Council approves Town budget

with two-cent tax rate reduction

The Argyle Town Council has approved the 2023-2024 budget, a fiscal plan that reduces the tax rate for property owners while investing in public safety, supporting town employees and improving the quality of life for all Argyle residents.

Among the budget highlights is a tax rate of $0.34 per $100 valuation, a two-cent reduction over the previous year and the fourth consecutive year the Town has lowered its tax rate. It also includes an additional officer for the Argyle Police Department and allocation of $500,000 for the proposed Law Enforcement Center.

For more details, visit the Town News section of the website.

Annual tree rebate program begins Oct. 1

Argyle's annual tree rebate program is set to begin Oct. 1, offering tree planting incentives to residents, businesses and neighborhoods that commit to helping increase the community's tree canopy.

Property owners may purchase up to five qualifying 5 to 15-gallon sized trees or two, 30-gallon sized trees. For more information, visit the Tree Rebate page.

Family Movie Night set for Oct. 7

If you're looking for a fun fall family event, check out Family Movie Night at Unity Park on Saturday, Oct. 7.

"Hotel Transylvania: Transformania" will be shown around 7 p.m. (sunset) and is expected to last until 9 p.m. Popcorn will be available and movie goers may bring their own drinks and other snacks, chairs and blankets.

Parking will be on the south parking lot off Front Street/Eagle Drive.

Police Dept hosts Trunk or Treat Oct. 28

The Argyle Police Department will host the third annual "Trunk or Treat" event from 6-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28.

The celebration provides a safe trick-or-treat environment for kids and includes candy, hot dogs, games, bounce houses and more. The free event will be held at Argyle United Methodist Church, 9033 Fort Worth Drive.

Argyle Arbor Day events planned

for Nov. 4 at Town Hall

The Town of Argyle, a certified Tree City USA, will celebrate Arbor Day with activities on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Argyle Town Hall.

Local certified arborists Treenewal and representatives from Keep Argyle Beautiful will join Mayor Rick Bradford for coffee, donuts and a free tree distribution. Representatives from Treenewal will also assist with planting best practices and be available to answer questions.

The event will have a drive-through option for residents who just want to pick up trees.

Argyle residents can register online to select a drive through time slot and select one of the following free trees:

• Tuscarora Crape Myrtle
• Basham’s Party Pink Crape Myrtle
• Chinese Pistache
• Texas Red Oak
• White Oak

For more information, contact Harrison Wicks at 940-464-7273.

KAB plans garden project at Fire Station

Keep Argyle Beautiful (KAB) recently announced a partnership with Denton County Emergency Services District No. 1 to complete a garden project at Fire Station 511 in Argyle.

Organization officials say the goal of the project is to provide beautification, education, and conservation to the fire station, which is the site of many community events. The station is also the location of many remnants of the Eastern Cross Timbers Forest.

KAB members will be joined by Christian Cockrell, a Keep Texas Beautiful Youth Ambassador, and other local organizations to add native plants to the landscape, as well as restore a native prairie, and create a meadow for the fire station and the community.

The project is open to all members of the community. For more information contact KAB at info@keepargylebeautiful.com.

Community Development News

The online registration page for the Town's short-term rental registration program is now live. The new ordinance requiring registration was approved by the council in August. Properties currently posted for rent on AirBnb, Vrbo and other sites have been notified to register with the Town. The tax collection initiative will begin Oct. 1 in order to align with the Town's fiscal year. Details are available on the registration page.
The community development staff has kicked off its first annual Health Permit Round Up, an effort to notify restaurants and businesses that serve food that new health permits are now due. Contact staff at 940-464-7273 for more information.

PD holds swearing in ceremony

The Argyle Police Department has hired three new officers, Matthew White, Christina Loyd and Jeremy Orosco, to fill vacancies and promoted Brian Sauter to the rank of Sergeant. The officers were recently sworn in before Town officials and family members.

Officer Matthew White began working for Argyle PD in June 2023 after graduating from the police academy. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of North Texas.

Officer Christina Loyd joined Argyle PD in July after her police academy graduation. She previously worked as a corrections officer and dispatcher. Christina holds a Bachelor of Arts from National University.

Officer Jeremy Orosco joined the department in August also after graduating from the police academy. Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Administration and Planning from the University of North Texas.