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Former Proud Boys Lawyer Now Working in Denton Courts, Investigation Finds

By Emma Ruby

Aug 25, 2025

The local attorney has described himself as “unapologetically fascist” and has worked with multiple white extremist groups.

A.I. Music Night Host Explains Why His Open Forum Got Canceled

By Simon Pruitt

Aug 21, 2025

The vision of Paul Slavens' A.I. music night at Rubber Gloves was promptly shut down after social media backlash.

Claire Morales Releases Lost in the Desert and Charts Her Psychedelic Odyssey

By Preston Barta

Aug 19, 2025

Claire Morales' first album in seven years is a multimedia journey of self-discovery and sonic evolution.

Teethe Remains Distinctive While Evolving the Dallas Music Ethos on Magic of the Sale

By Libby Veatch

Aug 12, 2025

What started as a group finding their footing has now crafted a sound that's entirely theirs on Magic of the Sale.

Denton's The Brown Thumb to Celebrate Black Businesses With a Community Market

By Bethany Weston

Aug 7, 2025

The downtown Denton plant and matcha shop is highlighting Black Business Month with the Meet Me at the Browns event this weekend.

Denton Organizers Are Honoring Disabled Pride Month with Events Throughout July

By Bethany Weston

Jul 10, 2025

Denton Disabled Pride wants to celebrate the local disabled community through art exhibitions, fashion shows and more.

Denton Emo Band alwaysneverstays Didn't Actually Disappear. They Just Made a Killer Album

By Sean Stroud

Jul 4, 2025

Despite the band’s name, they assure us that they are here to stay.

The End of Which House: Denton Crew Behind the Venue on What's Next After Hosting Final Show

By Diego Hernandez

Jun 23, 2025

Which House? Witch House? Gone House. Denton loses another iconic music space.

Denton Rallies Following Mayor's Refusal To Offer Official Pride Proclamation

By Bethany Weston

Jun 5, 2025

Denton Mayor Gerard Hudpseth declined to officially recognize June as Pride Month, turning a planned celebration into a protest Tuesday.

Midlake Marks 15th Anniversary of The Courage of Others with New Vinyl Reissue

By Preston Jones

May 28, 2025

The acclaimed Denton folk-rock band glances back at its third album, which turns 15, as it readies a vinyl re-release.

Denton City Council Repeals Marijuana Decriminalization Mandate

By Alyssa Fields

May 22, 2025

After $200,000 spent fighting a lawsuit from Paxton, the Denton leaders voted to repeal a decriminalization mandate.

After 34 Years, Riprocks in Denton is Closing

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

May 21, 2025

You probably met at least one ex at Riprocks if you were ever part of the Mean Green.

Los Angeles Artist zzzahara Brings Different Sound, Same Goals to Denton

By Tyler Hicks

May 19, 2025

Born and raised in California, the Mexican-Filipino artist is bringing their brand of emo and rebellion to Rubber Gloves.

cocktail and sign at Plot Twist in Denton

Plot Twist, a New Romance Bookstore and Bar, Opens to Huge Lines in Denton

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Jan 23, 2025

Need a book to get lost in and perhaps a drink to go also? We know a place.

Denton

Denton's Doughnut Speakeasy

Listen to the New Single From Midlake's Album

Denton

Denton's Doughnut Speakeasy

Listen to the New Single From Midlake's Album

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