Denton County began a dayslong effort Monday to finish clearing out a homeless encampment on county property near Woodrow Lane, a process that… Read more
Our Daily Bread in Denton and PediPlace in Lewisville have joined United Way of Denton County as community partners. Read more
Refuge in ‘a dangerous year for kids’: As abuse case numbers rise, advocacy center opens expanded HQ
LEWISVILLE — It took a few years and $6 million in fundraising, but the Children’s Advocacy Center for North Texas is unveiling its expanded L… Read more
With COVID-19 still looming in North Texas, the Denton Parks Foundation decided to make the 27th annual Dog Days of Denton a little safer. Read more
CROSS ROADS — Jodi Bartek still tears up when she describes her realization 22 years ago that her then 18-month-old son Ryan was showing signs… Read more
The children and teenagers of Theatre Denton’s Matilda gathered around Managing Director Mike Barrow during his curtain speech at Friday night… Read more
After spending the last year fossil-digging in Denton, Dino Bo finally revealed his dinosaur collections thus far at a children’s learning event. Read more
Linda Dodson and David Call wait for folks to donate backpacks Saturday on the downtown Square during Interfaith Ministries of Denton’s “Fill … Read more
Local nonprofit Ranch Hands Rescue will get $10 million in state funding coming out of this year’s legislative session. Read more
Carol Short started the Denton Arts & Jazz Festival 42 years ago, when it was first called “Spring Fling.” Read more
Housing and shelter for people experiencing homelessness soon may see more local funding through the American Rescue Plan. Read more
Habitat for Humanity of Denton County will host a dedication ceremony for its 104th home this week. Read more
Serve Denton has become the first nonprofit in the city to obtain a certificate in the use of data in decision making from the Center for Nonp… Read more
Around 60 people turned out on the lawn of the Courthouse on the Square on Monday evening for a Disability Pride Month rally. Read more
When Terese Thomas-Moore first began fostering in 2012, she knew she wanted to make a difference in the lives of children. But she quickly rea… Read more
After being forced to go virtual last year, this year’s Denton County MHMR LOSS Team Music Fest and Art Auction was back in-person Saturday, t… Read more
The woman who has been behind the meals at Denton’s Our Daily Bread for almost 21 years is hanging up her apron. Read more
Denton’s Planned Parenthood clinic is seeing patients more quickly after a move to a larger facility just one door down from their previous location. Read more
The Betzhold Foundation donated a new basketball court to The Wheeler House, a transitional housing facility in Denton for single mothers and … Read more
Serve Denton has hired a new development associate to help expand fundraising efforts, the nonprofit center announced last week. Read more
Michelle Conner of Grace Like Rain Ministries hopes to make her vision of building an affordable housing community for families in Denton a re… Read more
A vacant 8.23-acre lot between Duncan Street and Hill Street and along Smith Street in Southeast Denton will soon become a 35-home affordable … Read more
Inspired by the anti-trafficking work their math teacher, Kimberli Brackett, had done in the West African country of Ghana, these students started the nonprofit Kids Prosper Kids and began fundraising to build a trade school in Tepa, Ghana. Read more
The Summer Water Project has a simple mission: to bring relief to anyone — especially the homeless — with coolers full of free bottles of cold… Read more
CCA helps those in need with rent assistance, food and more. They also benefit from a popular thrift store. Read more
Classic of Denton on June 10 surprised a Denton single mother with a free Mazda, part of a program that has seen the dealership donate three v… Read more
Fireworks won’t be lighting up the night at Apogee Stadium for the second July Fourth in a row as the Denton Noon Kiwanis Club won’t be puttin… Read more
The United Way of Denton County received a $3.3 million grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in April, and it is d… Read more
CROSS ROADS — Free meals for area students are still easy to come by if you know when or where to look. Read more
This month marks the 10-year anniversary of Gary Henderson’s joining the United Way of Denton County as president/CEO, which the Board of Dire… Read more
Habitat for Humanity of Denton County will welcome a new board president next month, the organization announced in a news release Wednesday. Read more
Dozens of people gathered at the Denton County MHMR Center on Scripture Street on Sunday night for its candlelight vigil to remember suicide v… Read more
The Denton Police Department celebrated the launch of its new crisis response team during Saturday morning’s National Alliance on Mental Illne… Read more
A Denton mother parks her car in one of the few spots in a small lot off Malone Street. She flips on her hazards and turns to the back seat, l… Read more
GZA from Wu-Tang Clan smiles from a framed photo on a gray wall, his arm around a 5-foot-9 woman with blue roots and shoulder-length curls. To… Read more
After 16 months, the majority of which included pandemic protocol and postponements, United Way of Denton County hosted its annual United Trib… Read more
Contestants dance for the crowd during the United Way of Denton County's 9th Annual United Tribute event on Saturday at the Embassy Suites by … Read more
Denton County Friends of the Family works through the pandemic to help those impacted by rape, sexual abuse and domestic violence while promoting safety and prevention within the community. Read more
A safe house in Denton for male victims of sex trafficking will see its first residents arrive in June. Read more
The Greater Denton/Wise County Association of Realtors raised $42,000 during a fundraiser hosted earlier this month for Habitat for Humanity o… Read more
This late Wednesday night in Denton, Jenny McGee opens the large, creaking metal doors to this repurposed office building, after working her d… Read more
It’s not the easiest volunteer gig out there, but Vicki Mielke and Steven Moomau want the world to be a better place for vulnerable children a… Read more
The United Way of Denton County recently added five new community volunteers to its Board of Directors: Joyce Brown, April Cain, Curtis Cornel… Read more
With some North Texas pet owners struggling with access to animal care since the start of the pandemic, the Texas Coalition for Animal Protect… Read more
Fred Moore Day Nursery School will likely move directly under the control of Denton ISD, assuming school board members approve the move during… Read more
United Way of Denton County announced last week that over a dozen county nonprofits are teaming up to end veteran homelessness in just 100 day… Read more
Nine months after sales of a special brew dedicated to supporting racial justice began at Armadillo Ale Works, the brewery is donating the pro… Read more
The new headquarters and shelter for The Junction of Denton County is expected to be ready to operate in December 2022 following $8.8 million … Read more
The Greater Denton/Wise County Association of Realtors will host a benefit next month, with proceeds sponsoring a home for a family in need th… Read more
This week marks a little over a year since COVID-19 shutdowns began, and with it comes another stressful tax season. Read more
As part of Keep Denton Beautiful’s 33rd annual Great American Cleanup, the A-train Rail Trail got a weekend face-lift, with Bike Denton volunt… Read more
