Denton City Council chambers were standing-room-only May 20 when Denton City Secretary Jennifer Walters (left) administered the oath of office to Denton's new Mayor, Chris Watts. The audience gave Mayor Watts an extended standing ovation, complete with cheers, at completion of his oath.
Photo: Denton City Council chambers were standing-room-only May 20 when Denton City Secretary Jennifer Walters (left) administered the oath of office to Denton's new Mayor, Chris Watts. The audience gave Mayor Watts an extended standing ovation, complete with cheers, at completion of his oath.
Congratulations, Frack-Free Denton, on your highly successful petition drive! I fully support your right under the City Charter to pursue this path to change.
Chris Watts's photo.
Chris Watts's photo.
Read Sandy Mattox's full letter to the Denton Record-Chronicle at http://goo.gl/nRYxu5
Photo: Read Sandy Mattox's full letter to the Denton Record-Chronicle at http://goo.gl/nRYxu5
Read Don W. Smith's full letter to the Denton Record-Chronicle at http://goo.gl/nRYxu5
Photo: Read Don W. Smith's full letter to the Denton Record-Chronicle at http://goo.gl/nRYxu5
State Rep. Myra Crownover and Chris served guests at Celebrity Waiter Night, May 6, at First United Methodist Church. The event benefited HOPE, a non-profit that helps homeless families become self-sufficient. HOPE is a collaborative mission project of area churches and United Way partner agency.
Photo: State Rep. Myra Crownover and Chris served guests at Celebrity Waiter Night, May 6, at First United Methodist Church. The event benefited HOPE, a non-profit that helps homeless families become self-sufficient. HOPE is a collaborative mission project of area churches and United Way partner agency.
At http://www.chriswattsformayor.com/, compare voting records and read names of nearly 400 citizens, including business owners and former/current DISD School Board members and administrators, who support Chris Watts. They know Chris is the sole candidate with experience on Council, is receptive to fresh ideas, and is ready to pursue significant changes of benefit to all taxpayers.
Photo: At http://www.chriswattsformayor.com, compare voting records and read names of nearly 400 citizens, including business owners and former/current DISD School Board members and administrators, who support Chris Watts. They know Chris is the sole candidate with experience on Council, is receptive to fresh ideas, and is ready to pursue significant changes of benefit to all taxpayers.
Photo taken by Chris of Dorothy Smith welcoming attendees at the 63rd Annual National Day of Prayer observance. The interfaith event on the Denton County Courthouse lawn included the Denton Fire Fighters' Arch of Honor, the Liberty Christia...n Praise Band, the Robbie Wright Family, Rabbi Tzahi Shapira from Israel, and James Jones, who blew the shofar.

The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 920, provided a color guard, 21-gun salute, and echo Taps. Sheila Cox, far left, signed for the hearing impaired.
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Photo: Photo taken by Chris of Dorothy Smith welcoming attendees at the 63rd Annual National Day of Prayer observance. The interfaith event on the Denton County Courthouse lawn included the Denton Fire Fighters' Arch of Honor, the Liberty Christian Praise Band, the Robbie Wright Family, Rabbi Tzahi Shapira from Israel, and James Jones, who blew the shofar.

The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 920, provided a color guard, 21-gun salute, and echo Taps. Sheila Cox, far left, signed for the hearing impaired.
Read Dick Smith's full letter to the Denton Record-Chronicle at http://goo.gl/JgV19N
Photo: Read Dick Smith's full letter to the Denton Record-Chronicle at http://goo.gl/JgV19N
Loyal campaign workers, Bailey (left), 12, and Buster, 4, both yellow Labs, at home with "Dad." Chris took Bailey many years ago from an acquaintance who no longer wanted him, and he adopted Buster two years ago from a shelter.
Photo: Loyal campaign workers, Bailey (left), 12, and Buster, 4, both yellow Labs, at home with "Dad." Chris took Bailey many years ago from an acquaintance who no longer wanted him, and he adopted Buster two years ago from a shelter.
Read Mike Cochran's full letter to the Denton Record-Chronicle at http://goo.gl/yI9KLM
Photo: Read Mike Cochran's full letter to the Denton Record-Chronicle at http://goo.gl/yI9KLM
Read Jane Hopkins's full letter to the Denton Record-Chronicle at http://goo.gl/JgV19N
Photo: Read Jane Hopkins's full letter to the Denton Record-Chronicle at http://goo.gl/JgV19N
The devil is in the details on the proposed convention center deal. See the numbers at www.chriswattsformayor.com/blog
Photo: The devil is in the details on the proposed convention center deal. See the numbers at www.chriswattsformayor.com/blog
Read Jim Erickson's full letter to the Denton Record-Chronicle at http://goo.gl/Nx2kx3
Photo: Read Jim Erickson's full letter to the Denton Record-Chronicle at http://goo.gl/Nx2kx3
Read Robert Donnelly's full letter to the Denton Record-Chronicle at http://goo.gl/Nx2kx3
Photo: Read Robert Donnelly's full letter to the Denton Record-Chronicle at http://goo.gl/Nx2kx3
Early voting has started! Before you vote, read where Chris stands on issues at www.chriswattsformayor.com
Photo: Early voting has started! Before you vote, read where Chris stands on issues at www.chriswattsformayor.com
Read Bettye Myers's full letter to the Denton Record-Chronicle at http://goo.gl/fksPfm
Photo: Read Bettye Myers's full letter to the Denton Record-Chronicle at http://goo.gl/fksPfm
Enjoying a visit with (L-R) Kevin Sanders, Jennifer Sanders, Sharon Draper and Eddie Draper about issues facing Denton.
Photo: Enjoying a visit with (L-R) Kevin Sanders, Jennifer Sanders, Sharon Draper and Eddie Draper about issues facing Denton.
Read John Casey Cavalier's full letter to the Denton Record-Chronicle at http://goo.gl/kGXRD5
Photo: Read John Casey Cavalier's full letter to the Denton Record-Chronicle at http://goo.gl/kGXRD5