🥂Week of December 30, 2024

Starting the New Year with Positive Change: Thanks for Your Support & Denton County's History of Moving Seats

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Amber Hill
December 30, 2024

Happy New Year, Justin!

As we step into 2025, we’re feeling extra thankful for all of you—our wonderful readers and supporters. Your engagement and stories make The Justin Journal what it is, and we couldn’t do it without you!

We’re leaving 2024 with a warm 80°F day, but don’t get too comfortable—2025 is bringing in the cold, with temperatures dropping to 34°F by Sunday. A perfect reminder of how quickly things can change.

Here’s to a year of growth, connection, and community. We’re excited for what’s ahead and grateful to have you with us!

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LOCAL BUSINESS
Starting the Year Off with Positive Changes!

As we welcome the new year, many of us are thinking about ways to improve our health, fitness, and well-being. Whether you're looking to shed a few pounds, build strength, or simply feel better in your everyday life, Justin offers plenty of local options to help you reach your goals.

  • Field House Fitness and Anytime Fitness are fantastic places to start building your strength and improving your overall fitness. Each gym offers a variety of equipment and classes to suit every fitness level, whether you’re just beginning or you're looking to push yourself to new limits. Field House Fitness is offering a first of year deal of $300 for a year membership.

  • If golf is more your style, Tyler Clark Golf is the perfect place to sharpen your skills. Take lessons to improve your swing, or take advantage of their open bays to practice at your own pace. Whether you’re preparing for the season or just looking for a fun way to get active, Tyler Clark Golf can help take your game to the next level.

  • If you're looking to make a bold personal change this year, why not add some new ink? Black Horse Ink in Justin is ready to help you express yourself with a custom tattoo. Whether it’s your first or your fiftieth, their talented artists will work with you to create the perfect design.

  • For your personal health Core Fitness and Justin Chiropractic will meet your needs for physical therapy and chiropractic needs.

Make this year one of growth, strength, and self-expression. Get started today and take advantage of everything our town has to offer to make 2024 your best year yet!

Nothing in this section is sponsored. Just fun info we wanted to share.

EVENTS
December/ January Happenings

📅Tuesday~ Dec. 31

New Year’s Eve

  • When: 11AM-1PM

  • Where: The Shops at Highland Village

  • When: 6-9PM

  • Where: Hilltop Truck Park

  • When: 6PM-12:30AM

  • Where: The Bartonville Store

  • When: 9PM-10:30PM

  • Where: Mule Barn

📅Wednesday~ Jan. 1

New Year’s Day

  • When: 9-10AM

  • Where: Justin Coffee

  • When: 7:00 PM

  • Where: Three Wide Brewing 16230 Three Wide Dr

📅Friday~ Jan. 3

Breakfast with the Mayor
Join the mayor for small talk and breakfast every Friday morning.

  • When: 6:00 AM-8:00 AM

  • Where: Lonesome Spur Cafe 218 S FM 156, Justin

  • When: 8:30-11:30PM

  • Where: The Bartonville Store

  • When: 6PM

  • Where: Mule Barn 218 S FM 156

📅Saturday~ Jan. 4

  • When: 9AM-12PM

  • Where: Local Home Depot

  • When: 6-9PM

  • Where: Three Wide Brewing

  • When: 8:30-11:30PM

  • Where: The Bartonville Store

📅Sunday~ Jan.5

  • When: 10-11AM

  • Where: Waypoint Church

  • When: 10:30AM-4PM

  • Where: Justin Coffee

📅Upcoming Events (See our Online Calendar for More Events)

LOCAL HISTORY
Denton County: A History of Moving Seats

In 1841, after the death of John B. Denton, early settlers sought to create a county in his honor. On April 11, 1846, Denton County was officially formed. Initially, the county seat was located in Pinckneyville, along Pecan Creek, but this lasted only two years before being moved south to another town along the same creek, Alton, in 1848.

Later in 1848, the county seat was relocated again—this time to a location on Hickory Creek, also named Alton, near the only thing remaining, Old Alton Bridge. The town became the county’s hub for nearly a decade, with buildings like a blacksmith shop, saloon, bar, two doctors, and a cemetery.

By 1857, the county leaders wanted a more central location and moved the county seat to present-day Denton. On January 10, 1857, land was auctioned off, marking the beginning of what would become the thriving city of Denton.

The journey of Denton County’s seat is a testament to the vision and determination of its early settlers.