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Denton Mayor says he's shocked a vote to remove racist language from a city deed was not unanimous
DENTON, Texas — The deed says Black people cannot be buried in the city-owned IOOF cemetery in Denton. So, Denton Mayor Gerard Hudspeth, the city’s first Black mayor, tried to pass a measure that would allow city attorneys to explore ways to change the language in the deed.
Farewell to Calhoun Middle School on Congress Street
Students and teachers gathered for a pep rally at Calhoun Middle School's campus on Congress Street Friday in order to bid farewell to that campus. They will move to the previous Denton High School — located on Fulton Street — for the upcoming school year. The new Denton High is located on Bronco Way off of North Bonnie Brae Street.
Men arrested for allegedly breaking into house, RV on Denton church grounds
Denton police arrested two men Thursday after they were caught breaking into a house and trailer on Remnant Church property, according to a police report. Officers were first dispatched to the 3900 block of Holland Lane, which is a private section of road, at about 1:18 a.m.
Memories take root: Family, teachers, police dedicate garden to slain student at Rivera Elementary
A soft rain fell on a group of Tomás Rivera Elementary School teachers, administrators and staff members Thursday afternoon. The crowd was quiet, and a guitarist played quietly as the group looked at a freshly planted magnolia tree. A small wooden plaque dedicates the tree to the memory of a student, Phoenix Ho.
Southeast Denton restaurant Clara’s Kitchen in fight for its life with city regulations
In the 1960s, the Redmon family's cafe was part of the fabric of the Southeast Denton community, openly serving Black people in a time when white restaurant owners were turning them away in North Texas. Across the street from Fred Moore High School, it has been in the community since...
Speakers demand Denton ISD take action on bullying after recent attack aboard school bus
Local students and parents demanded during Tuesday’s board meeting that Denton ISD officials resolve alleged campus bullying. The open forum grew tense and emotional at times, with one parent shouting an expletive as she left the boardroom in frustration. The statements from students, parents and advocates follow a recent...
Stranger allegedly follows woman into Wells Fargo tower, tries to take off his pants
Denton police arrested a 34-year-old man after he allegedly followed a woman into the Wells Fargo tower building on the Square and attempted to take off his pants in front of her. At about 8:46 a.m., Denton officers were dispatched to an assault call from the tower at 101 S....
Denton Invites Public Insight on Short-Term Rental Regulations at Upcoming City Meetings
The City of Denton is dialing up community engagement with a roster of upcoming public meetings aimed at fine-tuning the rules and regulations governing Short-Term Rentals in the locality, according to an announcement made earlier this week. Residents have been thrown an open invitation to voice their opinions on the...
Denton police seize fentanyl pills in traffic stop on Fort Worth Drive
Denton police found fentanyl pills and arrested three men on various charges during a traffic stop Wednesday, according to a police report. At about 4:20 a.m., the police report states, officers were patrolling in the 700 block of Fort Worth Drive, an area known to police as a hot spot for narcotics use and distribution.
Two arrested at Denton Square after allegedly brandishing weapons during fight
Denton police arrested two men at the Denton Square after they pulled out weapons during a fight Tuesday evening, according to a police report. At about 6:16 p.m., multiple callers reported a fight near North Elm and West Hickory streets. The initial caller told dispatchers that a man was chasing another man with a knife, and the two were physically fighting.
Man allegedly threatens Denton restaurant patrons with scissors
Denton police arrested a 25-year-old man Tuesday after he made restaurant patrons feel threatened by yelling with scissors in hand, according to a police report. At 7:20 p.m., Denton officers were dispatched to a person with a knife call at a restaurant in the 400 block of North Bell Avenue.
Police: Nude man arrested at Medical City Denton
Denton police arrested a nude 61-year-old man at Medical City of Denton on Tuesday, according to a police report. At about 4:16 a.m., officers were dispatched to the hospital for a report of a nude trespasser.
PHOTOS: 2024 Bishop T.K. Gorman High School graduation
Bishop T.K. Gorman High School celebrated 44 students moving on to the next chapter of their lives during the 2024 graduation ceremony held in the school gymnasium. Family, friends and supporters filled the seats of the gym Friday night. Before students walked the stage, they got ready in the cafeteria....
Seniors find joy in playing like kids
DENTON, Texas — At Robson Ranch, an active senior retirement community in Denton, everyone is old, but sometimes not old enough. “They told me I was too young,” said Tom Neagli. “And I’m going, ‘really?! Too young?! I haven’t been told that in a long time.’”
Get to know who’s behind the Norman Roscoe shop on the Square
When Ranger Ewing and Eric Pulido came together to print posters for Pulido’s band Midlake in 2013, they had no idea that their future screen printing and design business would become a staple of the downtown Denton Square. The pair met in 1998 while attending Texas A&M University. After...
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