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Council approves Quakertown Civic Center and Popo Gonzales day‑labor site namings
Summary
After public input and a Parks board recommendation, council unanimously approved renaming the Denton Civic Center to Quakertown Civic Center and designating the day‑labor site on Fort Worth Drive as the Popo Gonzales Day Labor Site; speakers included descendants and community advocates.
The council considered two naming requests recommended by the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board following additional public outreach. Lisonbee Wing, interim director of Parks and Recreation, reported outreach results showing majority support for both applications.
Speakers included Frances Punch and Zalinda Alexander Pegram — descendants and community members who urged formal recognition of Quakertown’s history — and Councilmember Jester read a letter from Emilio Gonzalez supporting the Popo Gonzales day‑labor site naming. Punch said the renaming would "provide the historical recognition to preserve the legacy that Quakertown deserves," and other speakers shared personal connections and historical context.
One speaker asked council to consider whether the 'Popo' name could carry slang meanings; councilors responding to that concern and others noted the family’s local history and community service. Council voted 6–0 to adopt both naming resolutions.
