A change in leadership has taken place in Denton. Chris Watts has been sworn in as the new mayor. This transition follows the end of Gerard Hudspeth's six-year tenure as mayor.

Hudspeth participated in a city council meeting where election results were certified. Hudspeth used this opportunity to bid farewell to his role, marking the end of his time leading the city. For more information on the transition and Hudspeth's farewell, readers can refer to the Denton Record-Chronicle.