Revelations that House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, R-Angleton, and fellow legislator Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, were openly hostile to local govern… Read more
The county fire marshal has the authority to inspect and enforce fire code violations. The Texas Local Government Code grants counties with a … Read more
The comings and goings of windows in school architecture boil down to the balance of climate control and energy efficiency. Read more
The sign is expected to be repaired and replaced sometime in October, Texas Department of Public Transportation spokeswoman Emily McCann says. Read more
With some narrow exceptions, the state bars the city from borrowing money (that is, issuing certificates of obligation instead of general obli… Read more
Buc-ee’s Boulevard is now a city-named roadway, according to state and local officials. Read more
Not directly. Denton Municipal Electric does not offer any special rates to steer customers away from daytime electrical use or to those who c… Read more
It can feel powerless to watch someone toss a bag or cigarette butt out their car window, or watch trash fly out of the back of a pickup as yo… Read more
It’s marking a gas leak, likely in your service line. If Atmos hasn’t already hung a tag on your front door specifying a date for a repair, it… Read more
Yes. University Drive is also known as U.S. Highway 380 and part of the state highway system. Read more
Not really, is the short answer. Read more
We’ve heard Dani Shaw, Denton’s community development manager, try to tackle this question in the past. The rumor persists — even though there… Read more
With Denton growing by leaps and bounds, particularly to the south and east, the confusion is understandable. Read more
No. House Bill 2349 prohibits only government entities from restricting the use of building materials allowed under national codes. Read more
The new administration building is going up on South Loop 288 next to several other Denton County government buildings in a campus-like develo… Read more
The colors of the “bonnet,” or top, denote the amount of water available in the hydrant, measured in a gallons-per-minute flow rate. The Natio… Read more
No. The city requires residents to throw their trash in an appropriate receptacle, but also prohibits people from knowingly placing waste or b… Read more
Not yet. According to Tony Hartzel, spokesman for the Dallas District, TxDOT employees are continuing to negotiate a "takeover" contract for t… Read more
Yes, and many do. Because the Denton County Transportation Authority is supported by sales taxes collected in Denton, Highland Village and Lew… Read more
About $8 more per month for the basic service, but none of the other fees associated with traditional, credit-based accounts (such as deposits… Read more
Berms. The developer is building a formal 10-acre park for Rayzor Ranch Town Center. The berms are designed to ameliorate traffic noise from I… Read more
The University of North Texas once had baseball, men’s soccer and men’s tennis programs in addition to a club gymnastics team. Read more
There's no free lunch. As part of your utility bill, the monthly rate for regular residential service includes $6.51 to Solid Waste to pick up… Read more
The yellow-topped trash carts help the truck operators readily identify a home where the resident is receiving a disability accommodation for … Read more
The southernmost turbine is out of service and needs repairs, according to University of North Texas spokeswoman Leigh Anne Gullett. Read more
Community Improvement Services. Homeowners have a duty under the city’s property maintenance code to care for their pools so that they do not … Read more
No. There is no federal law that requires minimum paid rest period requirements in the private sector, nor does Texas require it, unlike some states. Read more
Insight Denton: Do Denton City Council members see their council pay docked when they miss meetings?
The table was updated to reflect a change in council member Deb Armintor's absence rate. She had arrived late to four meetings, and was previo… Read more
Not if you already made an application this year. Mail-in ballot applications are good for one year. Read more
It’s the Golden Triangle, of course. Read more
Both the city of Denton and the University of North Texas planned construction improvements for that area to occur at about the same time last… Read more
Made infamous by frequent car accidents and less frequent fatalities, a stretch of Hickory Creek Road is back open with newly installed guardrails. Read more
We received two separate questions this past week from residents who were also frustrated motorists. Here's a reminder of the basic right-of-w… Read more
The top of the radio tower must have a light because of its proximity to a hospital where emergency helicopters take off and land. The tower i… Read more
Known as "locate flags," the person who called for their placement is responsible for removing them when the job is complete. Read more
No. The practice is left over from the days of carburetors. Today’s vehicles have fuel injection. Read more
Generally, whenever the city closes a road, a detour is marked with signs or message boards. Read more
For the safety of passengers and other motorists, the Denton County Transportation Authority serves riders only at bus stops. Read more
Yes. Legislators will be sworn in at noon Tuesday when the session begins. Legislators typically suspend the rules to allow family members to … Read more
Last week, we reported that Utah-based U.S. Radiopharmaceuticals could face a maximum $2.2 million fine for failing to clean up low-level radi… Read more
Yes. In a recent report to the City Council, Police Deputy Chief Frank Padgett said that from October 2017 through July 2018 the department to… Read more
It’s complicated. Most major Texas cities and many counties participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, a taxpayer-backed program tha… Read more
Yes. Every fire has combustion byproducts that can be benign, such as a small wood fire, or quite harmful, if everything (textiles, paint, pla… Read more
Yes, although it could depend on the situation, said Jessica Rogers, city spokeswoman. Read more
No. According to Denton city spokesman Stuart Birdseye, political signs are typically made of a corrugated plastic that the city's materials r… Read more
Individuals who remove signs can face criminal mischief or theft charges. Read more
We called the National Weather Service office in Fort Worth to find out, since the team services the official weather data collected at Denton… Read more
Yes. The Center for Voter Information is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit civil rights group that focuses on women's issues. Read more
No. Some cities have ordinances prohibiting the practice but in Denton, Fido can ride in the back of the truck if the owner wants him to. Read more
Yes, but you could risk a lawsuit and a criminal citation, depending on the facts. Read more
The Denton County Jail is required by contract to ban all in-person visits between its inmates and their families and friends. Read more
Train horns are required by federal law as a safety measure. Motorists, pedestrians and cyclists may not be aware of oncoming train without th… Read more
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