Denton weighs temporary halt for new data centers
Denton leaders are reviewing a possible moratorium on new data centers tied to electricity and water concerns.
Zane BoydAugust 6, 20261 min read
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Krum ISD student dies after crash on FM 1173 in Denton
A Krum ISD student died after a Wednesday afternoon crash in Denton that also injured two other teenagers.
Zane BoydAugust 6, 20261 min read
Denton police recorded 53 arrests in July 27-Aug. 2 report period
Denton police logged 53 arrests and handled 2,520 calls during the July 27-Aug. 2, 2026, reporting period.
Zane BoydAugust 5, 20261 min read
Denton County faces extreme fire danger Tuesday
Texas A&M Forest Service placed Denton County in an extreme fire danger area Tuesday as Denton temperatures were forecast to reach 102 degrees.
Zane BoydAugust 4, 20261 min read
Police investigate death of 22-year-old at South Lakes Park
Denton police said a 22-year-old man was found dead with a gunshot wound at South Lakes Park on Sunday.
Zane BoydAugust 4, 20261 min read
Four Denton County Massage Parlors Shut Down in Trafficking Probe
Law enforcement agencies closed four businesses and initiated proceedings against six others following inspections that uncovered human trafficking evidence.
Zane BoydAugust 1, 20261 min read
Dog Finds Cool Refuge at Denton County Jail Amid Heat Wave
A dog seeking relief from high temperatures entered the Denton County Pretrial Center, where deputies scanned its microchip and reunited it with its owners.
Cody UnderwoodAugust 1, 20261 min read
John Cornyn and Ted Cruz: How Your Senators Voted This Week
Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz voted to confirm Walter Clayton as Director of National Intelligence.
Isabel AbbottAugust 1, 20262 min read
7/25-8/1 Denton Real Estate Report: 1,353 Listings, Sale Price Down 2.4%
Realtor.com counted 1,353 Denton, TX homes for sale as of June 2026, while Redfin reported 410 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $384,722.
Zane BoydAugust 1, 20262 min read
Denton Councilman Jordan Villarreal Resigns Effective Sept. 1
Jordan Villarreal, Denton's youngest and first Latino council member in nearly two decades, is stepping down due to health issues.
Isabel AbbottJuly 31, 20261 min read
Denton Gas Prices Ease to $3.6190 as Monthly Costs Rise — July 30, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.6190 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the Texas average.
Zane BoydJuly 30, 20261 min read
Denton families get tax-free weekend before Denton ISD starts Aug. 13
Texas' tax-free weekend runs Friday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. Here is what qualifies for Denton shoppers before Denton ISD starts Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.
Zane BoydJuly 29, 20261 min read
Denton Gas Prices Ease to $3.6420 as Monthly Costs Rise — July 29, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.6420 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the Texas average.
Zane BoydJuly 29, 20261 min read
Denton Libraries to Close for Maintenance and Training in August
All three public library branches in Denton will observe temporary closures in August for staff training and facility maintenance, with specific dates set for each location.
Cody UnderwoodJuly 29, 20261 min read
Southern Denton County Prepares for School Year with Events and Sales
Local organizations and retailers in southern Denton County are hosting free supply distributions, discount events, and tax-free weekends to help families prepare for the upcoming academic year.
Zane BoydJuly 28, 20262 min read
Velcrokid owner plans fall opening in Denton
Eric Bowman is relocating his designer toy brand from Lewisville to a new storefront on West Mulberry Street in Denton this fall.
Jubal NashJuly 28, 20261 min read
Denton ISD hosts back-to-school fairs for 5,000 families
Approximately 5,000 families attended Denton Independent School District back-to-school fairs ahead of the new academic year.
Zane BoydJuly 28, 20261 min read
Denton Police Investigate 7-Eleven Robbery Involving Knife
A clerk at a Denton 7-Eleven reported being threatened with a knife by a masked man early Friday morning, leading to an active police investigation.
Zane BoydJuly 28, 20261 min read
Denton man arrested on warrant after stolen vehicle stop
Denton police arrested a 26-year-old driver on an outstanding warrant after he was pulled over while operating a stolen car on Saturday.
Zane BoydJuly 28, 20261 min read
Denton Gas Prices Ease to $3.6720 as Monthly Costs Rise — July 28, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.6720 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and equal to the Texas average.
Zane BoydJuly 28, 20261 min read
UNT Student’s Documentary Highlights North Texas DIY Music Venues
McKinley Argyle’s new short film, 'A Place We Can Go,' explores the role of community-led music spaces in North Texas and will premiere at the Oak Cliff Film Festival.
Zane BoydJuly 28, 20262 min read