As Juneteenth approaches, the City of Denton gears up for a brief pause in honor of the holiday, impacting city services and facility operations. On Thursday, June 19, various city departments will shutter their doors, returning to the usual buzz come the morning of Friday, June 20. For those planning their day around city amenities, take note of changes, from your local animal shelter to the municipal court, outlined by the City of Denton's official announcement.
The Denton Airport will see its administrative offices close on the holiday; however, flight operations aren't expected to encounter any turbulence. The air traffic control tower remains operational from early dawn till late evening, and pilots can rest assured that the airfield keeps its round-the-clock schedule, as conveyed by the city's recent update. In town's furry friends will also get a day reprieve with animal services and the Linda McNatt Animal Care & Adoption Center closing their doors temporarily. Emergencies are exceptions, of course, with Denton's dispatch ready at (940) 349-8181 for the non-urgent cases, and 911 for those moments when time is of the essence.
Denton’s repository of knowledge, the libraries, will bookmark their resources for a day, resuming their service post-celebration. Likewise, those looking to settle up with municipal courts will have to pause their plans, though the digital world offers an uninterrupted outlet for online options and automated phone payments.
For refreshment and leisure, citizens will have to look beyond the Denton Civic Center and companions like the MLK Jr. Recreation Center, as both shut down for Juneteenth. Yet not all recreation sees a halt—the city ensures that places like the Denton Natatorium and the Water Works Park stay open for those seeking a dive into normalcy amid the holiday schedule. Public safety stands as Denton's unwavering sentinel, maintaining its duty and vigilance through the Juneteenth commemoration. For services less dire, like that of trash collection, a slight shuffle sends Thursday's refuse retrieval to the following day, aligning with the 2025 Curbside Collection Holiday Schedule.
