Area Information
About the Denton, Sanger and Aubrey, Texas Area
Denton
Denton, Texas is located on the
north side of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Dallas is 37 miles to the southeast
via I-35E and Fort
Worth is 35 miles to the southwest via I-35W. The
Dallas/Fort
Worth International Airport is twenty-eight miles
to the south via I-35 East and Highway 121.
Denton is the county seat
of Denton County.The city and county
are a blend of agricultural and modern industries.Recreational activities
include intercollegiate sports, golf, hunting, and a wide range of water sports
at nearby reservoirs.
Standing guard over the city is the stately Denton County Courthouse.Around the courthouse are a variety of antique shops, restaurants, and specialty stores, including a giant used bookstore, Recycled Books.
Cultural attractions center around the Arts Complex and two major universities, the University of North Texas and Texas Woman's University. TWU, including the Dallas and Houston campuses, is the nation's largest university primarily for women. UNT is the fourth largest university in Texas with the third largest graduate program in the state, behind University of Texas and Texas A&M.
Need something to do? Denton, Texas is the place to find it!
From the century-old courthouse and quaint town square to the world-class Texas Motor Speedway, Denton offers a setting where these diverse worlds meet and match the "fun-factor potential" of any destination anywhere! Music and museums. Amusements, arts and antiques. History, hospitality, horse farms and higher learning. Shopping, sports, dining and festivals. There's so much to discover in Denton, the hardest part is knowing where to start!
Well known for the academic excellence of both The University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University, Denton is a place where the music of multitudes can come together. Denton is large enough to host international conferences, seminars and athletic competitions. But true to its "Main Street America" roots, Denton is also small enough for a weekend retreat at an historic bed and breakfast, a family reunion, or a beautiful wedding uniquely designed to individual couples.
If strolling through nature is what you like, be sure to visit the Greenbelt . The Greenbelt Hike/Bike/Equestrian Trail is located between Lake Ray Roberts and Lake Lewisville . This trail was established for outdoor enthusiasts to be able to hike and bike the entire length (about nine miles) of the Elm Fork of the Trinity River . Horseback riders can start their ride at FM 428 and continue all the way around the east side of Lake Ray Roberts, through the state park at Isle du Bois, and on to Jordan Park, near Pilot Point. Canoeists and kayakers will be able to take advantage of the three access points located at FM 455 (just below the Lake Ray Roberts dam), FM 428, and US 380 for put-in and take-out points.(information gathered from several Denton area websites)
For More information on Denton please visit the following web sites:
- www.cityofdenton.com
- www.dentonmainstreet.org
- www.denton-chamber.org
- www.co.denton.tx.us
- www.unt.edu
- www.twu.edu
- www.discoverdenton.com
- www.campustheatre.com
SANGER
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The Star at the top of the Golden Triangle... Sanger, in north central Denton County, |
is strategically positioned within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, 51 miles Northwest of Dallas and 48 miles Northeast of Fort Worth. It is only 13 miles North of the expanding community of Denton. Sanger is located on I-35, a major trade route between Mexico, United States, and Canada. This location allows Sanger the ability to benefit all types of businesses. The Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, the second busiest passenger airport in the world, is 35 miles from the heart of Sanger and Denton’s rapidly growing Municipal Airport is only 13 miles south of Sanger. Fort Worth’s Alliance Airport, the world’s first master planned Industrial Airport, is located 30 miles Southwest of Sanger. Dallas Love Field airports are 48 Miles South of Sanger. If rail service is required the Kansas City Southern and Union Pacific railroads facility is located at Alliance Airport. Rail service is also available and provided by Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe
Railroad.Sanger is a friendly community where its heritage still inspires a sense of pride. This community pride is demonstrated by the city’s participation in the Adopt-A-Spot program. The Sanger Beautification Board offers it to keep selected sites well maintained.
Ray Roberts Lake State Park
Located east of Sanger is Ray Roberts Lake State Park. Situated along the shores of a 30,000-acre reservoir Ray Roberts Lake State Park Complex consists of two state park units (Isle du Bois and Johnson Branch), six satellite parks (Jordan Unit, Pond Creek, Pecan Creek, Buck Creek, Sanger, and Elm Fork), Wildlife Management Areas, wetlands, waterfowl sanctuaries and the 20 mile Ray Roberts Lake/Lake Lewisville Greenbelt Corridor. Birdwatching, water sports, riding horses or backpacking along a scenic trail, Ray Roberts has something for everyone. (information gathered from several Sanger area websites)
ARGYLE, TEXAS.
Incorporated in 1963, Argyle is a community known for its rural setting of wooded, gently rolling land and small-town life-style. Most available lots are at least 1-2.5 acres and suited for custom building. Currently, new subdivisions with homes on smaller lots are under construction or are in the planning stages.Argyle is located six miles south of Denton, and is in close proximity to the D/FW metroplex. It’s strategic location to Alliance Airport also provides an excellent source of local jobs and resources to business.
Residents enjoy the benefits of quiet, small-town living plus the advantages of proximity to business centers, shopping, entertainment, cultural activities, and professional sports. With its central location in Denton County, the third fastest growing county in the United States, Argyle anticipates extremely high growth rates over the next 10 years.
Housing in Argyle ranges from modest frame homes on small lots to expansive homes on multi-acreage property.With over 300 days of sunshine each year, Argyle is an ideal recreation area. Sports enthusiasts cheer local teams (Cowboys, Desperados, Rangers, Stars, Sidekicks, Burn, and Mavericks) as well as enjoy horse racing, NASCAR and Indy racing, plentiful golf courses and a choice of three large lakes for fishing and boating.
An excel location for both business and recreational aviation, Argyle Northwest Regional Airport for private aircraft is 6 miles southwest of Argyle and 10 miles to the north is Denton Municipal Airport for general aviation. D/FW International and Ft. Worth Alliance Airports are also nearby.
Connected to Dallas, Fort Worth and Denton through a transportation network of I-35E, I-35 W and state highways 377 and 407, Argyle is strategically located to major areas of business while still maintaining a rural environment. Area airports, rail systems, and trucking provide access to national and international destinations.DFW International, one of the world’s largest airports, is a 35-minute drive from Argyle and serves as a regional hub for daily national and international flights. Nearby Alliance Airport (15 minutes drive) offers an important cargo link for industry and commercial clients to and from national and international destinations. Alliance is also home to a new southwest regional hub for Federal Express.Local airports northwest Regional and Denton Municipal are both within 10 miles. Northwest Regional offers easy access for recreational pilots, and Denton Municipal maintains a 6,000-foot runway for individual and company aircraft.Central Freight, NW Transport and Tex-Pack freight companies serve the trucking needs of the area with direct line service to major cities.
Union Pacific Railroad and Burlington Northern Railroad provide businesses easy access to destinations throughout the United States. (information gathered from several Argyle area websites)
