Good morning, Denton.

On Sept. 30, Denton City Council discussed changes to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee to meet new state laws and approved a draft ordinance for staggered four-year terms—staff and council members debated rules for local and extraterritorial residents.

The council also reviewed billing practices that would speed refunds and ease payment plans while keeping steady revenue, and both measures will return for further action in coming months.

Denton Municipal Electric signed a 10-year agreement with Jupiter Power for 100MW battery storage as part of the Tidwell Power II project, approved by the City Council on September 30.

The contract will start delivering power in June and will boost grid reliability by storing extra renewable energy + supporting energy stability.

An 11-year-old boy with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and his grandmother pushed for a cure when CureDuchenne held its Champions in Dallas fundraiser on Oct.2 to aid a Denton clinic caring for underserved patients—hoping to lift the burden for him and 300,000 other boys.

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.

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.

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.

Dentonpalooza 5

6 p.m. — Dan's SilverLeaf — Benefits local charities — A charity variety show featuring unique performances and local talents in Denton, TX.

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.

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.

2025 Denton Celebrate Life 5K

1:15-4 p.m. — North Lakes Park — Benefiting local cancer support — Join the community for the 5th Annual Celebrate Life Survivors 5K Run.

DMAC Monster Dash Fun Run 5k

9:30 AM – 1:00 PM — North Lakes Park — Registration required — Get into the Halloween spirit with a timed fun-run and a trick-or-treat trail at the park.

PONY Live Performance

6:30-8 p.m. — Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating sounds of PONY as they showcase their latest album, Velveteen.

Wombo Live Performance

8-11 p.m. — Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio — Ticket prices vary — Experience Wombo's captivating sound from their new album 'Danger in Fives' in Denton's vibrant music scene.