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Monthly News Roundup

Career AdvancementEmployees at the Denton

office of the Federal EmergencyManagement Administrationmet their newboss in aregionwidevideo confer-ence Jan. 9.

With FEMAsince 1987,Tony Robinsoncame upthrough the ranks of the agency,serving the past seven years asrecovery division director for

Region 6. He told employees inthe room and watching viasatellite from Austin, BatonRouge, La., Galveston and NewOrleans that he first came toDenton as an intern with theagency.

Region 6 Administrator TonyRussell gave the official welcometo Robinson as the new deputyregional administrator. He toldfellow employees that theyassembled a panel of threeemployees to find a replacementfor Gary Jones, who retired in

December after 17 years, andRobinson stood as the “mostuniquely qualified.”

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Tara Dean recently joined thestaff of DentonSports &PhysicalTherapy as aphysical thera-pist.

Dean previ-ously workedwith MetrocrestOrthopedics & Sports Medicine

in Dallas. Her areas of special-ization include sports rehabilita-tion, aquatic therapy and gener-al orthopedics.

Dean earned her bachelor’s inpsychology in 2004 and hermaster of science in physicaltherapy in 2008 from TexasState University in San Marcos.

Denton Sports & PhysicalTherapy is located at 534 N.Elm St.

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Kelsie Guthrie recently joinedOklahoma-based Anglin Public

Relations as anaccount special-ist.

Guthrie is thedaughter ofRon and TerriGuthrie and agraduate ofDenton HighSchool.

She received a bachelor’sdegree in journalism and broad-casting with a focus in publicrelations from the University ofOklahoma.

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Businesses predict hiring trends for 2012

Opportunities to be hired atsmall businesses likely willbloom in the new year, localbusiness owners and nationalstudies report.

When asked if his businesswould consider hiring in 2012,certified public accountant JohnBaines said he will work on it.He said his business would needto see more demand in order tohire new employees.

“We have a few more [clients]coming on board, and then wemight look to hiring,” Bainessaid, also emphasizing a needfor bilingual staff.

On a nationwide level, onesurvey indicates small business-es have not held the line instaffing over the past 10 years —drastically increasing nordecreasing their workforce asthe market fluctuated.

According to “Trends in SmallBusiness Hiring: 2002-2011,”published by American ExpressOpen Forum, businesses with20 or more employees are con-sistently more likely than theaverage to hire additionalemployees, and firms with 50 to99 employees are the most like-ly. Right now, more than half ofall U.S. businesses with 20 to 99employees are seeking addition-al staff, the report stated.

In its most recent survey ofbusinesses, the Open Forum

found 31 percent planned to hirenew employees and 9 percentplanned to cut back on staff.

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Denton’s Nuconsteel toshut down production

Officials with Nucor Corp.,the country’s largest steel manu-facturer and the parent compa-ny of Nuconsteel, announcedThursday plans to leave thebusiness of fabricating light-gauge steel framing and close itsdivision located at 525 S. LocustSt.

“This decision was a very diffi-cult one due to the impact it hason our employees atNuconsteel,” Dan DiMicco,Nucor’s chairman and CEO,stated in a news release. “We

continually evaluate our busi-ness segments for long-termstrategic fit and earnings poten-tial. The fabrication of residen-tial and commercial light-gaugesteel framing does not offer thereturns or scale necessary forNucor to remain in the busi-ness.”

In addition to its Denton loca-tion, the company will be termi-nating operations in Dallas, Ga.Nucor has facilities in the U.S.and Canada.

Nucor entered the residentialand commercial light-gaugesteel framing business inNovember 2001 with the acqui-sition of Itec Steel Inc., whichbecame Nuconsteel shortlythereafter, the release stated.

“Nuconsteel really contributedto the revitalization of down-

town by restoring a historicbuilding that was in disrepair formany years. They’ve been a greatcorporate sponsor for manyorganizations and events in thecity,” said Julie Glover, Denton’seconomic development programadministrator. “We’re very sorryto hear about this, but realizethat companies often have tomake hard business decisions.”

Nucor said it expected to closeNuconsteel’s facilities in thespring, after meeting currentcustomer contractual obliga-tions, according to the release.

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Rue21 opening inKirkland’s stead

Kirkland’s Inc. announced itwould close its Denton locationat the end of January. But whileDenton Crossing shopping cen-ter is losing the home decorstore, it will gain Rue21, anational clothing store for youngadults.

Kirkland’s, which occupies a5,000-square-foot space atDenton Crossing off Loop 288,will close its doors Jan. 31 whenits lease expires, said JasonKasal, vice president/leasingdirector with Inland SouthwestManagement.

Kirkland’s opened its Dentonstore shortly after InlandWestern Retail Real Estate TrustInc. bought Denton Crossing inOctober 2004.

Tennessee-based Kirkland’s

began closing stores in the fall,shutting down six locations inthe third quarter, according tothe company’s filing with theSecurities and ExchangeCommission. At the same time,it opened 13 new stores.

The company, which has 301stores in 30 states, reported athird-quarter profit of $1.2 mil-lion, according to the filings.

Kirkland’s sent an e-mail tocustomers Thursday lettingthem know the Denton locationwould be shutting down andoffering up to 20 percent offmerchandise.

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United Way raises $1.8million in 2011 effort

The United Way of DentonCounty raised more than $1.8million in donations and pledgesduring its shortened 2011 cam-paign, officials announced Friday.

The 2010 campaign raisedabout $1.96 million but was ex-tended by two months, meaningdonations from the first twomonths of 2011 were countedtoward the prior year’s cam-paign.

The 2011 total “will facilitate atremendous amount of goodwork in the community over thenext 12 months,” said GaryHenderson, who was hired inMay as the organization’s presi-dent and CEO. “I’m pleased with

Denton Record-Chronicle file photoSteel arrives in flat spools at Nuconsteel in Denton in 2005. The plantat 525 S. Locust St. will soon close, Nucor Corp. officials announced inJanuary.

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Altrusa International Inc. of Dentonmeets for its monthly dinnerand program at Vigne WineShop & Deli, 222 W. Hickory St.Cost is $10 per person. Call940-387-5031 or visitwww.altrusadenton.org.

Tuesday, Feb. 28, 6:30 p.m.

The American Association of UniversityWomen, Denton Branch will meet atFremaux’s Metropolitan Cater-ing, 932 W. University Drive.Call 940-898-3797 or [email protected].

Wednesday, March 7, 6 p.m.

Association of Business ContingencyPlanners, North Texas Chapter has itsmonthly luncheon at H5 Colo,2712 Park Central Drive inDallas. Cost is $35 per person.Visit http://northtx.acp-international.com/Meetings.htm.

Thursday, March 1, noon

Aubrey 380 Area Chamber ofCommerce meets at the PrairieHouse restaurant, 10001 E. U.S.Highway 380 in Cross Roads.Cost is $12 per person.Reservations are required. Call940-365-9781 or e-mail [email protected].

Wednesday, March 21, 11:30 a.m.

Denton Black Chamber of Commercemeets at the Denton HousingAuthority, 1225 Wilson St.

Tuesday, March 13, 6 p.m.

Denton Hispanic Chamber of Commercemeets at Quality Inn & Suites,1500 Dallas Drive.

Friday, March 2, 7:30 a.m.

Denton League of United LatinAmerican Citizens No. 4366 meets atthe Denton Senior Center, 509N. Bell Ave.

Saturday, March 17, 9:30 a.m.

Denton Planning and ZoningCommission meets in the councilchambers at City Hall, 215 E.McKinney St.

Wednesday, March 14, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 28, 6:30 p.m.

Hickory Creek Planning and ZoningCommission meets at HickoryCreek Town Hall, 1075 RonaldReagan Ave.

Wednesday, March 7, 7 p.m.

Home Builders Association of GreaterDallas, Greater Denton Division hasits monthly meeting and lunch-eon at the Prairie House restau-rant, 10001 U.S. Highway 380in Cross Roads. Cost is $15 forassociates and builders withreservations and $18 for walk-ins. Call 940-383-0853.

Tuesday, Feb. 28, 11:30 a.m.

Investment Perspective Seminar host-ed by financial adviser Kathy R.Bauer of Edward Jones at 2925Country Club Road, Suite 101A,in Denton. Coffee is complimen-tary. Call 940-382-0280.

Thursday, Feb. 16, 9 a.m.

Thursday, March 15, 9 a.m.

Krum Chamber of Commerce holds itsmonthly meeting at NorthstarBank, 1101 E. McCart St. inKrum. Call 940-482-6093.

Thursday, March 1, 6:30 p.m.

Lake Cities Chamber of Commercemeets for coffee at area business-es. Visit http://www.lakecitieschamber.com/calendar-of-events.html for more details.




Lake Cities Netweavers business net-working group meets at theIHOP restaurant off Interstate35E in Hickory Creek. Cost is$12 and includes breakfast. E-mail [email protected].





Lake Dallas 4A Economic DevelopmentCorp. meets at Lake Dallas Muni-cipal Complex, 212 Main St.

Monday, March 5, 7 p.m.

Lake Dallas 4B CommunityDevelopment Corp. meets at LakeDallas Municipal Complex, 212Main St.

Monday, March 12, 7 p.m.

NAACP, Denton County Chapter meetsat the Denton HousingAuthority, 1225 Wilson St.

Thursday, March 8, 7 p.m.

North Texas Society for HumanResource Management meets atHoliday Inn Hotel & SuitesDenton, 1434 Centre PlaceDrive in Denton. Cost to attendis $18 for members and first-time guests and $23 for return-ing non-members. Visitwww.northtexasshrm.org.

Thursday, March 22, 11:30 a.m.

Pilot Point Chamber of Commercemeets for their quarterly busi-ness breakfast at PointBankCommunity Center, 739 E.Liberty St. in Pilot Point.Breakfast will be provided byMagnolia Station. Cost is $10,payable at the door. Visit http://pilotpoint.org.

Wednesday, March 7, 8 a.m.

SCORE, the Service Corps of RetiredExecutives, offers free manage-ment counseling for prospectivenew business owners or existingbusinesses in trouble. Confiden-tial, one-hour counseling ses-sions are available by appoint-ment every Wednesday at SouthBranch Library, 3228 TeasleyLane. Call 940-349-8752.

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 9 a.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 29, 9 a.m.



Small Business Breakfast meetingsponsored by the North CentralTexas College Small BusinessDevelopment Center at theDenton Chamber of Commercebuilding, 414 W. Parkway St. Alight breakfast is provided. Call940-380-1849.

Tuesday, March 13, 7:15 a.m.

Women Business Owners of DentonCounty will hold its monthly lun-cheon at Oakmont CountryClub, 1901 Oakmont Drive inCorinth.

Tuesday, March 6, 11:30 a.m.

Please tell us about your event or

meeting by e-mailing Karina Ramírez

at [email protected] or by fax

at 940-566-6888.Who to contact

Dawn Cobb Managing Editor940-566-6879 | [email protected]

Sandra Hammond Advertising Director940-566-6820 | [email protected]

Shawn Reneau Advertising Manager 940-566-6843 | [email protected]

March 2012 Contents | Calendar of Events

February 2012 | Vol. 7, No. 12

Publisher: Bill Patterson

The contents of this free publication arecopyrighted by Denton PublishingCompany, 2012, a subsidiary of A.H. BeloCorp. (www.ahbelo.com, NYSE symbol:AHC), with all rights reserved.Reproduction or use, without permission,of editorial or graphic content in anymanner is prohibited. Denton BusinessChronicle is published monthly byDenton Publishing Company, 314 E.Hickory St., Denton, TX 76201. E-mail:[email protected]

On the coverFile photo by David Minton

IndexJonathon Fite | 4Enterprising

Voices | 6, 10Career

Advancement | 2Mixers | 8, 23Monthly News

Roundup | 2, 9, 11,16-18

Vital Statistics | 8, 19-23

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“Price fluctuations have onlyone significant meaning for thetrue investor. They provide himwith an opportunity to buywisely when prices fall sharplyand to sell wisely when theyadvance a great deal. At othertimes he will do better if he for-gets about the stock market andpays attention to his dividendreturns and to the operatingresults of his companies.”

— Benjamin Graham

Benjamin Graham wasone of the most success-ful investors of all time.

As a professor at ColumbiaUniversity, he pioneered the dis-cipline of value investing, andpenned the investing classicsSecurity Analysis and The

Intelligent Investor. Many ofGraham’s students went on tobecome legendary investors. Histop student, Warren Buffett,became one of the world’swealthiest men.

Yet, in spite of the superior re-turns it offers, value investing ispracticed by only a tiny numberof market participants. Why domost people ignore its lessons?

First, value investing requiresa contrarian attitude. Strayingfrom the herd is psychologicallydifficult. In the late 1990s, mass-es of investors plowed hundredsof billions of dollars into ridicu-lously overpriced Internetstocks. Value investors, whoavoided such junk, wereridiculed in the bubble years,until the inevitable and spectac-ular bust vindicated their views.

More recently another, evenbigger, bubble has been formingin government bonds as theinvesting masses have exitedfrom stocks into the supposed“safety” of Treasury bonds andmunis. In effect, the herd iscomplacently lending its hard-earned savings at near-zerointerest rates to over-indebted

governments that are hell-benton spending and inflating theirway out of their problems. Thisis insane. Meanwhile, the stocksof many wonderful U.S. compa-nies are hiding in plain sight atvery cheap prices!

A second culprit is the sensa-tionalist financial news media,whose objective is often to alarminvestors rather than informthem. Since the media’s bread isbuttered by advertisements fromWall Street brokers, they delib-erately feed an irrational urgefor excessive and wasteful trad-ing activity. As Graham advisedin the quote above, trueinvestors instead devote most oftheir time immersed in studyingcompanies and closely monitor-ing the operating performance

of the companies they own.They think of themselves asowners of businesses, not merelyas traders, and buy and sell onlywhen the market presents com-pelling opportunities. This oper-ational focus enabled my busi-ness partner and me to act deci-sively during the market correc-tion this past fall and purchasesome amazing bargains for ourinvestment partnership.

Third, price volatility scaresoff many market participants.Wall Street’s so-called innova-tions — such as high-frequencytrading and leveraged ETFs(exchange traded funds) — haveresulted in dizzying gyrationsincluding the infamous “flash

Ignore the crowd: Embrace volatility

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When a long-delayed child custody case came to trial recently, the KoonsFuller team meshed together perfectly, resulting in a successful outcome for the firm’s client. Without cooperation among partners, associates, paralegals and clerks from the Denton office and others, presenting this case successfully may have been impossible.

Studies indicate that more than 95% of all divorces are settled without a trial. Jeff Domen, an attorney in KoonsFuller’s Plano office, took over the case of a dad, a small business owner, suing to be the primary custodial parent of his two young daughters after two-and-one-half years of scheduling conflicts and delays. The client was fully engaged in child-rearing, but he had hurdles to clear.

It was a jury trial and the judge was adamant – there would be no contin-uances. Complicating the schedule further, Jeff and his wife, Melanie, were expecting their fourth child with the due date looming during the week of trial.

Jeff began the effort by game-planning with partner Sharla Fuller, who mentors associates like Jeff. Then he brainstormed with some of KoonsFuller’s most experienced trial lawyers – Denton Managing Partner Charla Bradshaw, Firm CEO Ike Vanden Eykel, Firm VP Rick Robertson, Dallas Managing Partner Kevin Fuller and partner Julie Crawford. “All of them added insight and pieces of the puzzle that ulti-mately led to the win,” Jeff says.

Charla Bradshaw worked with the client and opposing counsel, while paralegals Debby Stone, Lisa Bowles and Lesley McCally organized a file that had grown to 18 boxes over the past couple of years. Then they handed it off to attorney Emily Miskel, law clerk

Terra Paul and Debby Stone, who helped Jeff with jury selection.During the week of trial, all that teamwork was most beneficial. “When I got into a pinch late at night or early in the morning,” Jeff says, “there was always an attorney from the Denton office to help.” Attorneys Eric Navarrette and Neda Garrett helped with experts and Charla was ready each morning to take over if Jeff was unavailable.

And why would he not be available? A few days before the trial started, Jeff’s wife found that she was dilated to three centimeters already. The baby held off until Thursday of trial week, and Jeff was in confer-ence with the judge when he got the call, the baby was coming. On his way to the hospital, Jeff conferred with Charla by phone about her giv-ing the closing argument. “I knew if the baby came by midnight, I could get enough sleep and give the final argument, but Charla was fully pre-

pared.”

Baby Bliss arrived at 9:38 PM that night. With Charla at the ready to give closing arguments for Jeff, Jeff pulled off the closing argument himself with only 3 hours of sleep. Then he waited for the jury until Denton attorney Victor Rivera came to relieve him so he could await the decision at the hospital.

Six hours into deliberations, the jury came back 12-0 in favor of dad as the primary custodial par-ent. Some decisions remain to be made in this case, but the positive effects of teamwork with a firm like KoonsFuller are proven beyond a doubt. “At KoonsFuller, we practice family law from a team approach with each part of the team having a certain role at varying hourly rates. This case was a total team effort and a total team victory,” Charla says. “The ultimate platinum stanx-dard in family law representation.”

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crash” of May 2010, and theroller-coaster rallies and sell-offsof 2011. Retail investors havepanicked, pulling hundreds ofbillions out of stock funds. Evenlarge institutional investors,such as pension funds, tend toconfuse volatility with actualrisk.

But rather than being scaredaway by the price volatility, weshould take Graham’s advice toview it as a source of opportu-nity. Because the market pres-ents us with so many buyingand selling opportunities, old-school “buy-and-hold” or “buy-and-forget” approaches havebecome less effective in today’srange-bound markets. Nimble,diligent investors armed withdeep company insight can prof-it handsomely by embracingvolatility and ignoring thecrowd.

JONATHAN FITE is manag-ing partner of KMF Invest-ments and a professor with theCollege of Business at theUniversity of North Texas.

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Quality of life betterin university townsAcommunity’s quality of

life can be a major fac-tor for businesses that

are searching for a new location— and being a college towngives Denton a huge advantage.

When it comes to location,we’re in good shape. Denton iscentrally located in the U.S., hasgood transportation (air, inter-state and rail) and has greatweather most of the year.

When scouting locations,businesses want to be sure thereis an adequate workforce with asound work ethic and skills thatfit their industry. Denton’s work-

force is made up of folks whocare about what they do andwhose work performance isimportant to them.

So we’ve met two of the threetop qualifiers — location and

workforce. Even so, I promisethat just about all of the NorthTexas cities Denton competeswith claim these same charac-teristics. But we can offer more:a great quality of life.

Probably the first thing thatwe economic developers like tobrag about when we’re toutingDenton is the fact that we havetwo — count ’em, two — univer-sities that offer a variety ofdegrees in an array of careerfields. Not many cities any-where, especially those of

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Denton’s size, can claim twoinstitutions of higher education.It’s impressive, because busi-nesses like to know that theywill have a pool of graduates tochoose from when hiring, aplace for their employees andtheir families to learn, andopportunities to partner in areassuch as research or training.

But universities provide farmore than education. Themajority of people who attenduniversities are young andsmart. They are talented andcreative and have a great influ-ence on the culture of the com-munity in which they live.

Our universities — theUniversity of North Texas andTexas Woman’s University —

contribute to Denton’s highquality of life in many ways. Tobegin with, Denton’s culture isinfluenced as a natural conse-quence of their outstandingmusic, dance, art and sportsprograms. Faculty, staff and stu-dents are involved in organiza-tions that support the communi-ty, human services, environmen-tal causes and so much more.

Imagine Denton without auniversity. No, don’t even try.Denton’s culture would suffer,and it wouldn’t be the samewithout them.

LINDA RATLIFF is directorof economic development forthe city of Denton. She can bereached at 940-349-7774. Here-mail address is [email protected].

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Dennis Knautz, president andCEO of Acme Brick Co., breaks abottle of champagne at theentrance of the newly rebuiltkiln C at Acme’s Denton plantJan. 12 to celebrate the openingof the kiln and the 100thanniversary of Acme Brick Co.’spurchase of the Denton PressedBrick Co.

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Donations support the UnitedWay’s 22 partner agencies,which provide various commu-nity services that include food,clothing, child and senior care,rent and utility assistance andcrisis counseling.

About 7,200 people acrossmore than 160 businesses andorganizations gave to the UnitedWay in 2011. Campaign chair-man Rob Seay called the num-bers impressive given the strug-gling economy.

DCTA shows off new rail cars, facility

Local and regional officialsgot their first glimpse Friday attwo of the Denton CountyTransportation Authority’s long-standing projects.

The agency held an openhouse to spotlight the new47,000-square-foot rail opera-

tions and maintenance facilityand two of the A-train’s newSwiss-made rail cars. The gath-ering of 100-plus attendeesincluded members of city gov-ernment, regional transporta-tion and political representa-tives.

Jordan said developing quali-ty mass transit was importantbecause the transportationagencies cannot build enoughconcrete roads to accommodatethe state’s growing needs anddemands. “This vehicle is thefuture of regional rail,” he said.“[It’s] different, unique andgoing to be the backbone ofregional transportation.”

The Stadler GTW 2-6 DieselMultiple Unit rail vehicles weremanufactured by StadlerBussnang AG in Switzerlandand soon will replace the carsDCTA now leases from DallasArea Rapid Transit.

DCTA plans to run two joinedcars with trips every 20 minutesduring peak operating times.The new vehicles can seat 104

passengers and have standing-room capacity for up to 94. Theyhave luggage and bike racks, aswell as space for wheelchairs,better air conditioning and videosurveillance. The cars will pro-vide level boarding for passen-gers in wheelchairs or thoseusing strollers for children.

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Acme marks 100 yearsTo commemorate its 100th

anniversary, the Acme Brick Co.conducted a reopening of kiln Cat the company’s Denton plantThursday. Officials with thecompany said the reopening alsocoincided with the anniversaryof the Denton plant, which wasacquired by Acme Brick in 1912.

The new kiln C has incorpo-rated new technology and ismore efficient.

“It helps reduce our gas con-sumption as well as our emis-sions,” said Dennis Knautz,

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During its regularDecember meeting, theDenton chamber board

officially ratified three-yearterms for six individuals to serveas voting directors beginningApril 1.

Three of the six directors —Trey Bryson, Glenn Carlton andJim Fykes — are incumbentswho will conclude their currentthree-year term on the boardMarch 31.

Trey is president of Jet WorksAir Center; the aviation industryis a significant part of the cham-ber’s economic development tar-get market. Glenn is executivedirector of the North Texas StateFair Association, which is a keyally and partner with the cham-ber’s Convention & VisitorBureau. Jim is director ofprocess improvement and alter-native fuels for Peterbilt MotorsCo., Denton’s largest private sec-tor employer.

New voting directors areGreg Johnson, KimberlyReasoner and Jeff Reecer. Gregis CEO and managing partnerof Verus Real Estate Advisors.Kimberly is director of corpo-rate and community relationsfor the University of NorthTexas. Jeff is vice president ofoperations for Texas HealthPresbyterian Hospital Denton.All three are graduates of thechamber’s Leadership Dentonprogram.

In other action, MarkBurroughs was voted chairman-elect of the board for the pro-gram year beginning April 1,2013; he will follow Chuck

Fremaux, who will serve as thechamber’s chief voluntary officerduring the upcoming 2012-13program year.

Chuck owns Fremaux’sMetropolitan Catering, and haschaired the chamber’sConvention & Visitor BureauAdvisory Board for the pastthree years. Mark is a localattorney and partner with theSawko & Burroughs law firm.He is serving his second term asmayor of Denton, is a graduateof the chamber’s LeadershipDenton program and heads thechamber’s government relationsdivision.

The symbolic transition ofleadership will take place duringthe chamber’s annual member-ship meeting March 29 at theUniversity of North TexasGateway Center. Local bankerPaul Chandler will pass thegavel to Chuck, signaling thestart of a new 12-month pro-gram cycle. More details will beavailable soon.

CHUCK CARPENTER ispresident of the DentonChamber of Commerce. He can be reached at [email protected].

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The kiln design and installa-tion projects were all handledin-house by Acme engineeringand production managementpersonnel. The old kiln had beenin operation for 45 years,Knautz said.

The kiln burners were ignitedon Dec. 21 and the first complet-ed brick exited the kiln on Jan.12, 100 years after the Dentonoperation became a part ofAcme Brick Co.

The Denton plant is located at1315 Fort Worth Drive.

DATCU announcesbonus dividends

Officials with DATCUannounced Thursday that it pro-vided a bonus dividend of$363,940 to member owners onJan. 1. This the third consecutiveyear that DATCU has provided abonus dividend.

The board of directorsapproved the one-time bonus

dividend payout at a Dec. 20meeting.

DATCU is a full-service,member-owned, not-for-profit

financial institution. It currentlyserves more than 63,000 mem-bers and membership is open toanyone living or working inDenton, Cooke, Wise, Montagueor Clay counties.

Pilot Point gas stationbecomes restaurant

One block away from the PilotPoint downtown square, adecaying pump at a former gasstation offers a glimpse into anearlier era.

At one time the station washome to the MagnoliaPetroleum Co. A sign bearingthe company’s name is promi-nently displayed outside. Thepump still has the gas price setat 34.9 cents per gallon.

The old gas pump is now partof a restaurant called MagnoliaStation. It is owned by DavidDelcourt II, who finished reno-vating the property at 110 E.Liberty St. in August.


Photo by Al KeyDavid Delcourt II stands in front of his new restaurant, Magnolia Station, on Jan. 12 in Pilot Point.


From February’s Thin LineFilm Fest to December’s DentonHoliday Lighting, local eventsbring in more than 100,000 vis-itors each year and $200,000 in

new tax revenue, according to areport from the Center forEconomic Development andResearch at the University ofNorth Texas.

And although the festivalsdon’t all bring the same strongnumbers to the city, they are animportant part of the communi-ty, said Terry Clower, the center’s

director.“Success is not whether or not

you made a lot of money,”Clower said. For the early Marchmusic festival 35 Denton, forinstance, “was it a good musicscene?” is the measure of suc-cess, he said.

Even if the festival doesn’t payfor itself, it doesn’t mean it’s afailure, he said, because it hasbecome part of the community.

Festivals “make it a nice place

to live and, in some respects,make it a cooler place to live,”Clower said.

THE CHALLENGEMeasuring the economic

impact of a festival can be tricky.Even with a ticketed eventwhere the number of attendeescan be specifically determined, itis difficult to track where thoseattendees spend their moneyoutside of the event. Did they

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All over the country, music festivals and culturalevents are setting areas apart and giving people areason to spend their time and money there — andDenton is no different.

Jazz fans grab some food beforefinding a place to watch theheadlining act at the Denton Arts& Jazz Festival on April 30 atQuakertown Park in Denton.

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stay at a local hotel or a friend’shouse? Did they eat at a localrestaurant? Did they fill their carwith gas at one of Denton’s gasstations? Or did they simplystop by, attend the event, thengo?

While it might be easier to tellwhere artists and vendors spendtheir money, it’s more difficult todetermine where the generalpublic is spending their cash,said Kim Phillips, vice presidentof the Denton Convention &Visitor Bureau, which is an armof the Denton Chamber ofCommerce.

Phillips said festivals did, atsome point, conduct surveys toget such information, but dis-continued the practice underscrutiny about how the informa-tion would be used.

Now a formula can deter-mine the economic impact ofan event. But it’s generally aconservative estimate, Phillipssaid. The city estimates thatdaytime tourists spend $25 aday, while overnight guestsspend an additional $58 to $60each night.

It’s the spending festivalattendees do outside of the event“where the real economic impacthappens,” she said.

Michael Seman wrote aboutfestival economics a couple ofyears ago, in the UNT report“From Rodeos to Indie Rock:The Economic and FiscalImpacts of Selected CulturalEvents in Denton, Texas.”

Seman used a similar formulato the city’s, only his per-visitor,per-day spending on meals andbeverages was $60 for events.For smaller events, spendingwas estimated at $30. Lodgingwas estimated at $101.50 anight for a hotel room with anaverage of two visitors perroom.

In the report, Seman lookedat seven cultural events suggest-ed to him by the city, then threwin the music festival that is nowknown as 35 Denton.

“There are a lot of events thatgo on in Denton,” Seman said.“These events were at the top ofthe spectrum.”

ESTIMATING IMPACTThe Denton Arts & Jazz

Festival is estimated to havemore than $19 million inimpact, according to Seman’s

report. The free, three-day festi-val attracts more than 200,000attendees, 30 to 40 percent ofwhom Carol Short, festivalfounder and organizer, estimatesare out-of-towners.

“I think bringing in thatamount of people for a weekend

certainly makes an economicimpact for the community,”Short said.

It’s one of the longest-runningevents in Denton, with 22 yearsunder its current name and 10earlier years under anothername.

Short said making and main-taining it as a free event keeps ita family event.

“Sometimes, if you charge foran event, you’re leaving out a lotof people,” Short said. As for themusic, it’s “as diverse as ouraudience,” she said.

Late summer’s North TexasState Fair and Rodeo has been aDenton mainstay for 84 years.The fair is estimated to havemore than $3 million in localimpact, according to Seman’sreport.

The event draws about135,000 people each year, saidGlenn Carlton, executive direc-tor of the annual fair and rodeo.About a quarter of the attendeescome in from out of town andmore than 7,000 stay overnight,according to the survey. The fig-ure doesn’t distinguish whether


A crowd watches Diamond Age at Hickory Street Lounge during 35 Conferette — now known as 35 Denton — on March 12 in Denton.

Attendees pack Quakertown Park for the 13th annual Denton Blues Festival on Sept. 17 in Denton.

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the overnight stay is at a hotel,in an RV park or with a friend.

“I think for a long time wekind of went unnoticed,” Carltonsaid. “The reason being becausewe’ve always been here.”

Local stores wouldn’t notice adifference in their revenue inAugust, when the fair is held,because the fair was there beforemany of the stores, he said.

About 150 other events areheld at the fairgrounds eachyear, from dog shows to carshows to family reunions,Carlton said.

“It’s just about somethingevery weekend, sometimes twoor three things,” he said.

A couple of newer festivalsdrawing crowds and making animpact include the Thin LineFilm Fest and 35 Denton.

Seman’s report didn’t look atthe impact of Thin Line.

The film festival, which is inits fifth year, is a 10-day interna-tional documentary festival.

Josh Butler, festival founderand director, said the festival hastaken surveys in the last fewyears to determine where atten-dees are coming from, mostly by

tracking ZIP codes. But surveysdon’t ask where they ate orstayed while in Denton.

“When I think of economicimpact, I think of outside money

or new money coming into townand turning over a number oftimes,” Butler said. “That in mymind is economic impact.”

From the surveys, Butler

determined 32 percent of lastyear’s 2,250 attendees camefrom out of town.

“Right around one-third ofour audience is coming in fromoutside of Denton,” he saidahead of this year’s festival,which runs Feb. 10-20.

New money translates togreater economic impact, Butlersaid, since local money would bespent here regardless.

He said that while the filmfestival doesn’t bring as manypeople as the Arts & JazzFestival or the North Texas StateFair and Rodeo, it tends toattract a crowd of older, well-educated people with higherincomes.

“We’re not bringing in100,000 people,” Butler said.“But we’re bringing in a high-quality individual.”

That’s where the festival’sadvantage lies, he said, besides“the fact that we’re the onlyevent of its kind in Texas.”


Bathed in the green glow of the stage lights, fans in the front row jam out to Dr. Dog at 35 Denton onMarch 11 in downtown Denton.


35 Denton is in its fourth yearin Denton, although it actuallystarted as a one-night event atSouth by Southwest in Austin 13years ago.

“Even back then the idea wasto bring it back here and startdoing an event,” said Chris Haw-ley, the event director. In termsof economic impact, not muchwas gleaned about the festival’sfirst few years, since the focuswas just getting it off theground.

That’s to be expected, Clowersaid; music and art for musicand art’s sake are the reasonmost festivals start, not money.

“This thing has been runningon blood, sweat and tears,”Hawley said. “It’s amazing it’sbeen running on that kind ofgasoline.”

When it’s time to handlefinancial questions, that’s whereHawley steps in. He said he’sworking to keep better track ofthe business side of the opera-

tion. The festival is working ongaining more sponsorship with-out jeopardizing the feel of theevent — to “work on the bottomline without compromising theexperience,” as he puts it.

In his 2010 report, Semanestimated the impact of the fes-tival at more than $2 million.Kyle LaValley, creative directorfor the event, said last year’sattendance was about 5,000,and organizers hope to doublethat this year.

BEYOND SPENDINGThe money visitors spend in

Denton is just one piece of thefestivals’ economic impact.

“Visitor spending is only partof the picture when addressingthe economic and fiscal impactsof cultural events,” according tothe report by the UNT center.“Production of the events alsopumps significant flows of rev-enue into a host city.”

When looking at economicimpact, Seman said, it is impor-tant to look at how much the

organizers spend locally in pro-ducing the event, from fencingto security.

Part of Thin Line’s impact isthe rental of local venues, suchas the Campus Theatre, for filmscreenings. The film festivalcosts about $70,000 to produceeach year, which pays for venues,

screens, printing, hotel rooms,advertising, film licensing and$16,000 in awards, Butler said.

35 Denton is estimated to costbetween $300,000 and$400,000 to produce, Hawleysaid.

This year, the festival is tryingto promote local businesses, said

LaValley, the creative director.“Just trying to incorporate as

much local flavor as we can,” shesaid.

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In five months, Delcourtturned the old gas station into acozy restaurant that offers a widevariety of menu items — frombarbecue and sandwiches toSouthern and Tex-Mex dishes.

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Unemployment fallsDenton’s unemployment rate

continued to drop in December,both at the city and county lev-els.

Denton is pleased that it’smaintained a rate below 6 per-cent over the past couple ofmonths, but the true test will bewhether it remains that way,said Erica Sullivan, economicdevelopment analyst for the city.

The city unemployment ratedropped two-tenths of a per-centage point in December,from 5.9 percent in Novemberto 5.7 percent, with 3,715 peoplelooking for work, according todata released Friday by theTexas Workforce Commission.

The unemployment rate forDecember dropped six-tenths ofa percentage point over the pre-vious year.

Factors contributing to thedecline in unemployment alsoinclude seasonal hiring, withUnited Copper and Labinal fill-ing positions, Sullivan said.

Texas’ unemployment ratealso declined and remains belowthe national rate of 8.3 percent.

It dropped from 8 percent inDecember 2010 to 7.2 percent inDecember 2011.

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Speaker: Economy onits way to full recovery

In a recent presentation at aDenton Kiwanis Club luncheon,Steve Cobb of the University ofNorth Texas for economic edu-

cation said 2012 would be bettereconomically, but he still antici-pates some barriers to recovery.

The presidential electioncould influence the economy, hesaid, just as the economy couldaffect the outcome of the elec-tion.

Anxiety over one could feedanxiety over the other.

Currently the unemploymentrate sits at 8.5 percent national-ly, with the inflation rate at justabove 3 percent. Fluctuationsare anticipated, Cobb said.Unemployment is expected torise a little as more hiring drawsinterest among those who havenot been actively seeking jobsand, therefore, have not countedamong the unemploymenttotals.

By the end of 2012, Cobbanticipates the jobless rate coulddrop to 8.1 percent.

Inflation hit a high of 3.3 per-cent in 2001 and is expected to

drop back below 3 percent thisyear, he said. Increases for ener-gy and food commoditiesaccounted for more than two-thirds of all price increases - afact that could still cause infla-tion concerns, Cobb said.

Miguelito’s to openKrum restaurant

A new Miguelito’s Mexicanrestaurant will open in Krum atthe end of the month.The own-ers have been preparing the4,110-square-foot building at1521 E. McCart St. since July.

“We will have the sameMexican cuisine, same staff andsame food,” general managerRose Chavez said. “We havebeen in Krum for about 10 yearsand our Krum community hasbeen really good to us.”

Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.Tuesday through Thursday, 11a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and

Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.Sunday.

Pharmacists team upwith Hurst business

Rick and Misty Appling,pharmacists and owners ofDenton Prescription Shop, haveannounced the opening of a newlocation in Hurst.

The owners decided to workin tandem with Carie Boyd’sCompounding Pharmacy.

“Our success in Denton hasbeen centered upon the tremen-dous loyalty of our customerbase,” Rick Appling said in anews release. “Misty and I wantto be able to give back to thecommunity by offering a full lineof customized medication. Theacquisition of Carie Boyd’sCompounding Pharmacy willallow just that — the capabilityof producing sterile and non-sterile compounded medication.”

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TWU launches mobile app

Texas Woman’s Universityrevealed its new mobile applica-tion this month.

The new mobile Web pageoffers 12 buttons that link to theuniversity’s programs, admis-sions office, financial aid office,campus directory, events calen-dar, Blackboard — throughwhich TWU delivers onlinecourses — and other destina-tions.

The university’s Web develop-ment team spent four monthscreating the mobile site.

Their work is part of thethree-phase project designed toimprove access to TWU’s web-site. Phase 2 of the project, to becompleted this spring, includeslaunching mobile apps through



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Wind turbines delayedThe wind turbines at the

University of North Texas won’tstart spinning until sometimenext month because of a minorequipment setback. The univer-sity originally estimated that theturbines would be generatingpower by mid-December.

Don Lynch, director of systemfacilities administration at UNTsaid there were minor pieces ofequipment manufactured incor-rectly.

That equipment had to besent back and the new equip-ment should arrive by Feb. 1,Lynch said. UNT officials proj-ect that it will be installed andthe wind turbines will be up andrunning by Feb. 14.

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TxDOT’s contribution to1-35E project to come

Denton County officials can

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Transportation in the nextmonth to spell out exactly howmuch money is available toexpand Interstate 35E.

During the weekly update tothe Commissioners Court, trans-portation consultant JohnPolster told county officials thestatus of the massive expansionproject and what the next sever-al weeks should bring.

The 1420 Committee is arequirement of Senate Bill 1420,which authorizes the use of pub-lic-private partnerships to fundthe expansion of a 28-milestretch of I-35E, from Denton toDallas.

The committee had a meetingscheduled for January but it wascanceled because the final num-ber was not known fromTxDOT, Polster said. That num-ber should be available some-time in February. The commit-tee needs to decide who willbuild the roads by April.

The current highway has fourto six regular lanes and fourlanes of frontage roads.

The project would expand thehighway to eight regular lanes,four tolled HOV lanes and fourto six frontage lanes, dependingon the need. The project’s cur-rent estimated cost is $3.3 bil-

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Heritage Oaks projectput on hold indefinitely

A project to replace theHeritage Oaks senior apartmentcomplex is on hold indefinitelyafter it ranked poorly in prelimi-nary scoring for federal tax cred-its, the head of the DentonHousing Authority saidWednesday.

The public housing agencyhoped to redevelop the site at2501 N. Bell Ave. with new tax-credit apartments for seniors,but the project ranked farbehind competitors in theDallas-Fort Worth region in ini-tial scoring, Shirley Hensleysaid.

The Denton HousingAuthority board met Tuesdayand decided not to pursue theproject this year, she said. Thatmeans residents of HeritageOaks won’t have to move any-time soon. The housing authori-ty owns and manages the com-plex, built in 1979 for low-income seniors.


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Denton among 10 bestcities for data security

A recent report lists Dentonamong the 10 best data securitycities in the U.S.

Cities were chosen based ontheir “robust bandwidth,telecommunications, powerinfrastructures, and favorableoperating cost structures andsecure location insulated fromnatural disasters,” a study said.

The study, “Banking &Financial Services: AComparative Cost Analysis forInformation AssuranceOperations,” by New Jersey-based The Boyd Co., comparesthe nation’s largest regional cen-ters and selected the best citiesthat met certain criteria forhousing highly secure, low-riskand cost-effective data securityoperations for the banking andfinancial services industry.

The report provides analysison annual operating costs tooperate an information assur-ance center, from as high as$23.6 million in New York to alow of $10.3 million in SiouxFalls, S.D.

In Denton, operating a datasecurity center would cost about$12.2 million, according to thestudy.

Sally Beauty includedin gender diversity list

Sally Beauty Holdings Inc. isamong the companies listed in2020 Women on Boards’ Gend-er Diversity Directory, rankingin the “V” category for compa-nies with an 11 percent to 19

percent female-populated board. The highest category, “W” —

for “winning” — denotes compa-nies with at least 20 percentwomen on their board. Below“V” — for “very good” — is “T”for “token,” with one woman,and “Z” for “zero,” for boardswith no women.

According to its website,2020 Women on Boards is acampaign to raise awareness of alack of gender diversity on cor-porate boards. The campaign’sstated goal is to see the femalepopulation of corporate boardsrise to 20 percent by 2020. Astep toward that goal was releas-ing the Gender DiversityDirectory on Friday, Jan. 20.

At Sally Beauty Holdings —an international distributor ofbeauty products based inDenton — two of the 11 boardmembers are women, accordingto the directory. There were atotal of 99 Texas companies list-ed in the directory.

To view and search the entiregender diversity directory, visitwww.2020wob.com.

Survey: Northstar oneof Texas’ top employers

Northstar Bank has beennamed one of the best compa-nies to work for in Texas for thefourth straight year.

Northstar was listed among100 companies and was rankedseventh among medium-sizeemployers, according to a newsrelease.

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Convention center maybe blocked by city code

City leaders hoping to bring aconvention center to Denton arefacing an obstacle in their owndevelopment code.

Convention centers aren’t apermitted use in the code,meaning city leaders must passa code amendment if negotia-tions to bring a 120,000-square-foot convention center to theUniversity of North Texas cam-pus are successful.

City planners discussed theproblem last week with thePlanning and ZoningCommission. To accommodatethe project, they’re proposing azoning change for the develop-

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Lease: Alliance Commerce UnitOperator: Quicksilver Resources Inc.Location: 679.58-acre unit, B. Mathews Survey, A-860;3.3 miles NE of HasletField: East Newark (Barnett Shale)Total Depth: 9000’

Lease: Alliance Speedway UnitOperator: Quicksilver Resources Inc.Location: 816.85-acre unit, W. Gaffield Survey, A-448;2.4 miles SW of JustinField: East Newark (Barnett Shale)Total Depth: 7543’

Lease: Blalock-Austin-Nutt (SA) AOperator: Devon Energy Production Co. LPLocation: 839.694-acre unit, F. Davis Survey, A-371; 1.1miles SE of PonderField: East Newark (Barnett Shale)Total Depth: 8218’

Lease: FrenchtownOperator: Gulftex Operating Inc.Location: 242.91-acre unit, N. Allsup Survey, A-3;Within BartonvilleField: East Newark (Barnett Shale)Total Depth: 8355’

Lease: Great Expectations UnitOperator: Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc.Location: 781.157-acre unit, C. Cooksey Survey, A-270;2 miles W of Hickory CreekField: East Newark (Barnett Shale)Total Depth: 8786’

Lease: Marvin BurchOperator: Devon Energy Production Co. LPLocation: 622.55-acre unit, J.W. Withers Survey, A-1343; 3.5 miles NE of ArgyleField: East Newark (Barnett Shale)Total Depth: 9000’

Lease: McMurrey Ranch Unit AOperator: Burlington Resources O&G Co. LPLocation: 391-acre unit, J. Thomas Survey, A-1239;11.54 miles NW of SangerField: East Newark (Barnett Shale)Total Depth: 8853’

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Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LPLocation: 213.91-acre unit, Y. Sanches Survey, A-1136;1.8 miles NW of KrumField: East Newark (Barnett Shale)Total Depth: 8665’

Lease: Taylor -Dooley (SA)Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LPLocation: 778.18-acre unit, J.J. Young Survey, A-1445;.9 miles N of JustinField: East Newark (Barnett Shale)Total Depth: 7811’

Lease: Taylor-Dooley (Sa)Operator: Devon Energy Production Co. LPLocation: 778.18-acre unit, J.J. Young Survey, A-1445;.9 miles N of JustinField: East Newark (Barnett Shale)Total Depth: 7897’

Lease: T.D. RichardsOperator: Devon Energy Production Co. LPLocation: 225.44-acre lease, J.C. Jack Survey, A-659; 2.8miles N of KrumField: East Newark (Barnett Shale)Total Depth: 9600’

Lease: W/J Lakes North UnitOperator: Hillwood Energy Texas LPLocation: 594.4846-acre unit, BBB&C RR Co. Survey, A-

158; 1.5 miles NW of ArgyleField: East Newark (Barnett Shale)Total Depth: 8487’

Lease: Whitehead East UnitOperator: Hillwood O&G Operating Co. LPLocation: 215.59-acre unit, T. Gazaway, A-479; 0.5 milesSW of ArgyleField: East Newark (Barnett Shale)Total Depth: 8477’

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LIENSThe following liens were posted in January at the Denton County Clerk’s office.

STATE TAX LIENSNAME/ADDRESS TYPE AMOUNT REC. DATEEmpire Granite Countertops LP, 1137 Enterprise Drive, Pilot Point Limited sales, excise and use tax $37,334.53 01/23/2012James R. Amann, 8101 Swan Park Drive, Denton Limited sales, excise and use tax $1,213.97 01/23/2012Mary C. Grammel, 2700 E. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 205, Little Elm Limited sales, excise and use tax $1,139.77 01/23/2012Produce Results LLC, 2220 San Jacinto Blvd., Suite 345, Denton unemployment taxes, interest taxes and other charges $864.69 01/30/2012Standard Safety Services LLC, P.O. Box 720, Denton unemployment taxes, interest taxes and other charges $1,347.42 01/17/2012

RELEASE OF STATE TAX LIENSBrownco Media LLC, 604 Coronado Drive, Denton Limited sales, excise and use tax $3,344.21 01/23/2012His Girls Inc., P.O. Box 956, Argyle Limited sales, excise and use tax $10,378.41 01/26/2012

FEDERAL TAX LIENSAndrew G. and Wendi G. Graff, 3104 Mulholland Road, Denton 1040 $39,537.73 08/16/2011Curtis Clinesmith and Clinesmith Firm, 1417 E. McKinney St., Suite 220, Denton 940, 941 $57,561.89 08/02/2011Danny B. and Karen B. Matthews, 2307 Birchbrook Court, Apt. 101, Denton 1040 $106,391.81 08/16/2011DSC MMG Inc., 2220 San Jacinto Blvd., Suite 110, Denton 941 $8,679.26 08/16/2011Eddie M. Damanafshan, 9100 Teasley Lane, Trailer 16K, Denton 1040 $26,179.29 08/29/2011Fred L. Barthold, 1412 Gatewood Drive, Denton 1040 $33,931.71 08/19/2011Frenchy's Enterprises Inc., 600 S. Elm St., Denton 940 $27,497.21 08/02/2011Gary H. Lowman, 928 S. Locust St., Denton 1040 $41,843.49 08/10/2011James L. Roberts, 1405 Deer Trail, Denton 1040 $50,982.64 08/16/2011Jean M. Hanson, 818 W. Oak St., Denton 1040 $43,792.61 08/19/2011Jesse M. and Kristi J. Tovar, 8800 Glen Fall Lane, Denton 1040 $2,654.95 08/19/2011Joe R. Smith, 2317 Kingston Trace, Denton 1040 $123,332.13 08/24/2011Kevin P. Bell, 2320 W. Prairie, Denton 1040 $16,303.40 08/29/2011Murillo Modular Group Ltd., 2414 N. Elm St., Suite B, Denton 940, 941 $51,708.24 08/08/2011Regis Consulting LLC, 8109 Hidden Path Lane, Denton 941 $32,809.40 08/02/2011Rickey C. Cooper, 1024 Reed St., Denton 1040 $52,553.44 08/29/2011Visions Plus Inc., 2201 I-35E S., RM J-2, Denton 941 $1,045.34 08/16/2011William Shropshire, 1208 Tulane Drive, Denton 1040 $3,737.83 08/24/2011

RELEASE OF FEDERAL TAX LIENSCandace E. Smith, 126 Hollyhill Lane, Denton 1040 $2,273.88 01/24/2012Christopher Thomas, 1025 Southfork Drive, Little Elm 1040 $5,338.46 01/30/2012DFW Acrylic and Plastering Inc., 2126 James St., Denton 941 $1,680.30 01/04/2012Firstcare Medical Center, 400 S. Carroll Blvd., Suite 2000, Denton 941 $12,172.38 01/30/2012Henry D. and Helen F. Harman, 1412 Sombra Vista Drive, Denton 1040 $81,449.73 01/04/2012Henry D. and Helen F. Harman, P.O. Box 50122, Denton 1040 $13,675.95 01/04/2012Ian C. Kull, 704 Driftwood Trail, Denton 1040 $4,343.81 01/24/2012Ifeanyi and Christie Ehiobu, 119 Shasta Drive, Lake Dallas 1040 $301,473.44 01/18/2012James E. Dole, 804 W. Shady Shores Road, Denton 1040 $7,238.03 01/24/2012Lake Cities Publications LP, 275 Market St., Lake Dallas 941 $14,281.56 01/24/2012Lonnie Z. Foreman, 808 Austin St., Apt. 3, Denton 1040 $33,396.97 01/24/2012Michael A. Morale II and Rendy L. Morale, P.O. Box 454, Little Elm 940, 941 $438,225.40 01/10/2012RBS Supply Inc., 2271 N. Masch Branch Road, Denton 940, 941 $11,859.92 01/18/2012Shane Keliikoa, 2713 Tori Oak Trail, Corinth 1040 $36,165.95 01/24/2012Smartbooks Inc., P.O. Box 121, Denton 940, 941 $6,010.72 01/18/2012Troy C. Boggs, 3821 Camelot St., Apt. C, Denton 1040 $12,019.81 01/10/2012

MECHANICS LIENSNAME/ADDRESS CONTRACTOR AMOUNT REC. DATEBradley S. Harkins, 9633 Bernard Road, Sanger Christopher Holstead $26,000.00 01/18/2012Christopher J. Dicesare and Selina Dicesare, 1521 Schober Road, Argyle Integrity Group LLC $166,073.00 01/10/2012Rick Bishop, TBD FM2153, Sanger JHR Construction Inc. $357,925.00 01/04/2012

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ASSUMED NAMESThe following names (followed by DBA and address) were posted in January in the Denton County Clerk’s Office.

Amanda R. Salsman, 3D Roofing, 1210 N. I-35E, RM139, DentonAshley J. Baker, Oh Happy Day, 1704 Lynhurst Lane,DentonBatch Investments Company Inc., Health 2 U, 3200Colorado Blvd., DentonBryan J. Geuea, Black Lotus Designs, 1820 N. Bell Ave.,DentonCassie K. Brakefield Mullens, Ill Beautiful, 2226 N.Locust, DentonCharles E. High, CHQ Mechanical, 4937 Stuart Road, No.120, DentonCharlye Heggins, Denton County African AmericanCancer Support Group, 1606 E. McKinney, No. 11101,DentonChris O. Schweiker, Ocean-to-Ocean, 2316 SouthridgeDrive, DentonCynthia L. McDougal, 5ft Chicken Club, 6700 AlderbrookDrive, DentonDamarolee Inc., Guayavita Records, 800 Eagle Drive, No.3, DentonGloria R. Wilson, G.G.I.S., 920 Dixon Lane, DentonHeather N. Smith, Reflections Counseling Center, 207W. Hickory St., Suite 110, DentonHector Mendoza Jr., Mendoza Insurance Agency, 4604Redbud Drive, DentonHerbert D. Williams Jr., Herbs & Spices, 2441Stockbridge Road, DentonJeremy J. Sons, Rok Strong, 3919 E. McKinney, No. 3,DentonJessica M. Sledge, Jessica Michelle, the Collection,1200 Dallas Drive, Apt. 2421, DentonJosi Klingele, Seven Mile Café, 529 Bolivar St., No. 105,DentonJudy D. Fairchild, Backflow Track, 625 Northridge St.,DentonKathryn M. Studer, Creative Concepts, 3211 PreaknessSt., DentonMarcella Franklin, M&J Discount Furniture, 317 Mill St.,

DentonMark A. Courts, Cross Cultural Calendars, 3009Montclair Place, DentonMatthew M. Barry, Certified Auto Repair, 3318 E.University Drive, DentonNeon Roberson and Gloria R. Wilson, Nu Hope Eldercareof North Texas, 920 Dixon Lane, DentonNeon Roberson and Gloria R. Wilson, Radiant HeartsIndependent Living, 920 Dixon Lane, DentonPatrick D. Krauss and Phillip D. Krauss, BombshellKustoms, 2820 Virginia Court, Suite 107, DentonPaul A. Whitlock, Excel Beams, 3824 Deer Forest Drive,DentonPhillip W. Young, Phillip Young & Associates, 919 S.Carroll Blvd., Suite 100, DentonRebecca J. Nickelson and Tommy A. Nickelson,Advanced Auto Repair, 612 Fort Worth Drive, DentonRicky Willis and Andre D. McDonald Jr., Azore Media,2007 Teasley Lane, Apt. 216, Denton Sandra R. Luna and Rosalina Reilly, Space Matters,2011 Hayden Lane, CorinthSarah C. Hutcheson, KTG Services, 1412 Belhaven St.,DentonSean C. Gardere, Superior Roofing and Siding, 2633McKinney Ave., Suite 130, DentonSeyed A. Pourmorshed, Green Zatar MediterraneanCuisine, 609 Sunset, DentonStephanie M. Howard, She Sells Resale Boutique, 231W. Hickory St., DentonTamra Joy, Joy Innovations, 7001 Raintree Way, DentonThe Ashes Shop LLC, Ashes, 420 S. Carroll Blvd., Suite105, DentonTiffany L. Cabral, Cabral Bookkeeping Services, 1501 S.Loop 288, Suite 104, PMB 326, DentonTNBN5 Inc., Advanced Auto Repair, 612 Fort WorthDrive, DentonWenceslado Rivera, Eagle Stop Tacos, 412 N. TexasBlvd., Denton

SALES TAXThe following sales permits were issued by the State Comptroller’s Office for January. The list includes the owner,name of business and address within the area codes of 75034, 75065, 75068, 76201, 76205, 76207, 76208, 76209,76210, 76226, 76227, 76234, 76249, 76258, 76259 and 76266.

75034Redbox Automated Retail LLC, Redbox AutomatedRetail LLC, 8999 FM423, Little Elm

75065Cynthia Harper Butler, Butler Book and MediaDistributors, 716 Thousand Oaks Drive, Lake DallasH & H Convenience Inc., H&HC Store, 507 S. Lake DallasDrive, Lake DallasKelly A. Payne, The Art Junction, 312 S. Shady ShoresDrive, Lake DallasRedbox Automated Retail LLC, Redbox AutomatedRetail LLC, 1035 Hickory Creek Blvd., Hickory CreekSaul Reyes, El Centro Meat Market, 219 Main St., LakeDallas

75068Aldi (Texas) LLC, Aldi (Texas) LLC, No. 36, 2650 LittleElm Parkway, Little ElmBettye V. Hope, B & H Sales, 3990 W. EldoradoParkway, Little ElmCorey D. Harris, Got It Rims and Tires, 3129 Fox HollowDrive, Little ElmFBFB LLC, Pat's Discount Liquor, 1725 E. EldoradoParkway, Suite 100, Little ElmIvette P. Portillo-Claros, Craft Depot, 304 HummingbirdDrive, Little ElmKelly Marie Edwards, Daspen Marketing, 2721 EveningMist Drive, Little ElmMarcos Schonfeld, The Appliance Stop, 407 W. EldoradoParkway, Suite 130, Little ElmRedbox Automated Retail LLC, Redbox AutomatedRetail LLC, 1005 W. Eldorado Parkway, Little ElmRedbox Automated Retail LLC, Redbox AutomatedRetail LLC, 2774 E. Eldorado Parkway, Little ElmRedbox Automated Retail LLC, Redbox AutomatedRetail LLC, 2591 FM423, Little ElmRedbox Automated Retail LLC, Redbox AutomatedRetail LLC, 11801 FM423, Little ElmSgt. Solid Gold of Texas Inc., Sgt. Solid Gold of TexasInc., 2700 E. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 205, Little ElmSpecial Bell, Toonchies, 1516 Nighthawk Drive, Little

ElmTriton Irrigation LLC, Triton Lawn & Irrigation, 1616Briarhaven Way, Little ElmVanessa Godinez, Max360, 2144 Woodhaven Drive,Little ElmWilfredo E. Cardona, Sharp Collections, 305 LongshoreDrive, Little ElmWillette Twana Glenn, Cut D' Cake, 2652 WildernessDrive, Little Elm

76201Alex Kim, Charlie's Wireless, No. 3, 728 Fort WorthDrive, DentonAva Jet of Texas LLC, Ava Jet of Texas LLC, 512 W.Hickory St., Suite 100, DentonBridgett A. Wheeler, Downtown Mini Mall I&II, 108 N.Locust St., DentonEntramed Inc., Entramed Inc., 700 W. University Drive,DentonJordan Wayne Phillips, Backyard Bargains, 934 N.Locust St., DentonKathleen Phillips, Leeny, 108 N. Locust St., DentonPainting with Patience LLC, Painting with Patience, 704N. Elm St., DentonPamela Carroll and Laura N. Roseman, Denton VeganCooperative, 2223 Houston Place, DentonPhillip Smith Sr., PSS Enterprises, 121 W. Hickory St.,No. 201, DentonPizza Hut of America Inc., Pizza Hut, No. 311424, 227W. University Drive, DentonRedbox Automated Retail LLC, DVD Rental by RedboxLLC, 1629 W. University Drive, DentonRedbox Automated Retail LLC, Redbox AutomatedRetail LLC, 2321 W. University Drive, DentonRedbox Automated Retail LLC, Redbox AutomatedRetail LLC, 101 W. University Drive, DentonRedbox Automated Retail LLC, Redbox AutomatedRetail LLC, 1415 W. Oak St., DentonRedbox Automated Retail LLC, Redbox AutomatedRetail LLC, 1223 McCormick St., Denton


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Redbox Automated Retail LLC, Redbox AutomatedRetail LLC, 2750 W. University Drive, DentonRedbox Automated Retail LLC, Redbox AutomatedRetail LLC, 500 W. University Drive, DentonRedbox Automated Retail LLC, Redbox AutomatedRetail LLC, 116 W. University Drive, DentonSolomon Coffee Partners Ltd., Starbucks Cafe atPresbyterian Hospital, 3000 N. I-35, DentonStoried Productions LLC, Storied Productions, 201 N.Austin St., DentonTMW Sales Group LLC, Shoefly, 116 N. Locust St.,Denton

76205Jarrell Towing Inc., EJ’s Towing, 2224 Fort Worth Drive,DentonJudith J. Beltran, Stuff 301, 312 Pennsylvania Drive,DentonJustin Sires, Repos Garage, 1104 S. Woodrow Lane,DentonKenneth D. Fairman, Holland and Fairman, 1605Highland Park Road, DentonKimberly Ward, Kim Ward Photography, 1804 HighlandPark Road, DentonMichael Anders & Kimberly Anders, Advanced DigitalLens Casting Lab, 2101 S. I-35E, Suite J2, DentonRedbox Automated Retail LLC, Redbox AutomatedRetail LLC, 2434 S. I-35E, DentonRedbox Automated Retail LLC, Redbox AutomatedRetail LLC, 1515 S. Loop 288, DentonRedbox Automated Retail LLC, Redbox AutomatedRetail LLC, 1700 S. Loop 288, DentonRedbox Automated Retail LLC, Redbox AutomatedRetail LLC, 1610 Teasley Lane, DentonRedbox Automated Retail LLC, Redbox AutomatedRetail LLC, 1592 S. Loop 288, DentonRue21 Inc., Rue21 Inc., 1800 S. Loop 288, DentonSaquib K. Daar, Smokies Tobacco & Cigarette 4 Less,1776 Teasley Lane, No. 207, Denton

Xl Parts Partnership Ltd., Xl Parts, No. 110, 1210Duncan St., Bldg. 2, Denton

76207Gerald Keith Wilson, FHG Computer System, 2528 JohnDrive, Denton

76208Brent Trice, 1st Quality Medical Equipment, 1309 N.Corinth St., CorinthDarrell William Halk, Darrell Halk – Author, 4106Windy Meadow Drive, CorinthEast Pointe Holdings Inc., The Dug Out, 3300 CorinthParkway, CorinthMaria D. Johnson, Precious Gems Natural Paradise,2020 Stockbridge Road, Apt. 5208, DentonNuhad A. Helal, Let's Dine Lebanese, 4302 FieldwoodDrive, CorinthPro Em Technologies LLC, Pro Em Technologies LLC,5221 Paulie Drive, DentonRachel W. Raucher, Parties By Rae, 4306 FieldwoodDrive, CorinthS2W Contracting LLC, S2W Contracting LLC, 2141Collins Road, Suite 1302, DentonSteve Forgey and Wanda Forgey, Lake Dallas Sales, 412Lakeshore Road, Shady ShoresZwave LLC, Zwave LLC, 3416 Evening Wind Road,Denton

76209Adriana I. Ramirez, Nanis Furniture, 1111 E. McKinneySt., Suite 101, DentonBaldemar F. Contreras, Lawn Star Pest Control, 611Jannie St., DentonCheryl Lea Brainerd, Past Presents, 1610 LaurelwoodDrive, DentonDavid Alan Riewe, Texas RC Cars and Trucks, 617 ApolloDrive, DentonMelma S. Farmer, Contemporary Jewelry for Women ona Budget, 3817 Stuart Road, Apt. 3, DentonRedbox Automated Retail LLC, Redbox Automated

SALES TAXRetail LLC, 101 S. Loop 288, DentonRedbox Automated Retail LLC, Redbox AutomatedRetail LLC, 1609 E. McKinney St., Denton

76210Angela Kay Matthews, Snazzy Stones, 1700 Birch Lane,CorinthBruce Aron, Aron's Crafts and Stuff, 3939 Teasley Lane,Lot 245, DentonDiane Ward and Samantha O'Neal, A Clean House, 2560Tower Ridge Drive, Apt. 517, CorinthGaston's, Vanities, 8001 Settlement Drive, Denton

Hai S. Kim, HS Kim Tailor, 4271 FM2181, Suite 332,CorinthJohn D. Haverstock, JDH Sales, 3107 Palos VerdesDrive, CorinthJon W. Holliman, Nick & K's Pizza and Pasta, 2900Wind River Lane, Suite 142, DentonLinda Kay Cape, North Texas Car Audio, 2105 SadauCourt, Suite 126, DentonMark W. Tribble, White Decorating Service, 3939Teasley Lane, Lot 231, DentonPizza Hut of America Inc., Pizza Hut, No. 744168, 7650S. I-35E, Suite 100, Corinth

PT Tone LLC, PT Tone LLC, 2902 Pottery Trail, CorinthRedbox Automated Retail LLC, DVD Rental by RedboxLLC, 8100 S. I-35E, CorinthRedbox Automated Retail LLC, Redbox AutomatedRetail LLC, 4351 FM2181, CorinthRedbox Automated Retail LLC, Redbox AutomatedRetail LLC, 4001 FM2181, CorinthRedbox Automated Retail LLC, Redbox AutomatedRetail LLC, 3200 Teasley Lane, DentonRedbox Automated Retail LLC, Redbox Automated



119 Loophole Private Club, 119 W. Hickory St., Denton,$9,473.66American Legion Post, No. 550, 905 N. Foundation,Pilot Point, $2,493.82Andy's Private Club, 122 N. Locust St., Suite B, Denton,$11,850.16Applebee's Neighborhood Grill, 707 S. I-35E, Denton,$10,277.54Applebee's Neighborhood Grill, 2672 FM423, Little Elm,$4,886Aramark Educational Services, 303 Administration St.,Hubbard, Denton, $156.24Ashton Gardens, 2001 Ashton Gardens Lane, Corinth,$4,058.88Best Western Atrea Crown Chase, 2450 Brinker Road,Denton, $425.04Black-Eyed Pea, 2420 S. I-35E, Denton, $240.80Bono's Chop House & Saloon, 2025 N. Highway 287,Decatur, $3,371.34Brunswick Zone – Denton, 2200 San Jacinto Blvd.,Denton, $2,928.52Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 1400 S. Loop 288, Suite110, Denton, $6,883.94Cabana Beverages, 1300 N. I-35E, Denton, $198.80Carito's Club, 274 Main St., Lake Dallas, $0Casa Torres Mexican Restaurant, 2708 FM51, Decatur,$1,538.04Chili's Grill & Bar, 600 S. Highway 287, Decatur,$5,591.46Chili's Grill & Bar, 8394 S. Stemmons Freeway, HickoryCreek, $3,233.16Chili's Grill& Bar, 2406 N. I-35S, Denton, $3,740.94Chilitos Private Club Inc., 619-623 S. Denton Drive,

Lake Dallas, $124.32Chuy's, 3300 Wind River Lane, Denton, $13,201.02Cool Beans, 1210 W. Hickory St., Denton, $7,036.54Courtyard by Marriott, 2800 Colorado Blvd., Denton,$371.84Crazy Horse Saloon and Dance Hall, 508 S. Elm St.,Suite A, Denton, $1,498.14Crossroads Bar, 1803 N. Elm St., Denton, $1,400Crossroads Bar, 1803 N. Elm St., Denton, $3,058.72Dan's Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St., Denton, $5,118.40Decatur Golf Private Club, 211 Country Club Road,Decatur, $75.74Denton Country Club, 1213 Country Club Road, Argyle,$4,776.52Denton Side Bar, 109 Ave. A, Denton, $3,849.44El Chico, No. 106, 2201 S. I-35E, Denton, $1,245.72El Fenix-Denton Texas, 2229 S. I-35E, Denton,$2,254.56El Guapo's, 419 S. Elm St., Denton, $2,573.34Ernesto's Mexican Restaurant, 10279 FM455E, Suite 1,Pilot Point, $2,619.96Frilly's, 1803 S. Highway 287, Decatur, $3,932.88Fry Street Public House, 125 Ave. A, Denton,$12,775.28Fry Street Tavern Club, 121 Ave. A, Denton, $9,279.34Fuzzy's Taco Shop, 1044 Maple St., Suite 101, Sanger,$327.32Genghis Grill - The Mongolian, 2416 Lillian MillerParkway, Denton, $847.28Good Eats, No. 729, 5812 N. I-35, Denton, $0Hailey's, 122 W. Mulberry St., Denton, $3,060.96

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Retail LLC, 5021 Teasley Lane, DentonRedbox Automated Retail LLC, Redbox AutomatedRetail LLC, 5000 Teasley Lane, DentonRobert Roger Pasek, Crown Seven Investments, 7801W. I-35, CorinthThe August Lion Corp., Autry Sports, 1924 WickershamLane, CorinthVern Hammett, OTO, 3600 Serendipity Hills Trail,Corinth

76226Atown Concepts LLC, ATown Apparel, 500 Highway377N, ArgyleHis Girls Inc., Cachette Bistro, 144 Old Town Blvd. N.,No. 1, ArgyleJose Ramos, Southwind Tree Service, 7655 Fort WorthDrive, DentonTexas Old English Sheepdog Rescue Inc., Texas OldEnglish Sheepdog Rescue Inc., 246 Herriott Lane,Argyle

76227Amber Combs-Cardwell, Amber's Crafts Galore, 1413Morning Dove, AubreyAmber Combs-Cardwell, Eco Life Enterprises, 1413Morning Dove, AubreyAndrew Joseph Cooper, Mr. Jims Pizza, 928 S. Highway377, Suite 110, AubreyAustin Ray Grimes, Austin Grimes Photography, 9008Redford Road, CrossroadsDan Hammond, AC Man Dan, 6390 Green Valley Circle,AubreyFaye J. Metcalf & Lesli A. Laduke, Ye Olde Chandler,8900 Tucker St., CrossroadsRedbox Automated Retail LLC, Redbox AutomatedRetail LLC, 27575 US Highway 380, AubreyRedbox Automated Retail LLC, DVD Rental by RedboxLLC, 26730 US Highway 380E, Little ElmRedbox Automated Retail LLC, Redbox AutomatedRetail LLC, 26731 US Highway 380E, Little ElmRenay Watt, Open Range Chuckwagon, 1072 W.Sherman Drive, AubreyRFC Enterprises Inc., USA Fireworks, 5025 US Highway377S, AubreyTaco Bell of America Inc., Taco Bell, No. 027729, 928 S.Highway 377, Suite 210, Aubrey

762344226 Trailer Sales LLC, 4226 Trailer Sales LLC, 3496 S.Highway 287, DecaturCali Lawson, Blinging 'C' Creations, 1500 Wild HorseRoad, DecaturCathy C. Day & Charles V. Day, Trinity River FurnitureManufacturing, 3210 S. Lipsey St., DecaturCheer Dynamics Inc., Cheer Dynamics Inc., 203 W.Walnut St., DecaturDecatur Unique Boutique Inc., Decatur Unique BoutiqueInc., 120 E. Main St., DecaturMichael Lawson (Bottoms Up Chop Chop), Bottoms UpChop Chop, 1500 Wild Horse Road, DecaturPop & Sons Investments Inc., M & M Ice Houses, 708W. Walnut St., DecaturRedbox Automated Retail LLC, Redbox AutomatedRetail LLC, 800 S. Highway 287, DecaturSally Beauty Supply LLC, Sally Beauty Supply, No.10130, 1208 S. FM51, Suite C, Decatur

76249Andrea L. Layton, Crossed My Heart, 311 ChisholmTrail, KrumAnita P. Schulze, Cabana Café, 6975 Gregg Road, KrumDaniel A. Anderson, Daniel's Mobile RV, 501 W. McCartSt., KrumFrancis Richard Gedminas, The Mobile Mechanic, 12330Plainview Road, Krum

76258Pablo M .Gregorio, Tricolor Cerveceria, 100 S. JeffersonSt., Pilot PointSNR Restaurants LLC, The Bears Den Restaurant,11670 Massey Road, Pilot Point

76259Andrea Lukert, Andrea's Quilting, 11860 Hill CountryCircle, PonderEdward P. Orlando Jr., North Texas Tools andEquipment, 11839 Old Stoney Road, PonderKristen M. Gomez, Sweet Serenity Boutique, 200 KingGeorge Road, PonderMark William McBroom, M&M Special Services, 11795Peppermint Lane, PonderPeggy Lee Mullis MS, Born to Bead, 3562 Sweet LeeLane, Unit A, Ponder

76266BNB Goods Corporation, B&B Goods, 819 Jennifer Court,

SALES TAXSangerChristopher P. Martie, Lantana Pools & Service, 5357Stone Creek Drive, SangerFletcher L. Farris, FDC Services, 217 Hillcrest St.,SangerTalley Capital Company, Rent 1st, 305 Bolivar St.,Sanger


MIXED BEVERAGE TAXThe following mixed beverage tax information was issued by the State Comptroller’s office for January. The listincludes the name of the business, address, and reported tax.


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Hannah’s, 111 W. Mulberry St., Denton, $6,195.84Hickory Street Lounge, 212 E. Hickory St., Denton,$3,911.32Hickory Street Lounge, 212 E. Hickory St., Denton,$4,801.02Hilton Garden Inn – Denton, 3110 Colorado Blvd.,Denton, $663.74Hooligans Private Club, 104 N. Locust St., Denton,$10,555.02Hooters, 985 S. I-35, Denton, $7,401.94II Charlies Private Club, 809 Sunset St., Denton,$10,389.26JR Pockets Club, 1127 Fort Worth Drive, Denton,$5,267.50Jackie's, 201 Main St., Lake Dallas, $4,069.52Jag Private Club Inc., 119 S. Elm St., Denton, $5,723.48Joey's Ristorante Italiano, 26735 US Highway 380E,Little Elm, $1,540.98Johnny Carino's Italian, 1516 Centre Place Drive,Denton, $2,185.12Johnny G's, 130 Canyon Oaks Drive, Argyle, $960.12 Keiichi, 500 N. Elm St., Denton, $729.40 Kobe Sushi & Steak LLC, 2832 Eldorado Parkway, Suite208, Little Elm, $460.88La Milpa Mexican Restaurant, 820 S. I-35E, Unit 1,Denton, $577.50Lake Cities Post No 88 America, 105 Gotcher Ave., LakeDallas, $2,923.20Lake Dallas Point Restaurant, 303 Swisher Road, No.100, Lake Dallas, $4,518.64Lone Oak Bar & Grill, 1434 Centre Place Drive, Denton,$1,230.18Los Charros, 2763 E. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 105, LittleElm, $901.74Los Jalapenos Restaurant, 420 W. Eldorado Parkway,Little Elm, $120.68Los Toreros Restaurant, 2900 Wind River Lane, Suite134, Denton, $2,162.02Love Shack, 113 E. Hickory St., Denton, $1,978.48Lucky Lous, 1207 W. Hickory St., Denton, $19,999.28Mable Peabody's Beauty Parlor, 1125 E. UniversityDrive, Suite 107, Denton, $3,509.24Mellow Mushroom, 217 E. Hickory St., Denton,$4,426.10

Meritt Ranch Beverage LLC, 2946 Ganzar Road W.,Denton, $629.72Metzlers Food and Beverage Inc., 1251 S. Bonnie BraeSt., Denton, $1,497.44Mexi-Go Restaurant, 2831 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 112,Little Elm, $1,052.52Mi Sueno Club, 2648 FM407E, Suite 150, Bartonville,$2,835.70Mi Taza Latin Tex-Mex Café, 5017 Teasley Lane, Suite101, Denton, $143.78Miguelito’s, 1412 N. Stemmons St., No. 178, Sanger,$2,098.18Miquelito's, 241 E. McCart St., Krum, $639.52Norman Heitz Memorial Post 104, 501 Thompson, LakeDallas, $1,948.66Oakmont Country Club, 1200 Clubhouse Drive, Corinth,$3,075.24On the Border, 2829 S. I-35E, Denton, $6,031.48Outback Steakhouse, 300 S. I-35E, Denton, $4,965.52Pei Wei Asian Diner, 1931 S. Loop 288, Suite 130,Denton, $226.24Phil Miller Post, No. 2205 VFW of Denton, 909 SunsetSt., Denton, $1,980.16Pilot Point Columbus Club, 221 N. Prairie St., PilotPoint, $3.64Pourhouse Sports Grill, 3350 Unicorn Lake Blvd.,Denton, $6,260.66Prairie House Restaurant, 10001 Highway 380, CrossRoads, $1,976.66Raphael's Restaurante Mexicano, 26615 US Highway380E, Suite 1, Aubrey, $1,636.60Red Lobster, No. 6349, 2801 S. I-35E, Denton,$2,328.06Ringers, 807 Eagle Drive, Denton, $2,296.42Riprock's, 1211 W. Hickory St., Denton, $10,909.78Rockin' Rodeo, 1009 Ave. C, Denton, $10,638.60Rocky's Sports Bar, 2000 W. University Drive, Denton,$4,986.94Rooster's Roadhouse, 113 Industrial St., Denton,$4,065.60Rosa's Cafe & Tortilla Factory, 1275 S. Loop 288,Denton, $360.36RT's Social Club Inc., 1100 Dallas Drive, Suite 124,Denton, $11,838.40Rubber Gloves, 409 E. Sycamore St., Denton, $3,192.00Ruben's Ballroom, 1982 E. Highway 380, Decatur,

$710.22Ruby-Jeans Social Club Inc., 309 N. FM156, Ponder,$1,131.34Schmitty's, 407 W. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 1, LittleElm, $534.52Scooters Tavern, 6481 FM455W, Sanger, $2,474.50Simone Club, 222 W. Hickory St., Site 104, Denton,$1,314.60South Beach Taco Factory, 114 N. State St., Decatur,$117.88Sushi Café, 1401 W. Oak St., Denton, $105Sweetwater Grill & Tavern, 115 S. Elm St., Denton,$8,142.54Swishers, 501 E. Swisher Road, Lake Dallas, $840Texas Land & Cattle Steak House, 8398 S. StemmonsFreeway, Hickory Creek, $2,064.86Texas Land & Cattle Steak House, 8398 S. StemmonsFreeway, Hickory Creek, $3,215.38Texas Roadhouse, 2817 S. I-35E, Denton, $6,349.70The Abbey Inn Restaurant & Pub, 101 W. Hickory St.,Denton, $7,947.52The Aztec Club, 720 W. University Drive, Denton,$2,413.74The Garage, 113 Ave. A, Denton, $8,120.28The Green House, 600 N. Locust St., Denton, $5,031.88The Labb Club, 218 W. Oak St., Denton, $5,281.78The Lion's Den, 2700 E. Eldorado Parkway, Suite 250,Little Elm, $2,784.74The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 2809 S. I-35E,Denton, $3,472Three Fins Seafood Grill Private, 2303 S. I-35E, Denton,$1,489.04University Lanes, 1212 E. University Drive, Denton,$1,814.96Verona Pizza Italian Restaurant, 201 Loop 81/287N,Decatur, $179.20Villa Grande Mexican Restaurant, 12000 US Highway380, Suite 100, Crossroads, $2,398.48Vitty's Club Inc., 1776 Teasley Lane, Suite 102, Denton,$5,267.36Wild Horse Grill, 9400 Ed Robson Blvd., Denton,$2,528.12Wild Horse Grill, 9400 Ed Robson Blvd., Denton,$2,639.56Wing Town, 4271 FM2181, No. C316, Corinth, $0

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CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPATIONCanalta Corp LLC, 1631 Cooper Creek Road El Taco Rico, 107 N. Loop 288Good Samaritan Society – Denton Village, 2500 HinkleDrivePartners Business Products, 525 Fort Worth Drive, No.207Nextech Central LLC, 2414 N. Elm St. Nick & K’s Pizza and Pasta, 2900 Wind River Lane, No.142Shoefly, 116 N. Locust St. Tin Can Tools, LLC, 307 S. Locust St.United Through H.O.P.E., Inc., 503 Bolivar St.

COMMERCIAL ALTERATIONCorbin Realty II LP, 5050 Corbin RoadDenton Town Center Partners LP, 2215 S. Loop 288, No.300Diocese South Orthodox Church, 2026 W. Oak St.EV Lutheran Good Samaritan Sec., 2500 Hinkle DriveFast Track (GC), 1610 Teasley LaneFirst United Methodist Church of Denton, 201 S. LocustSt. Grandy’s, 808 W. University DriveG.S. Denton LP, 1400 Bernard St., No. 1028, 1041,1047, 1040, 1043, 1048, 1050, 2004, 2009, 2010 and2024G.S. Denton LP, 1400 Bernard St., No. 105, 109, 122,153, 162, 165, 169, 170, 185, 192, 206, 208, 216, 219,224, 267, 270, 290 and 292Hew Oak Properties Ltd., 2535 W. Oak St., No. 201 and203Inland Western Denton Crossing, 1800 S. Loop 288, No.205Litmann, Jonathan L, 1405 N. Elm St. Loramar Inc., 516 S. I-35EReeves Family Ltd. P/S, 404 Sherman DriveRoha Inc., 8405 Glen Falls LaneRobert Terrell, 711 S. Elm St.RR Marketplace LP, 2530 W. University Drive, No. 1154Vibe Investment Partners LLC, 204 N. Mayhill RoadWenaco Eagle’s Nest LLC, 603 W. Eagle Drive, Blgd. 5-8

COMMERCIALNorthstar Bank, 3309 Unicorn Lake Blvd.

RESIDENTIALDR Horton3109 Pecan Tree Drive, NA

First Texas Homes4005 Barnhill Court, $413,237.408404 Bishop Pine Road, $427,031.46

JB Sandlin Real Estate Inc.6009 Eagle Mountain St., $199,151.40

Key Custom Homes Inc.2729 Clarendon, Drive, $205,0002700 Westglen Drive, $185,000

Robson Ranch (GC)11121 Balentine St., $295,601.979100 Bradford St., $221,757.479104 Bradford St., $199,151.4010517 Countryside Drive, $262,889.4210601 Countryside Drive, $219,081.819709 Rivercrest Drive, $218,258.5311536 Southerland Drive, $375,165.66

Ron Lustig2204 Burning Tree Lane, $167,284.172220 Burning Tree Lane, $167,284.17

BUILDING PERMITSThe following building permits were issued by the Denton Planning and Development department in January.Commercial alterations and commercial permits reflect the owner or tenant and the address of the business.Residential permits include the address and the total valuation of the home.

Business MixersWhat’s Your Plan Be?The third annual “What’s Your Plan Be? Fundraiser & Girls’ Night Out” was held Jan. 27 at the DentonMarriott Courtyard, 3600 Colorado Blvd. The event helps provide scholarships to girls graduating fromDenton schools this year.

LEFT: RochelleCummings ofElementalCandelaOrganics, right,and LibbySpears, organiz-er of What’sYour Plan Be?and co-owner ofBravoCommunicators

RIGHT: An auction itemfrom the event

Photos by KarinaRamírez

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