Friday Update September 11, 2026
On this 25th anniversary of September 11th, we remember those we lost and give thanks for the firefighters, police officers, and first responders who run toward danger so the rest of us don't have to. Double Oak keeps them in our hearts today.
🌳 Upcoming Town of Double Oak Public Meetings
Town Council Meeting: Tuesday, September 21, 2026, at Town Hall (7:00pm)
Town Council Meeting: Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Town Hall (6:00pm)
Ordinance Committee Meeting: September 23, 2026, at Town Hall (4:30pm)
Items to be addressed during Ordinance Committee Mtg:
Chapter 3 - Building Regulations, Phase 1 final review before present to Council
Chapter 10 – Subdivision Regulations, legal updates, Phase 1 final review before present to Council
Chapter 3.1600 – Building and Standards Code - Abandoned Houses
Diagnostic Review of Chapter 4 Business Regulations, Chapter 6 Health and Sanitation, and Chapter 8 Offenses and Nuisances
🔥Burn Ban in Effect
The DOVFD notified the Town Administration that a burn ban is now in effect for Double Oak and Denton County by Order of the Denton County Commissioners Court (link below)
Order of the Denton County Commissioners Court
đź’§A Note from Cross Timbers Water:
They are currently experiencing high water demand. Their system has exceeded 5 million gallons per day, with the majority of the increased demand coming from irrigation and sprinkler use.
Cross Timbers Water Supply Corporation remains in Stage 2 water restrictions, which requires customers to follow the even/odd address watering schedule.
The current watering restrictions and schedule can be found on the main page of our website at www.crosstimberswater.com.
It is important that residents understand the need to follow these restrictions. If demand continues to exceed 5 million gallons per day, they will have no choice but to move to Stage 3 of their Water Conservation Plan, which would limit outdoor watering to one day per week.
🚧Keeping Double Oak beautiful and well-maintained is a team effort:
See a pothole or a downed sign? We want to know about it. The Town now has a dedicated email address for residents to report any concerns about our infrastructure - making it easier than ever to help us keep Double Oak in great shape. Drop us a note anytime at publicworks@doubleoak.texas.gov. Please remember this inbox is for non-urgent matters. For any emergency, always call 911.
🗑️🚛Report Missed Garbage/Recycling
We have added a link on our website for residents to report when our waste pickup service misses your house. Please follow the link below and fill in the information requested and it will then be sent to Town Hall Administration for tracking purposes. In addition, it is important that you contact Republic Services as soon as you become aware that your collection was missed. By reporting the missed pickup promptly, Republic Services can arrange for a truck to return the following day to collect your trash and recycling. Did you know? Republic now has cameras on their trash/recycling pickup trucks to improve service.
https://doubleoak.texas.gov/waste-pickup-report
Double Oak Women’s Club
Please join us for the Double Oak Women’s Club’s first general meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 22 at 7:00 PM at Double Oak Town Hall as we begin another exciting year of friendship, fellowship, service, and fun! Please note: This month only, we are meeting on the fourth Tuesday of September. The Double Oak Women’s Club brings together women of all generations and stages of life. Whether you’re looking to meet new friends, get involved, have some fun, or give back to our community, there’s a place for you in DOWC.
Throughout the year, our members enjoy:
· Women-focused gatherings and events
· Family-friendly and children’s activities
· Adult socials where spouses are welcome
· Special interest groups and activities
· Community service and charitable projects that make a difference right here at home
And together, we do make a difference! This past year, through membership, volunteer service, and fundraising, DOWC contributed more than $11,900 back into our community through scholarships, support for public safety, charitable giving, and assistance to local families.
That’s what DOWC is all about, its neighbors helping neighbors, building friendships, and women coming together to make a positive difference.
There are many ways to get involved, stay connected, recharge, make new friends, and simply have fun. We invite you to join us September 22 and see what DOWC is all about!
Together, we are proud to be part of the “Heart” of Double Oak and to support the people and organizations that make our town such a special place to call home. www.doubleoakwomensclub.com
🌳 Double Oak Trivia Corner
Question: J.R. Griswald was Double Oak's first mayor. Who succeeded him as the town's second mayor?
Be the first to email us the correct answer and you’ll win bragging rights!
📧 Submit your answer by emailing townhall@doubleoak.texas.gov with the subject line “Trivia Contest.”
🏆 The winner will be announced in next week’s newsletter.
Last Week’s Answer: Counting every person who has served, how many different mayors led Double Oak between its first mayor in 1974 and current Mayor Patrick Johnson?" Answer: 19 different individuals (21 names appear on the succession list, but two — Richard Cook and Mike Donnelly — each served twice).
🌳 Fun Fact About Our Town
🌟 Did You Know? Double Oak's police don't run their own call center — they partner with the Denton County Sheriff's Office dispatch to field calls, which helps keep response times down to just minutes across the whole town.
🌳Don't go changin', Double Oak — you're oak-ceptional. 🌳
— Your Town Administration🌳