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Ponder, TX 76259
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Recent Local Updates
All updates in Feed →Juvenile Board Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF)
Juvenile Board Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF)
City of Denton Lifts Stage 1 Drought Restrictions
City of Denton Announces Labor Day Facility Closures and Holiday Operating Hours
September 25, 2026 | Friday Staff Report to City Council
The Friday Staff Report for September 25, 2026, is now available online.
Upcoming Verified Meetings
All events in Calendar →Bats: An Overlooked Pollinator
📍 North Branch Library - 3020 N Locust Street Denton TX 76209
Texas is considered the battiest state in the country\, housing 32 of the 47 species of bats found in the United States. While these flying mammals may frighten some\, they provide several important ecological services. Join Sustainability staff to learn all about these amazing animals! https://www.cityofdenton.com/calendar.aspx?EID=1754
Taser® (New User) 8 hours
📍 Denton County Council Chambers
<strong>Event date:</strong> October 9, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>08:00 AM - 05:00 PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <br>Denton, TX <br><strong>Description:</strong><br>For more information, please contact:<BR/>Lt. Alatzas – (940) 349-1705 or Ari.Alatzas@dentoncounty.gov<BR/>Sgt. Oliver – (940) 206-5570 or Jeremy.Oliver@dentoncounty.gov<BR/>
Movies in the Park - DOUBLE FEATURE: Goosebumps 1 & 2 (PG)
📍 Quakertown Park - 321 E. McKinney St. Denton TX 76201
https://www.cityofdenton.com/calendar.aspx?EID=1783
Adapted Rec Dance: Halloween Bash
📍 Denton Senior Center - 509 N. Bell Ave. Denton TX 76201
https://www.cityofdenton.com/calendar.aspx?EID=1798
Park After Dark
📍 Denton County Council Chambers
<strong>Event date:</strong> October 10, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>06:00 PM - 08:00 PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <br>317 W Mulberry Street<br>Denton, TX 76201
Governments Serving ZIP 76259
County Government
Denton County; Wise County
County administration, commissioners court, court records, and countywide services.
Municipal Government
Denton city; Ponder town
City council, municipal ordinances, planning, and city services.
School Districts
Decatur Independent School District; Denton Independent School District; Krum Independent School District; Ponder Independent School District; Slidell Independent School District
Public school education governance, trustees, and district policies.
Public Utilities & Services
- Electric: TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER CO, WISE ELECTRIC COOP INC
- Gas: ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION, COSERV GAS
- Water: CITY OF DENTON, TOWN OF PONDER
Jurisdiction Details & Public Records Provenance
Postal Geography: Postal routing area for Ponder, Texas. ZIP codes are delivery routes defined by the USPS and do not correspond to political boundaries.
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Last Verified: Official sources verified on Oct 8, 2026, 12:57 AM.