Friday Update 09/26/25

Double Oak - Friday Update (09/26/2025)

Upcoming Double Oak Public Meeting Dates

Town Council Meeting on Monday October 6th at 7pm at the Town Hall

Town Council Meeting on Monday October 20th at 7pm at the Town Hall

Upcoming Events in Double Oak

  • National Night Out – October 7, 2025

  • Household Hazardous Waste and Clean up Event - Saturday November 8, 2025, Town Hall parking lot

  • Double Oak Turkey Trot – November 27, 2025

Tall Grass Alert: Time to Tame Those Dallisgrass Beasts!

Image of a dallisgrass weed next to a house

Double Oak friends have you noticed those wild, waist-high, lanky stalks sprouting up around driveways, fence lines, and mailbox posts? That is not a forgotten crop of prairie wheat that’s dallisgrass, and it is staging a late-summer comeback!

This pesky perennial weed loves our North Texas heat and thrives in thin turf. It grows in big clumps and shoots up tall seed stalks with distinctive finger-like spikes that wave at your neighbors like “Hey, I’m still here!” If left alone, it spreads fast by seed and underground roots turning lawns into unsightly clumps of chaos.

 

So, here is your friendly reminder:

  • Grab that mower, string trimmer, or flamethrower (kidding… mostly)

  • Knock back those overgrown patches, especially around the curb, mailbox, and alley edges.

  • Spot treat if needed and consider pre-emergent next spring to avoid another invasion.

Heads up: Our Public Works team will be out and about this week taking note of properties that have let things get a little too wild. If your lawn is looking like the opening scene of Jurassic Park, you might end up with a friendly warning from the Town. So, take a little time now to stay ahead of the overgrowth and off the list.

Let’s keep our lawns looking sharp, our seed heads in check, and our town and HOA letters to a minimum. Bonus: mowing doubles as free cardio and community beautification!

If you see grass taller than your dog… it is time to cut it back.

#KeepDoubleOakBeautiful #MowNowOrForeverHoldYourWeeds #PublicWorksIsWatching

Double Oak Women’s Club Kicks Off the Year with New Faces and Fresh Ideas!

The Double Oak Women’s Club launched its new year with a fantastic first meeting! We were thrilled to reconnect with returning members and welcome approximately eight new faces into the fold and hopefully more new members in the upcoming months. With renewed energy and a shared commitment to our mission to connect as neighbors, create joy through shared experiences, and contribute meaningfully to our town we’re off to a strong start! Looking ahead, we’ve got a calendar full of exciting events and engaging programs, so be sure to join us for our next monthly meeting on Monday, October 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the Double Oak Town Hall.

We’re also proud to announce the formation of a brand-new Gardening Group, led by Cheryl Gwartney. Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or just plant-curious, this is a great opportunity to dig in literally and figuratively! The first Gardening Group meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 1 at 7:00 p.m. at the Double Oak Town Hall.

Come grow with us, get inspired, and help make a difference in our wonderful town!

We hope to see you at these important October events!

Hazardous Waste Pick Up on Saturday, November 8th, 2025.

The details of what can be disposed of are listed below. Please take advantage of this annual event. You must have a state ID showing your Double Oak address to participate, so please bring it with you.

  • Where: Double Oak Town Hall

  • When: Saturday November 8th, 9:00 am to 11:30am

What can I bring:

  • Household Hazardous Waste

  • E-Waste

  • Document Shredding

Acceptable Household Hazardous Waste:

  • Paint: Latex and oil-based

  • Paint thinners, gasoline, solvents.

  • Oil, petroleum-based lubricants.

  • Ethylene glycol, antifreeze

  • Pesticides, herbicides

  • Aerosols

  • Mercury, mercury, and debris

  • Batteries: lead acid, alkaline, NiCad

  • Lightbulbs: fluorescents, compact fluorescents (CFL), high intensity

  • HID lamps

  • Chemicals

  • Cleaners: acidic & basic

  • Resins & epoxy

  • Medical Sharps

  • Empty Propane Tanks

Acceptable E-Waste:

  • Televisions, monitors, VCRs

  • Computers, laptops, handheld

  • Keyboards & mice

  • Scanners/printers/copiers

  • Telephones, fax machines

  • Microwave ovens.

  • CD Players, stereo

  • Related cables

Unacceptable Household Hazardous Waste

  • Commercially generated HHW or e-Waste

  • Radioactive compounds

  • Smoke Detectors

  • Ammunition

  • Explosives

  • Tires

  • Asbestos

  • PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)

  • Pharmaceuticals or controlled substances

  • Biological or infectious waste

  • Fire Extinguishers

We look forward to seeing you on November 8th.

Property Update: FM 407 and Simmons Road

As of 9/26/2025 No Additional Information on this property has been shared with Town Hall or any appointments requested.

The town is currently having discussions with professional Planning Consultants to assist if or when this development could happen.  These are professionals that do this for a living and assist small towns like Double Oak to ensure that new business developments are done correctly.  We have received multiple bids, and this information will be brought to Town Council at a future meeting if development would move forward.

The property at the corner of FM 407 and Simmons Road has long been identified as one of the last available parcels in Double Oak for retail or mixed-use development. The land has been listed for sale for many years, and recently the Town was notified by the property’s realtor that a potential contract is now pending.

Over the past three years, several developers have informally inquired about this site, but this is the first indication of a pending sale. If a developer moves forward, the project must follow the Town’s established ordinance-driven process before anything can be approved.

The town will continue to provide updates as information becomes available.

Double Oak Police Speed Tracker Trailer Statistics

Speed Tracker Results will now be provided on the eCode360 website at the link below with the latest results. The trailer will stay at specific locations for extended periods as we continue to analyze the data to assist in staffing our patrol hours at various locations.

Speed Trailer Summary: 500 Simmons Rd (Northbound & Southbound)

Survey Period: September 18–25, 2025

Posted Speed Limit: 30 mph.

Total Vehicles Recorded: 16,889

Key Findings

Under the Limit:

  • 59.7% of drivers (10,080 vehicles) traveled at or below the posted limit.

Over the Limit:

  • 40.3% of drivers (6,809 vehicles) were speeding.

Excessive Speed (40+ mph):

167 drivers exceeded 40 mph, with a significant imbalance:

  • Northbound: 13 violators

  • Southbound: 154 violators

Average Speeds:

  • Northbound: 29.34 mph

  • Southbound: 30.44 mph

  • Combined Average: 29.89 mph

Top Recorded Speed:

  • 72 mph — Southbound

When It’s Happening

The majority of speeding occurs during:

  • Morning rush: 6:00–9:00 AM

  • Afternoon hours: 3:00–6:00 PM

These windows show heavier traffic volumes, with a large portion of vehicles traveling in the 31–35 mph range, indicating a “free flow” speed above the limit.

Why It Matters

Although most drivers are complying, over 4 out of 10 vehicles are speeding, and nearly 1 in 100 are doing so at excessive levels. The higher concentration of violations in the southbound direction suggests a need for continued attention in that lane, especially given the 72-mph max speed recorded.

Enforcement Reminder

The Double Oak Police Department is actively monitoring traffic patterns throughout town, including increased patrols and targeted enforcement at high-violation areas. Residents are reminded that the Town maintains a zero-tolerance policy for speeding, particularly in and around our designated school zone at Waketon/Cross Timbers and Kings Road near Downing Middle School.

Slowing down protects our community and ensures the safety of our children, neighbors, and fellow drivers.

Police Radar Statistics Archive Link

Reminders:

New Safety Measures for Double Oak Public Meetings

In response to rising safety concerns at public meetings across the country, the Town of Double Oak is implementing enhanced procedures to ensure a secure and respectful environment for all attendees. While Double Oak remains a close-knit and civically engaged community, recent discussions such as those surrounding a proposed helistop have drawn heightened attention and commentary on social media platforms like Facebook. As community participation grows, so does the importance of maintaining safe and orderly public forums.

Under the direction of Police Chief Daniel Miller, and in consultation with the Denton County Fire Marshal, new safety protocols will now be in place for all public meetings held at Town Hall. These include Town Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustments, and any special-called meetings. Attendees will pass through a metal detector screening, and all bags will be checked. No firearms, edged weapons, or other prohibited items will be allowed inside the building please secure these in your vehicle prior to entry.

To comply with fire code requirements, the Cook-Wilkinson Community Government Room is limited to 85 people, with an overflow area in the Town Hall lobby accommodating an additional 20 individuals. These limits are set by the Denton County Fire Marshal and will be strictly enforced.  As a reminder all meetings will be broadcast LIVE on the Double Oak YouTube channel, so if you are unable to attend in person you can attend via the web.

All meetings will begin promptly at their scheduled starting times. If entering after a meeting has begun, please do so quietly to avoid disrupting the proceedings.

We appreciate the public’s continued support and cooperation as we work together to maintain the safety, civility, and accessibility of our town’s democratic processes.


Planning and Zoning and Board of Adjustment Open Positions

Four positions (alternate) are open on the BOA, and three (alternate) are open on the P&Z Commission. Applications may be emailed or brought to Town Hall: lynn.jones@doubleoak.texas.gov

https://www.doubleoak.texas.gov/government/boards-commissions

The town is always looking for new citizens to join us in governing the town.

Cross Timbers Water Regarding Stage 2 Water Restrictions

Cross Timbers Water Supply Corporation is in Stage 2-Yellow.

STAGE 2: YELLOW - ODD/EVEN DAYS

  1. Odd/Even Outside Watering by Last Digit of Address

    1. The odd-numbered last digits of the address will be watered on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

    2. Even numbered last digits of the address will water on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

  2. Permitted Activities

    1. Trees, gardens, and shrubs can be watered daily if a hand-held hose, drip irrigation, or soaker hose is used.

    2. 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.

    3. Lawns that have just been seeded, sodded, or mulched can be mechanically watered daily for a maximum of two (2) weeks after application.

    4. 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

 

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