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‘I can’t keep sending them emails’: Lake owner wants Denton to act on construction waste a year after fish kill
By Denton Record-Chronicle
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
Unicorn Lake Trail is “Denton ’s most ‘mythical sounding’ park,” the Denton Parks Foundation website says. The lake's name pays homage to the mascot of the Selwyn School, the private school that was once located on the property in the late…
Why this matters in Denton News
The situation at Unicorn Lake Trail raises questions about Denton's responsiveness to environmental concerns and the potential impact on nearby schools. As a popular park, Unicorn Lake Trail is likely used by local students and families for outdoor education and recreation. The presence of construction waste and the resulting fish kill could have long-term effects on the lake's ecosystem, making it an important issue for the community to address. Given the lake's connection to the former Selwyn School property, it's possible that current students from nearby schools could be affected by the lake's condition, whether through environmental education programs or simply by using the park for recreation. Denton's actions on this issue will be closely watched by local residents and parents, who will be looking for a timely and effective solution to restore the lake's health.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: Denton Record-Chronicle ·
Reading time: 1 min
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