We're a month and five days into 2016 already and stuff is happening, y'all. Will 2016 see as many changes to the Denton retail, dining, and housing landscape as has been seen in the past few years? It is definitely shaping up to look like that may be the case. Read on to learn about the latest openings, closings, and rumors in the Denton business world.
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EDUCATE AND REGISTER YOURSELF
We're smack-dab in the middle of politics season, y'all. Not only do we have the presidential primaries coming up, but many local elections are just around the corner. Local elections, while often less showy, are arguably more important as far as how the outcomes will affect your day to day life. We've seen numerous changes in the past few years that are a direct result of local elections. Read on to find out how to check and see if you're registered to vote in Denton and about the Republican Primary debate we are hosting at Dan's Silverleaf on Monday, February 15th.
Read MoreWHAT WE DID: JANUARY 18TH 2016
Every Monday, we like to share a few photos from town that have been tagged #WDDI on Instagram. This week, we have 18 photos from the past seven days of life in Denton, TX. UNT and TWU both start back up for the spring semester tomorrow and it is shaping up to be a busy one. In addition, today is Martin Luther King day. The DRC has a list of a few events going on today that you can still take part in.
If you'd like to be included in What We Did, tag your images with #WDDI on Instagram, and check back here next Monday. We encourage you to search the hashtag #WDDI and check out all of the other awesome photos that we were unable to include this week. Click the images below to be led back to the photographer's Instagram page.
Got a question about What We Did? Send it to will@wedentondoit.com.
Read More15 WAYS TO GET FIT IN DENTON201
By now most of us are starting to list out our New Year's resolutions and hoping that they hold out past January. For some of us, a resolution to move more, get more steps in, or be generally healthier than we are when we're binge watching countless hours of Netflix makes the cut. So in an effort to help you navigate the wide world of fitness available in Denton, we've got a little list to help you help yourself.
Don't see something that's currently dropping your lbs? Share in the comments below and let us in on the secret!
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The Stars Look Very Different: Markham Remembers Bowie
If you know anything about Denton musicians, you probably know that Daniel Markham has been incredibly influenced by the late David Bowie. Bowie passed away at age 69 earlier this week after an 18 month battle with cancer.
Blackstar is an album that ultimately curated Bowie’s death and a rather large secret he had been carrying for months. His 27th studio album has left a tiny hole in many of our hearts, one that could not be filled with any amount of space dust or dancing. With the news of Bowie’s passing just four days ago, a short two days after his 69th birthday and the release of his final album Blackstar, we reached out to Markham for his thoughts on Bowie's legacy.
Read More20 INTERESTING THINGS ABOUT DENTON'S OLDEST BOOKSTORE
The big purple building that many call the cornerstone of the Denton square has long been a local smorgasbord of books. Filled with stacks and stacks of books old and new, there is always something to flip through, to rummage for, to find. There is more to Recycled than meets the eye - beyond the sagging floors and shag carpet. Recycled is basically a treasure trove in the middle of town - a refuge for anyone wanting to dig deep and find something unique - and is oft overlooked by locals who get caught up in shiny new restaurants and businesses. However, Recycled has always been locally focused and here for us, so we’ve compiled 20 interesting facts that you should know about Denton’s most interesting book store.
Read MoreGIFTED 2015
T-minus eight days until Christmas, y'all. Do you have all of your shopping done? We don't either. Don't feel bad. But don't worry. We're here to help. Below are three separate gift guides that will help you spend your hard-earned money in town. If you have any local gifts you'd like to receive, let us know in the comments and maybe your sister-in-law will see it and buy it for ya!
Read MoreDENTON'S RENEWABLE ENERGY PLAN HEARINGS
On Monday December 14th at 9:00 a.m., the Public Utilities Board and the City Council will hold Public Hearings at City Hall regarding the proposed Renewable Denton Plan. There will be a second meeting the next day, Tuesday December 15th at 6:30 p.m. in case you’re not a morning person. The mission of this plan is very simple: increase renewable power in Denton from 40% to 70% by 2019.
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Summit Climbing Gym on Oak St. is open for business!
QUICK DENTON BUSINESS UPDATE: NOVEMBER 2015
We're just about down with 2015 already and there's still plenty of stuff happening. We've got places opening, closing, rumors, and a much-ballyhooed burger to read about in this month's Quick Denton Business Update. Click through to get the latest on Denton's business happenings.
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