Double Oak - Friday Updates (12/01/2023)
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.
DOVFD Maintenance on Double Oak Fire Hydrants on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023
DOVFD, in partnership with Cross Timbers Water Supply, will perform light maintenance on Double Oak fire hydrants.
The DOVFD does not expect any impact on residents other than the trucks will be parked in the street and flowing water, which will temporarily create wet spots on streets and yards.
You may have noticed many hydrants have already been painted red. This indicates that they have already undergone complete maintenance by Cross Timbers, which they do on a rolling basis. The DOVFD does not control that schedule or color.
Winter Children’s Event Saturday, December 9th – Double Oak Town Hall
Time - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where - Town Hall
There will be games & crafts for the kiddos (even the big kids get involved).
Santa will have a special visit around 2:00 pm. Please join us as we celebrate the season.
Annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day - SUCCESS
The Double Oak Annual Turkey Trot was held on the morning of Thanksgiving Day. The 5K had 718 participants, probably another 100 or so in the 1K walk. Riley Nedrow was the overall winner for the men and Charlotte Hoffman for the ladies in the 5K.
The weather was perfect, and many citizens enjoyed the Run/Walk from their front porches and driveways. Geoff does a fantastic job with this event and gathers superstar volunteers to assist. All had a Great Time; rumor has it Mayor Johnson finished in just over an hour in 679th place and last in his age group. He enjoyed the many stops along the way visiting with citizens and his special walk that morning with Mary!
Santa Claus is Coming to Double Oak – on Sunday, December 10th, Starting at noon!
Come visit with the man himself and tell him what you want for Christmas.
Santa and his Fire Engine Red Sleigh will take flight on Sunday, December 10th, starting at noon, and travel from the west side of town to the east.
Ho Ho Ho, keep your ear to the ground and listen for the DOVFD siren wail. The DOVFD cannot wait to see all the Double Oak Citizens next weekend.
Chimney Tips From the Double Oak Volunteer Fire Department
Double Oak Police Department's New Speed Tracker Trailer
Week of Wednesday, 11/21 thru 11/28/2023
Location: 240 Timberleaf Drive, Double Oak, TX. The posted speed on Timberleaf Drive is 30 mph.
# of Days: (7)
Total Vehicle Count: 1,847
Traffic Direction:
Away moving away from the trailer: 910 vehicles, 111 or 12.2%, were over the posted speed limit, with the average violation speed being 35.13 mph. The average speed was 35.13 mph, with a maximum speed detected of 58 mph.
Closing moving towards the trailer: 937 vehicles, 14,023 or 7.79%, were over the posted speed limit, with the average violation speed being 32.84 mph. The average speed was 22.37 mph, with a maximum speed of 41 mph.
As many of you know, the police department has worked in many of our traffic complaint areas. We want to remind our citizens the speed limit is 30 mph town-wide in Double Oak and 20 mph in the school zones. Please ensure you are not distracted while driving for your safety and the safety of others.
Also, we would like to reiterate that with the night sky showing itself earlier these days, please wear reflective gear while walking. We want you to be seen by the drivers as they approach.
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 weekend.
Double Oak Town Administration