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Event dates: September 4, 2026 - September 18, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: Denton, TX 76201
Fourth neuroinvasive form of West Nile virus case reported in Denton County
Denton County Public Health reported the fifth human case of West Nile virus on Thursday. A resident in southeast unincorporated Denton County was diagnosed with the neuroinvasive form of the disease....
Brandon Gill got more air time than Ken Paxton at the GOP convention. Who is the Denton County rep?
Among the sea of high-profile speakers at the GOP midterm convention is a rising star in the Republican Party from North Texas who played a prominent role Wednesday: U.S. Rep. Brandon Gill....
Weekend calendar: All of the music, cars, art and femme festivals in Denton
We’re in for an absolutely packed weekend of events, with a little something for everyone on the calendar.
Arts & Autos 2026 is taking over the Denton Square on Saturday
Denton’s Arts & Autos fest is returning this weekend for its 27th year. During the event, roads will be closed around the Square to create a pedestrian-only zone....
University of North Texas launches College of AI and Advanced Analytics following $20M donation
The University of North Texas announced a $20 million transformational gift from Anuradha and Vikas Sinha to establish the Anuradha and Vikas Sinha College of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Analytics....
Volleyball rewind: No. 2 Argyle starts district play strong; Ryan, Sanger take district-opening wins
Argyle, ranked No. 2 in Class 5A by the TGCA, opened District 5-5A play by continuing its hot start to the season Tuesday with a 3-0 sweep of Saginaw. Ryan and Sanger also won as 10 of the 11 Denton-area…...
No. 14 Aubrey sweeps Ponder in volleyball district opener for 11th straight win
Aubrey opened District 9-4A play strong Tuesday with a 3-0 sweep of fellow Denton-area squad Ponder. The Lady Chaparrals, ranked No. 14 in Class 4A by the TGCA, have now taken 11 straight wins as they head into the regular…...
UNT will be without starting cornerback in home opener against UNLV
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Ballistic Shield Training
Event date: September 29, 2026 Event Time: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Location: Denton, TX Description: For more information, please contact: Lt. Alatzas – (940) 349-1705 or Ari.Alatzas@dentoncounty.gov Sgt. Oliver – (940) 206-5570 or Jeremy.Oliver@dentoncounty.gov...
UNT alumnus and spouse give $20 million to create new college centered on AI
A University of North Texas alumnus and his wife have given UNT a $20 million gift to launch a new college centered on artificial intelligence and advanced data analysis....
Denton reports first neuroinvasive West Nile case; fourth human case in county
The city of Denton reported Tuesday its first neuroinvasive West Nile virus case, the fourth case in Denton County this year.
Week 3 football schedule: No. 5 Guyer hosts No. 1 Waxahachie in one of the top games statewide
No. 5 Guyer has one of top game's statewide this week as it hosts No. 1 Waxahachie on Thursday in a battle of two 6A state-ranked squads. The Wildcats are among five Denton-area teams that remain unbeaten alongside Braswell, Denton,…...
Know before you go: Arts & Jazz Fest at the North Texas Fairgrounds starts Friday
The Denton Arts & Jazz Festival has a new home and date this year, and the show goes on next weekend at the North Texas Fairgrounds.
Denton County man indicted on five counts in Texas and Oklahoma grave robbery cases
A Denton County suspect in two grave robbery cases in Texas and Oklahoma was indicted on five felony charges recently.
Week 2 football scores: No. 7 Guyer beats Melissa for 200th win; Braswell, Denton out to historic starts
Guyer picked up the 200th win in its now 21 varsity seasons Friday, beating Melissa 29-7. Braswell and Denton are also out to their first 2-0 starts since 2022 and 2017, respectively, while Lake Dallas and Ponder got in the…...
Nonprofits want to hydrate and shelter more of Denton’s homeless but say city barriers are in their way
Hungry and thirsty, the young person marched up a home driveway in a desperate manner Tuesday afternoon. Dressed in shorts and a T-shirt, he said he had been seeking shelter under a bridge and asked for food and water....
Denton County man indicted on five counts in Texas, Oklahoma grave robbery cases
A Denton County suspect in two grave robbery cases in Texas and Oklahoma was indicted on five felony charges this week and last.
ICYMI: Sheriff's Office facial recognition tech, New York Sub Hub's new spot and growth in Denton County
Catch up on any stories you might have missed this week from the Denton Record-Chronicle.
What to know: Denton to briefly close dozens of roads for resurfacing in September
The Denton Streets Department has scheduled closures for multiple roads in the city during September. Most of the closures will last one day, but residents may not be able to enter or exit their homes by car for periods of…...
Nearly 200 turtles recovered in Denton after attempted FedEx shipment
A FedEx in Denton received one shell of a request when someone attempted to ship almost 200 turtles through the mail.
Weekend calendar: First Friday, sidewalk sales and Denton drag for a good cause
Does it feel like fall yet? It better, because fall events are starting, and that means a bunch of great ways to get out and enjoy the weather (even if we don’t quite have that cool weather yet)....
Prediction: UNT will show signs of promise but won't be able to compete with Indiana in opener
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UNT professor brings song cycle about Franciscan priest felled in 9/11 attacks to Denton stage
Tenor Richard Novak, a UNT voice professor, with pianist Joey M. Martin and violist Ames Asbell, will perform Stations of Mychal on Thursday at the University of North Texas and on Friday at Texas Christian University. The song cycle memorializes…...
158th District Court (3rd floor): All day
Event date: September 18, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: 3rd Floor Denton, TX 76201
Denton High’s Emily Redwine leads local volleyball standouts from last week’s games
Denton High senior Emily Redwine leads this week's local volleyball standouts after reaching a rare career milestone over the weekend. The standout libero posted more than 100 digs in tournament play to surpass 2,000 digs for her varsity career....
Week 2 football schedule: No. 7 Guyer, No. 5 Argyle travel for state-ranked showdowns
Class 6A No. 7 Guyer and 5A DII No. 5 Argyle have two of the week's biggest games as they head on the road to face fellow state-ranked squads Melissa and Terrell. Denton High, Ryan, Lake Dallas and Ponder are…...
A Denton-area animal rescue has gained 100K fans. Social media and wildlife experts see concerns.
Jeremy Sons knew he had to jump into action. Todd the Beaver was struggling and swimming in circles, with his eyes cloudy and his body extremely thin. The young beaver had been in distress, not just in the pond at…...
UNT faces a few lingering questions as its opener approaches. Here are our top four
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Denton County reports second neuroinvasive West Nile human case, third total
Denton County reported Friday a second human case of the neuroinvasive form of West Nile virus, the third total case of the 2026 mosquito season.
ICYMI: Denton remembers Dolly, Denton County Brewing expands and big court decisions
Catch up on any stories you might have missed this week from the Denton Record-Chronicle.
Denton High shuts out Frisco Centennial for first season-opening win since 2019
For the first time since 2019, Denton High has won its football season opener. The Broncos wasted no time setting the tone Thursday against Frisco Centennial, scoring a touchdown just over a minute into what became a 41-0 shutout win....
All of the 45 Denton-area alumni on FBS college football teams in 2026
College football season kicks off at the FBS level Saturday with eight "Week 0" games serving as a precursor to many more. A total of 45 local products are part of 2026 FBS rosters, including alumni from Braswell, Guyer, Denton,…...
This weekend in Denton: Photography, Greek tragedies and sculptures
Temperatures are dropping, at least a little bit. If you want to take advantage of the slight (and we do mean slight) relief from triple-digit temps, there are a wide variety of events around Denton this weekend....
Denton murder defendant found not guilty by insanity defense
A Denton murder defendant was recently found not guilty of his mother’s murder by reason of insanity after he spent over seven years in custody.
Denton County Brewing Co. announces second location in Harvest community
Denton County Brewing Co. is adding a new location in Harvest, Hillwood’s master-planned community between Argyle and Northlake, the brewery’s owner confirmed on Wednesday....
Denton writers, musicians and UNT alumni reflect on Dolly Parton’s huge influence
Musicians from Denton and UNT and a local biographer and documentary maker reflect on the passing of music legend Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80....