Voice Of Denton

12/02/2025

Hey Dentonites! The City Council would like to hear from you about three naming applications currently under consideration. A public meeting to receive in-person input on these applications will be held on Monday, December 15 at 6PM at the Civic Center (321 E. McKinney Street). The meeting will be in the Community Room (to your left as you enter the front lobby).

City staff are also receiving public input online. The online input form is available here: https://bit.ly/48IY74e

Every so often, the City of Denton receives applications to name specific facilities or properties owned by the City. Many of these applications are from the public, seeking to honor someone by naming a facility after them. City staff may also submit applications for naming, for example, when a new piece of park land is developed and the park needs an official name.

The three applications currently under consideration are:
1. Naming the Civic Center the “Quakertown Civic Center”
2. Naming the Day Labor Site at 301 Fort Worth Drive “The Popo Gonzalez Day Labor Site”
3. Naming the Juneteenth Softball Tournament “The John Royston Juneteenth Softball Tournament”

For more information about the City’s naming policy and to view each of the submitted naming applications please visit: https://www.discussdenton.com/naming-requests

11/21/2025

Hey, Denton! Join us on December 4 for a Hickory Creek Trail Community Meeting, where you can share your thoughts on the Hickory Creek Trail Master Plan. This project, part of the Parks, Recreation, and Trail System Master Plan adopted by City Council in March 2022, outlines a future trail along the Hickory Creek Corridor. The meeting is an opportunity to weigh in on community needs and early design concepts for this planned amenity.

⏰When: December 4, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
📍Where: The Denton Civic Center (321 E McKinney St.) in the Redbud Room

To learn more about this project, visit: https://www.discussdenton.com/hickory-creek-trail-master-plan

11/19/2025

UPDATE 10:53 a.m. | The roadway has reopened.

TRAFFIC ALERT 8:17 a.m. | Expect delays on northbound I-35E this morning. A crash led to a diesel spill between Post Oak Boulevard and Mayhill Road, resulting in closures of the on-ramp by Pockrus Page Road and the right lane of I-35E. Fire crews are actively working on the spill, but we recommend taking an alternate route this morning!

City of Denton Fire Department

11/14/2025

This holiday season, the Denton Enterprise Airport and Sheltair Aviation are hosting a food drive to support local families that are facing food insecurity. They are accepting donations of non-perishable food items for the Denton Community Food Center through December 5.

📍Drop off locations:
Airport Administration Building – 5000 Airport Rd. (open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
Sheltair Aviation Lobby – 5035 Warbird Dr.
Discover Denton Visitors Center - 111 W. Hickory St.
North Lakes Recreation Center - 2001 W Windsor Dr.

By donating, you're helping ensure that no family goes hungry this holiday season. Denton is a community that truly cares, so let's make sure to show up for our neighbors during this season of gratitude. 💗

For more information, visit: www.dentonairport.com/fooddrive.

Denton Enterprise Airport

11/13/2025

Head's up, Denton! The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will close all northbound lanes of I-35E from North Texas Blvd. to Bonnie Brae Bridge starting on Friday, November 14 to hang steel beams on the connector bridge between I35E and I35W. The closure will take place nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Monday morning, November 17.

The detour for this closure will be via the northbound frontage road between North Texas Blvd. and Bonnie Brae, south of the I-35E/I-35W split. Make sure to plan ahead, be mindful of work crews, and follow detour signs!

For more information, visit TxDOT's website at: www.DriveTexas.org

City of Denton Police Department City of Denton Fire Department

11/13/2025

Join us for our last town hall of the year! Bring your questions as we discuss public safety technology and other topics important to our community.

📅 Monday, Nov. 17
⏰ 6 to 8 p.m.
📍American Legion Hall Senior Center - 629 Lakey St.

11/11/2025

10/30/2025

Beginning November 1, more than 3,000 Denton residents who rely on SNAP benefits will temporarily lose access to crucial food resources as the current federal government shutdown continues.

If you or someone you know needs help, visit this page for a list of local food pantries in Denton and the surrounding area: http://bit.ly/432Hxt3

Community members who wish to help their neighbors can make a monetary donation to the United Way of Denton County’s temporary Food Insecurity Relief Fund to support neighbors in need: bit.ly/49trjgv.

Eligible households are encouraged to continue applying for SNAP benefits, as the state manages applications and is not currently affected by the shutdown. Benefits are expected to be distributed retroactively once federal operations resume. To apply for benefits or book an in-person appointment with a SNAP specialist at Serve Denton, visit https://bit.ly/4hwWp8V.

10/30/2025

📣 Update: Wowza! We had an overwhelming response and our shelves are now overflowing, so much so we are running out of room! Also, we hear you about the Amazon wishlist, and we will get an updated one posted soon. Thank you so much for your incredible generosity, Denton! ❤️🤍💙

💢The City of Denton Animal Shelter desperately needs towels and hand towels!💢

We want to fill this shelf up! We aren't open today, but you can leave new or gently used towel donations outside the door today. Tomorrow through Saturday you can drop them off in our main lobby.

10/10/2025

That’s a wrap on another incredible ! A huge thank you to every single person who came out to celebrate music, art and community with us. We hope you had an amazing time!

We’ve seen some of your comments and feedback across social media, and we’re listening. To help us make next year’s festival even better, we invite you to share your thoughts in our quick survey. Your feedback is essential as we plan for the future!

Tell us what you think: DENTONJAZZFEST.COM/SURVEY/

10/07/2025

10/04/2025

🐾HEADS-UP, DENTON🐾: Starting THIS Monday, Oct. 6, there will be temporary closures at both Lake Forest’s Wiggly Field dog park and at North Lakes Park’s Fetch dog park for regular seasonal maintenance. During the two closure phases, sections for both large and small dogs will remain available at each park.

--Phase 1: From Monday, Oct. 6, to Sunday, Oct. 19, half of each dog park will be closed. Both are anticipated to reopen by Monday, Oct. 20, barring any delays.


--Phase 2: The other half of each dog park will be closed from Monday, Oct. 20, to Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. Both are anticipated to reopen by Monday, Nov 3, 2025, barring any delays.

We’re thankful for your patience and understanding as we care for our parks!