Denton

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.

Denton ISD teachers will see a one-time $750 bonus in their March paychecks. The measure is the first benefit of the 2025 Proposition A, a tax ratification election that will bring $26 million more into the school district. Next April, leaders say a compensation increase will come before the board.

Denton ISD plans to bring back its online programming after pulling the plug on its successful virtual academy in 2023 when two laws meant Texas schools wouldn’t get funding for online schooling.

Denton mayoral candidates gathered for a forum Monday night at the Village Church near the University of North Texas to discuss how they plan to tackle such topics as growth, homelessness and affordable housing.

Because of a “cyber incident” with vendor BridgePay, Denton utility customers haven’t been able to pay their bills with credit or debit cards since Friday, including the Pay as You Go option, according to an update from the city Monday.

Lhexa D’Avignon, a university teaching fellow and Department of Mathematics graduate student, was called in for an “informational interview” by the Office of Compliance on Jan. 16.

The saxophonist is among the contributors to "Original Influencers: Dizzy, Chano & Chico" which is up for Best Latin Jazz Album.

The local film Quakertown U.S.A. screens tonight at a red carpet event.