Monster Mini Golf opens Halloween-themed venue in Denton
A new glow-in-the-dark mini golf course with monster-themed attractions has opened in Denton, replacing a former clinic on Colorado Boulevard.
Jubal NashJuly 8, 20261 min read
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Cooling centers open in Denton and Collin counties during heat wave
Cooling stations have been established in Denton and Collin counties to provide relief for residents as a heat wave impacts the region.
Cody UnderwoodJuly 8, 20261 min read
Texas Woman Recalls Antifa Encounter With Armed, Masked Individuals
A Denton resident described a 2024 incident involving masked individuals with firearms who she says were protecting an event.
Zane BoydJuly 8, 20261 min read
Historic Ponder Cafe Ranchman’s Reopens With New Patio and Stage
Marty Bryan has reopened the legendary 80-year-old Ranchman’s restaurant in Ponder, preserving its historic dining room while adding a large Western-themed outdoor area.
Jubal NashJuly 8, 20262 min read
Denton Joins the Map for Samuel L. Jackson's 'Frisco King'
The Paramount+ crime drama starring Samuel L. Jackson has been filming at North Texas locations, including Denton, through July.
Zane BoydJuly 8, 20261 min read
Denton County confirms two cyclosporiasis cases amid national outbreak
Local health officials have identified two residents with cyclosporiasis, a parasite infection causing gastrointestinal symptoms, as part of a broader national outbreak.
Zane BoydJuly 8, 20262 min read
Denton Police Log Covers June 29 to July 5, 2026
The Denton Record-Chronicle published a map of police reports for the week ending July 5, 2026.
Zane BoydJuly 7, 20261 min read
Denton Police: Pedestrian in Critical Condition After Crash
A pedestrian is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries following a traffic incident in Denton, according to the Denton Police Department.
Zane BoydJuly 7, 20261 min read
Denton Residents Encouraged to Embrace Dragonflies for Natural Mosquito Control
Dragonflies are effective predators of mosquitoes, according to a Texas wildlife biologist.
Zane BoydJuly 7, 20261 min read
Automated License Plate Readers Expand in DFW Area, Impacting Local Drivers
Flock cameras are now monitoring vehicles across the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
Zane BoydJuly 7, 20261 min read
Denton County Confirms Two Cyclosporiasis Cases
Denton County Public Health officials have confirmed two laboratory-verified cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic intestinal illness, as the CDC investigates a broader outbreak.
Zane BoydJuly 7, 20262 min read
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Corinth Police Arrest Denton Suspects in Hit-and-Run Incident
Two suspects from Denton have been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash.
Zane BoydJuly 7, 20261 min read
Denton Gas Prices Drop to $3.1950 as Monthly Trend Stays Lower — July 7, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.1950 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
Zane BoydJuly 7, 20261 min read
Fitch Assigns AA+ Rating to Denton’s $477 Million Bond Issue
Fitch Ratings has assigned an AA+ rating to Denton’s upcoming $477 million in general obligation bonds and certificates of obligation, affirming the city’s issuer default rating at the same level with a stable outlook.
Zane BoydJuly 7, 20262 min read
27 Denton-area alumni appear in new College Football 27 game
Sheridan Wilson leads Denton County graduates with a 92 rating in the EA Sports title, while Guyer High School accounts for 11 of the 27 local players featured.
Zane BoydJuly 7, 20262 min read
Rep. Gill Addresses Denton GOP on Spending, Democrats, and Sharia
U.S. Representative Brandon Gill spoke at a Denton County Republican event, highlighting federal spending oversight, criticizing Democratic policy positions, and citing polling on Sharia law support.
Zane BoydJuly 6, 20262 min read
Denton Gas Prices Drop to $3.2090 as Monthly Trend Stays Lower — July 6, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.2090 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
Zane BoydJuly 6, 20261 min read
DAR Brings Revolutionary War Exhibit to Denton County Courthouse
The Flower Mound chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting a free, traveling historical exhibit at the Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square from late July through mid-August.
Zane BoydJuly 5, 20262 min read
Kerr County Emergency Coordinator Absent During Deadly Floods
A legislative investigation found that Kerr County's emergency coordinator was sick and asleep during the July 4 floods, with no delegate present to manage the crisis.
Cody UnderwoodJuly 5, 20262 min read
Denton Gas Prices Drop to $3.2200 as Monthly Trend Stays Lower — July 5, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.2200 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
Arlen HardyJuly 5, 20261 min read
Denton Man Sentenced to 78 Months for Bank Robberies
Jonathan Mark Fleming received a federal prison term after pleading guilty to three armed bank robberies in Denton.
Zane BoydJuly 4, 20262 min read