Burns to join DISD board

Voters Saturday elected first-time candidate Barbara Burns as the new member joining the Denton school board.

Tie prolongs Argyle Place 3 council race

After Argyle ballots were counted and results posted, incumbents were ousted, challengers were defeated and a runoff was scheduled.

Hollar wins Pilot Point mayor’s seat by 3 votes

It was a close race for mayor in Pilot Point as two-term council member Pete Hollar defeated Mark Foster, who has served on both the City Council and the school board, by three votes.

Jefferies, Fields chosen for Argyle school board

Spencer Jefferies and Eric Fields finished in the top two spots to be elected to two at-large seats on the Argyle school board on Saturday.

Area Election Results

No reason not to cast ballot

Election day always put us in mind of that old joke about the weather. In the days leading up to an election, a lot of people talk about change, call for change — even demand change — but it often seems that too few of them bother to take one step that’s necessary to bring about change.

County GOP schedules speaker for meeting

MerryLynn Gerstenschlager, vice president of Texas Eagle Forum, will be the keynote speaker for an upcoming meeting of the Denton County Republican Party.

County expects robust election

Denton County elections officials expect a busy Saturday since early voting turnout was relatively strong, according to Frank Phillips, elections administrator.

Where to vote

Voting locations are listed by precinct. Polls open Saturday at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. For more information, visit http://elections.dentoncounty.com .

Area City and School Board Elections

Here is a list of candidates and propositions on ballots in area city and school elections May 12. Early voting continues through May 8.

Two vie for constable Precinct 4

The job of Denton County constable for Precinct 4 is open and two law enforcement professionals are going after it.

Three council races on in Argyle

Dissatisfaction with Argyle Town Council members’ ways of handling town debt and development has spurred challengers for every seat up for election.

Budget, growth focus of Argyle school board contest

Candidates running for the Argyle school board call the budget and student growth the two critical issues facing the district.

Voter registration drives scheduled

Denton County residents are invited to two upcoming voter registration drives.

State comptroller to speak at meeting

The Denton Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a meeting with Texas Comptroller Susan Combs to discuss the status of the state economy and state spending.

Early voting begins

Voters might not get their registration cards before early voting begins today, but one isn’t needed if a voter can provide some other proof of identification. There are 22 early voting locations. Denton County is holding a joint election so area voters can cast a ballot for local races at any location. Early voting ends May 8 and the election is May 12.

Mayoral candidates debate drilling issues

Candidates for Denton mayor agree that more regulation is needed to protect the public from potential health and environmental effects of urban gas drilling and hydraulic fracturing, but they disagree on how far the city can go in pursuing that goal.

Two vie for school board position

A former teacher and a real estate agent say they have what it takes to fill the vacant Place 1 spot on the Denton school board.

Democrats differ on turnout

With senatorial conventions out of the way, Denton County Democratic Party delegates are gearing up for the state convention in Houston in June.

Residency questions arise in race

Two of the three candidates for Denton mayor no longer live at the address listed on their official filings after one sold a home and another was evicted, according to public records.

Candidate questions

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Funds tight in local races

With three weeks to go, this year’s Denton mayor’s race is hardly the big-spending spectacle of 2008. Mayor Mark Burroughs and challenger Neil Durrance combined to spend about $3,600 in the first financial reporting period, according to records filed at City Hall. A third mayoral candidate, Donna Woodfork, reported no spending or donations.

Two running to be tax collector

After a decade with Steve Mossman at the helm, the Denton County tax assessor/collector seat is open, with two eager candidates vying for it.

Denton Mayor

The following are the campaign finance reports for the candidates in the Denton City Council Mayor race.

Denton City Council Place 5

The following are the campaign finance reports for the candidates in the Denton City Council Place 5 race.

Denton City Council Place 6

The following are the campaign finance reports for the candidates in the Denton City Council Place 6 race.

Future of job takes focus

Three Republican candidates for Precinct 5 constable are not dwelling on the problems of the current constable, who is not running again, but instead are planning a productive, efficient future for the job they hope to win.

Lake Dallas Place 2 up for grabs

LAKE DALLAS — Voters have just one decision to make even though three City Council seats are up for election. Legal assistant William Knox, 44, and business owner Mike McCaleb, 60, are racing for Place 2. Carol Ann Connors, who has served in the seat since 2004, is not seeking re-election.

Forum tackles bullies, parents

In their second public debate, candidates for the Place 1 Denton school board seat answered questions about parent involvement, bullying, why they’re running and critical issues facing the district.

Two challenging Sheriff Parkey

Benny Parkey is proud of the accomplishments of his team during his two terms as sheriff, but two other Denton County men believe they can do the job better.

Aubrey hopefuls vie for 2 seats

AUBREY — Candidates share concerns about the city’s debt and operating expenses as two sets squared off for City Council seats in Place 2 and Place 5.

Two vie for spot

Denton-area attorneys Derbha Jones and Sherry Shipman will battle it out for the right to succeed 16th District Court Judge Carmen Rivera-Worley, who is retiring, during the May primary election.

Candidates clash over ethics, petitions

Candidates for Denton mayor and City Council clashed Thursday night over the need for an ethics code and the handling of citizen petitions, during a forum hosted by the Denton Neighborhood Alliance.

Two seats contested in Ponder

PONDER — For the second year running, two of three Town Council seats up for election this spring have sparked races.

Homelessness, council issues tackled at forum

Candidates for Denton mayor and two City Council seats tackled questions on homelessness, conflicts of interest and other issues during a forum hosted by the Denton County NAACP.

History figures in Sanger race

One candidate is a newcomer; the other served three terms and sat out one. But both care about preserving Sanger’s historic core.

Forum on service academies scheduled

U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, invites area students to learn more about the nation’s service academies at the North Texas U.S. Service Academies Forum from 8 a.m. until noon April 21 at First Baptist Church, 2400 N. Josey Lane in Carrollton.

Speakers slated for county GOP meeting

Second District Court of Appeals Justice Lee Gabriel, Chief Justice Terrie Livingston and fellow Justice Sue Walker will be the featured speakers at the April 19 meeting of the Denton County Republican Party.

City races heat up in Pilot Point

PILOT POINT — Nearly four years of pent-up political energy has filled the 2012 municipal ballot.

Corinth challenger back to try for Place 4 seat

CORINTH — Sim Portnoy is hoping the third time’s the charm, this time challenging Joe Harrison’s re-election bid for the Place 4 seat on the Corinth City Council.

Bond election plans progress

Plans for a Nov. 6 bond election to pay for Denton street improvements took another step forward Tuesday as the City Council officially created a committee to help decide projects.

Krugerville hopefuls emphasize team building

KRUGERVILLE — Political sparks flew when Dave Hill delivered his application to run against Erich Ransleben in the final hours of the local candidate filing period last month.

Candidates cover wide range of topics

Government transparency, a proposed power plant near Denton Airport and firefighter staffing were hotly debated topics at two forums this week for Denton City Council candidates.

Local races taking shape

Denton must do something to combat a perceived “anti-business” atmosphere at City Hall, candidates for mayor and City Council said Wednesday.

GOP women’s club schedules speaker

Cathie Adams, president of the Texas Eagle Forum, will be the featured speaker at the Wednesday meeting of the Denton Republican Women’s Club.

Political e-mail prompts concern

If Denton city employees didn’t catch the news over the weekend, a Monday morning e-mail got them up to speed on rumors that Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich was floating the idea of naming Gov. Rick Perry as his running mate.