The Friday Staff Report to City Council provides weekly updates between staff and Council. Highlights include a monthly mobility update on major TxDOT projects, National Night Out registration through Sept. 25 for Oct. 6 neighborhood events, a Sept. 16 public meeting and fall survey on 2027-2028 community development funding priorities, seven heat shelter openings from Aug. 20-26 with attendance peaking at 200, repairs starting Sept. 1 at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, and a response that the North Trinity Road bridge reconstruction is expected to finish by early October.
General Information
Monthly mobility update – The city shared its August mobility report covering major regional transportation projects. Highlights include ongoing plan development on I-35 North, active construction on the I-35 North FM 455 to View Road segment, the I-35/35E/35W merge, and I-35E/Mayhill, continued design and right-of-way work on I-35W frontage roads and Loop 288 projects, and early fall public hearing plans for the Outer Loop project website at https://www.DentonCountyOuterLoop.com.
National Night Out registration – Residents can register neighborhood cookouts, block parties, and other events for National Night Out on Oct. 6 at https://www.cityofdenton.com/nno through Friday, Sept. 25. Police, fire, and other city staff plan to visit registered gatherings that evening.
Community funding input – The city is seeking public feedback on how to prioritize federal housing, public service, and community development funds for the 2027-2028 program year. A public meeting is scheduled for Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. at Quakertown Civic Center, and residents can also respond to the Community Development Funding Survey from Sept. 1 through Oct. 31.
City video highlights – The city highlighted August videos for Council to share, including features on Monster Mini Golf, the Villages of Carmel Park grand opening, the Back-to-School Bash at MLK Jr. Recreation Center, and a finance explainer in Dude Makes Cents of Denton. The videos air on DTV, social media, and the city’s YouTube channel.
Heat shelter usage – The Inclement Weather Shelter at Denton Community Shelter opened seven times from Aug. 20 through Aug. 26 during major or extreme heat conditions. Attendance ranged from 191 to 200 people, peaking above the standard 195-bed capacity on Aug. 23 as overflow space was added; shelter and alert information is available on the city website.
Pet spotlight – The Mayor’s featured adoptable pet is Dasa Baby Dog, a 50-pound dog who has been at the shelter for more than 150 days. Staff describe him as a favorite who did well in foster care and recommend a meet and greet for homes with other dogs.
Clear Creek repairs – Parks and Recreation will begin repairs Sept. 1 on the wetland pond dam at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, replacing a crossing over the outfall structure damaged in the 2025 floods. The contractor is expected to work on-site for two weeks, and trail users should avoid the area or be prepared to turn around.
Council Member Requests
North Trinity bridge update – After an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tem Stevens, staff said TxDOT expects the North Trinity Road bridge reconstruction from one lane to two lanes to be completed by early October. Current work includes flex base placement, with hot mix paving to follow, along with guard fence installation, striping, shoulder and slope backfill, and block sodding.
Street Closure Report: Upcoming Closures
| Street/Intersection | From | To | Closure Start Date | Closure End Date | Description | Department | Closure Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Rd | Selene Dr | Juno Ln | 09/08/26 | 09/08/26 | Utilities and Pavement replacement | Engineering | Full Closure |