Starting our council meeting now. Here's what is being talked about today...

Going to the The Denton Downtowners Neighborhood Association meeting tonight to discuss the noise ordinance as it relates to downtown. If this is your neighborhood, come on by!

You might recall a smoking ordinance from a year ago that stopped short of a comprehensive ban - bars were excluded. We are revisiting this policy in December. As I argued back then, we should have an ordinance that protects the health of all employees in our city and one that doesn't allow bars to subject their employees to second hand smoke.

What do you think? Is it time for a comprehensive smoking ban for all bars and restaurants in Denton?

TechMill is creating and transforming our city every day with their vision to foster a community of makers, creators, and innovators. Go check out their open house in their new location with Square 205.

My 4 policy suggestions to our Texas State Legislature on how they can help fix the fracking problems that led to Denton's historic ban...

Today's city council preview is up - comp plan, back-in parking downtown, legislative agenda, and canvassing of election results are all in there. Educate yourselves!

If you ever wanted to know how your council district votes for things like Governor, State Rep, and local frack bans, this is for you...

It's cold outside. The King Outreach Center houses the local homeless when temperatures are extreme. They need volunteers.

Looking at new spots for the Denton Community Market, hearing an update on DME projects, possible changes to our meeting Rules and Procedures, and an executive session discussing legal issues relating to gas drilling - it's all in my Council Preview for today...

Happy Veteran's Day!

A wonderful night honoring the life and contributions of the great Catherine Bell, a SE Denton community leader who has consistently fought for the betterment of her community.

Want some insight into the trends after Early Voting is over and what to be paying attention to when the results roll in on Tuesday night? Here's a quick analysis to start your Monday...

The new Denton shirt everyone is talking about - buy it online...

Interviewed for this story on the Denton Frack Ban vote for KERA News by the very talented Doualy Xaykaothao - great account of the brewing tensions and democratic spirit leading into next week's historic vote.

On Controversial Convention Centers, Fracking, and Frenchy's Flags - it's all part of my city council preview for today...

The city gets federal funding each year to be spent on certain projects, programs, and agencies. The city needs your help identifying and prioritizing projects. Put your federal tax dollars to work in your own city! Here's how...

A generation increasingly preferring to not own cars or houses. As we think through our 2030 Comprehensive Plan, are we sufficiently accounting for such possible trends?

As usual, a bunch to do in Denton today: Neighborhood Empowerment Summit at 9am at Civic Center, Halloween Fest for kids at 10am at MLK Center, Day of Dead downtown starts at 11am. No sitting at home is allowed today!

I sat down for a video interview with DeSmogBlog to talk background, economics, and politics of the upcoming frack ban vote. If you are still looking for info on this topic, this might not be a bad intro...

If you've ever wondered about all the new urban apartments going up in our downtown, this article gives some insight into the trend lines on living preferences for college grads and young professionals. They are returning to the cities...