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Texas' tax-free weekend runs Friday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. Here is what qualifies for Denton shoppers before Denton ISD starts Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.
Regular unleaded averages $3.6420 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the Texas average.
All three public library branches in Denton will observe temporary closures in August for staff training and facility maintenance, with specific dates set for each location.
Local organizations and retailers in southern Denton County are hosting free supply distributions, discount events, and tax-free weekends to help families prepare for the upcoming academic year.
Eric Bowman is relocating his designer toy brand from Lewisville to a new storefront on West Mulberry Street in Denton this fall.
Approximately 5,000 families attended Denton Independent School District back-to-school fairs ahead of the new academic year.
A clerk at a Denton 7-Eleven reported being threatened with a knife by a masked man early Friday morning, leading to an active police investigation.
Denton police arrested a 26-year-old driver on an outstanding warrant after he was pulled over while operating a stolen car on Saturday.
Regular unleaded averages $3.6720 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and equal to the Texas average.
McKinley Argyle’s new short film, 'A Place We Can Go,' explores the role of community-led music spaces in North Texas and will premiere at the Oak Cliff Film Festival.
The Pony, a family-owned Italian restaurant featuring a pottery bar and local art, is set to open in Denton in late August.
Denton ISD starts Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. Here is a fuller back-to-school guide for Denton families on routines, bullying, cyberbullying, AI use and honesty.
Regular unleaded averages $3.7010 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Regular unleaded averages $3.7190 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Realtor.com counted 1,353 Denton, TX homes for sale as of June 2026, while Redfin reported 410 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $384,722.
Regular unleaded averages $3.7330 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Denton's public schools begin the 2026-27 year around August 13, 2026. Here are the first-day and key calendar dates for the districts that serve the city.
Regular unleaded averages $3.7530 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Regular unleaded averages $3.7620 in the Dallas area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
The Denton Natatorium provides an indoor aquatic facility featuring competition and leisure pools, swim instruction, and event rental options.
The U.S. House voted 232 to 198 to pass the Stop Insider Trading Act, which would bar members of Congress from buying individual stocks. Rep. Jackson voted YES. The bill now goes to the Senate.
