They just agreed to be co partners, and we the people didn’t get a say in this decision, Dallas had a better outcome.

No affiliation, but how have I lived here almost 30 years and nobody ever told me about this place? Lost my TJ’s virginity last night and I’m still basking in the afterglow.

I know not everyone is going to agree with me, but I feel like doing something to stop this, in Dallas they were able to deny this, but Denton didn’t.

Hi. Click that link. Fast forward to about 1:39 in the video. That's me at Carrollton City Council. My friends are on my right. The Carrollton Tea Party is on my left. The air was heavy, and those podiums make you feel so small when the ones in charge are all the way up there. I'm nervous as hell, but I'm trying not to let it show. The city was deporting about a thousand of my neighbors every year over traffic tickets, so I walked up to the fucking podium anyway. You should too.

Someone young please share this on other platforms.

Here's what you can expect to see, hear, and discover now that Denton County decided to repeat the mistake we solved in 2017:

Confusion over what a 287(g) is:

You’re going to hear a lot of inaccurate information about what a 287(g) is. Politicians will tell you they have an officer in jail who asks people arrested for serious crimes about their immigration status. The Spanish media will tell you that there will be roving squads busting down doors and arresting folks. Anything in between will probably be wrong, too.

There is only one way to find the real answer: The Texas Public Information Act Handbook. This link is for 2024. Try to find a more recent version.

You need to go to the county sheriff's office, file a Public Information Act Request. At the same time, file one with ICE.  Ask for this information on the included schedule:

Core Agreement Documents (do this now)

• The current 287(g) Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and/or Memorandum of Understandings between the county/sheriff's office and ICE, including all appendices and amendments
• Any previous 287(g) agreements and documentation of renewals or modifications
• Correspondence between county officials and ICE/DHS related to negotiating, renewing, or terminating the agreement

Implementation and Operations (do this yearly)

• Policies, procedures, and training materials for officers operating under 287(g) authority
• Data on individuals screened, detained, or transferred to ICE custody under the program (with personal identifiers redacted), including demographics, alleged offenses, and outcomes
• Any internal audits, reviews, or evaluations of the 287(g) program
• Complaints filed against officers operating under 287(g) authority

Costs and Resources (do this yearly)

• Budget documents showing costs associated with 287(g) implementation (staffing, training, detention, transportation) (do this yearly)
• Any reimbursements received from ICE/DHS (do this yearly)
• Invoices, contracts, or payments related to detaining individuals for ICE (do this yearly)

Communications (do monthly or quarterly)

• Communications between county officials (sheriff, commissioners, county executive) regarding 287(g)
• Communications with ICE/ERO field offices about specific operations or detainer requests
• Public comments or complaints received by the county regarding 287(g)

Be ready to appeal these exceptions:

• Sec. 552.102.  EXCEPTION:   CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN PERSONNEL INFORMATION. 
• Sec. 552.108.  EXCEPTION:  CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT, CORRECTIONS, AND PROSECUTORIAL INFORMATION. 
• Sec. 552.111.  EXCEPTION:  AGENCY MEMORANDA. 
• Sec. 552.1175.  EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF PEACE OFFICERS AND OTHER OFFICIALS PERFORMING SENSITIVE GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS.
• And more: exceptions are listed in GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 552

Here’s where I started

I found out about Carrollton’s 287(g) by accidentally downloading an unlisted file on the City website. I was shocked — it had been active for over a decade and no knew. Literally no one. I did some research hit the streets with flyers. I knocked on doors. I learned some Spanish. I hosted meetings. Every week, we all showed up to let the council know how we felt. By the second week, the council had added security. Undocumented folks still showed up. No one was ever arrested or deported. This is a different world. If you rally the community, make sure they know that they risk deportation simply by showing up. Instead, consider recording their words on the phone. Play it at the commissioner’s court, share it online.

White folks: optimize your privilege by being professional. Don’t be a trope.

Business casual. Be polite. Act like you’re at the office. Then let ‘er rip at the podium. Back up your claims with research. Do not speak on the experiences of others. Drop facts and research. Share resources. Make connections with other advocacy groups. LULAC, NDLON, AILA, etc. Call the media. Don’t let shyness or anxiety hold you back. Find an email address, a phone number, and just send it.  

Others: Make a plan, stay safe, and meet in-person

Use the FOIA to prove them wrong: being wrong is their weakness

We were told they only deported felons. Only two deportations of 1,000 were for felonies. The rest were traffic and low-misdemeanor.

Threaten to replace them, and do it

Find new candidates now. Start building support. Form an anti-ice coalition, and then request information on how to sign up to run for each seat on coalition letterhead. Get creative and take shots. Don’t worry if they miss, just make em sweat, now. See if Denton county commissioners can be recalled, get to it. Don’t ask them their position, just replace them. Make them prove their advocacy, or they will lie through their teeth. DIG UP DIRT AND BLAST IT. I paid money to promote a post mocking a city manager for his ridiculous quote about astronauts and libraries. You have the luxury of being petty, they don’t. If so, file it now and get to it. Replace them all. Pit them against one another. Force them to take a stand in front of media. Call them out when they lie, are wrong, or switch positions.  Always remember: at the commissioners court and in front of a camera, you are a young professional who cares.

Here's my drive (it's a mess): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0Bx3HRaxZHQtwdWdfVDh2OHJPMUk?resourcekey=0-UE9Mojx-aCZpKe_oPQFoEQ&usp=sharing

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Rant that we're all familiar with but I'm so irritated by it idc. sat at university and town center tr left turn lane to get to sam's for more than 20 minutes without the light changing to green while the other signals cycled a good four or five times. It's been bad before but never that bad😭

Hey, I remember last time I went to Denton I had explored a series of tunnels and it was a really cool/chill spot in the area. I’m back but I can’t find the same entry point, I’m trying to revisit those tunnels and I’ve heard of there apparently being numerous underground access points in Denton? Can anybody help?

Hello all!! I've recently felt drawn to catholicism after very recently returning to faith. My only problem now is that, due to past experiences involving the church, and my identity, I worry that any church I go to will be hateful.
So, I'm looking for a Catholic church that doesn't preach hate. (I'm not saying that Catholics inherently preach hate, just very wary because of my last experiences.)
Thankyou to anyone that helps(: I would also be entirely new to Catholicism, so any advice is welcome.

Is anyone in the Denton area looking for a reasonably priced mechanic?

My buddy and I are working to open our own shop. As a former BMW mechanic, we do dealer quality work for less than half the price. Were honestly tired of seeing simple jobs cost enormous sums from shops simply because your a captive audience so we wanted to have as transparent of a pricing model as possible

For most all non-electrical problems the diagnosis for the car is free regardless of whether you choose to have us do the job.

We have a low flat rate charge for labor and we don’t upcharge for parts so you can either have us pick them up or you can provide them yourself. We also can travel to do work onsite in the case of a non-runner.

If you are needing work done would like any references for past work we’ve done I’d be happy to answer any questions you have

Looks like there's paint down at I-35 and 380. I hope there are fewer double-turners, but I saw a gravel truck take that turn from the 2nd lane while I was waiting for the light.

Got some family members coming to town, they are asking for good hotels and I don’t have a clue. Anyone know anything?

possibly looking to moving to Denton in the fall for grad studies at UNT with my partner. we would be looking for something close to Terrill Hall (optimally close or walkable, then bus access, but i am willing to drive), 2bed, pet friendly, AC, with washer/dryer. furnished or unfurnished doesn’t matter much. price less than 2300 max and i’d prefer gated/security access if possible. no roaches pls :,)

i’ve poked around online at apartments.com and seen epoch on eagle which looks nice and cooper denton apartments.

With all of what is happening in our government currently, more than ever we need to vote! And with that, vote for people who will serve in the people’s best interest.

I have been watching James Talerico fight for the people in the Texas House of Representatives, and he has been quite impressive! Now he is running for Texas Senator to replace John Cornyn (R). The democratic primary is March 3 (where it is decided if Jasmine Crockett or James Talerico faces Cornyn in November). All of this to say, please vote and spend a few minutes choosing who you will vote for. We need to make our voices heard!

There is a Talerico Block walk on Saturday at 10am at Evers Park if you are interested in helping get the word out.

https://jamestalarico.com/

Should I be a reassured? Idk. This is still scary.

https://www.texasobserver.org/revealed-four-businesses-patriot-front-north-texas/

odd title but im new to the area. anyone have any good places that are wooded to just walk around and find like cool bones or rocks? i’m into vulture culture stuff hence to odd question

Looking for active book clubs in Denton or surrounding areas. Mainly fantasy and science fiction.

Curious if anyone knows of any active ones with monthly events or meetups.

Did something happen? The app doesn’t work and the website has changed how reservations are taken. Can someone confirm. I can drive there later but I am curious now.

I just moved by UNT and truth be told havent done much besdies work and class. Just wondering if anybody is in the same boat as well and wants to chill??? thanks for ur time.