Double Oak - Friday Update (05/03/2024) – 50th Birthday Edition #1
Tomorrow, Saturday May 4th, 2024, 50th Birthday Activities Kickoff for the Town of Double Oak
All Citizens Are Invited to Attend!
On May 25th, 1974, Double Oak officially became a town in Denton County. Double Oak was the realization of James F. "Bill" Brittain’s dream of establishing a tax-free municipality in south central Denton County that became a reality. Double Oak was named after the old Double Oak School, which was located on McMakin Road and covers roughly 2 1/2 square miles. Double Oak is defined as a General Law City. It is restricted to single-family residences with a minimum 1-acre lot size and commercial development in the northeast part of the town limits. Residents govern Double Oak, represented by a mayor and a town council of five members, and serve on the Town's Boards.
Quick Facts
County: Denton
Zip Codes: 75077, 75022, & 75028
Population: 3,100
Homes: Approximately 1,100
Please visit the Town History Section of the Double Oak Website to learn more about Double Oak.
The Town of Double Oak is hosting it's 50th Birthday Car Show!
When: Saturday, May 4th, 2024 from 9:00 A.M. until Noon.
Where: Clayton Downing Middle School - South Parking Lot
Spectator Parking: Clayton Downing Middle School - North Parking Lot
Registration: Saturday, May 4th, 2024 from 8:00 A.M. until 10:00 A.M.
Entry Registration Fee: $20 (Car Show is Free for Spectators)
Judging: 11:00 A.M.
Awards: 12 Class Awards, Mayor's and People's Choice
Coffee and donuts will be available.
Town of Double Oak - 50th Birthday Kid's Auto Show
The Town of Double Oak is hosting its 50th Birthday Kid’s Auto Show!
When: Saturday, May 4th, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:30 A.M.
Where: Clayton Downing Middle School - South Parking Lot
Spectator Parking: Clayton Downing Middle School - North Parking Lot
Donuts, Coffee, and Water will be available. Kids Car Show
The Town of Double Oak is hosting its 50th Birthday Movie Night!
When: Saturday, May 4th, 2024, from 8:15 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. The Movie starts at dusk—about 8:30 p.m.
Where: Johns B. Wright Park and Pavilion at the Double Oak Town Hall
Movie: Herbie Rides Again from the year our town was founded in 1974!
Sponsored by: Old Town Meat Market
Enjoy the 16-foot backyard movie screen projection.
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.
Popcorn and water will be available.
Click here for a schedule of Events.
50th Birthday Update for May 18th, 2024
Plans continue to take shape for the Town's 50th Birthday Party on May 18, 2024.
Vendor Spaces Available
If you are a small business owner, artist, or crafter who would like to showcase and sell your wares during the birthday celebration, you can rent a 10’ x 10’ booth space to promote your products. We will provide the space you need to provide your canopy, tables, chairs, and whatever you need for your display.
Rental fee: $ 50
Time: Noon to 5 p.m.
To learn more or to get a rental space agreement, contact Bonnie Morrow (bonnie4asl@outlook.com)
Volunteers Needed
On the day of the celebration, we will need volunteers to help with set up, carnival games, concessions, the museum, and clean-up. If you volunteer for at least one two-hour time slot, you will receive a 50th Birthday volunteer T-shirt as a thank you. To get the fitting size t-shirt, you must have signed up by Monday, April 29th, as t-shirt orders must be placed that Tuesday to arrive on time for the event.
Click the link below to sign up for the job of your choice at a time that works for you.
Double Oak 50th Birthday Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet
Double Oak would like to thank the following businesses and citizens for their support of the Double Oak 50th Birthday events!
- Double Oak Storage Units
- Old Town Meat Market
- Mike & Treva Donnelly
- CoServ
- Republic Services
- State Farm Agent Matt Tobben
- Sportscar Warehouse
- Village Chiropractor
- Du-West Services
- Marty B's
- Sign Central
- Chick-Fil-A – Flower Mound
- Chili's – Flower Mound
- Brakes Plus - Bartonville
- Cross Timbers Gazette
- Holiday Depot - Bartonville
- Fletcher's Original Corny Dogs
- Clare and Son's BBQ
- R&J Ice – Highland Village
- Chick-Fil-A – Flower Mound
- Art House
- Dutch Brothers
- Carol and Dan Johnson
- Mike Gwartney
Double Oak 50th Birthday branded items!
T-shirts ($10) and Hats ($20) with the Double Oak 50th Birthday logo will be sold during the Farmer’s Markets on Saturdays in the upcoming weeks (weather permitting).
The Birthday Committee has set up a website where you can purchase Double Oak 50th branded 20-oz Tumblers, 12-oz Coffee Mugs, and Can Koozies. Please click on the link below to buy these beautiful memorabilia items and show them with pride this weekend and on May 18th.
Double Oak 50th– LuvLeigh Apparel
Double Oak Road and Drainage Survey – Please Participate
The TRIPP 2022 bond election included a possible Kings Road project as part of the bond package.
While we do not know when the county will have money available for the project, the Council would like to start collecting feedback from residents so that the town is ready and has a plan when Denton County has funding for the project.
This survey is the first step in hearing from you – it will not be the last step.
Below is the URL and QR code for the survey if you want to take it electronically, or it can be found on the town website to download, fill out, and return to town hall.
If you prefer, printed copies will also be available at the town hall for you to fill out there.
https://form.jotform.com/240943363293055
Saturday, May 4, 2024, General Election for the Town of Double Oak – UPDATE – Saturday, May 4th is In-Person Voting Day and Last Day to Vote.
In Double Oak, terms expiring are as follows:
2-Year Term:
- Council Member - Jean Hillyer (Incumbent)
1-Year Term:
- Council Member - Mark Dieterich (Incumbent)
- Council Member - Khourschid Favero Dr. "K" (Incumbent)
Double Oak Candidates running for these seats are as follows and in order as they will appear on the ballot in May.
- Jaquelyne Barrow
- Janet Robertson
- Khourschid Favero – a/k/a Dr. K (i)
- Mark Dieterich (i)
- Ginger Brittain
- Jean Hillyer (i)
(i)means incumbent
Double Oak Police Speed Tracker Trailer Statistics
Reminders
Upper Trinity Regional Water District is implementing a mandatory two-day-per-week watering schedule for residents in its service area.
According to a UTRWD news release, the new watering schedule is in place to reduce water usage, particularly in the summer months, and to help protect the water treatment infrastructure for the fast-growing region while saving residents money on water bills. Residents should water after 6 p.m. and before 10 a.m. Watering plants and flower/garden beds by hand as needed is allowed.
Upper Trinity is rolling out a “Pledge 2 Water No More than Two Days a Week” campaign to incentivize residents. Qualified residents will receive free swag and be entered into weekly drawings for a free irrigation evaluation valued at $125. Additionally, in October, three grand prize winners will be randomly selected to receive a free professional landscape consultation and a $500 gift card for plants to Rooted In, a local nursery and garden center.
Residents are encouraged to check with their local water utility to learn more about the guidelines they have in place. Some cities and utilities are providing customers with specific watering days.
To find more information, visit Water Less Yall
Cross Timbers Water Regarding Stage 2 Water Restrictions
CTWS is in Stage 2-Yellow.
STAGE 2: YELLOW ODD/EVEN DAYS
- Odd/Even Outside Watering by Last Digit of Address
- The odd-numbered last digits of the address will be watered on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- Even numbered last digits of the address will water on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
- Permitted Activities
- Trees, gardens, and shrubs can be watered daily if a hand-held hose, drip irrigation, or soaker hose is used.
- New pool filling must be scheduled, and three (3) days' written notice must be given to Cross Timbers Water Supply Corporation’s office date. A time will be determined and assigned.
- Lawns that have just been seeded, sodded, or mulched can be mechanically watered daily for a maximum of two (2) weeks after application
- Avoid watering during the following hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
https://www.crosstimberswater.com
We wish everyone a safe and wonderful weekend.
Double Oak Town Administration