Good morning, Denton.

Police said a missing Denton girl was located safe and has been reunited with her family — officials are reviewing the case details.

Texas lawmakers replaced the STAAR test with three shorter tests that will begin in 2027-28 yet did not pass extra property tax relief during a special session that ended Wednesday—other bills approved camp safety and flood response funding.

Denton city officials including Mayor Hudspeth, City Manager Hensley and Police Chief Robledo met with ICE last week to discuss local immigration enforcement under the 287(g) program—no agreement was reached and no further action is planned.

The Denton Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 24 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 215 E McKinney St to consider changing 34.5 acres from Rural Areas Future Land Use to Light Industrial and 22.5 acres from Low Residential Future Land Use to Community Mixed Use. The recommendation will go to City Council for final action — giving residents a chance to share their views before any changes are made.

Denton filed a plea after resident Adam Horwitz submitted a petition against the community shelter Our Daily Bread—he said that the shelter’s top bunk assignments and lack of needed accommodations caused him harm.

The city argued that the shelter runs itself and that no city employees work there.

Dog Days of Denton

9 AM – 2 PM — Quakertown Park — Free entry — Celebrate dogs, parks, and community with fellow dog lovers at the Dog Days of Denton festival.

Knights of Columbus Charity Golf Tournament

12:00 p.m. — Villages of Carmel — Contact for details — Participate in the 20th annual Ric Hoff Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament.

Adapted & Inclusive Recreation Dance: Fiesta Party

7-9 p.m. — Denton Senior Center — Free entry — Celebrate with traditional fiesta wear while dancing and socializing with peers in an inclusive environment.

Bach Fest

6:30-10:00 p.m. — Woman's Club Building — $50 — Celebrate with music, dancing, and traditional German cuisine at this festive event.

High Vis Live Concert

7-11:30 p.m. — Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio — $32.29 — Experience the energetic blend of UK punk and melodic rock from High Vis and other bands.

2025 Denton Haunts Ghost Walk

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum — Limited availability — Explore Denton's haunted history with spine-chilling true ghost stories.

Sacred Sound Journey with Alison

3-4 p.m. — Juliet's Jewels — Cost information not provided — Immerse yourself in a vibrational meditative experience with gongs and various instruments for restoration and balance.

End It Concert Night

6-8 p.m. — Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio — $10 cover — Experience live music with Sould Blind, Raw Brigade, and Ozone at this beloved Denton venue.

Denton Art and Jazz Festival

3 PM – 10 PM — Quakertown Park — Free entry — Enjoy vibrant music and art across multiple stages at this can't-miss community festival.