repairs and police and fire departments.

Served by the Denton and Lake Dallas Independent School District, Shady Groves is home to Stephens Elementary, Shady Shores Elementary and Bettye Myers middle school.

QUICK FACTS

Mayor: Cindy Aughinbaugh Founded: 1960 Population: 2,790 City Hall 940-498-0044 101 South Shady Shores Rd. Shady Shores, TX. 76208 www.shady-shores.com Lake Dallas Independent School District 940-497-4039 104 Swisher Rd. Lake Dallas, TX. 76210 Police Chief: Debra Walthall www.cityofcorinth.com Lake Dallas Chamber of Commerce 940-497-3097 3971 FM 2181 Corinth, TX. 76210 (inside Point Bank) www.lakecitieschamber.com

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Bethlehem in Denton County A permanent display of over 3300 nativities depicted from more than 60 countries around the world.

More than 40 different materials are used including wood, natural rock, tapestry, coal, shells, dough, banana bark, marble, corn husks, stained glass, nails, metal, wax, & more.

Traditional, whimsical, unusual, & interesting.

Rated

(4 Star) by Friends of the Creche.

Open evenings and weekends only, by appointment, year round

• Free • • All Ages Welcome • Call to schedule your visit Groups – 10 max.

(940) 231-4520

www.bethlehemindentonco.com DE-1617058-01

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Denton Record-Chronicle

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33 North Apartments............................................. 15

Denton ISD Transportation ................................... 55

Loco Cafe .............................................................. 26

Accolade Homecare and Hospice............................. 56

Denton ISD Communications & Public Relations... 11

Madden Portable Buildings .................................. 44

Adams Furniture in Justin..................................... 34

Denton Optometry................................................. 38

Massage On The Square ...................................... 44

Advanced Eye Care Center .................................. 20

Denton Sewing Center .......................................... 19

McKissack Realty Group ...................................... 21

Amyx Fine Jewelry ................................................ 30

Denton State Supported Living Center................ 13

Mi Casita................................................................ 28

Anderson Lawn...................................................... 44

Discount Trophies, Etc.......................................... 44

Miguelito’s Authentic Mexican Cuisine................ 26

Atomic Candy ........................................................ 30

Eye Care Associates of Denton.............................. 6

Mulkey-Bowles-Montgomery Funeral Home ....... 63

Baldoza Tile Works ............................................... 46

Fahrer Transportation ........................................... 44

North Central Texas College ................................ 35

BCI Mechanical Inc ............................................... 22

Father & Son Painting ........................................... 45

OC Mobile.............................................................. 45

Best Western PREMIER Crown Chase Inn & Suites ....... 27

First State Bank..................................................... 17

Old Irish Bed and Breakfast ................................. 29

Beth Marie’s Old Fashion Ice Cream ................... 30

First United Methodist Church ............................... 8

Point Bank ............................................................. 68

Boca 31.................................................................. 27

Foster’s Western Wear ......................................... 34

Prairie House Restaurant...................................... 27

Bonduris Music ..................................................... 38

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

Rainey, Pam REALTOR® -Real T Team/Scott Brown ..??

Brown Box Mover ................................................. 44

Gill’s Lawn Service................................................ 44

Rani Anbarasu, M.D. ............................................. 43

C-Bar-T Properties................................................ 45

Golden Chick ......................................................... 28

Reece, Noel REALTOR® -Keller Williams Realty........48

Capital Roofing...................................................... 46

Golden Triangle Mall ............................................. 67

Ruth’s Room Thrift Store ...................................... 48

CASA of Denton Co. ............................................... 6

Greenhouse Restaurant ........................................ 26

RV Guys, The......................................................... 46

Chow, Brent REALTOR® ........................................ 45

Guaranty Bank & Trust............................................ 3

Select Medical Corporation .................................. 51

City of Denton Dyno Dirt....................................... 62

Hilton, Leigh, Attorney .......................................... 15

Seligmann, Karin REALTOR® -RE/MAX .....................53

Classic Chrysler Jeep Dodge Mazda................... 36

Hobbs, Cami REALTOR® ....................................... 45

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

Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center ................... 31

Huffines Kia Subaru .............................................. 65

Smitty’s Floor Covering ........................................ 10

DATCU ................................................................... 39

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church............ 50

Sonic Drive-In ........................................................ 28

DeBerry Funeral Directors .................................... 66

It’s A Burger........................................................... 28

SPAN...................................................................... 47

Denton City Contemporary Ballet ........................ 47

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

Texas Woman’s University ................................... 41

Denton Community Band ..................................... 54

Juicy Pig ................................................................ 29

Trees, Inc ............................................................... 45

Denton County Master Gardeners ....................... 38

Kwik Kar Denton. .................................................. 16

Weight Loss Specialists of North Texas.............. 35

Denton Dance Conservatory ................................ 48

LA Lawn Care ........................................................ 46

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

Denton Hearing Health Care ................................ 33

Langston, Curtis, Handyman ................................ 44

Work Environmental.............................................. 38

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