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Lora by Zack Huggins

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#olympusevolte300 #olympuszuiko1454mmf2835 #tiffenblackpromist14 #vscofilm #pack01 #pack02 #dentontx #rubberglovesrehearsalstudio #rgrs #instantfilmsociety #polacon #instantfilmconvention #photographyconvention #portrait #candid #ccdsensor #raw #dslr #rnifilms #mastinlabs #nobadcameras #onemonthtwocameras #ledwand #green #greenhair #fashion #sartorial #photoshoot #stringlights #flickr

@DentonGripes Don't worry #DentonTX has procedures in place so this kind of thing won't happen.
🙄
https://newbedfordlight.org/new-bedford-police-officer-accused-of-using-flock-cameras-to-track-and-follow-ex-romantic-partner/

I wish it was easier to find if any queer friendly spaces exist where I live.

I know I could drive the ~30 minutes to #DentonTX or the ~45 to #Dallas, but I would love to find if anything exists in the suburb of #FlowerMound

But I also understand why it is hard to find these spaces if they do exist... The local queer friendly bakery gets constant threats for existing. I could only imagine how people would react if there was an openly queer space here

Rally and People's Proclamation this Saturday, #Denton Courthouse Lawn.

#Pride #PriDenton #PrideDenton #Denton #DentonTX

"Israel" is a container for the social innovations of fascism.

"AI" is a container for the technical innovations of fascism.

Politicians who do not oppose these two things cannot be said to oppose fascism. Do not accept it. Do not negotiate with it. Understand you are dealing with an enemy.

#Denton #DentonTX #AI #Israel #Democrat #Repblican #Fascism #USPolitics #Geopolitics

@curtisysmith Way to go #DentonTX !

The ball is finally starting to roll on the Denton eco-village and community land trust. Very exciting stuff. Stay posted for updates.

#DentonTX #EcoVillage

We just sent out our March 2026 first week newsletter featuring an events schedule, fun events around Denton, and most importantly ways you can help Kansas trans folks. Read it below!

March 2026 Events Schedule & How To Help the Kansas Trans Community!

https://bit.ly/MarchNews01

#Artists #DentonEvents #Events #DentonTX #Resources #TransCrowdFund

Broken Lens #Palestinian Film Festival in #Denton. Updated flyer.

#Gaza #Palestine #DentonTX #PJP

#Denton folks, Monday solid waste pickup is under way. Just got mine picked up. City is picking up all trash starting today. Email says to leave out until picked up. Truck was flying down street, and mine was only one out there as far as I can tell. They could be on Tuesday routes soon if they go as fast as these dudes were. #DentonTX #DMU

We've added a new report type to the resource map: Neighbor In Need! If you have any unmet needs during this freeze - water, eggs, milk, anything - list it here so your neighbors can help. We also have warming sites and helpful neighbors listed.

https://ntxstormresponse.ushahidi.io/map

#Denton #DentonTX #NorthTexas #WinterStorm

New and important #art for #DentonTX businesses to put in their windows. Barby approves of this message.

Dropping these off tmrw! Lmk if your business would like 2 posters (art + info)

Multiple nazis showed up on the Denton square today with 2 witness accounts i heard.

They had Pro-ICE pro-nazi talking points signage and many people went up to them to tell them to leave. Gary, owner of Barnharts Barber Shop yelled LOUDLY at them & I reported via 311 from work. F ICE! F Nazis! F FASCISTS!!!!

Support your local DFW Starbucks strikers!

If you're anywhere near Denton, TX you can also come to their bake and crafts sale this Thursday from 1-3 on the Denton Square (in front of Old Bear Vintage).

#Union #Unions #UnionStrong #Starbucks #SBWU #StarbucksWorkersUnited #DFW #Denton #DentonTX #Dallas #DallasTX #WorkersRights

Btw Dentonites- I don't think too many of you actually even patronize Starbucks, but if you know anyone who does you may want to pass it on that the Loop 288 store is actively on strike and if you do see it open it is being run with scab labor.

#Denton #DentonTX #nocontractnocoffee

Today is #TransDayOfRemembrance where we honor and remember the names of all those stolen from life due to anti-trans violence, bigotry, and discrimination worldwide.

#WhatIsRememberedLives

Learn more at https://glaad.org/tdor/

Please, keep living, stay with us.

Tomorrow needs you. We love you.

WE WILL WIN! KEEP FIGHTING BACK, TOGETHER!

#art #TDOR #trans #DentonTX #illustration

FUNDRAISER BENEFITING DFW SBWU UNION MEMBERS

NOVEMBER
21
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NOON
ALL DAY BINGO
MARKET, AND RAFFLE
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8:00PM
DJ / DRAG SHOW
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ANDERSONS EATERY AND DISTILLERY
410 N BELL AVE, DENTON, TX 76209

#Denton #DentonTX #DFW #NoContractNoCoffee #UnionStrong #SBWU

Hey Denton- it would appear that our beloved Day of the Dead celebration and annual Coffin Races are likely to be rained out this weekend :(.

(I was also looking forward to "Punk Toxic Skeletons" at the Monk, which is probably also going to be a casualty of this same storm. They may be able to figure out a way to bring that event inside though.)

#DentonTX

Want To Know More About Denton, Texas?

Denton, Texas, established in 1857 as the seat of Denton County in north-central Texas, emerged from the Peters Colony land grant of 1841, which spurred Anglo settlement amid frontier ranching and subsistence farming on vast prairies once grazed by figures like John S. Chisum. Named for frontiersman John B. Denton, killed in a 1841 skirmish, the city grew modestly post-Civil War—readmitted to the Union in 1870 with just 361 residents—before rail connections in 1881 doubled its population to over 2,500 by 1890, fostering trade and agriculture. By the early 20th century, educational institutions defined its identity: the University of North Texas (1890), Texas Woman’s University (1901), and North Central Texas College (1924), transforming Denton into a vibrant college town 35 miles northwest of Dallas-Fort Worth, with over 50,000 students enriching its cultural scene through music festivals, the annual North Texas State Fair and Rodeo since 1928, and the longest-running documentary film festival in Texas. Today, as of October 2025, Denton’s population exceeds 150,000, bolstered by suburban expansion in the DFW metroplex; its economy thrives on education, manufacturing (home to Peterbilt Motors and Jostens), and emerging tech, including a new 200,000-square-foot STULZ Air Technology plant opening late this year to add 200 jobs. The revitalized downtown square, anchored by the historic 1896 courthouse-museum, blends preserved Victorian architecture with eclectic shops, restaurants, and events like the Holiday Lighting Festival, while regional coordination via the North Central Texas Council of Governments addresses growth challenges; politically, the once solidly Republican city has trended more competitive with demographic diversification.

MY SPECIALTY: EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE

#buyer #buyeragent #CollegeTown #DentonCounty #DentonRealEstate #dentontx #DFW #dreamhome #firsttimebuyer #HomeOwnershipDreams #HomesForSaleDenton #househunting #MarketShift #movingtonorthtexas #northtexas #RealEstateDenton #realtor #relocating #SellerSuccess #StrategicSelling #TexasHistory

Dallas Area Residential Sales Report – Denton, Texas

The single-family housing market in Denton, TX, as we navigate September 2025, is in a fascinating period of adjustment, moving from what was once an aggressively competitive environment to a much more measured and balanced one. This shift is a direct result of several economic factors working in concert.

For potential homeowners, the key takeaway is the increase in available inventory. This means the field of choice is significantly wider, reducing the urgency that fueled rapid, all-cash offers in the past. Concurrently, the time homes are spending on the market has notably extended. This longer sales cycle benefits buyers by allowing them the necessary time for thorough due diligence, inspections, and thoughtful financial planning, rather than making pressurized decisions.

Furthermore, price adjustments are becoming a common feature of the market. While home values have shown some year-over-year softening, this stabilization is a healthy market correction that makes homeownership more accessible. The negotiation playing field has leveled, meaning buyers are gaining leverage and sellers are demonstrating greater willingness to work on price and offer concessions to finalize a sale.

The positive news for sellers is that Denton continues to be a highly desirable location, evidenced by a noticeable increase in the overall number of closed sales compared to last year. Even with market adjustments, this sustained transaction volume highlights strong, underlying demand. Sellers who partner with an informed agent and price their homes strategically are successfully attracting buyers and achieving their desired outcome. This is a robust market that is simply returning to a more sustainable, rational pace.

MY SPECIALTY: EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE

#buyer #buyeragent #DentonCounty #DentonRealEstate #dentontx #DFW #dreamhome #firsttimebuyer #HomeOwnershipDreams #HomesForSaleDenton #househunting #MarketShift #movingtonorthtexas #northtexas #RealEstateDenton #realtor #relocating #SellerSuccess #StrategicSelling

Hey Denton, new local market just dropped!

Market Behind the Square (on Locust next to Greenhouse) is a new meat market that also carries local produce and dairy options. Word has it they also carry delicious vegan ices. Stop in and check it out!

#Denton #DentonTX #SupportLocal

Sad news for all craft brew fans and denizens of downtown Denton, TX. Gary, beloved dogtender at the Bearded Monk and downtown Denton's goodest boy, passed away on Friday.

There will be a memorial get-together at the Monk this Tuesday from 7-9 pm.

#Denton #DentonTX #BeardedMonk

Prisoner letter writing event for the #PrairielandDefendants!

Includes a workshop and meet up - no experience necessary.

Location: Denton North Branch Library, A.M.P
Room
Date/Time: Saturday, September 13, 2025, 2-4:30 p.m.

#Denton #politicalprisoners #dfw #ice #prairieland16 #prairieland17 #solidarity #DentonTX

With less funding and more hunger, a #DentonTX #CommunityGarden still wants to grow and feed more

By Lucinda Breeding-Gonzales Staff Writer Mar 14, 2025

"Friends of Shiloh Field Community Garden always plans to harvest more crops for its local partner #FoodPantries and #HomelessShelters. This year, the community garden’s board chair said the volunteer-run farm expects more people to need the food they grow.

"'Every year we try to outdo ourselves,' said Christina Proctor, the chair of the board for Friends of Shiloh Garden, the nonprofit that operates the community garden. 'We always anticipate making more than we did the last year. Talking to the #FoodBanks and they tell us every year that we have increased the number of requests for food for us. Ever since 2020, it just keeps going up.'

"Food banks across the country saw both hunger and food insecurity spike when the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered businesses and closed offices, shedding workers and leaving families without paychecks. Inflation and rising costs have kept some families strapped and struggling to feed their families. And as North Texas has grown, problems such as hunger, homelessness and food insecurity have grown with it.

"The immediate future for hungry Texans of all ages looks grim. But recent cuts are affecting children greatly. The School Nutrition Association reported Monday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture [#USDA] announced it would cut the $660 million #LocalFoodForSchools program for 2025.

"Politico, citing a spokesperson for the USDA, reported that the department also cut the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program. The program would have funded about $500 million this year to support food banks.

"For the second year in a row, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission opted not to participate in the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer [#EBT] program, which would have paid $120 per eligible child for families already receiving food benefits through the summer months.

"The program is meant to fill the gap left when public schools are on summer break, and children who qualify for free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch are vulnerable to greater food insecurity. The commission opted out of the program when the state Legislature didn’t move to allocate the money needed to get the program up and running on Monday.

"Denton residents learned this week that Lovepacs Denton, a nonprofit that gives food to Denton ISD students to get them through school breaks and long weekends, will close after the school year ends in May.

"#Austerity is impacting state and local assistance services all at once. Celia Cole, the CEO of Feeding Texas, said that cuts to programs like this not only put more Texans at risk for hunger, but they also reduce stimulus spending that benefits the state’s farms. Feeding Texas is a network of 20 food banks that feed hungry Texans and advocates for policies that prevent hunger. Cole said the Summer EBT funding could have fed Texas children and teenagers last year.

"'The first opportunity that Texas had to run the program would have been in summer of 2024, and we missed out on it because, I think really more than anything, was that Texas Health and Human Services Commission ... had so much else on their plate with #Medicaid unwinding,' Cole said. 'They were facing really serious backlogs and getting people enrolled in Medicaid.'

"Then, as the deadline for summer of 2025 got nearer, Cole said, it became clear that the commission would need money from the state to administer the program. Monday was the deadline for the Legislature to allocate the funds. Cole said programs like Feeding Texas will have to stretch their resources and be strategic with funding and food.

"For Denton nonprofits, leaders are preparing to do the same. The Friends of Shiloh Garden is keeping close tabs on costs. Proctor said seeds aren’t as costly as donors might think, but over the last two summers, water costs have soared.

"'Our biggest expense in production is water,' she said. 'We’ve been very blessed that Denton Bible Church has been helping us subsidize our water bill by giving us some money to help offset that cost.'

"In 2023, when Denton saw about 55 days of triple-digit heat, Proctor said water costs were almost too much.

"'That was the year we almost had too close because it was just so expensive,' Proctor said. 'Our water bills that year were just ridiculous.'

"The operation installed drip irrigation and weed cloth to cover the drip lines and saw savings. But the nonprofit is still looking to serve more people and give its partners more of what they want."

Read more:
https://dentonrc.com/news/local/with-less-funding-and-more-hunger-a-denton-community-garden-preps-to-feed-more-here/article_af069008-00ec-11f0-9ad9-4b23e88d5c9e.html

To support the community garden, https://www.shilohfield.com/ for donation and volunteer information.

#CommunityGardens #USDAFundingCuts #USPol #FoodInsecurity #BadDOGE #Hunger #ClimateChange #ExtremeHeat #Texas

With less funding and more hunger, a #DentonTX #CommunityGarden still wants to grow and feed more

By Lucinda Breeding-Gonzales Staff Writer Mar 14, 2025

"Friends of Shiloh Field Community Garden always plans to harvest more crops for its local partner #FoodPantries and #HomelessShelters. This year, the community garden’s board chair said the volunteer-run farm expects more people to need the food they grow.

"'Every year we try to outdo ourselves,' said Christina Proctor, the chair of the board for Friends of Shiloh Garden, the nonprofit that operates the community garden. 'We always anticipate making more than we did the last year. Talking to the #FoodBanks and they tell us every year that we have increased the number of requests for food for us. Ever since 2020, it just keeps going up.'

"Food banks across the country saw both hunger and food insecurity spike when the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered businesses and closed offices, shedding workers and leaving families without paychecks. Inflation and rising costs have kept some families strapped and struggling to feed their families. And as North Texas has grown, problems such as hunger, homelessness and food insecurity have grown with it.

"The immediate future for hungry Texans of all ages looks grim. But recent cuts are affecting children greatly. The School Nutrition Association reported Monday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture [#USDA] announced it would cut the $660 million #LocalFoodForSchools program for 2025.

"Politico, citing a spokesperson for the USDA, reported that the department also cut the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program. The program would have funded about $500 million this year to support food banks.

"For the second year in a row, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission opted not to participate in the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer [#EBT] program, which would have paid $120 per eligible child for families already receiving food benefits through the summer months.

"The program is meant to fill the gap left when public schools are on summer break, and children who qualify for free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch are vulnerable to greater food insecurity. The commission opted out of the program when the state Legislature didn’t move to allocate the money needed to get the program up and running on Monday.

"Denton residents learned this week that Lovepacs Denton, a nonprofit that gives food to Denton ISD students to get them through school breaks and long weekends, will close after the school year ends in May.

"#Austerity is impacting state and local assistance services all at once. Celia Cole, the CEO of Feeding Texas, said that cuts to programs like this not only put more Texans at risk for hunger, but they also reduce stimulus spending that benefits the state’s farms. Feeding Texas is a network of 20 food banks that feed hungry Texans and advocates for policies that prevent hunger. Cole said the Summer EBT funding could have fed Texas children and teenagers last year.

"'The first opportunity that Texas had to run the program would have been in summer of 2024, and we missed out on it because, I think really more than anything, was that Texas Health and Human Services Commission ... had so much else on their plate with #Medicaid unwinding,' Cole said. 'They were facing really serious backlogs and getting people enrolled in Medicaid.'

"Then, as the deadline for summer of 2025 got nearer, Cole said, it became clear that the commission would need money from the state to administer the program. Monday was the deadline for the Legislature to allocate the funds. Cole said programs like Feeding Texas will have to stretch their resources and be strategic with funding and food.

"For Denton nonprofits, leaders are preparing to do the same. The Friends of Shiloh Garden is keeping close tabs on costs. Proctor said seeds aren’t as costly as donors might think, but over the last two summers, water costs have soared.

"'Our biggest expense in production is water,' she said. 'We’ve been very blessed that Denton Bible Church has been helping us subsidize our water bill by giving us some money to help offset that cost.'

"In 2023, when Denton saw about 55 days of triple-digit heat, Proctor said water costs were almost too much.

"'That was the year we almost had too close because it was just so expensive,' Proctor said. 'Our water bills that year were just ridiculous.'

"The operation installed drip irrigation and weed cloth to cover the drip lines and saw savings. But the nonprofit is still looking to serve more people and give its partners more of what they want."

Read more:
https://dentonrc.com/news/local/with-less-funding-and-more-hunger-a-denton-community-garden-preps-to-feed-more-here/article_af069008-00ec-11f0-9ad9-4b23e88d5c9e.html

To support the community garden, https://www.shilohfield.com/ for donation and volunteer information.

#CommunityGardens #USDAFundingCuts #USPol #FoodInsecurity #BadDOGE #Hunger #ClimateChange #ExtremeHeat #Texas

With less funding and more hunger, a #DentonTX #CommunityGarden still wants to grow and feed more

By Lucinda Breeding-Gonzales Staff Writer Mar 14, 2025

"Friends of Shiloh Field Community Garden always plans to harvest more crops for its local partner #FoodPantries and #HomelessShelters. This year, the community garden’s board chair said the volunteer-run farm expects more people to need the food they grow.

"'Every year we try to outdo ourselves,' said Christina Proctor, the chair of the board for Friends of Shiloh Garden, the nonprofit that operates the community garden. 'We always anticipate making more than we did the last year. Talking to the #FoodBanks and they tell us every year that we have increased the number of requests for food for us. Ever since 2020, it just keeps going up.'

"Food banks across the country saw both hunger and food insecurity spike when the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered businesses and closed offices, shedding workers and leaving families without paychecks. Inflation and rising costs have kept some families strapped and struggling to feed their families. And as North Texas has grown, problems such as hunger, homelessness and food insecurity have grown with it.

"The immediate future for hungry Texans of all ages looks grim. But recent cuts are affecting children greatly. The School Nutrition Association reported Monday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture [#USDA] announced it would cut the $660 million #LocalFoodForSchools program for 2025.

"Politico, citing a spokesperson for the USDA, reported that the department also cut the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program. The program would have funded about $500 million this year to support food banks.

"For the second year in a row, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission opted not to participate in the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer [#EBT] program, which would have paid $120 per eligible child for families already receiving food benefits through the summer months.

"The program is meant to fill the gap left when public schools are on summer break, and children who qualify for free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch are vulnerable to greater food insecurity. The commission opted out of the program when the state Legislature didn’t move to allocate the money needed to get the program up and running on Monday.

"Denton residents learned this week that Lovepacs Denton, a nonprofit that gives food to Denton ISD students to get them through school breaks and long weekends, will close after the school year ends in May.

"#Austerity is impacting state and local assistance services all at once. Celia Cole, the CEO of Feeding Texas, said that cuts to programs like this not only put more Texans at risk for hunger, but they also reduce stimulus spending that benefits the state’s farms. Feeding Texas is a network of 20 food banks that feed hungry Texans and advocates for policies that prevent hunger. Cole said the Summer EBT funding could have fed Texas children and teenagers last year.

"'The first opportunity that Texas had to run the program would have been in summer of 2024, and we missed out on it because, I think really more than anything, was that Texas Health and Human Services Commission ... had so much else on their plate with #Medicaid unwinding,' Cole said. 'They were facing really serious backlogs and getting people enrolled in Medicaid.'

"Then, as the deadline for summer of 2025 got nearer, Cole said, it became clear that the commission would need money from the state to administer the program. Monday was the deadline for the Legislature to allocate the funds. Cole said programs like Feeding Texas will have to stretch their resources and be strategic with funding and food.

"For Denton nonprofits, leaders are preparing to do the same. The Friends of Shiloh Garden is keeping close tabs on costs. Proctor said seeds aren’t as costly as donors might think, but over the last two summers, water costs have soared.

"'Our biggest expense in production is water,' she said. 'We’ve been very blessed that Denton Bible Church has been helping us subsidize our water bill by giving us some money to help offset that cost.'

"In 2023, when Denton saw about 55 days of triple-digit heat, Proctor said water costs were almost too much.

"'That was the year we almost had too close because it was just so expensive,' Proctor said. 'Our water bills that year were just ridiculous.'

"The operation installed drip irrigation and weed cloth to cover the drip lines and saw savings. But the nonprofit is still looking to serve more people and give its partners more of what they want."

Read more:
https://dentonrc.com/news/local/with-less-funding-and-more-hunger-a-denton-community-garden-preps-to-feed-more-here/article_af069008-00ec-11f0-9ad9-4b23e88d5c9e.html

To support the community garden, https://www.shilohfield.com/ for donation and volunteer information.

#CommunityGardens #USDAFundingCuts #USPol #FoodInsecurity #BadDOGE #Hunger #ClimateChange #ExtremeHeat #Texas

With less funding and more hunger, a #DentonTX #CommunityGarden still wants to grow and feed more

By Lucinda Breeding-Gonzales Staff Writer Mar 14, 2025

"Friends of Shiloh Field Community Garden always plans to harvest more crops for its local partner #FoodPantries and #HomelessShelters. This year, the community garden’s board chair said the volunteer-run farm expects more people to need the food they grow.

"'Every year we try to outdo ourselves,' said Christina Proctor, the chair of the board for Friends of Shiloh Garden, the nonprofit that operates the community garden. 'We always anticipate making more than we did the last year. Talking to the #FoodBanks and they tell us every year that we have increased the number of requests for food for us. Ever since 2020, it just keeps going up.'

"Food banks across the country saw both hunger and food insecurity spike when the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered businesses and closed offices, shedding workers and leaving families without paychecks. Inflation and rising costs have kept some families strapped and struggling to feed their families. And as North Texas has grown, problems such as hunger, homelessness and food insecurity have grown with it.

"The immediate future for hungry Texans of all ages looks grim. But recent cuts are affecting children greatly. The School Nutrition Association reported Monday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture [#USDA] announced it would cut the $660 million #LocalFoodForSchools program for 2025.

"Politico, citing a spokesperson for the USDA, reported that the department also cut the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program. The program would have funded about $500 million this year to support food banks.

"For the second year in a row, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission opted not to participate in the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer [#EBT] program, which would have paid $120 per eligible child for families already receiving food benefits through the summer months.

"The program is meant to fill the gap left when public schools are on summer break, and children who qualify for free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch are vulnerable to greater food insecurity. The commission opted out of the program when the state Legislature didn’t move to allocate the money needed to get the program up and running on Monday.

"Denton residents learned this week that Lovepacs Denton, a nonprofit that gives food to Denton ISD students to get them through school breaks and long weekends, will close after the school year ends in May.

"#Austerity is impacting state and local assistance services all at once. Celia Cole, the CEO of Feeding Texas, said that cuts to programs like this not only put more Texans at risk for hunger, but they also reduce stimulus spending that benefits the state’s farms. Feeding Texas is a network of 20 food banks that feed hungry Texans and advocates for policies that prevent hunger. Cole said the Summer EBT funding could have fed Texas children and teenagers last year.

"'The first opportunity that Texas had to run the program would have been in summer of 2024, and we missed out on it because, I think really more than anything, was that Texas Health and Human Services Commission ... had so much else on their plate with #Medicaid unwinding,' Cole said. 'They were facing really serious backlogs and getting people enrolled in Medicaid.'

"Then, as the deadline for summer of 2025 got nearer, Cole said, it became clear that the commission would need money from the state to administer the program. Monday was the deadline for the Legislature to allocate the funds. Cole said programs like Feeding Texas will have to stretch their resources and be strategic with funding and food.

"For Denton nonprofits, leaders are preparing to do the same. The Friends of Shiloh Garden is keeping close tabs on costs. Proctor said seeds aren’t as costly as donors might think, but over the last two summers, water costs have soared.

"'Our biggest expense in production is water,' she said. 'We’ve been very blessed that Denton Bible Church has been helping us subsidize our water bill by giving us some money to help offset that cost.'

"In 2023, when Denton saw about 55 days of triple-digit heat, Proctor said water costs were almost too much.

"'That was the year we almost had too close because it was just so expensive,' Proctor said. 'Our water bills that year were just ridiculous.'

"The operation installed drip irrigation and weed cloth to cover the drip lines and saw savings. But the nonprofit is still looking to serve more people and give its partners more of what they want."

Read more:
https://dentonrc.com/news/local/with-less-funding-and-more-hunger-a-denton-community-garden-preps-to-feed-more-here/article_af069008-00ec-11f0-9ad9-4b23e88d5c9e.html

To support the community garden, https://www.shilohfield.com/ for donation and volunteer information.

#CommunityGardens #USDAFundingCuts #USPol #FoodInsecurity #BadDOGE #Hunger #ClimateChange #ExtremeHeat #Texas

With less funding and more hunger, a #DentonTX #CommunityGarden still wants to grow and feed more

By Lucinda Breeding-Gonzales Staff Writer Mar 14, 2025

"Friends of Shiloh Field Community Garden always plans to harvest more crops for its local partner #FoodPantries and #HomelessShelters. This year, the community garden’s board chair said the volunteer-run farm expects more people to need the food they grow.

"'Every year we try to outdo ourselves,' said Christina Proctor, the chair of the board for Friends of Shiloh Garden, the nonprofit that operates the community garden. 'We always anticipate making more than we did the last year. Talking to the #FoodBanks and they tell us every year that we have increased the number of requests for food for us. Ever since 2020, it just keeps going up.'

"Food banks across the country saw both hunger and food insecurity spike when the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered businesses and closed offices, shedding workers and leaving families without paychecks. Inflation and rising costs have kept some families strapped and struggling to feed their families. And as North Texas has grown, problems such as hunger, homelessness and food insecurity have grown with it.

"The immediate future for hungry Texans of all ages looks grim. But recent cuts are affecting children greatly. The School Nutrition Association reported Monday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture [#USDA] announced it would cut the $660 million #LocalFoodForSchools program for 2025.

"Politico, citing a spokesperson for the USDA, reported that the department also cut the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program. The program would have funded about $500 million this year to support food banks.

"For the second year in a row, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission opted not to participate in the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer [#EBT] program, which would have paid $120 per eligible child for families already receiving food benefits through the summer months.

"The program is meant to fill the gap left when public schools are on summer break, and children who qualify for free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch are vulnerable to greater food insecurity. The commission opted out of the program when the state Legislature didn’t move to allocate the money needed to get the program up and running on Monday.

"Denton residents learned this week that Lovepacs Denton, a nonprofit that gives food to Denton ISD students to get them through school breaks and long weekends, will close after the school year ends in May.

"#Austerity is impacting state and local assistance services all at once. Celia Cole, the CEO of Feeding Texas, said that cuts to programs like this not only put more Texans at risk for hunger, but they also reduce stimulus spending that benefits the state’s farms. Feeding Texas is a network of 20 food banks that feed hungry Texans and advocates for policies that prevent hunger. Cole said the Summer EBT funding could have fed Texas children and teenagers last year.

"'The first opportunity that Texas had to run the program would have been in summer of 2024, and we missed out on it because, I think really more than anything, was that Texas Health and Human Services Commission ... had so much else on their plate with #Medicaid unwinding,' Cole said. 'They were facing really serious backlogs and getting people enrolled in Medicaid.'

"Then, as the deadline for summer of 2025 got nearer, Cole said, it became clear that the commission would need money from the state to administer the program. Monday was the deadline for the Legislature to allocate the funds. Cole said programs like Feeding Texas will have to stretch their resources and be strategic with funding and food.

"For Denton nonprofits, leaders are preparing to do the same. The Friends of Shiloh Garden is keeping close tabs on costs. Proctor said seeds aren’t as costly as donors might think, but over the last two summers, water costs have soared.

"'Our biggest expense in production is water,' she said. 'We’ve been very blessed that Denton Bible Church has been helping us subsidize our water bill by giving us some money to help offset that cost.'

"In 2023, when Denton saw about 55 days of triple-digit heat, Proctor said water costs were almost too much.

"'That was the year we almost had too close because it was just so expensive,' Proctor said. 'Our water bills that year were just ridiculous.'

"The operation installed drip irrigation and weed cloth to cover the drip lines and saw savings. But the nonprofit is still looking to serve more people and give its partners more of what they want."

Read more:
https://dentonrc.com/news/local/with-less-funding-and-more-hunger-a-denton-community-garden-preps-to-feed-more-here/article_af069008-00ec-11f0-9ad9-4b23e88d5c9e.html

To support the community garden, https://www.shilohfield.com/ for donation and volunteer information.

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A badass Asgardian woman from the Marvel TTRPG for Taya!

Had a blast working on her! She is an out and proud lesbian and can kick your ass!!!!!

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