Double Oak - Friday Updates (03/01/2024)

Welcome to March 2024!

“May peace and plenty bless your world, with a joy that long endures, and may all life's passing seasons,

Bring the best to you and yours.”

Double Oak, Volunteer Fire Department, Assisting with Panhandle Fires

The Double Oak Volunteer Fire Department has been asked to send resources to the panhandle fires, such as The Smokehouse Fire in the Panhandle of Texas, which has grown to over 500,000 acres. 

Callan Scherer and Chip Schneider will assist firefighting by working with our DOVFD B552 brush truck.  They are certified wildland firefighters who will fight the wildland portion of the fires and protect structures externally.

Please keep Callan and Chip in your thoughts as they work to protect Texas and bring home skills for use right here in Double Oak.

Jellybean Food for Kids

Look for us at the Double Oak Town Hall parking lot at the corner of Waketon Rd. and Cross.

Timbers Drive next Wednesday, March 6th, from 9-11 am at the Double Oak town hall!

What is a “Snack Bag”? Snack Bags are actual bags (lunch bag, grocery bag, Ziploc bag) filled with the

following:

 A drink (water bottle, juice box, protein drink)

• A fruit (an apple, an orange, fruit cups, or applesauce with a spoon)
• A protein (cheese crackers, single serving peanut butter, protein bar, meat stick, mac cheese cups)
• A snack (goldfish, pretzels, granola bar, gummies, crackers)
• A sweet treat (candy, cookies)
• Optional- A small handwritten note and coloring sheet & crayons

These are usually distributed immediately at places like PediPlace when children come in for an appointment.

DOWC - Annual Pancake Breakfast & Egg Hunt

When: Saturday, March 23rd
Where: Double Oak Fire Station & John B Wright Park
Breakfast: 9:00 - 11:00
Egg Hunt at 10:30

Candy donations are being accepted at Town Hall starting Monday, February 26.
To volunteer for the event or ask questions, please text or call Billie Garrett - at 214-300-1776.

50th Birthday Update

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)

Volunteer Opportunities

On the day of the celebration, we will need volunteers to help man carnival games, give residents tickets, set up, clean up, and sell t-shirts and hats.  This is just a heads-up so people can mark their calendars to volunteer.  We will have sign-up capabilities in March, showing jobs and time slots available.  If you volunteer for a three-hour time slot, you will receive a 50th Birthday volunteer t-shirt as a thank-you for your service.  So – watch for the sign-up on the town website in March and an announcement in future Friday Blast Newsletters.

50^th Birthday Meeting Notes – click on the link below to view notes

50th Birthday Meeting Notes

Primary Election – March 5th, 2024 – Please Mark Your Calendars-UPDATED

Primary Election – March 5th, 2024

On Tuesday, March 5th, 2024, primary elections will come to Denton County and the Town of Double Oak. Early voting starts Wednesday, February 20th, and ends Friday, March 1st. 

Who or What are we voting on?

Voting is by and for each party, Republican and Democratic.  If you are a Republican, then you can vote for Republicans.  If you are a Democrat, then you can vote for Democrats. 

Republicans will vote on the President, US Senator, US Representatives, Railroad Commissioner, Justices, Judges, State Board of Education, State Senators, State Representatives, County Commissioners, Constables, County Chair, Precinct Chair, and 13 Propositions.

Republicans in Double Oak have two residents running for Precinct Chair. Councilperson Mayor Pro Tem Mike Gwartney and Councilperson Jean Hillyer (Pick One).  Precinct Chairs are area leaders for the Republican Party, working to elect Republican candidates to office, organizing your precinct, and helping with elections.

Democrats will vote on the President, US Senator, US Representatives, Railroad Commissioner, Justices, Judges, State Board of Education, State Senators, State Representatives, County Commissioners, Constables, County Chair, no Precinct Chair or Propositions. 

Election Day Voting

March 5, Tuesday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 

March 5th location voting at Double Oak Town Hall

Double Oak Town Hall
320 Waketon Rd. Community Room
Double Oak 75077

The following are links to the Denton County Elections website.

Current and Upcoming Election Information - Denton County, TX Elections (votedenton.gov)

PM24-Rep_Verity_Active_Contest.pdf (votedenton.gov)

To see a sample ballot that Double Oak Citizens will receive when they vote, please visit Voter Lookup - Denton County, TX Elections (votedenton.gov) Page.

Saturday, May 4, 2024, General Election for the Town of Double Oak - UPDATE

The Cross Timbers Gazette will host a Public Forum for all candidates on Thursday, April 18^th, 2024, at the Double Oak Council Chambers.  Start Time is still TBD.

The citizens of Double Oak will elect three council members. 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.

1. Jaquelyne Barrow
2. Janet Robertson
3. Khourschid Favero – a/k/a Dr. K (i)
4. Mark Dieterich (i)
5. Ginger Brittain
6. Jean Hillyer (i)

(i) means incumbent

Double Oak Police Speed Tracker Trailer Statistics

Reminders:

The Denton County Burn Ban Is No Longer in Effect

Due to recent rainfall, Denton County Commissioners lifted the county's burn ban Friday.
Despite the removal of the ban, Friday is not considered a "good burn day" by the county due to excessive wind speed.
The disposal of vegetation by open burning is allowed in unincorporated Denton County and some cities, but only on "good burn days."
The determination of whether each day is a "good burn day" or "bad burn day" is made each morning between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.

Cross Timbers Water Regarding Stage 2 Water Restrictions

CTWS is in Stage 2-Yellow.

STAGE 2: YELLOW       ODD/EVEN DAYS

1. Odd/Even Outside Watering by Last Digit of Address
   1. Odd-numbered last digits of the address will water 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. Filling of new pools 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

Save these 2024 dates for the 50th Birthday celebration of Double Oak!

• May 4, 2024, Auto Show and Movie Night
• May 18, 2024, 50th Birthday celebration with historical museum displays, birthday cake, food trucks, band, dancing, photo booths, contests, a ceremony to honor prior town officials, and many more fun events!

Do you have photos or memorabilia from the past 50 years that you can share with our 50th birthday committee? We plan to create a mini museum to display the progress of Double Oak over the past 50 years, so please contact us to arrange to collect or scan your documents/photos, etc.

Learn more about these details via the link on the town website  Town's 50th Birthday Committee | Double Oak, TX (texas.gov)

We wish everyone a safe and wonderful weekend.
Double Oak Town Administration