Spring has Sprung in Argyle!

"April showers bring May flowers," they say, and in Argyle, we're witnessing nature burst into bloom! After the continuous rains we've experienced lately, it's the perfect time for an indoor cleanout. And guess what? The timing couldn't be better, because this weekend marks the Household Waste Collection Event at Town Hall. Win Win!

When the rains do subside, let's capture the beauty of our town and share it with the world by posting pictures on your social channels. Don't forget to include the hashtag #MyTexasCity for a chance to showcase Argyle in Texas Town and City Magazine. After all, our town is too stunning not to be noticed!

But before you dive into the excitement, take a quick moment to stay in the loop with all the latest news and updates from Town Hall. Simply click here and submit your email address to receive our newsletter straight to your inbox. Even better, you can also submit your cell phone number and receive text messages.

Let's celebrate our town's beauty and community spirit together! Argyle Strong!

May is brimming with exciting town events for our residents! Here are just three of the big highlights. For a comprehensive list of all events happening this month, check out the town calendar at the end of this newsletter.

Argyle Household Waste Event April 20 from 11 - 1 at Town Hall

sponsored by Republic Waste

Saturday, May 11 8am - 11am

Annual Household Waste Disposal Event

The rescheduled event is finally back on the calendar for Saturday, May 11, 8 - 11 a.m. Residents can access the car drop-off map at the link below.

Review accepted waste types here. Includes map.

Saturday, May 11 9am - Noon

Argyle Farmers Market Debut!

Argyle TX Farmers Market is bringing local farmers to share their fresh products with our community and friends. Locally grown meats, produce, dairy, honey and much more. The market will be held on the 2nd Saturday of every month through September. Location is behind Argyle Party & Gift on Hwy 377.

Wednesday, May 22 5 - 7pm

Town Hall Open House
Residents are invited to meet with Town Council, Board representatives, and department staff at Town Hall from 5 - 7 p.m.

The Town is excited to share and discuss the draft version of our Comprehensive Plan at the Open House. You can access the Plan and supporting maps on our website. We look forward to hearing your input!

To ensure that each attendee has ample time to discuss their topics, we kindly ask that this event be reserved for adults only. Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated.

You're invited to Carry the Load

On Saturday, May 18, Denton County Fire ESD 1 Team is marching to honor the sacrifices of our nation's heroes. The march begins in Bartonville and ends at Argyle's Fire Station 511. After the march, a community event at the station kicks off with a DJ, vendors, hot dogs, hamburgers and more! Everyone is invited to join the march!

Schedule of Events:

7-7:45am - Meet at Lantana Community Church in Bartonville

8am - Begin the 6-mile walk to ESD 1 Fire Station 511

10am - Community event at Fire Station 511

Click here for all the 411 on how to support our ESD 1 team and Carry the Load with them!

Photo courtesy of Denton County

Argyle's Comprehensive Plan Ready for Public Review

The Town is excited to introduce the draft of the updated Comprehensive (Comp) Plan for the public to review. Our Staff and Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) have been working on this draft for several months and would like public input before moving forward toward adoption. Please note - this is still a draft and there are opportunities to make further revisions. The Plan and supporting informational maps can be accessed on our website by clicking here.

We welcome your feedback on May 22 at 5pm at Town Hall Open House.

slate commercial building ground breaking

Little Joe's Restaurant

The Little Joe’s Restaurant site construction on Hwy 377 has made significant progress. In accordance with Argyle's Scenic City designation, the sign currently on a tall pole in front was denied by Town Council. However, the owner was granted 12 months to replace it with a monument sign.

Argyle Christian Academy

Argyle Christian Academy received their Certificate of Occupancy on May 6. The Academy has a robust roster of families waiting for opening day. Great News: they are advertising pre-school summer programs on their Facebook page. Check out their new school pictures - adorable!

AISD New Campus Site Plan

Town Council approved the site plan for the new Argyle ISD location on FM 407 (with several conditions) on April 15.

Are you ever puzzled when calling Argyle's Town Hall about finances, permits, or utilities, only to be hit with the first question:

"What's your address?"

Well, here's the scoop: while we all share the Argyle name, not all of us actually reside within the town's official limits. That means we might have different zoning authorities, tax entities and voting privileges based on where we live.

So, how do you determine if you're in the heart of Argyle or outside of town limits in the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)?

Here's a quick guide:

Visit the Denton County Appraisal District website and punch in your address.
Look for the taxing section. (see example pictures above)
Do you spot "Argyle Town of" at the top of your tax section? If yes, you're in the Argyle town limits and should visit Argyle Town website or call Town Hall with your query.
If you see "Denton Central Appraisal District" on the top tax line, then you're in Argyle's ETJ. Therefore, you should visit Denton County website or call them with your query.

Now, why does this matter? Well, whether it's zoning, permits, tax queries, or road maintenance, calling the right location is crucial to get the correct answers you need.

So, before dialing Town Hall or Denton County, hop over to DentonCAD.org and verify your address. It's a simple step that can save you heaps of frustration.

PS - most questions are answered on the Denton County Civic Access Website. Try there first if you determine you are in the ETJ and need assistance.

Denton County Appraisal District Denton County Website

Cleveland-Gibbs Road with construction to widen from a 2-lane to a 4-lane road. June 2024 completion.

COMING SOON!!

Exciting News Alert: Argyle's Newest Outdoor Recreation Spot Coming Soon!

Hold onto your hiking boots because Argyle is gearing up to unveil its latest addition to outdoor recreation in the coming months. Get ready to welcome a new town staple that promises to add even more excitement and fun to our community.

Stay tuned for updates as we eagerly anticipate the grand reveal!

You asked, Public Works listened! Along with call-ins to Town Hall, our never failing Public Works Team has been answering social media outreach, too. Take a look at what's been happening:

larry in a cherry picker fixin stadium lights

Let there be light!

With sports going late into the evening at Unity Park, it was time to get all of those lights updated! Power has been fixed at all of the poles with new industrial lightbulbs. Thanks, Larry B. in Public Works!

In other Public Works news....

Public Works is a flexible department covering areas of Argyle you'd never imagine.

Inspections - 45 (forty-five!) inspections were completed over the month of April. The inspections involved driveways, culverts, sewer tie-ins and sewer backfills.

Patriotic Argyle - The Public Works team is preparing to set up Argyle's Flag Display for Memorial Day. It will include flags featured on main intersections and Unity Park. Some of our flags have become tattered and cannot be displayed anymore. Argyle will hold a Flag Retirement Ceremony soon in conjunction with local Veteran and Scout groups. The ceremony is a dignified and respectful event specifically designed to retire an American flag that is no longer fit for display. . Stay tuned for invites to that patriotic event!

Beaver Removal - Native to our area, beavers are cute little critters that cause a whole lotta hurt! Residents in Waterbrook saw the destruction beaver dams can cause recently when a retention pond was blocked by a beaver family's dam. Our Public Works team wrangled the family of beavers and dismantled the dam they had built. Yikes! The beaver family was relocated to a nearby lake.

Mayor Pro Tem Ron Schmidt at Texas Bone & Joint

Businesses Business'ing

Metroport Chamber Ribbon Cutting

Congratulations to Argyle's own Texas Bone & Joint who enjoyed a special ribbon cutting ceremony with Metroport Chamber of Commerce in April. Though an Argyle business for a bit now, they're now officially a Metroport Chamber Member!

Argyle Business Coffee Networking

Exciting Opportunity to Connect with Argyle Business Owners!

Are you eager to expand your local network and connect with fellow business owners in Argyle? You're in luck! Argyle hosts several dynamic business networking groups that gather monthly, and this month, we're shining a spotlight on the Argyle Business Coffee Networking group.

Organized by local entrepreneurs like Lynn Seeden from Seeden Photography, Stephanie Wilson from Magnolia Realty, and Max Miller from Cross Timbers Gazette, these coffee meetups offer invaluable opportunities to connect, collaborate, and grow.

Best of all, attendance at these events is completely free!

Hosted by various Argyle businesses on a rotating basis, each gathering provides a platform for every attending business owner to introduce themselves, share their business endeavors, and identify their target customer base.

Mark your calendars for the upcoming meeting at Argyle's Swimming Fishies Swim School on May 21st at 8 am. Don't miss out on this fantastic chance to network and build lasting connections within our vibrant local business community!

Due to the sensitive nature of his job, we chose to blur his picture. Really.

Meet Your Town Staff

Introducing Argyle's Code Compliance Officer, Larry L.!

Larry plays a crucial role in maintaining the attractiveness, safety, and adherence to ordinances in our town.

Starting his day before the crack of dawn, Larry diligently clears Argyle's streets of illegal advertising signs and debris. He also ensures that wildlife and livestock are safely corralled away from roadways before the morning rush begins.

Working closely with Argyle's building inspection company, SafeBuilt, Larry oversees both residential and commercial construction projects, ensuring that all structures meet code compliance standards.

In essence, a code compliance officer like Larry is tasked with evaluating, educating, and enforcing local codes. This may involve providing guidance, issuing warnings, or, when necessary, issuing citations for code violations. Despite the occasional need for enforcement action, the primary goal of code enforcement officers is to foster an attractive, lawful, and safe community. (as articulated by government employment expert Peter Roque)

Thank you for keeping Argyle beautiful, Larry!

UNT Historic Libraries Collection

Argyle Threshing Crew

Pictured is a Farm Threshing Crew in Argyle, Texas sometime between 1880-1910.

Thanks to UNT Historic Libraries Collection. Find more Argyle historic photos at the library here.

Argyle Police Annual Training - There was a large police presence along Hwy 377 last month. Argyle Police were completing their annual training in firearms, less-lethal force options, de-escalation, perimeter tactics, civil process and courtroom testimony.

AISD Law Enforcement Class - Argyle Police Department assisted Argyle High School students in the Law Enforcement Class practicing mock felony traffic stops.

Argyle Police Station Pizza Party - The Argyle Police Department graciously donated special prize eggs to the Easter EGGstravaganza earlier this year. The prize eggs awarded a pizza party at the police station. Pictured below is one of the winners at his party last month.

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UP Ministry - Feeding Denton County Kiddos

UPMinistry distributes meal packs to kids struggling with food insecurity on the weekends and during summer time. Students receive meals through the school districts during the week, but end up needing supplements when not in school. Up Ministry currently serves over 250 kids each week. Visit their website to get involved and make a difference to our area kiddos!