Good morning, Denton.

Captain Orlando (Hino) Hinojosa was honored in April with the 2026 Investment in Character Community Reception Award by the Longhorn Council’s Frontier Trails District as local community leaders celebrated his decades of service with Denton Police and the Sheriff’s Office.

Three Denton County cities made SmartAssets’s list of new boomtowns, with Lewisville ranked No. 5, Frisco No. 10 and Denton No. 11.

The rankings based on five-year growth in housing, labor force and GDP highlight expanding economic opportunities in the area — fueling local development.

Cattle ranchers in Denton County stay on alert after USDA confirmed a New World screwworm case on Wednesday in South Texas, a harmful fly species.

Local rancher Suzanne Fulton of Fulton Farms has begun spraying her 150 cattle—experts warn additional cases may soon arise in North Texas.

Brew & Que Festival 2026

4-10 p.m. — Lakefront Grill — Admission prices vary — Enjoy a festival of BBQ and brews with live music and fun activities.

Summer Con3

10 a.m. — Golden Triangle Mall — Free entry — Celebrate pop culture with collectibles, toys, and anime merchandise.

June Mushroom Foray at Old Alton Bridge

12-2 p.m. — Old Alton Bridge — Free for members, $20 non-members, $10 for kids 10-17 — Explore the fascinating world of fungi in their native habitat with guided expertise.

University of North Texas Soccer Camp

June 15-18 — Mean Green Soccer and Track & Field Stadium — Registration required — Develop your soccer skills at the University of North Texas residential camp.

50+ Tropical Luau Night

6-9 p.m. — Denton Senior Center — $10 Resident/$12 Non-Resident — Experience an island paradise with Hawaiian-inspired cuisine and a festive luau dance to celebrate together.

Triumph Roadster Demo Days at MonkeyMoto

10 a.m.-4 p.m. — MonkeyMoto — RSVP required — Experience Triumph's high-performance Roadsters with demo rides and exclusive swag for early participants.

Oddities Market

1-6 p.m. — Harvest House — Free entry — Explore unique handcrafted items from local vendors while enjoying tarot readings and specialty drinks.

Henri Herbert & The Fury with Johnny Moeller

3-6 p.m. — Dan's SilverLeaf — Cost info unavailable — Experience an evening of soulful piano performances from Henri Herbert and special guest Johnny Moeller.

Basketball Camp: Point Guard College at Texas Woman's University

June 29 - July 3 — Texas Woman's University — $1,095 — A five-day overnight camp focused on basketball skills, leadership, and mindset for dedicated players.

Ak'Chamel Concert

7-11 p.m. — Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio — Ticketed event — Experience the unique sounds of Ak'Chamel live in Denton.