The Denton openings/closings are just too much to keep up with. We use Evernote to keep track of all sorts of stuff that has happened in town and then load up our notes when it is time to write. And even then - in the short span of just a month - when we re-read our notes, we're kinda like, "Oh yeah. That happened." Dirt moves quick in Denton County, y'all. Read on for the local wheelings and dealings in this month's Denton Business Update.
Read MorePEOPLE OF DENTON: JUSTIN WEED
You can’t miss Justin Weed’s long red mane, or the sound of his classical guitar drifting from Denton basements, stages, and benches across town. Weed is something of a Denton guitar prodigy at his young age. We wish we had snagged him when he was day-dreaming of delta blues at only nine years old, but we’re lucky we witnessed the paradox of his young face and old soul before he goes on to bigger and better things. He’s a cool kid with a vision for his life that may lead to the bright lights and big city in his future. Read on for our conversation with Weed about classical guitar, Booker T. Washington, and what it is like to grow up in Denton.
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Photo by Jade Chessman
CROWDFUND IT: FEBRUARY 2016
In the past few years, we've seen all kinds crowdfunded projects, from coffee roasters to forlorn lovers on different continents, we've seen it all. The great thing about this style of fundraising is that there is always a new project to be created and a new person (or people, or group) who are asking for your help to make their dreams a reality. We've rounded up the most promising projects in Denton right now and had a quick chat with the project creators. Take a look at their projects, count up your spare change, and see if any of the projects below are worthy of your hard earned dollars.
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BESTROOMS 2016
In previous years, we've looked at some of Denton's best and worst restrooms. As frequent urinators, we thought ourselves fairly adept to judge such a thing. It's been about a year and a half since then, and things have really changed in the Denton-potty scene. Some new restrooms have come into play and made themselves contenders right off the bat. Some of the worst restrooms of the past have jumped off the bench and proved themselves contenders once more. This year, we decided we'd focus on a few of the nicest new restrooms in Denton. Read on to find out what we think are restrooms worth of your peeing. Heck, maybe we'll even make a trophy and hand it out. Let's totally talk toilets...
Read MoreOPEN DATA DELUGE
Maybe you’ve overheard some very tech-y terms floating around in conversations while grabbing your morning coffee at West Oak, or your happy hour beverage at Harvest House. Not surprising, as TechMill, a Denton-based non-profit, holds their weekly meetings at both of these popular watering holes. Additionally, they encourage all whom are present to join in on the conversation. One of the most popular topics in our tech community pertains to "open source data," or information that is freely accessible. Denton just so happens to already be an open source city, meaning that all of the data collected by the city is available to anyone, but you need to be willing to dig deep enough to find it, which is often an unintended barrier for citizens who don’t have a tech-savvy background. Read on to see what kind of data we're digging into as we near Open Data Day.
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THE 2016 HOUSE DISTRICT 64 REPUBLICAN DEBATE: Post-Op Podcast with Kevin Roden & Glen Farris
Kevin and Glen sit down and chat about their thoughts the morning after the 2016 HD64 Republican Debate while listening to the soundtrack to the 2016 academy award winner for Best Picture, Birdman, for whatever reason.
Read MoreHOUSE DISTRICT 64 REPUBLICAN DEBATE
Don’t know about y’all, but we’re still reeling from some of the sentiments expressed upon the stage at Dan’s Silverleaf during the Republican debate. So let's recap the whole thing and take another look at our candidates before casting our votes in the primaries (which start today). Read on to see how each of them handled the issues - because one of these three men is likely to be your next state representative.
Read MoreVALENTINE'S DAY ROUND UP
Ya'll remember when Valentine's Day was all about exchanging individually wrapped candy and agonizing over which perforated superhero themed card to stash in your secret crush's cubby? Us too. If you're still agonizing over what to get your crush, significant other, or significant person at this very time for Valentine's Day, we've got a list to help you out. Read on to find the best gifts in town that will help you hopefully express how you feel.
Read MoreTHE SHOP ON THE CORNER: THE FLOWER GARDEN
Down the street and around the corner is our favorite local flower shop, Flowergarden. Over the years we've spent many a Saturday morning sipping on coffee and strolling down the street for a bunch of fresh cut flowers to spruce up our space. Over the last couple of years Flowergarden owner Cindy Simmons has started carrying not only our favorite arrangements, but also the kinds of coveted gifts and stationary we previously could only find outside of city limits. Read on to find out what lies in store for them as we approach the most floral holiday of all, Valentines Day.
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