Denton

A Denton County grand jury declined to indict an unidentified man responsible for fatally shooting a man experiencing homelessness just off the downtown Square in August.

In Denton, Halloween lasts for the entire month of October. The second 31 Days of Denton Halloween, a monthlong spooky celebration that helped solidify the city’s new designation as the Halloween Capital of Texas, begins on Wednesday.

The internet did its thing, and after first trying to deny its popularity on social media — the monster was formally introduced as Onion.

The annual comic convention spotlights work from independent comic creators and artists from the "Dentroplex" area.

A Denton County jury sentenced Alec Adamson to four years in prison on Monday for the shooting death of 19-year-old David Pleasant in Little Elm in 2023.

Denton residents will see increases in their water and wastewater bills, property taxes and fees for a slew of city departments after the City Council unanimously approved an approximately $2.55 billion budget Tuesday night.

Soma Massage Therapy, which has been operating in Denton for about 15 years, is now expanding by offering franchise opportunities.

Recent statewide redistricting will not affect Denton in the way large cities like Dallas, San Antonio and Austin will be impacted. However, it will affect representation in the county for some voters.

Denton Public Library operates three libraries: Emily Fowler Central Library in downtown Denton, North Branch Library on North Locust Street and South Branch Library.

Starting Thursday, Denton County will conduct ground fogging after two more mosquito traps tested positive near Argyle and Pilot Point, according to a news release from Denton County Public Health.

Denton smoke shop owners were relieved when Senate Bill 3, which proposed banning all consumable THC products statewide, was vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott in June. However, around the same time, Abbott approved a different piece of legislation targeting cannabis sales and sales tactics that appeal to minors.

An audit has found what City Manager Sara Hensley called “bad administration” in Denton’s streets and drainage divisions.