Denton

Former Mayor Chris Watts and outgoing District 2 council member Brian Beck will face off in a runoff to decide Denton's next mayor, after no candidate in the four-way race secured over 50% of the vote Saturday

Wyatt Purp has operated off the Denton Square since 2024. The owners are hoping to get answers about whether they can remain in business after new regulations on smokeable hemp imposed by the state last month.

In their music video for "The Last Light," Denton indie rock band Remain captures a restless search for connection through the city's secluded streets, back alleys and empty parks.

Denton is closer to landing an AI drone company after the Economic Development Partnership Board on Wednesday recommended the City Council approve about $900,000 in incentives. KrateoSky, founded last year, plans to manufacture drones for intelligence, industrial and national security uses.

This election season for the Denton ISD school board isn’t crowded, but two seats have attracted candidates with classroom experience, as well as a local community organizer.

The Greater Denton Arts Council and Denton Music and Arts Collaborative are teaming up again for the second Amplify Denton music festival this Saturday.

With Denton Mayor Gerard Hudspeth’s third and final term coming to an end, four candidates have entered the mayoral race to represent Denton and lead a City Council that will see three new members for Districts 1 and 2 and citywide Place 5.

Denton and Dallas each have one representative in the 2026 James Beard Awards, after the company narrowed its semifinalists down to nominees.

On a Saturday afternoon in downtown Denton, a man fired multiple shots at 61-year-old Jon Ruff on a public sidewalk and killed him.

Denton City Council members have approved early voting and election day polling locations for the May 2 municipal election.

Ryan (36-4), ranked No. 2 in 5A by the TABC, faces No. 7 Leander Glenn (35-3) in the 5A DI state final at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Alamodome.

The city of Denton announced on Tuesday evening that Deputy City Manager Cassey Ogden is the new interim city manager, effective April 1.