DTX-DEN: Impact 10/9/2025

Work is underway on several Denton ISD projects, including the district’s fifth high school, replacing Borman Elementary School and additional upgrades to several elementary and middle school campuses.

The overview: Projects updates were given for: 

• Borman Elementary School
• High School No. 5
• Hodge Elementary School
• W.S. Ryan Elementary School

A new KidStrong location is set to open later this year in Denton, according to a company representative.

What they offer: The business offers science-based programming designed to build strong, confident and high-character children, a Kidstrong representative said in an email. 

Quote of note: “We’re excited to be part of Denton’s incredible growth story,” the KidStrong representative said. “With new neighborhoods, young families and one of the fastest-growing school districts in North Texas, Denton is the perfect place for KidStrong to help kids build confidence, strength and character as the community continues to thrive.”

• 1719 S. Loop 288, Ste. A140, Denton

What happened: As Denton continues to grow, city officials are planning for future electric needs with the Denton Municipal Electric campus expansion.

City Council members unanimously approved purchasing approximately 9.2 acres of land located north of the city’s existing DME campus at a Sept. 30 meeting.

A closer look: DME provides electric services to the greater Denton area, according to the city’s website. The main campus is located at 1701 Spencer Road, Denton. The land along Shady Oaks Drive was previously owned by GIRO Realty Investments Ltd., and cost the city around $4.32 million in bond funds.

Why it matters: The additional land purchased will help address inventory space shortages, mitigate safety hazards and provide more effective electric services to customers, city documents state.

DME’s customer base has grown by 21% in the past five years, according to city documents. 

Across the market, there were 132 homes sold in August, according to data from the MetroTex Association of Realtors. This was a 20% increase compared to the 110 homes sold in August 2024.

Diving deeper: In August, 192 homes were listed for sale, a 17.79% increase from 163 homes newly listed for sale last year, per the data.