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A film about Texas GOP women aims to open conversations among everyone
The directors of "The Life of the Party," a new documentary highlighting a few female Texas Republican leaders, hope it’ll start conversations. They’re hosting a series of events across Texas to meet that goal, including one in Denton in November....
Brett Vito: UNT showed growth in nonconference, but mystery remains as American opener looms
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The Robert Pattinson-starring ‘Primetime’ name-drops our town, and the crowd went wild
Our town gets a surprise shoutout in A24's Primetime, Lance Oppenheim's fever-dream thriller with Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen. Here's why Denton should see it....
Ryan rolls past Denton High to take 21st consecutive win in ‘Battle of the Volt’
Ryan continued its dominance of the “Battle of the Volt” rivalry Friday with a 33-7 win over Denton High. The Raiders pulled away from holding an 8-7 lead through one quarter to take their 21st consecutive victory over the Broncos....
ICYMI: Budget updates, data center moratoriums and Halloween hype
Catch up on any stories you might have missed this week from the Denton Record-Chronicle.
Officials responding to Sanger ISD overturned bus
First responders in Sanger are responding to a Sanger ISD bus that overturned in Denton.
Designed 'with kids in mind:' The Art Room brings art to Denton County MHMR's Child & Adolescent Center
For their annual community art project, non-profit therapy art space The Art Room brought about 120 community artists to beautify Denton County MHMR's Child & Adolescent Center....
Steven Wayne Ingram
Steven Wayne Ingram, age 35 of Valley View, Texas passed away on Monday September 14, 2026. Steven was born in Denton, Texas on December 12th, 1990, to Pamela Sue (Poirot) Ingram, who predeceased him, and Charles Wayne Ingram of Valley…...
Smithers Smokehouse set to open new BBQ space in Denton on Saturday
A new barbecue spot will open Sept. 26 in a renovated garage at the corner of Hickory and Industrial streets. Run by Cody Smithers of former Bet the House BBQ in Denton, the menu will stick to traditional flavors....
Smithers Smokehouse set to start selling BBQ in Denton on Saturday
A new barbecue spot will open Sept. 26 in a renovated garage at the corner of Hickory and Industrial streets. Run by Cody Smithers of former Bet the House BBQ in Denton, the menu will stick to traditional flavors....
Weekend calendar around Denton: Go west, take a picture and eat a pickle
Can you hear the ominous music? See the dark shadows creeping around the corner? That means that Halloween is almost back here in Denton. Before a hectic 31 days of events, displays and tourists, you may want to get out…...
Prediction: UNT will build momentum for conference opener by rolling past Houston Christian
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Halloween, Texas: How Denton became a hot spot for spooky season tourism
For the last two years, Denton has seen hundreds of thousands of visitors come to downtown Square each October for what has become one of the city’s biggest events of the year: 31 Days of Halloween....
Volleyball rewind: Ryan knocks off district-leading Prosper Richland; Denton takes first district win
Ryan knocked off district-leading Prosper Richland on Tuesday in one of the night's biggest volleyball results locally. Denton High also picked up its first district win as No. 7 Aubrey, Ponder and Pilot Point came away with victories of their…...
Neal Brown points to bottom line heading into Houston Christian game — UNT just needs a win
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UNT removes LGBTQ+ archive page after social media post by Texas representative
The University of North Texas took down the homepage of its LGBTQ+ archive, a collaborative project documenting queer culture and history, following a post on X by state Rep. Brian Harrison, R-Midlothian....
Denton’s karaoke scene runs all week. Here’s where to find it and why locals keep coming back
On almost any given night in Denton, you can find a karaoke show where you can sing your heart out, and sometimes there’s even more than one. Why is karaoke so popular in Denton?...
Jackie N Gary
Jackie Nell Gary, 84, of Lake Kiowa, Texas, passed away September 16, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born March 21, 1942, in Denton, Texas, Jackie retired from GTE in 1999. She shared 47 wonderful years of marriage with her husband,…...
Housing market movement, 25 years of Hannah's, and teaming up for Halloween
Happy Tuesday, Denton! Here's the North Texas consumer news you should know this week.
What’s going on under the Big Top Tent this Denton Halloween
Start planning your 31 Days of Denton Halloween itinerary with live music, theatrical performances and more at Denton's Day of the Dead's Big Top Tent....
Brett Vito: Loss to Texas State offers dose of reality for UNT after promising start
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North Texas Sunday update: UNT-Texas State highlights, American standings, stats and more
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North Texas postgame: UNT-Texas State highlights, American standings, stats and more
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How does UNT stack up against Texas State? Five questions with Bobcats writer Caleb Yum
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North Texas gameday: Investment in lines paying off for UNT heading into game at Texas State
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ICYMI: A cold-case mystery and Denton reshuffles funding for Denton events
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Prediction: UNT will pull out close game against Texas State behind Jahiem White
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This weekend in Denton: Listen to electronic music, Bach and the blues
It’s not quite as crazy as last week, but there are still plenty of exciting events coming up this weekend around Denton.
Free flu clinics coming to Denton, Flower Mound, Lewisville this weekend through November
Free flu clinics are coming to Denton, Flower Mound and Lewisville this fall for any adults and age-eligible children primarily at local places of worship....
Neal Brown: UNT's game against Texas State qualifies as a rivalry with a host of implications
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Commentary: Denton housing market sees improvement in August, but struggles to maintain momentum
Denton’s housing market is still struggling to maintain momentum in the K-shaped economy.
Artist mentorship elevates upcoming Halloween celebrations
In preparation for the third year as the Halloween Capital of Texas, the city of Denton partnered with local nonprofit Paper Chair Studios to create the Denton Halloween Artist Mentorship Program....
After a challenging — and hot — Denton Arts & Jazz Festival, organizers look to what comes next
Denton Arts & Jazz Fest's move this year brought complaints about heat and a lack of shade, while some praised the fairgrounds’ performance setup. Vendors and attendees also rallied to help one another, giving organizers plenty to consider as they…...
Aubrey's Paisley Hopper among local volleyball standouts from last week's games
Aubrey junior Paisley Hopper is among this week's Denton-area volleyball standouts after helping the Lady Chaps get out to a 2-0 start in district play. Players from Guyer, Argyle, Denton High, Ryan, Lake Dallas and Ponder were also recognized....
UNT aiming to build on historic performance defensively in win over UNLV
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Brett Vito: Convincing win over UNLV latest sign UNTs defining trait is coming into focus
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Brett Vito: Convincing win over UNLV is the latest sign UNT’s defining trait is coming into focus
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Uncertainties remain as a proposed tiny home village slowly presses forward in between Denton and Krum
The nonprofit 1877 Journey plans to follow an Austin organization's model with Community Forever Village, a proposed microhome community off FM1173 on the outskirts of Denton and Krum. But the group still faces obstacles like zoning, wastewater access and criticism…...
UNT rolls to win over UNLV as Mean Green make statement in home debut
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UNT rolls to win over UNLV as Mean Green make statement in Neal Brown's home debut
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Week 3 football scores: Denton High out to first 3-0 start since 2016; Lake Dallas, Sanger win area showdowns
Denton High is out to its first 3-0 start in a decade following Friday's 49-6 rout of North Garland. Lake Dallas and Sanger also came out on top in clashes with fellow Denton-area squads Krum and Aubrey, and Argyle and…...
ICYMI: 25 years of faith after 9/11, keeping the homeless population hydrated and a new AI college
Catch up on any stories you might have missed this week from the Denton Record-Chronicle.