Denton lops tree law

DRC/Gary Payne

Trees on the property of Denton resident Mike Drury are shown Wednesday. Drury had to shear a line of trees on Highland Park Road to comply with a 2007 city tree-trimming ordinance that brought complaints from residents.

Denton City Manager George Campbell has suspended enforcement of a 2007 tree-trimming law after a City Council committee said it needed more study. The council voted in September to outlaw tree branches that hang lower than 15 feet above a public street, increasing the height requirement from 12 feet in an effort to keep roadways clear for large vehicles.

City pumps $900,000 into fuel plan

Denton city leaders are feeling the pain at the pump. The City Council on Tuesday approved a $900,000 budget amendment to cover the higher-than-expected cost of fueling city vehicles through September. The city also plans to boost its fuel budget significantly for the fiscal year that starts Oct. 1.