Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Denton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Serve Denton has added a new service for local nonprofits by offering two low-cost classes—helping managers and workers streamline operations and lead better. Denton Record-Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today Denton begins the second 31 Days of Denton Halloween—an all-month celebration that shows Denton is the Halloween Capital. The event features a new free 5,000-square-foot maze at the Civic Center, updated phone booths and a pop-up cemetery, with over 300 local events planned for fun at every turn. KERA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Texans may face service delays and travel disruptions if Congress fails to pass funding, affecting federal workers, military families, and programs like SNAP. Local projects, including transit improvements and education funding, might also be stalled – officials warn that key operations such as Social Security and postal services will keep running. KERA
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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.
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Guerilla Toss Live Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio — Ticket prices not specified — Experience an explosive performance from the art rock band known for their energetic dance punk and mesmerizing live shows.
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Metalachi Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Dan's SilverLeaf — Check venue for entry fees — Experience a unique blend of mariachi and metal music with Metalachi.
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Juan Wauters Live Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — Dan's SilverLeaf — $21 & up — Experience a live performance by Juan Wauters at a local favorite venue in Denton, TX.
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Dentonpalooza 5
6 p.m. — Dan's SilverLeaf — Benefits local charities — A charity variety show featuring unique performances and local talents in Denton, TX.
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Laura Stevenson Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio — Ticket prices vary — Experience the emotional journey of acclaimed singer-songwriter Laura Stevenson as she performs her new album.
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Taraneh
7-9 p.m. — Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio — Cost not specified — Experience the nu-grunge sounds of Comet as she showcases her breakout EP in Denton’s underground scene.
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