Catch up on the latest news from Denton ISD and Denton City Council with the latest news from Community Impact.

1. Denton approves acquisition of land for Ryan Road Widening project
Denton City Council unanimously approved the acquisition of several properties along Ryan Road between Country Club Road and Teasley Lane for the Ryan Road widening project at a Nov. 18 meeting.

The project will turn the two-lane road into four lanes and also includes additional improvements to drainage, street crossings, sidewalks and street lighting, per city documents.

Funding for the Ryan Road project, which has a projected cost of $4 million, comes from 2019 bond funds.

2. Denton ISD's Child Nutrition team aims to serve balanced, healthy meals
Denton ISD's Child Nutrition department served over 4 million lunches and about 1.6 million breakfasts during the 2024-25 school year, said Chris Bomberger, DISD's executive director of risk management and child nutrition.

In the 2025-26 school year, approximately 13,900 DISD students receive free lunch while about 2,500 students pay a reduced price.

Golf simulator Precision Golf Labs will open at the Denton Square Business center in December, owner Tommy Hunter said.

The overview: The single-bay simulator will operate 24 hours a day and be completely unmanned, Hunter said. Customers will book a time to golf and receive a code that unlocks the door at their designated time.

In their words: “When you rent it out you have that entire facility,” Hunter said.

Also of note: Hunter added that the simulator will use Trackman golf simulation technology.

• 717 S. I-35 E., Denton

As cold weather and winter break approach, check out these options for children to be warm and entertained at these Dallas-Fort Worth indoor playgrounds.

1. Bright Side Play: The company offers craft rooms, costume play and a play structure that features climbable walls and rope bridge. The playground also offers several birthday party packages, as well as kids classes for arts and crafts.

• 445 W. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 100, Southlake

• 6505 W. Park Blvd., Plano

Kim McKinnon and Denise Lamanna work together as realtors on their “Downsizing Made Easy” program at Southlake-based McKinnon Real Estate, which focuses on helping homeowners across the region transition to senior living.

Community Impact interviewed McKinnon and Lamanna to provide families additional knowledge while considering a transition. Answers have been edited for length, style and clarity.

How can families determine if senior living is a good fit for their needs?
McKinnon: If someone is having a hard time functioning at home, meaning running errands, being able to get meals prepared. Are they able to walk freely?

Lamanna: Are their physical needs being met? We also run into loneliness or their ability to maintain their home from a maintenance perspective. That becomes an issue a lot of times with seniors.