112320 Press Release - Thanksgiving Closings IOV FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DENTON Ryan Adams • (940) 349-8565 • Ryan.Adams(a�cityofdenton.com
Thanksgiving Day Operating Hours and Closings
City Facilities Closed Nov. 26-27
DENTON, TX, Nov. 23, 2020—While most City of Denton facilities are currently closed to the
public due to the COVID-19 pandemic, other facilities may experience service alterations on
Thursday,Nov. 26 and Friday,Nov. 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Please note
the following with respect to specific City of Denton services and facilities.
Libraries
All libraries will be closed on Thursday,Nov. 26 and Friday,Nov. 27. Modified library services,
including drive-up services, will resume on Saturday,Nov. 28. Visit library.cityofdenton.com to
learn more about the library's modified services due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Animal Services and Shelter
Animal Services and the Linda McNatt Animal Care &Adoption Center will be closed on
Thursday,Nov. 26 and Friday,Nov. 27. Animal Services will resume regular hours on Saturday,
Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; call (940) 349-7594 for more information. To report an animal-
related non-emergency, call (940) 349-8181 and select option 1. In case of an emergency, dial
911.
Parks and Recreation
The MLK Jr. Rec Center,North Lakes Rec Center,North Lakes Driving Range, Goldfield
Tennis Center, and Denton Natatorium will be closed on Thursday,Nov. 26 through Sunday,
Nov. 29. Services will resume on Monday, Nov. 30.
Denia Rec Center, Denton Civic Center, Denton Senior Center, Water Works Park, and the Civic
Center Pool are currently closed to the public and will remain closed on Thursday,Nov. 26 and
Friday,Nov. 27.
Public Safety
Public safety personnel will be on duty during the holiday. The Denton Police Department non-
emergency number is (940) 349-8181, and in case of an emergency, dial 911.
Utilities
Customer Service operations will be closed on Thursday,Nov. 26 and Friday,Nov. 27. To report
a utility service emergency, call utilities dispatch at (940) 349-7000. Customers may call (940)
349-8700 on Monday,Nov. 30 to pay bills or discuss their service. Online bill pay will not be
affected. Additionally, during the week of Thanksgiving, no service disconnections due to
nonpayment of a utility bill will occur.
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Solid Waste and Recycling
There will be no curbside trash, recycling, home chemical collections, or yard waste collection
on Thursday,Nov. 26; collection will shift forward one day to Friday,Nov. 27.
The City of Denton Landfill will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26 and will operate with modified
hours on Friday,Nov. 27-7 a.m. to noon. Currently, credit and debit cards are the only accepted
forms of payment. Check www.dentonrecycles.com or for current schedule information.
Dyno Dirt
Dyno Dirt facilities will be closed Thursday,Nov. 26 through Saturday, Nov. 28. Regular sales
hours will resume Tuesday, Dec. 1.
Airport
Airport administrative offices will be closed on Thursday,Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27. The air
traffic control tower will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., and the airfield will remain open 24
hours per day. Flight services will be available from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. throughout the holiday.
For a complete list of facilities closures and service modifications due to the COVID-19
pandemic,please visit www.ciiyofdenton.com/coronavirus.
On behalf of the City of Denton, have a safe and happy holiday.
Visit www.cityofdenton.com for more news and to stay updated.
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