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Council pitches Tuesday: a revived neighborhood grant aimed at green projects, and a look at 'diversion-first' homelessness policy

Mayor Pro Tem Nick Stevens wants to tap tree, parkland and sustainability funds for neighborhood environmental grants; Council Member George Ferrie wants a work session on homelessness, which he calls residents' top priority.

Isabel AbbottOctober 26, 20262 min read

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Early voting tops 120,600 ballots in Denton County through Thursday, with 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. hours next week

More than 120,600 Denton County ballots were cast in the first four days of early voting, and polls are open 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. today and every weekday through Oct. 30.

3 days ago

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Homes with lead, galvanized or unidentified water lines will get notices in the mail next month

Denton Water Utilities must notify those households every year until the line is replaced or identified, and residents can check their address on the city's service line map.

3 days ago

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Third installment of a state water loan, $57.2 million, goes to council Tuesday for the Ray Roberts plant expansion

The Texas Water Development Board money carries a 4.29% borrowing cost over 30 years, which staff say saves about $12.2 million compared with selling city bonds on the open market.

4 days ago

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Spurs Rally Past Mavericks 122-106 Behind Wembanyama’s 23 Points

Local Business

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40 New Businesses in Denton: Week of Oct. 19

Weather

Denton Weather: Clear Skies and Mild Temps Hold Steady - Oct 26, 2 PM

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Denton

Council pitches Tuesday: a revived neighborhood grant aimed at green projects, and a look at 'diversion-first' homelessness policy

City Hall

Early voting tops 120,600 ballots in Denton County through Thursday, with 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. hours next week

Homes with lead, galvanized or unidentified water lines will get notices in the mail next month

Third installment of a state water loan, $57.2 million, goes to council Tuesday for the Ray Roberts plant expansion

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UNT-founded network lands $500,000 Carnegie grant to bring adults with unfinished degrees back to college

Kiwanis club ends its 54-year run producing the July Fourth fireworks, pointing to shrinking city sponsorship

Rewritten incentive rules would add grants for aging retail centers and site cleanup, and tie 'higher wage' to the county average

Electric utility's reserve hits $154.6 million as council weighs a 3% base rate increase or a flat-bill option

Eads and Pappas square off for county judge as Falconer, Valenzuela, Wylie and Draper seek commissioner seats

City asks Congress for $1 million toward raising the flood-prone Mingo Road bridge, plus barriers for downtown crowds

Cirque du Horror opens to the public Friday: Denton’s weekend show schedule

TWU’s Night Witches offers a pay-what-you-can matinee Saturday

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