Voice Of Denton

10/01/2026

BLOCKTOBER PARTY AND PUMPKIN DROP RESCHEDULED: When you're trying to set up the Pumpkin Drop, and the weather............. flops. 😢 Not to worry, next week's weather is looking beautiful, so the Blocktober Party and Pumpkin Drop has been rescheduled to October 8 at 6 p.m., at the Quakertown Civic Center!

Here are the details for the rescheduled date!

6 p.m.: The ultimate city-wide block party kicks off, offering you a way to meet your neighbors and city staff with goodies, games, and yummy eats.

7 p.m.: Watch pumpkins filled with various food items splatter from dizzying heights. It'll be a smash!

🚘PARKING: Both free and paid lots are conveniently located downtown for access to the Denton Civic Center. Here's a complete guide to parking in Downtown Denton: www.dentonhalloween.com/planyourvisit.

🍴EATS/DRINKS: Food and drink vendors will be available on site, including Groovy Chicken & Waffles, So Forkin Good BBQ, DonutNV, Kona Ice, Brooklyn Dawgs, and Chug It.

Between the decor, themed bars, restaurants, shops, and events that can be enjoyed rain or shine, there's still plenty to do today in the Halloween Capital of Texas!

For all things Halloween, visit www.dentonhalloween.com

09/22/2026

The new bridge is done and ready for visitors! All trails are currently open and fall bird migration is in full swing, so get out there and enjoy all the sights and sounds of nature. Bonus bragging rights to those who spot the Bald Eagle pair that has been hanging around the pond.

07/28/2026

🚧 Road Closure Notice: Swisher Road 🚧

Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, July 28, Swisher Road north of Edwards Road will be temporarily closed to all traffic for asphalt paving. The project is expected to be complete by Thursday, July 30. This paving marks the final stage of the street resurfacing project that began on June 24, 2026.

During these closures, be mindful of work crews and follow detour signage! Please see the map of planned closures below.

06/04/2026

05/31/2026

Early voting for Denton City Council Runoff Elections will kick off MONDAY, June 1 and go through June 9. Election day will take place on Saturday, June 13.

As a reminder, two runoff elections will be taking place:
📌Denton Mayor, Place 7: Chris Watts and Brian Beck
📌Denton City Council Place 5: George Michael Ferrie Jr. and Erica Garland

EARLY VOTING: Takes place at any of the following locations from June 1-9:
📍Denia Recreation Center (1001 Parvin St.) - Room A
📍Denton Civic Center (321 E McKinney St.) - Community Room
📍Denton County Elections Administration (701 Kimberly Dr.) - A111
📍North Branch Library (3020 N. Locust St.) - Meeting Room
📍North Lakes Recreation Center (2001 W. Windsor Dr.) - Room B
📍 Robson Ranch Clubhouse (9428 Ed Robson Cir.) - Bandera/Medina Room
📍South Branch Library (3228 Teasley Ln.) - Large Meeting Room

EARLY VOTING HOURS:
June 1-6, Monday through Saturday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
June 7, Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
June 8-9, Monday and Tuesday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

On election day, Saturday, June 13, you can vote at your designated location from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the address determined by your precinct, which can be found by looking up your voter registration info at https://bit.ly/3OwIlSN
📍Precinct 1007, 1056, 1057, 1061, 1062, 1063, 1064 - North Branch Library (3020 N. Locust St.) - Meeting Room

📍Precinct 1058, 1059, 1060, 4168, 4169, 4188, 4189 - North Lakes Recreation Center (2001 W Windsor Dr.) - Room B

📍Precinct 1065, 1066, 2067, 2069, 2070, 4165, 4166, 4167, - Denton Civic Center (321 E. McKinney St.) - Community Room

📍Precinct 4043, 4161, 4162, 4163, 4164, 4176, 4180, 4181, 4182, 4183 - South Branch Library (3228 Teasley Ln.) - Large Meeting Room

📍Precinct 4170, 4171, 4173, 4174, 4175, 4177, 4178, 4179, 4184, 4187, 4193 - Denia Recreation Center (1001 Parvin St.) - Room A

📍Precinct 4185, 4186, 4197 - Robson Ranch Clubhouse (9428 Ed Robson Cir.) - Bandera/Medina Room

The last day to receive an application for ballot by mail is Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026.

For more information on voting in Denton County, please visit: https://bit.ly/3QfmQqj

04/15/2026

HAPPENING TODAY! 🎖️ The annual Congressional Medal of Honor motorcade will be passing through Denton between approximately 4:30 and 5 p.m. today. Various on-ramps, as well as the mainlanes of northbound I-35W and I-35, will be shut down as the motorcade approaches Gainesville.

Please remember:
🚨 Plan for an alternate route. There will be traffic delays!
🚨 Pull over to the right to allow the motorcade to pass.
🚨 Watch the motorcade from a safe location.

City of Denton Fire Department

04/08/2026

04/08/2026

Public computers will be unavailable at Emily Fowler Central Library on Thursday, April 9, from 9 AM to Noon and at the North Branch Library on Friday, April 10, from 9 AM to Noon for system upgrades.
WiFi and WebPrint services will be available.