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
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
Why do “quiet crossings” cost so much? Read more
You must file a form with the Denton Central Appraisal District. Read more
No. In a memo to the Denton City Council, Denton Public Library Director Jennifer Bekker said the library staff was aware of the possibility s… Read more
The Traffic Operations Division at the Texas Department of Transportation installs roadside memorials under certain conditions at the behest o… Read more
Chances are your street didn’t get repaved, it got micro-sealed. Read more
We just signed up for lawn service. How can I safely dispose of the weed killer in the garage? Read more
Why does the county let partisan groups use its buildings? Read more
You likely know your neighbor better than we do, but it’s probably a leak in a sewer line. Read more
When was the last time the Denton school board held a vote that was not unanimous? Read more
Denton requires dog owners to pick up after their pets when they are out and about. Denton's dog park is similar to most other dog parks in No… Read more
The plan is still in the works, but it got sidelined about a year ago after initial estimates for the parking lot came in higher than expected. Read more
Not right now. The city's Solid Waste Department sells all of Denton's recyclable material to Pratt Industries, which operates a materials rec… Read more
Texas law gives cities some power to regulate noise. Denton, for example, makes it a Class C misdemeanor for music to be played louder than 65… Read more
Most high schools typically have one valedictorian and one salutatorian in every graduating class. Denton ISD had more than 30 from three high… Read more
Technically, yes. The city government has had an ordinance in place requiring filmmakers to get a permit, which is free, since 1994. Read more
Court judges are meant to be the most impartial and independent folks in the land, so it might be surprising to some when we see judicial cand… Read more
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