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Audit presented
to Hickory Creek
Carl Deaton, a representative
of the company Hankins,
Eastup, Deaton, Tonn and
Seay, gave a report to Hickory
Creek council members on
Tuesday, Jan. 17 on the 2010-
2011 Fiscal Year Audit.
The 52-page, highly indepth
report focuses on everything
from the town budget to
citizen comments to miscellanious
expenses.
The document also discusses
managment analysis
within the town, reconciliation
of government funds, the
town’s net assets and other financial
statements.
Highway guideline placed on hold
Last week, county officials
presented guidelines they
wanted met within the new
construction and expansion of
I-35E to the Regional Transportation
Council. For now,
some of those guidelines will
be put on hold, according to
RTC officials.
The biggest of those requests
to be put on hold was
the county’s plea to include a
“free lane” for every “managed
lane” when constructing
the new highway.
Within that guideline was
the county’s request that any
managed toll-lane revenue
should go toward the whole
corridor. Then, once the corridor
is complete, the revenue
should stay in the county of
origin in order for Denton and
Dallas counties to retain revenue
from their respective
pieces. This was a topic of
discussion late in 2011, when
county officials said they
wanted at least one free lane
for every managed toll lane.
Burgess makes Lake Cities Chamber visit
Congressman Michael
Burgess visited the Lake
Cities Chamber of Commerce
last week to speak
about the forecast for Washington
D.C. in 2012 – and,
as he always does, how it affects
residents in Denton
County.
“It’s been a tough year already,”
Burgess said. “I will
point out to you that the year
2010 was a record year for
Congress spending money.
This year, a lot of things we
claim as ‘cuts’ are just altering
the rate of increase without
actually cutting into the
substance of spending. Still,
the level of spending is
down this year as compared
to 2010.”
Hopefully, Burgess said,
things will improve in 2012,
but the Republican representative
said it was too early to
tell right now.
Supreme Court rejects recent district maps
The United States
Supreme Court last Friday,
Jan 13. disapproved the most
recent Texas district maps
drawn by a three-judge panel
in San Antonio, meaning the
legal battle does not yet have
a clear end in sight.
The maps show districts
for the U.S. House of Representatives,
the Texas House of
Representatives and the Texas
Senate, and have been rejected
so far due to allegations
of gerrymandering.
The multiple rejections
caused the original primary
date of March 6 to be delayed
to April 3.
Headlines
January 26, 2012
Audit presented
to Hickory Creek
Highway guideline placed on hold
Burgess makes Lake Cities Chamber visit
Supreme Court rejects recent district maps
Moore selected Mardi Gras Grand Marshal
Lake Cities, Fire Department discuss new contract
Lake Cities Police Reports
Lake Dallas band to host Italian dinner
New vaccination law in effect for college students
Shady Shores looking for Library Board members
Parkridge Drive to undergo six month face-lift
City continues Drought Contingency Plan
Lake Cities Food Bank asks for support
LCMUA continues drought implementation
Denton County Health Department breast cancer grant available
Senior ladies fitness program offered by Lake Dallas
City of Lake Dallas offers hazardous waste collection
Corinth seeking citizens for volunteer positions
Helping Hands Committee forming in Hickory Creek
Volunteer opportunities, Non-profit groups wanted
Hickory Creek Pet of the Week
Live Local Lake Cities Winner of the Week
2011 Year in Review
A-Train opens to public
Stinson nominated for Superintendant of the Year
Combs makes history
Longtime Lake Dallas resident dies
Shady Shores boy drowns
Temperatures continue to soar in Denton County
Larry Gilbert elected to Texas Tech Hall of Fame
Fletcher wins volunteer award for horse rescue
Dalyn Williams given prestigious award
Tepfer given award for saving life
Rape suspect sought after Shady Shores attack
Nance Cue given maximum sentence
Sandmann wins Shady Shors election
Corinth business moving to Denton
NCTC goes smokeless
Lake Cities Calendar of Events
Sports: Falcon soccer tops FW school
Sports: Fort Worth Brewer 1, Lake Dallas 1
Sports: Lake Dallas 2, Fort Worth Trimble Tech 1
Sports: Lady Falcons drop two district games
Sports: Wichita Falls Rider 49, Lake Dallas 40
Sports: Denton Ryan 48, Lake Dallas 25
Sports: Falcon boys earn first district win
Sports: Lake Dallas 58, Wichita Falls Rider 46
Sports: Denton Ryan 71, Lake Dallas 35
School: District spelling bee to feature students from six schools
School: Extended School Day accepting donations
School: Ryan counselors named among best in the state
School: Denton ISD Special Education to host parent resource night
School: RHS Theater to perform Hairspray The Musical
People: Congressman Burgess announces State Service Academy Nominees
People: Pimentel, Zulch to wed
County: Amber Fulton to run for Texas State Rep
County: Brucia files for Texas State Rep in Dist. 64
County: French files for taxing position
Cousin Cletus: Knives, scissors and razor blades
State: High court makes ruling in SA
State: Perry ends presidential bid
State: Jobless rate drops in December
State: Patterson at front of opposition
State: Flu vaccinations still urged
January 19, 2012
Taking Lake Dallas by Storm
Bryant, Plagge join administration teams
Fairfield, LCMUA addresses concerns regarding odor, pricing
DCTA unveils new facility, A-Train vehicle
Transportation council agrees on I-35E guidelines
Plagge, Bryant transition to new LDISD positions
LCMUA responds to concerns
A-Train adds rides to schedule
Lake Cities Police Reports
All Lake Cities show tax revenue income
New vaccination law in effect for college students
Lake Dallas band to host Italian dinner
Shady Shores looking for Library Board members
Parkridge Drive to undergo six month face-lift
City continues Drought Contingency Plan
LCMUA continues drought implementation
Denton County Health Department breast cancer grant available
Senior ladies fitness program offered by Lake Dallas
Live Local Lake Cities Winner
Obituary - Sandoval
2011 Year in Review
Suspect stopped from possible murder
Sugar Queen’s Cupcake State-recognized
Miss Texas visits Lake Dallas Middle School
Train testing to begin in Lake Dallas
LDISD cuts 13 positions
Stephens flies over Shady Shores
Williams elected new Shady Shores Mayor in 2011 election
MUD officially dissolves
Lake Cities Calendar of Events
Sports: Storm compete, raise money
Sports: Lobos score 30 in second period, route Falcons 85-45
Sports: Lady Lobos top Lady Falcons
School: Lake Dallas High School Band Members excel at All-Region
School: LDMS Students of the Week
School: Internet safety/social media program for parents set for Tuesday, Jan. 24
School: Guyer High to perform “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
School: Stephens to host community blood drive, Jan. 26
County: Burgess ready for new term
County: Lawrence sets eyes forward
County: Moffitt files for election
Cousin Cletus: We’ve all got them
State: Court hears redistricting arguments
State: Sonogram law to be enforced
State: Senate candidates take stage
State: Sales tax revenues up, up, up
January 12, 2012
Stars shine bright over Lake Dallas
Concerned citizens meet with LCMUA
Lake Dallas High School addresses in-school fights
Lake Dallas Church of Christ sticks to the Bible
Developers discuss fences with Corinth
Final MUD refunds to begin soon
Hickcory Creek Pet of the Week
Scouts visit Lake Cities Sun
New vaccination law in effect for college students
LD band to host Italian Dinner
Shady Shores looking for Library Board members
Parkridge Drive to undergo six month face-lift
City continues Drought Contingency Plan
Lake Cities Food Bank asks for support
LCMUA continues drought implementation
Denton County Health Department breast cancer grant available
Senior ladies fitness program offered by Lake Dallas
City of Lake Dallas offers hazardous waste collection
Lake Cities Calendar of Events
Lake Cities Police Reports
2011 Year in Review
Zoe Romano runs for Boys and Girls Club
Shady Shores resident bumps into former President
LDMS boy rushed to hospital
Sports: Falcons kick off season
Sports: Falcons drop two district games
Sports: Lady Falcons top Denton, fall to Wichita Falls by two
School: DHS, GHS Air Force JROTC named finalists for county award
School: Essay Winners named; DISD well-represented
School: LDMS Students of the Week
People: Meet Robert Allen
People: Richard wins laptop in holiday shopping contest
People: Obituary - Marino
County: Hugh Coleman will seek Precinct re-election
County: Crownover looks to continue success in new term
County: Nelson files for re-elect in newest District
Cousin Cletus: If you can’t beat them – sue
State: Redistricting issues could cause delay
State: Air pollution rule put on hold
State: New water plan is released
State: Aerial vaccine drop in progress
State: State helps fund robotics contests
January 5, 2012
New middle school to open in Shady Shores in 2012
Tax Increment Financing Zone approved by LD
Faith continues growth in Corinth
Mayor's Message
Development areas approved
Virus affects unseasonably high number
Falcon Flyers to join with Colleyville jumprope team
Obituary - Depeo
TOP TEN 2011
Rape suspect sought after Shady Shores attack
Lake Dallas approves $10 million bond for redevelopment
NTTA pulls out of I-35E expansion project
2011 Year in Review
Mayor Olive Stephens announces retirement
High school community mourns death of Senior
MUD begins writing checks to residents
Graham named 2010 Citizen of the Year
Stephens receives Lifetime Achievement award
Corinth PD receives award
Hickory Creek goes Scofflaw
Lake Cities Calendar of Events
Internet safety program for parents set for Jan. 24
Hilgenbrinck named top teacher in southern region by AAHPERD
Business Showcase
Sports: Franklin continues excellence at the next level
School: Chidester makes All-Region Jazz
School: Former LDISD students qualify for high honors
Cousin Cletus: One thing leads to another
State: Jan. 1 is opening day for list of new laws
State: Redistricting legal brief posted
State: Tree death count is estimated
December 29, 2011
Commissioners meet to discuss roads, highways
Work program enjoys success
Top Ten - Lake Cities suffers tragedies, but shows resilience
Year in Review
Lake Cities Lions Club "Boasts" Stinson, Berner
Superintendent, City Manager honored by citizens, colleagues
Williams named All-State
Hickory Creek resident hits stage
Police Reports
Obituary: Brian Keith Skinner
School: Ryan High grad wins scholarship
School: IB/AP Extravaganza scheduled for Jan. 12
School: Ryan student attends IPC
School: Eighth grade meeting scheduled for Jan. 23
School: McMath, Wilson and Pecan Creek shine
Best in Show: Highsteppers rock at Halftime
