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🌱 How a data center pause could affect Denton’s growth and utilities

Denton, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a data center pause could affect Denton’s growth and utilities
  • See which Texas startups just won $50K from Denton’s TWU center.
  • Could Denton utility late fees and hikes hit your household budget next?

Also on today's calendar: Volunteer Day at the Butterfly Gardens and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you fix a broken pizza? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Texas election resources: Find your polling place | How to register to vote | Check your registration | Vote by mail or absentee | Early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon shower, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 68, low: 62.
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Denton holds final hearing on proposed data center moratorium (communityimpact.com) — Denton residents just weighed in on a proposed 90-day pause on new commercial data center applications, as City Council held its final public hearing and first reading of the moratorium ordinance. The proposal cites strained water, sewer, and electric capacity plus outdated development codes, and some council members are already discussing extending the pause to 180 days to watch state-level legal developments.
   

• TWU center awards $50K to Texas startups (twu.edu) — Based in Denton at Texas Woman’s University, the Center for Women Entrepreneurs has awarded ten Texas startups $5,000 each through its 2026 StartUP Grant Program. The highly competitive grants, paired with required training and one-on-one advising, will help new businesses invest in equipment, expand operations, and strengthen their business plans, supporting broader economic growth across the state.
   

• Mississippi city restores 15% late fee, raise water, sewer, trash rates (thecooldown.com) — While Ocean Springs, Mississippi just reinstated a steep late fee and higher water, sewer, and trash rates, Denton residents are also flagged as facing proposed utility hikes, an online payment fee, and higher average monthly bills. The piece explains how such charges and shutoff policies can strain households, and suggests keeping detailed billing records in case customers later challenge penalties or seek refunds.
   

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  • Lost dog found off Pockrus Page Road.
    If you recognize this dog, or if it's yours, please call Pat 940-453-0347. (Nextdoor Preserve at Pecan Creek)
  • Hi people!
    Im looking for someone to mow my front and back lawns for around $50 for both preferably wednesday or thursday. house is on woodpecker street. let me… (Nextdoor Roselawn)
  • Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T2145) in Denton. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Argyle

  • Plasnomic Plastic Repair Excellence Center takes shape in Argyle, Texas (aftermarketmatters.com)
  • Road improvements underway at I-35W and Crawford ahead of new H-E-B opening - Cross Timbers Gazette Southern Denton County Flower Mound (crosstimbersgazette.com)
  • Argyle ISD to start staffing new high school amid superintendent's mid-year exit - Cross Timbers Gazette Southern Denton County Flower Mound (crosstimbersgazette.com)

Highland Village

  • DCTA: GoZone ridership is up in Lewisville; developer selected for $40M Old Town Station project (kdhnews.com)

Ok Denton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do you fix a broken pizza?" — With tomato paste! (Thank you Douglas D. for sending it in!)
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