Denton County is exploding with new residents, and local officials are struggling to keep up without losing that small-town vibe. They’re currently trying to figure out how to build new housing and infrastructure while keeping the area from just becoming one giant concrete suburb.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 7 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before, 3 the 90 before that.
The denial prevents potential commercial tax base growth but maintains existing land-use patterns.
Nearby residents who preferred to keep the area agricultural.
The property owner seeking to develop the event venue.
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The county is chipping in nearly $2 million to help Trophy Club build roundabouts and improve traffic flow on Bobcat Boulevard.
A proposal to turn agricultural land into a wedding venue was denied, preserving the current land use in the Lake Ray Roberts district.
The county is considering moving development-related fees into a standalone schedule to make them easier to manage and update.
Neighbors are worried that a new drainage design at the Redbird Ridge development is causing flooding on their land and creating safety hazards. They are asking for an independent review of the project.
The county is spending over $240,000 to replace a failed power supply system in the main data center to keep digital services running.
The county is investing millions into Flower Mound road projects to help manage traffic and complete long-standing infrastructure goals.
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