Double Oak - Friday Updates (11/10/2023)
Veterans Day Tomorrow, Saturday, November 11th – by Cheryl Dyson
On Veterans Day, we honor all who answered to a service call.
Soldiers, young and soldiers old, fought for freedom, brand, and bold.
Some have lived, while others died, and all of them deserve pride.
We are proud of all the soldiers who kept thinking of red, white, and blue.
They fought for us and all our rights; they fought through many days and nights.
And though we may not know each name, we thank all veterans just the same.
Special Town Council Meeting on Monday, November 13th
On Monday, November 13th, at 5 p.m., there will be a special town council meeting to elect a new council member to replace Mayor Pro Tem Connie Schoenrade, who resigned. This will be a short meeting with a nomination, a vote, and a swearing-in for this future new council member. I encourage all citizens to attend.
Double Oak Thirteenth Annual Turkey Trot – Thursday, November 23rd
Join us for a great November race at the Double Oak Turkey Trot 5K and One Mile Fun Run. The Double Oak Turkey Trot 5K and One Mile Fun Run works hard to deliver you a memorable race experience.
Double Oak Turkey Trot 5K and One Mile Fun Run Race Description
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23rd
- 7:00 AM: Packet pickup; walk-up registration will be $50, if not sold out
- 8:00 AM: Fun Run race start
- 8:30 AM: 5K start.
- 9:30 AM: Awards
Location:
Double Oak Town Hall
320 Waketon Road
Double Oak, TX 75077
Please click the link below to get to the registration page.
2023 Double Oak Turkey Trot 5K and One Mile Fun Run Registration Page (raceentry.com)
Double Oak Police Department's New Speed Tracker Trailer
Week of Wednesday, 10/31 thru 11/07/2023
Location: 521 Waketon Road, Double Oak, TX. The posted speed on Waketon Road is 30 mph.
# of Days: (8)
Total Vehicle Count: 71,861
Traffic Direction:
East moving away from the trailer: 35,990 vehicles, 16,926 or 47.03%, were over the posted speed limit, with the average violation speed being 33.87 mph. The average speed was 29.13 mph, with a maximum speed detected of 80 mph.
West moving towards the trailer: 35,871 vehicles, 14,023 or 39.09%, were over the posted speed limit, with the average violation speed being 32.78 mph. The average speed was 29.38 mph, with a maximum speed of 65 mph.
The DOPD, when not patrolling the school zones, will focus on Simmons, Kings, Waketon, Tanglewood and Cedarcrest. You may even see Chief Rivas and Chief Gaines patrolling, so please watch your speed.
Double Oak Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony – December 4th at 6 pm
The Double Oak Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be on Monday, December 4th, at 6 p.m., followed by the town council meeting at 7 p.m. Please mark your calendars and join the town at this annual event.
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
- Odd/Even Outside Watering by Last Digit of Address
- Odd-numbered last digits of the address will water 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.
- 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.
- 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
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 week.
Double Oak Town Administration