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Lake Cities welcome rain,
but lake levels still dangerous
Some much-needed rain finally
came to the Lake Cities,
but water levels remain low
days after.
Last week’s thunderstorms
were well-received by residents
in the Lake Cities who
have, once again, been in the
midst of a dangerous drought.
The Lewisville Lake Corps
of Engineers reported that on
Wednesday, Jan. 25, the lake
and surrounding areas got a
refreshing 3.84 inches of rain
after the most the area had
seen in the past month was a
three-day stretch of a combined
1.71 inches on Jan. 9,
10 and 11.
County awaits I-35E
funding numbers
As the expansion of I-35E
draws near, Denton County
representatives have continued
to request project funding
from the Texas Department of
Transportation. According to
TxDOT officials, the amount
of money available for the
project will be revealed in the
coming weeks.
“This is a priority project
for many – not only in the
county, but in the region, and
of course, at the state level,”
said TxDOT representative
Cynthia Northrop White.
“Currently, all partners are
working to see if any additional
funds can be identified
for the project, including
TxDOT, as quickly as possible.
“We will share that information
as soon as it is available,
and we are hoping it will
be in February or March.”
LD council welcomes Bobbie Mitchell
Denton County Commissioner
Bobbie Mitchell,
whose precinct was recently
rezoned to include Lake
Dallas and Hickory Creek,
was welcomed by the Lake
Dallas City Council on
Thursday, Jan. 26 for a small
ceremony and the ensuing
council meeting.
There was cake, too. And
it was white cake, which just
happens to be Mitchell’s favorite.
“When I saw the cake
when I walked in, I said to
myself, ‘please, let that be a
chocolate cake!’ I knew if it
was a white cake I was
going to eat a lot of it,” she
laughed.
Superintendant
receives new deal
The Lake Dallas Independent
School District made sure
last week that their Superintendant
of the Year candidate
wouldn’t be leaving anytime
soon.
LDISD school board members
recently approved the
lengthening of Superintendent
Gayle Stinson’s five-year contract
for an additional year
during a board meeting. Stinson’s
new contract increases
her plus-$157,000 salary by
two percent, or more than
$3,100.
For LDISD, it’s money
well-spent.
Headlines
February 2, 2012
Lake Cities welcome rain, but lake levels still dangerous
County awaits I-35E funding numbers
LD council welcomes Bobbie Mitchell
Superintendant receives new deal
Zebra mussel test results on North Texas lakes reported
Pedophile arrested in Lake Dallas
Cumby wins second place
Lake Cities Library to host ‘Sentimental Reflections’
Lake Cities Chamber to host Annual Banquet
New vaccination law in effect for college students
Parkridge Drive continues face-lift
Lake Cities Food Bank asks for support
Denton County Health Department breast cancer grant available
City continues Drought Contingency Plan
Live Local Lake Cities Winner of the Week
From The Sun's Files: New fire chief
Hickory Creek Pet of the Week
Lake Cities Police Reports
DCTA readies for highway expansion
Lake Cities Calendar of Events
Sports: Cougars, Broncos top Lake Dallas
Sports: The Colony 69, Lake Dallas 52
Sports: Denton 46, Lake Dallas 39
Sports: Lady Falcons win Boswell tournament
Sports: Falcon boys place second at Boswell Tournament
Sports: Dando misses game with ankle injury
Sports: The Colony 39, Lake Dallas 32
Sports: Denton 49, Lake Dallas 41
School: Lake Cities students named to NCTC Honor Lists
School: Denton ISD helping Selwyn College
School: Mario Edwards marks fourth DISD player on All-American team
School: DHS, Guyer JROTC programs advance in national bowl
School: Eleven students earn TMEA all-state honors
School: Denton Special Education hosting parent resource night Thursday, Feb. 9
School: Ryan recognizes scholars, Raiders and teacher
People: Meet Teressa Gatzemeier
Cousin Cletus: One Man's Treasure
State: Final Riverdance tour makes Dallas stop
State: Abbott sues to speed approval
State: Comptroller unveils info site
State: Grain indemnity fund is goal
State: More reward money is offered
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
Lake Cities welcome rain, but lake levels still dangerous
