Denton Record-Chronicle

10/31/2025

A naked man barricaded himself in a hospital emergency room on Thursday at Medical City Denton and caused an estimated $10,000 in damage, Denton police say.

10/31/2025

Denton County Judge Andy Eads received the Texas Department of Transportation's Road Hand Award, recognizing his leadership in regional transportation. Eads is one of six Texans honored this year.

Denton County Judge Andy Eads has been honored with a Road Hand Award by the Texas Department of Transportation.

10/31/2025

The Denton Police Department is investigating after a woman allegedly shot and killed a man outside a home on Merlot Drive early Friday morning, according to a press release.

The Denton Police Department is investigating after a woman allegedly shot and killed a man outside a home on Merlot Drive, according to a press release.

10/31/2025

The Mean Green entered their game against UAB last night needing a win to advance to the American Conference tournament. Those hopes ended with a 3-2 loss to the Blazers at the North Texas Soccer and Track & Field Complex.

The North Texas soccer team’s season is over.

10/31/2025

From the blotter: Denton police arrested a 48-year-old man who allegedly ignited a bonfire in the woods off Loop 288 on Thursday afternoon. He told police he lit the fire in order to find gold.

Denton police arrested a 48-year-old man who allegedly ignited a bonfire in the woods off Loop 288 on Thursday afternoon. He told police he lit the fire in order to

10/31/2025

North Texas announced a $4.6 million naming rights gift Tom and Kristy Weger of Coppell Construction Company that will go to the university's athletic center expansion on Thursday morning. It's the largest donation in the program's history.

North Texas announced a $4.6 million naming rights gift Tom and Kristy Weger of Coppell Construction Company for its athletic center on Thursday morning.

10/31/2025

North Texas and Navy will play a key American Conference game on Saturday — both teams are in the Group of Five’s spot in the College Football Playoff and a berth in the conference title game. We project UNT to pull out a close game.

North Texas and Navy will play a key American Conference game on Saturday at DATCU Stadium. We project UNT to pull out a close game.

10/31/2025

Originally a murder defendant, 40-year-old Tabitha Lee Balent received 10 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to a lesser fentanyl-related offense on Wednesday.

Originally a murder defendant, a Denton woman received 10 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to a lesser fentanyl-related offense on Wednesday.

10/31/2025

Despite SNAP benefits halting on Saturday, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says school meals will continue. Nearly half of Denton ISD students rely on free and reduced-cost meals, a $25 million nutrition program vital to local families.

SNAP payments will stop Nov. 1, thanks to the government shutdown. But Texas kids on the state's free and reduced meal program will still eat.

10/31/2025

Denton-area volleyball teams Argyle, Krum, Aubrey and Ponder each swept their bi-district round matches Thursday to open the playoffs strong. They each extended streaks of advancing past Round 1 and are set to continue their runs early next week.

Denton-area volleyball teams Argyle, Krum, Aubrey and Ponder each swept their bi-district round matches Thursday to open the playoffs strong. They each extended streaks of advancing past Round 1 and

10/31/2025

Quin Henigan ran for three touchdowns and Ryan’s defense did the rest to take a 41-7 win Thursday over White Settlement Brewer. With the win, the Raiders clinched 3-5A DI's second playoff seed and their 25th playoff trip over the last 26 years.

Quin Henigan ran for three touchdowns and Ryan’s defense did the rest to take a 41-7 win Thursday over White Settlement Brewer. With the win, the Raiders clinched 3-5A DI's

10/31/2025

More than 3.5 million low-income Texans are among the more than 40 million Americans receiving Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program (SNAP) payments each month. With the government shutdown, SNAP benefits will not go out in November. Here’s what that means for Denton residents and how you can help. Read more and find resources at the link in our bio.

Coverage: Murry Chavez and Camila Gonzalez