DTX-DEN: Impact 10/16/2025

Denton City Council members approved an amendment to the city’s Future Land Use Map for roughly 55 acres along US 380 at an Oct. 14 meeting.

The vote passed 4-3 with council members Brian Beck, Brandon McGee and Suzi Rumohr opposing.

In a nutshell: The amendment changes about 33.5 acres—located south of US 380, between Geesling Road and North Trinity Road—from a rural designation to light industrial.

The amendment also changes about 21.8 acres—located north and south of US 380 beginning at North Trinity Road and extending approximately 0.4 miles—from low residential to community mixed use.

Over the last year and a half, city staff have received a variety of development inquiries regarding properties within and adjacent to the area that are inconsistent with the current zoning designations, Assistant Planner Erin Stanley said.

She said the new designations better match nearby land uses and prepare the corridor for Denton’s continued growth.

Recycled Books and Records in Denton reopened their basement level on Oct. 2, a company representative said. The basement level closed for renovations in spring 2025.

What you need to know: The basement received new hardwood flooring, new bookshelves and a new system to remove excess rainwater from under the floor, the representative said.

• 200 N. Locust St., Denton

Saddle Up Restaurant and Rodeo opened on Aug. 16 in Denton, according to a company Facebook post.

What's on the menu: The restaurant hosts live music and karaoke, and offers southern fare, including fried chicken, catfish and shrimp and grits.

One more thing: A company representative said the restaurant will host a grand opening event on Oct. 24.

• 5812 N. I-35, Denton

The overview: The Denton Planning and Zoning Commission approved plans for the next phase of the Robson Ranch development at an Oct. 8 meeting. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote, with Commissioner Lisa Dyer recusing as she is a resident of the community.

The specifics: Robson Ranch is an active adult community for individuals age 55 and up, according to its website. The 23.37-acre site is generally located approximately 150 feet west of Florance Road and 950 feet south of Blair Road, per city documents.

The approved plat of land will contain 67 residential lots, eight common space lots, and one private street lot from a previously unplatted tract of land, according to city documents.

The Texas House and Senate are launching new legislative committees to “get to the bottom of exactly what occurred” during this summer’s deadly Central Texas floods, state leaders announced Oct. 13.

The details: The bipartisan panels, known as the House and Senate General Investigating Committees on the July 2025 Flooding Events, will meet jointly to conduct “a comprehensive and thorough review” of the floods, House Speaker Dustin Burrows and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said.

Lawmakers will be tasked with:

• Identifying strategies to strengthen Texas’ disaster preparedness
• Helping communities respond to future floods
• Examining actions taken at summer camps in the flood zone