Denton

The city is in the process of developing a Downtown Implementation Plan (DTIP) that will work as a catalyst to achieve the goals defined for downtown.

The city council said it hopes to begin the groundbreaking by 2010, and the estimated cost is about $760,000.

Denton has a critical need for a new animal shelter to replace the existing 30-year old City of Denton shelter.

During the proceedings, there were occasional outbursts from the crowd.

The Neighborhood Empowerment Summit is the first step in bringing training to the community’s doorstep.

The council said that the tree survey project will cost an estimated $30,000. The money for this project comes from the City Tree Fund.

The city of Denton Animal Shelter handles more than 5,000 animals a year in a facility that is capable of holding a maximum of 114 animals at a time.

City officials are keeping their eyes on the H1N1 threat, though not touching their eyes, mouth, or nose, of course.

Denton County and the Denton ISD will also be affected by the change.

The new program includes blue recycling barrels for bottles and cans that will be permanently located throughout the park next to green trash barrels.

District 3 candidate Amy Manuel is focused on the environment, while Andrew Teeter calls for bike lanes.

All the candidates agree that voter participation is essential in the May 9 election.

Eliborio "Eli Gemini" Beltran had faced a misdemeanor charge of failure to identify himself to a police officer.

Andrew Teeter, aka "Teets," continues to run his grassroots campaign for a seat in District 3.

However, Burroughs stresses that this money came from his personal bank account and he does not owe anyone for the expenses.

The economic stimulus bill could overwhelm city officials, but an ordinance passed by the city means not every grant pursued will have to go before the council.

Both Andrew Teeter and Sam Casey, each of whom is 21, are vying for the District 3 seats currently held by Jack Thomson.

The purpose is to try for the development of a first-class, full-service hotel with meeting and convention facilities on the site of the former Radisson Hotel.

The GreenSense Program offers rebates for energy efficiency improvements for new construction and existing homes and businesses.

The jailer reportedly told a prisoner that his release was based on his vote for president.