Your morning starts here.

North Texas voters, including residents in Denton, are focused on affordability as they head to the polls.

Many note that rising costs for groceries, gas, utilities, and housing are challenging their budgets amid early voting.

Campus Theatre staff report unexplained noises and odd encounters they say may be tied to its original manager, Mr. Harrison (a longtime figure at the venue).

Denton County’s Drug Treatment Court celebrated 10 years today by focusing on recovery over punishment for people facing felony drug charges + officials noted improved outcomes in community wellness and reduced recidivism.

Cirque du Horror is a vaudeville-style Halloween show performed in a big top tent (a tradition since 2009) at 301 E Oak St. The show runs Friday through Sunday this fall and tickets cost between $17 and $65.

On Monday, Oct. 19, Texas Senate candidate James Talarico spoke to a packed crowd at the University of North Texas Union Emerald Ballroom, urging supporters to back his move from the Texas House to the U.S. Senate as he faces Ken Paxton during early voting.

On Oct. 17, demonstrators gathered outside Denton County Courthouse for the No Kings: Vote Early rally.

Organizers from Indivisible Denton offered speeches+ music to encourage early voting from Oct. 19 to Oct. 30 ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.

Today, the Denco Area 9-1-1 District marks 10 years of helping Denton residents access emergency services through text messaging (a service offering an easy alternative to calling) as officials stress its ongoing importance.

Denton embraces Halloween as the new Artist Mentorship Program from Paper Chair Studios, funded by a city grant, brings five themed art installations to downtown businesses, including Bearded Monk, Harvest House, Brown Thumb, Barnhart’s Barbershop & Miss Angeline’s, throughout October.