Denton

What’s Developing: Hillwood Finalizes Plans for Denton Property With a Historic Twist

By Tommy Cummings / July 28, 2024 /

Centuries of running water formed three sandstone ledges on land southwest of Denton. The knob is capped by dark brown arenaceous ironstone. From a distance, the ledges resembled a ship’s lookout, which earned the landmark the name Pilot Knob. Over time, the 900-foot natural protrusion — one of the highest points in north central Texas…

The Show Must Go On: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Will Reopen in North Texas This Summer

By CandysDirt / June 30, 2024 /

Staff Reports Almost every Texan has a good memory of dressing up to catch a nostalgic flick or seeing a premiere with themed cocktails at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, so we were crushed by the news that the iconic theater was closing its doors. But just three weeks after the announcement that the Austin-based company was…

In 1905, Denton’s Tripp-Graham Home Was a Wedding Gift. Today its Interior Is the Real Gift

By Nikki Barringer / March 9, 2024 /

Now this is an estate. But not really an estate estate if we have Google weigh in. I’m reporting this in real time because Google, get your act together. Off the bat there are three contradicting definitions. Since one serves my purpose the most, we’ll go with it compliments of lawinsider.com: An estate home means…

Check Out These 3 Denton Dwellings of Diverse Nature

By Daniel Lalley / April 23, 2023 /

As an alumnus of the great University of North Texas, I have developed a deep appreciation for the eclectic architecture in Denton. This city, like its populous, is diverse with an array of aesthetics. The east side of the city offers so much open space and beautiful ranch houses. However, the closer you get to…

North Texas Development Officials Talk Permits, Efficiency, And Fees at Dallas Builders Association Event

By April Towery / March 2, 2023 /

Despite some recent tension from the North Texas builder community toward the cumbersome fees, restrictions, and permitting delays imposed by city governments, all parties gathered Thursday for a friendly discussion.  The Dallas Builders Association’s State of the Industry event featured two all-star panels before a sold-out crowd at Venue Forty50 in Addison.  Phil Crone, executive…