12182018 Press Release - Holiday Closings (Dec. 2018)_Updated IOv FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DENTON Jessica Rogers • (940) 349-7531 • Jessica.Rogers@cityofdenton.com
Holiday Operating Hours and Closings
City offices closed Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1
DENTON, TX, Dec. 18, 2018 - City of Denton administrative offices will be closed on Monday,
Dec. 24 and Tuesday, Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas federal holiday; and Tuesday, Jan.
1, 2019, in observance of New Year's Day.
Libraries
All three library branches will be closed Sunday, Dec. 23 through Tuesday, Dec. 25 resuming
regular business hours on Wednesday, Dec. 26.
All branches will close Monday, Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. and will remain closed through Tuesday, Jan.
1. All branches will reopen on Wednesday, Jan. 2 and resume regular business hours.
Parks and Recreation
All Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, Dec. 24; Tuesday, Dec. 25; and
Tuesday, Jan. 1. On Monday, Dec. 31, the American Legion Hall will close at 3 p.m. and all
other Parks and Recreation facilities will close at 6 p.m.
Public Safety
Public safety personnel will be on duty throughout the holidays. The Denton Police Department
can be reached at their non-emergency number, which is (940) 349-8181, and in case of an
emergency, dial 911.
Solid Waste and Recycling
There will be no curbside collection on Tuesday, Dec. 25 or Tuesday, Jan. 1. Collection will be
delayed one day during these weeks.
The City of Denton Landfill at ECO-W.E.R.C.S will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 25 and
Tuesday, Jan. 1. Check www.dentonrecycles.com for current schedule information.
Utilities
Customer Service will be closed on Monday, Dec. 24; Tuesday, Dec. 25; and Tuesday, Jan. 1. To
report a utility service emergency, call utilities dispatch at(940) 349-7000.
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Airport
Air traffic control tower services are not affected by the holiday and will remain open from 6
a.m. to 10 p.m. and the airfield will remain open 24 hours per day.
Animal Services
Animal Services will be closed on Monday, Dec. 24; Tuesday, Dec. 25; and Tuesday, Jan. 1. To
report an animal non-emergency, call (940) 349-8181 and select option 8.
On behalf of the City of Denton employees, have a safe and happy holiday.
Visit www.cityofdenton.com for more news and to stay updated.
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