Denton County honors treatment courts, Women’s Health Week and two Flower Mound Chamber staffers

The Denton County Commissioners Court used part of its May 12 session for ceremonial recognitions, approving proclamations celebrating treatment courts, Women’s Health Week and long‑serving chamber staff.

Kevin Edwards and members of the DWI treatment court team thanked the court for the proclamation recognizing May as AllRise National Treatment Court Month and described the county’s five specialized treatment courts, including DWI and veterans treatment courts. “We believe that these programs are very beneficial in changing lives in our community and restoring people back into productive members of society,” Kevin Edwards said.

The court declared May 10–16, 2026 as Women’s Health Week, with Dr. Matt Richardson introducing staff who deliver WIC and women’s health services. The resolution notes the local WIC program serves more than 7,000 women and emphasizes perinatal mental‑health awareness and preventative screening.

The court also honored Cindy Howard for 25 years of service to the Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce and Kelly (transcript shows variant spellings of the last name) for 19 years; Lori Walker spoke in praise of both honorees. Cindy Howard thanked the court and said she plans to remain involved in the community after retirement. Kelly thanked colleagues and said Denton County is home to her and her family.

Each proclamation was adopted by unanimous vote following brief remarks from commissioners and the honorees. The proclamations are ceremonial recognitions that do not create new county policy.