Just like that, Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is quickly approaching! Woodgate is getting festive for the season, the decorations and lights throughout the neighborhood look great. With this being my last WNA Update as President, I would like to thank my fellow officers on the Board: Ellen McLoughlin, Patti Patak, Ken Wray, and Susan Mitchell for all their hard work this year.

Say hello to the Crumb family at 1026 Staffordshire Drive! Jake and Mallory Crumb, along with their daughters Charley and Caitlyn, have called Woodgate home for the past nine years.

'Tis the season! Woodgate, Cambridge Estates, Nottingham Estates and Sumner Oaks are all coming together for a festive celebration of the holiday season in Bessier Park on December 14 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

If you weren’t able to make it to this year’s Fall Festival and Potluck, you may want to go ahead and mark your calendar for the next one. Maple Court turned into a cozy fall hangout as 45 neighbors stopped by throughout the evening what felt like the perfect blend of comfort food, good company and easygoing fun. Not to mention we gathered lots of canned goods to donate to Metrocrest Services too!

So much has been happening around Woodgate...from upcoming neighborhood events to holiday planning and new faces on the Board for 2026. Take a minute to see what’s been going on and what’s coming next!

We’re still waiting on the latest report from the City of Carrollton, but here in Woodgate, things are looking good! There have been no crimes against property to report! What we are seeing are some incredible Halloween decorations lighting up the neighborhood. From ghosts and goblins to clever, spooky setups, it’s clear everyone’s getting into the spirit! It’s a great reminder of what makes our neighborhood special.

I joined the Architecture Committee in 2023 and was designated Chairperson. I continue to serve in that volunteer role and want to share some of the knowledge and experience I’ve gained from 35 years of building high-end custom homes.

If you’ve ever seen a friendly face on your morning walks through Woodgate, chances are it was Deb Moss from 1023 Magnolia Drive. She’s been a proud Woodgate resident for 32 years.

A quick reminder to stay alert and look out for one another. Earlier this morning, two men attempted to get into the back gate at Sean and Jade Bruce’s house on Mackie Drive. Thankfully, their gate was locked and they couldn't get in.

Two of our favorite Woodgate traditions are right around the corner and we need volunteers: The Fall Festival & Potluck on Saturday, November 15, and Holiday in the Park on Sunday, December 14!

Early voting for the November elections is officially underway in Denton County, and it’s a great time to skip the crowds and make sure your vote counts. Early voting is open now through October 31, 2025, so don’t wait until Election Day.

We'd like to thank everyone who came out and voted in this year’s Woodgate Annual Meeting and Elections! We had a great turnout and ballots cast. It is a great reminder of how much our neighbors really do care about Woodgate.

The Carrollton Police Department (CPD) has launched a reporting system for citizens to submit non-emergency police reports quickly and easily through a secure form.

To clear up any confusion that has been circulating, our proxy ballot process for our upcoming Annual Meeting this Saturday, October 18 is valid, secure, and fully compliant with Texas law.

Great news! I am happy to report that the water at our Clinton entrance off Old Denton is flowing again! The repairs to the pipeline extension to Clinton has been completed by the City of Carrollton, and new sprinklers have been installed. After several years of start and stops, we’re finally back in business.

What’s new with the Architecture Committee?Unfortunately, Woodgate has a very poorly drafted set of Deed Restrictions.

What a wonderful evening it was for our annual National Night Out! The weather was perfect, the snacks were definitely tasty and the company delightful. About 50 neighbors came out throughout the evening to enjoy games, good conversation and plenty of laughs.

Fall is officially here, and we're going to be busy in the coming months around Woodgate. We have the Annual Meeting and Election of Board Officers coming up, along with multiple neighborhood events!

On September 23, the Carrollton City Council heard from criminologist Dr. Bell Carmen. He has consulted with more than 120 police departments and has been hired by the Carrollton City Attorney as a consultant.

Meet longtime Woodgate neighbors Ken and Shirley Wray of 1017 Magnolia Drive! With 22 years in Woodgate, a lively family of kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids, plus their poodle Kera running the show, the Wrays know how to keep life full of fun and joy.