January 2023 Monthly Newsletter |
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City Council and Board & Commission Meetings
Denison City Hall, 300 W. Main St. (Unless Noted)
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- Regular City Council Meeting
- Tuesday, January 17th @ 6 p.m. - City Hall
Boards & Commissions Meetings
- Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
- Tuesday, January 10th @ 10 a.m. - City Hall
- Historic Preservation Board
- Tuesday, January 10th @ 12 p.m. - City Hall
- CIAC Meeting
- Wednesday January 11th, @ 3:30 p.m. - City Hall
- Historic Preservation Board
- Tuesday, January 17th @ 12 p.m. - City Hall
- Sister Cities, Inc. Board of Directors
- Monday, January 23rd @ 5:30 p.m. - City Hall
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New Year's Eve Fireworks Show |
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New Year's Eve Fireworks
To close out our Sesquicentennial year, we will be putting on one last show!
Fireworks are scheduled for 7 p.m. on New Year's Eve.
The New Year’s Eve fireworks show can be viewed throughout downtown and the surrounding areas.
Residents are encouraged to view the show from Forest Park, a downtown neighborhood, safely find a nearby parking lot or spot, or launch into 2023 at your favorite downtown business.
A special thanks to Denison Fire Rescue for putting this together.
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New Year's Schedule
City Offices will be closed Monday, January 2nd in honor of the New Year's Day holiday.
The collection station will also be closed.
Residential refuse and recycling are scheduled to run as normal on Monday.
We will open back up at 8am on Tuesday, January 3rd.
Happy New Year Denison! We will see you in 2023!
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Christmas Tree Collection |
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Christmas Tree Collection
We hope you all had a wonderful holiday!
If and when you are ready to get rid of your (real) Christmas tree ... you have a few options!
- You can bring it to the collection station for free disposal.
It's located at: 300 FM 84, Denison, TX 75020
- You can also set your tree out during your regularly scheduled brush pickup during the month of January. It will not count toward your collection total.
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Designing Downtown Denison Update |
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D3 Update
Designing Downtown Denison is now focused on the intersection of Rusk and Main.
Sidewalks and businesses remain open, and you will find parking nearby. (See map below for details.)
Parking spaces are available behind City Hall. See signs in City Hall lot showing reserved for businesses and customers.
Paperwork has been approved for contracting the design team for Phase 2. We anticipate starting on Phase 2 design in January. Phase 2 will include the 300 and 400 Blocks of Main Street and Heritage Park. A meeting will be held for public input.
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Christmas Yard of the Year |
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Christmas Yard of the Year Results
It was a wonderful holiday season, filled with wonderful Christmas decorations.
We wanted to see the best holiday decorations around the city so we hosted our second annual Christmas Yard of the Year contest.
With over 1,100 votes counted on Facebook ... we determined a winner!
Congrats to House G off of Hyde Park!
House I and House C took 2nd and 3rd place.
Really, a huge congrats to all of the houses nominated.
They are beautiful and we appreciate the time and work that went into the Christmas decorations.
Stay tuned ... we'll do this again next year!
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Time Capsule Collection Event Success |
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Time Capsule Collection Event
Thank you to all who attended our Time Capsule Collection Event.
We collected hundreds of envelopes and dozens of items to commemorate our Sesquicentennial year, and the last 50 years!
There were so many wonderful items included.
Things like a 'Denisonopoly' game, Denison ISD students wrote letters to their future self, banners, cell phones, photos, and so much more!
We know the folks in 2072 will love it!
What a special year it's been celebrating our Sesquicentennial birthday with all of you.
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Development Updates
As we strive to improve our development process, we want to make you aware of several changes that have recently been implemented. Such changes include zoning ordinance amendments and permitting requirements. City staff is available to answer questions and provide additional guidance as needed. You can familiarize yourself with these changes by looking at the following:
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Ambulances
Denison Fire Rescue is getting ready to receive our three new ambulances at the beginning of 2023.
Soon, our oldest front-line apparatus will be a 2021 model.
We are extremely grateful to have the nicest equipment to serve the City of Denison.
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Christmas Lunch
A special thank you, to Nueva Creacion Church, for providing a Holiday appreciation meal for our firefighters!
We are grateful to have community partners like you!
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New Recruit
Our newest recruit, Maxwell Burton, started with Denison Fire Rescue on December 12th.
He has been a great addition to our team, and we are excited about his future here in Denison!
Please help us welcome Maxwell to Team Denison!
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Denison Police Department |
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Hot Cocoa Competition
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Hot Cocoa Competition, Christmas Tree Lighting, and the 2022 Annual Christmas Parade!
It was great to see all of you.
We hope you had a safe and wonderful holiday season!
We would like to add a special thank you to the Scott Scholars for taking the time to work with our K9, Officer Echo!
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New Recruits
Welcome to the Denison Police Department, Fayth Hernandez and Connor Elmore!!
We were able to celebrate these two at the Texoma Regional Police Academy Class #103 graduation ceremony.
We appreciate your dedication to our town and are honored to have you here.
We know you will make great additions to the DPD family!
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Shop with a Cop
Police officers and firefighters strive each and every day to make a positive impact on their local community.
This annual Shop with a Cop event allows our law enforcement to have an opportunity to build a positive relationship with local children.
The Denison Police Department and the Denison Fire Rescue were honored to be able to spend a morning with such incredible kids this month.
We would like to extend a huge thank you to the Denison Kiwanis Club for sponsoring this annual event!
We would also like to thank the local Denison Walmart for partnering with us and our firefighters. We are continuously grateful for the support you bring to our community!
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Holiday Lights
Thanks to Grayson County for hosting another wonderful year of the county's drive-through holiday lights!
We always have the best time working with each of you and seeing the smiles that come from this wonderful display.
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Joyful Noise
Join us at the library for our program for preschoolers that are 3-5 years old and their parent/caregiver!
The program will start January 11th and 12th from 11:30am-12:00pm. every Wednesday and Thursday and end March 1st and 2nd.
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Wonder Years
Join us in the library for our program for toddlers walking-36 months and their parent/caregiver!
The program will start January 11th and 12th from 10:45-11:15am every Wednesday and Thursday and end March 1st and 2nd.
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Little Lambs
Join us in the library for our program for babies 0-18 months and their parent/caregiver!
The program will start January 11th and 12th from 10:00-10:30am every Wednesday and Thursday and end March 1st and 2nd.
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StoryWalk at THF Park
"Cozy" by Jan Brett is the new book featured at our StoryWalk at Texoma Health Foundation Park.
It’s a great way for families to get outside, take in the fresh air, and exercise ... as they enjoy some story time!
The StoryWalk is a series of 16 kiosks that display a children’s storybook.
The set-up is installed on one of the park’s most popular walking paths.
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Howard Caylor Adult Trout Derby - Ages 17 and up
Date: Saturday January 7th, 2023
Time: Fishing 9-11:30am (lunch and award presentation to follow)
Location: Waterloo Lake Pond
Prices: Resident: $7 / Non-resident: $10
The event is open to those 17 and older.
The first 50 to register online will receive a FREE cap. Online registration opened Monday December 5th and will conclude Friday January 6th at 3pm, or when the capacity limit has been reached.
The number of participants around the pond will be limited to ensure safety so don’t wait and make sure to reel in this opportunity by going to cityofdenison.com/parksrec to register.
**STATE FISHING REGULATIONS APPLY. YOU'LL NEED A VALID TEXAS FISHING LICENSE, IF YOU ARE THE AGE OF 17 OR OVER, BEFORE YOU GO FISHING IN THE STATE OF TEXAS.**
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Family Fellowship Trout Derby - All Ages Welcome
- Date: Saturday January 28th, 2023
- Time: Fishing 9-11:30am (lunch and award presentation to follow)
- Location: Waterloo Lake Pond
- Prices: Resident: $5/youth; $7 adult; Non-resident: $7 youth / $10 adult
The event is open to all ages! The first 50 (combined) to register online will receive a FREE cap.
Online registration will open Saturday January 7th and conclude Friday January 27th at 3pm, or when the capacity limit has been reached.
The number of participants around the pond will be limited to ensure safety so don’t wait and make sure to reel in this opportunity by clicking here to register.
**STATE FISHING REGULATIONS APPLY. YOU'LL NEED A VALID TEXAS FISHING LICENSE, IF YOU ARE THE AGE OF 17 OR OVER, BEFORE YOU GO FISHING IN THE STATE OF TEXAS.**
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Cemetery – Wreaths Across America
The 5th Annual Wreaths Across America event took place at Fairview Cemetery on Saturday, December 17th.
Volunteers and participants for the Fairview ceremony included the American Legion, the Daughters of the American Revolution, American Legion Auxiliary, American Legion Post Riders, Fairview Cemetery Staff, Tyson Chicken Transport, and Boy Scout Troops 605, 403 and 611.
The event first kicked off with the delivery of over 700 fresh balsam-fir wreaths created by Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine, delivered by Tyson Chicken Transport.
The ceremony began with a beautiful bagpipe performance by Rob Ballew of the Sherman Police Regional Pipe Band, and the speeches and honors were presented by Post Commander Coleen Anderson, Michelle Alverson (Vice-Regent of the DAR Preston Chapter), Lt. Col Dr. Meredith “Buddy” Merrick (keynote speaker, Navy Representative), Jamie W. Thomas (guest speaker and US Marine Corps Representative), and American Legion Auxiliary President Lee Chamberlain. The posting of the Colors was conducted by Scout Troup 605, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Jackie Judkins of American Legion Post 62.
The Ceremonial Wreath ceremony was conducted by representatives of the multiple branches of the military, the POW/MIA, and First Responders. The Ceremonial Wreaths were place by: Lt. Col Merrick (Navy), Jackie Judkins (Army), Doug Lacey (Air Force), Robert Stephenson (Coast Guard), Drew Alverson (Merchant Marines), Jamie Thomas (Marine Corps), Chris Sanders (Space Force), David Kemp (First Responders), and Jim Allen (POW and MIA). At 11:00 am CST – in sync with the ceremony in Arlington National Cemetery - each representative placed a wreath, saluted, and honored the respective fallen Veterans of each branch.
Following the ceremonial wreath laying, Rob Ballew played TAPS, and Mark Thompson of the American Legion followed by playing TAPS on the bugle. It was a beautiful and solemn tribute to our Veterans.
Following the ceremony, over 700 wreaths were laid on Veterans graves by volunteers and family members. A reception was held in the Fairview Chapel for all attendees with hot chocolate and cookies provided by the American Legion Auxiliary Post 62 and the Daughters of the American Revolution, Preston Chapter.
Next year’s event will be on Saturday, December 16, 2023. You may find information about sponsoring a wreath anytime at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.
“Save the Date” cards will be available throughout the year at the Fairview Cemetery office and the American Legion Post 62 at 419 W. Crawford Street in Denison.
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Daddy Daughter Dance
Join us for a night of fun including music, dancing, photos, food, and memories that will last a lifetime!
All ages and father figures are welcome!
When: Friday, February 24th | 6:30 - 8:30pm
Where: Denison Senior Center (531 W Chestnut St, Denison, TX)
Fee: $10/per person (Daddy/father figures and Daughter(s) must each register)
You can register online at www.denison.recdesk.com
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39th Snowball Classic Tournament
February 3-5, 2023
- Men's and Mixed Double Elimination Tournament (first 60 paid teams)
- Men's unlimited homeruns and Mixed 8 homeruns
- Entry fee is $225/team. $250/team after 12/31/21.
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Registrations open November 1, 2022. Click here to register.
- Homerun Derby Sponsored by ASP Nation Friday night. $20 cash entry fee
- Camping/RV Spots available - $35 each. Must reserve in advance! (call 903-465-2720 ext. 2034 to reserve)
- Parking will be $10/vehicle - cash only
- Souvenir apparel and tournament softballs will be sold onsite
- BYOB facility; Souvenir mugs will be available for $5
- Prize packages for 1-4th place teams in each division. (May be adjusted based on number of teams in each division)
**PLEASE NOTE THAT MEN'S AND MIXED GAMES COULD BE PLAYED AT THE SAME TIME.**
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Collegiate Winter Blast
The Parks and Recreation team is excited to host their annual softball tournament, the THF Collegiate Winter Blast.
This year we have 16 teams registered to play from multiple states.
The tournament will be hosted Friday, February 10th and Saturday, February 11th.
It will be $5/person gate fee, however children 5 and under will get in free!
Stay tuned to the Denison Parks and Recreation Facebook page for updates and an upcoming schedule!
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Spotlight Employee of the Month |
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January's Spotlight Employee of the Month is Sherry Parrish!
Sherry is celebrating her one year anniversary with the City of Denison.
Sherry is a difference maker that has skillfully made a positive impact for our community; she is committed to delivering first-rate services that enhance our cemeteries and has been an uplifting representative for our entire organization.
Sherry is dedicated to the highest standards of Team Denison and truly cares about those she serves.
Thank you, Sherry, for being a vital part of our team! We are grateful for you!
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History in the Hall
History in the Hall begins January 10th at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers and will happen monthly. (Located at 300 W. Main St.)
Our series is called “We Are Denison: The History of Education in Denison, Texas.”
The first month will delve into the founding of the first free public graded school in Texas, Layne School, Anderson School, Houston, and Hyde Park.
You can visit denisonlive.com for information.
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Twilight Shopping
Are your favorite shops usually closed once you are off work?
The following stores stay open until 8pm on the third Thursday of every month for our Twilight Shopping event!
Come out and shop at these local stores the evening of Thursday, January 19th!
- 2 Chicks Home and Market
- Pop Around the Corner
- Rae of Sunshine
- Salty Lime
- Serendipidee Boutique
- Sparrow Gallery
- Specs in the City
- Totally Addicted
- Vintage Mercantile
- Vintage Victoria
- Alexis Kreations
- Arts Council
- Blue Ryan
- Frutitas
- Hangin’ T
- Homestead Winery
- Ivanhoe Ale Works
- Kaboodles
- Mom Queen
- Monsters on Main
- Mrs. J & Friends
- Old Firehouse Gym
- Peak Nutrition
Enjoy!!
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Music History
As a Sesquicentennial project, we have created videos documenting our Music History.
Teasers were published on social media and the full stories will be shared in the coming months.
Our stories feature: Joe Pollaro and Shelley McBride, Shanda Rains Shearer, and Reba McEntire.
You will be able to view the teasers and stories here. |
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FULL TIME
- Building Inspector
- Communications Specialist
- Crew Leader - Streets
- Crew Leader - Utilities
- Equipment Operator – Streets
- Equipment Operator - Utilities
- Permit Tech
- Police Officer Recruit
- Utilities Customer Services Supervisor
- Utility Plant Mechanic
- Utility Worker - Cemetery
- Utility Worker - Streets
- Utility Worker - Utilities
- Welcome Services Representative
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PART-TIME
- Part-Time Lifeguard
- Part-Time Read to Win Specialist
- Part-Time Seasonal Utility Worker - Parks
- Part-Time Seasonal Utility Worker - THF Park
- Part-Time Utility Worker – Parks
- Part-Time Utility Worker – THF Park
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The City of Denison is hiring multiple positions.
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City of Denison
(903) 465-2720
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