HUGS go to ⦠the city of Denton Parks and Recreation Department, for its new wildflower planting program, which will set the stage for a burst of spring color from at least 240 acres throughout the city. The best part, though, is that not only will the beautification program not cost city taxpayers, it actually has the potential to save the city about $150,000 over 3-4 years by eliminating mowing expenses. Throw in the additional benefits of helping butterflies and bees, while also providing needed firebreaks, and you have a city program everyone can get behind. SHRUGS go to ⦠the breakdown of decorum and camaraderie that led to Thursday nightâs Denton City Council meeting in which Mayor Gerard Hudspeth had council member Deb Armintorâs microphone muted. We understand every council member has issues they are passionate about â because those are the issues their constituents are passionate about â and that meetings must be conducted in an orderly and consistent manner. But we canât help but lament the missed opportunity presented by the most recent elections to reset the volume and stress level in the room. Both Hudspeth and Armintor won election through the support of thousands of Denton residents â and both have expectations they must fulfill as a result. We only suggest that the expectation that Dentonâs elected officials work together to achieve the best results be near the top.