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Denton’s nearly $1 billion 410-acre Rayzor Ranch development moves ahead

The agreement with Allegiance Hillview L.P. allows limited clearing and grading on land north of U.S. Highway 380, where a Wal-Mart, Sam's Club and Lowe's are planned as part of the Raynor Ranch Marketplace.

Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008

Denton wins North Texas Corporate Recycling Association Green3 Awards

Green3 awards are given each year to North Texas governments and businesses to recognize their efforts to increase recycling.

Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008

DCTA Denton and Lewisville public open house events prove successful

Residents were invited to attend any of the five "stations" that contained visual displays and to interact directly with the design team about the project.

Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008

Denton City Council hires Anita Burgess as new city attorney

Burgess has extensive municipal law experience, is a proven leader and is well respected in her field.

Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008

Denton Mayor Mark Burroughs feels many years of volunteering led him to leadership role

One of Burroughs' goals was to implement the 20-year plan [Denton Plan] that was created in 1999 with years of community input.

Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008

Denton will shock public pools with chlorine ‘til summer’s over

There haven't been any reports of cryptosporidiosis traced to the pools, they just want to be on the safe side.

Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008

Denton City Council members could get longer term limits if Mayor gets his way

Mr. Burroughs happens to be one of three council members involved in a law suit alleging term-limit violations.

Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008

Denton firefighter arrested for harassing female fire deparment volunteer

Denton Fire Department female volunteer was harassed by Denton firefighter Daniel Robert Hankins for several weeks.

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Burroughs wins over incumbent McNeil in the Denton mayoral run-off

Burroughs won with over 62% of the vote, beating incumbent Perry McNeill.

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Denton Municipal Electric increases electric rates

A typical household using 1,000 kWh over the course of a billing cycle will most likely see an average increase of $22.00 on the electric portion of it utility bill.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

City of Denton hires Kevin B. Gunn as Director of Technology Services

Gunn said that he was attracted to Denton for its strong sense of community and its clear and compelling vision for the future.

Friday, May 16, 2008

2008 Denton election results: close council wins and a mayoral run-off

The city of Denton was a bit of a contradiction this election season.

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Denton City Council considering cell phone ban

The proposed ban would apply to school zones during hours of operation. (Photo credit: Kyle Phillips, North Texas Daily)

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Denton tree ordinance forthcoming

Despite irrefutable evidence showing that saving trees makes dollars and sense, it remains unclear whether the city of Denton will pursue such a policy.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Denton mayoral candidates answer hot topic questions

Thursday is the deadline to register to vote in time for May 10 municipal elections.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

UPDATED: Denton’s tree preservation code meetings continue for further public input

The final tree meeting originally scheduled for May 15 has been postponed

If you love Denton's beautiful old trees, it's time to speak up.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Denton receives $352,000 in federal funds to aid in building Regional Public Safety Training Facility

The City hopes to open the Regional Public Safety Training Facility sometime in the fall of 2009.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Denton hires its first black firefighter

Well, to be honest, the department has only been around for 130+ years or so.

Thursday, March 13, 2008

State approves funding of $150,000 for Denton Municipal Airport

The funds will be used for planned airport improvements.

Monday, March 10, 2008

Podcast: Denton County Transportation Authority meeting, Monday, March 3

The DCTA met to discuss the RailDCTA Project, the planned passenger rail service from Denton to Carrollton.

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Denton city attorney announces retirement

Ed Snyder will retire on June 30, 2008 after more than 8 ½ years with the City of Denton.

Ed Snyder is leaving law behind to be a football coach and teacher.

Saturday, March 1, 2008

Denton hires urban forester

E.J. Cochrum will preserve and protect Denton's trees.

Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008

UNT’s FM radio station receives Outstanding Media Award

According to the Emergency Management Association of Texas, KNTU excels at interrupting its normal programming.

Monday, Feb. 25, 2008

A junior at UNT is running for mayor of Denton

Precocious is just two letters away from precious.

Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008

Denton mayor joins more than 250 mayors in Washington, D.C.

Discussion covered climate protection and green jobs, the foreclosure crisis, and the economy

Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008

Temporary Denton roller hockey rink bothers some nearby residents

Of course, some nearby residents would probably be bothered by just about anything.

Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008

Denton Fire Chief Ross Chadwick and his firefighters are dedicated to community

"Because many of the firefighters have lived in the Denton area most of their lives, they're really dedicated to the community."

Monday, Jan. 14, 2008

Roy W. Minter, Jr., Denton’s first black police chief, stresses high level of service to his police officers

"Our customers are the public, and we have to keep that in mind and make sure that we deliver the highest level of service to our customer base."

Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008

Denton Parks & Recreation Director Emerson Vorel responds to citizens’ requests

"In the Parks & Recreation Department, we try to stay in tune with our citizens to make sure that the projects, programs and classes citizens are interested in are carried out."

Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007

UNT Christian students sue Denton for religious discrimination

Group says they're being discriminated against, but city says they're just enforcing single-family zoning laws.

Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007

Denton Mayor Perry McNeill welcomes growth, but strives to maintain city’s ambience

Compared to sister cities in the metroplex, McNeill said that Denton is complete in that it has higher education, retail, and manufacturing.

Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007

Denton city council holds second public hearing on tax rate proposal

Damn taxes.

Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007

Denton fire department gets $211,576 in homeland security grant

Our tax dollars going to Denton's fire department to help them improve their overall preparedness.

Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007

New police chief in Denton comes from Aurora, Colo.

Roy Minter was chosen from a field of 94 candidates.

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Denton chooses downtown site for its public transportation hub

It'll be the nexus at which bus services and the new rail line intersect.

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Pegasus News Election Survey: Charlye Heggins, Denton City Council

Here at Pegasus News, we sent a short questionnaire out to every candidate running for public office in the greater-DFW area. Charlye Heggins, who is running for Denton City Council, recently sent back his answers to the questionnaire.

Monday, March 26, 2007

Former Denton City Council member, Carl Gene Young Sr., dies

He served on City Council from 1995-2001 and was also a Vietnam veteran.

Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007

Denton police sergeant resigns after investigation

Suspected of financial whoopsie-doodles.

Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006

Power bills in Denton expected to drop next year

Residents are expected to save about $3 per month.

Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006

Four Denton red light cameras cost drivers $423,000 in six months

Traffic accidents have gone down at those intersections, too.

Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006


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