As Denton resident Randy Hunt gathered data for the Texas Historical Commission for a project, he realized he had a tool just about anyone interested in Denton history would like.
Huntâs group, Historic Denton Inc., promotes the preservation of and advocacy for Dentonâs historical neighborhoods and areas. Hunt, backed by a group of fellow homeowners along West Oak Street, started the work to develop National Register districts in 2014. In January, he expects the National Register of Historic Places to announce the West Denton Residential National Register District.
In the meantime, a virtual tour of the original 1921-era residential neighborhood gives anyone a look into Denton as the University of North Texas grew. Itâs sort of a bonus from the 125-page document Hunt created as part of his efforts to have the area north of West Hickory Street named a National Register district.
PANAMA CITY After Randy Hunt s retirement Dec. 1, Hunt s Oyster Bar and Seafood Restaurant changed hands from one local seafood family to another. Randy is going to show his face as much as possible when he s not on vacation, said Austin Abrams, who owns Hunt s with his cousin, Collins Abrams, and Greg Abrams of Tarpon Dock Seafood Market. This is Panama City s history here. Greg Abrams has been a part of Panama City seafood for more than 30 years and we re carrying one tradition to another 35 years of fresh seafood and 50 years of fresh oysters; it s the perfect marriage.
Hunt s Oyster Bar, 1150 Beck Ave., in St. Andrews has been family-owned and operated since 1966 a destination for locals and tourists. All of the employees, including Randy Hunt s daughters, Sissy Hunt, Christie Hunt, and Tina Hunt, will continue to work at the family restaurant where they grew up and have been employed since they were teenagers.