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City Hosts a Fall Block Party for Community Members

Sept. 28 Party Combines the National Night Out Kickoff and the State of the City Events

DENTON, TX, Sept. 7, 2023 - The City of Denton is thrilled to announce an exciting family-friendly event, the City Block Party, that will bring the community together for a night of fun and engagement with City officials and staff. Join us on Sept. 28, 20...

Denton Fire Department Secures $2,035,458 SAFER Grant

The 2022 SAFER grant will fund six (6) full-time firefighters over a 3-year period.

DENTON, TX, Sept. 1, 2023 - The Denton Fire Department (DFD) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a $2,035,458 grant through the 2022 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program. This significant grant, funded by the Depa...

Fiscal Year 2023 to 2024 Proposed Budget & Notice of Tax Rates

The City Council for the City of Denton, Texas, will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Program of Services (“Budget”) and proposed tax rate, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber...

City of Denton Empowers Local Nonprofits with Grants through ARPA

$1,151,111 Helps Local Nonprofits Continue Providing Essential Services to the Community

DENTON, TX, Aug. 17, 2023 - The City of Denton is proud to announce the awarding of grants to eight (8) local nonprofits through its Capacity Building Grant for Nonprofits, demonstrating its commitment to bolstering support for community partners and enha...

Denton Municipal Electric to Begin Planning for New Campus

On Tuesday, Aug. 15, Denton City Council gave unanimous direction to a concept and request for a campus expansion to house staff and operations of Denton Municipal Electric (DME). While only in the preliminary stages of development, DME staff expect that ...

Denton City Council Calls 2023 Bond Election

The $309,590,000 bond program placed before voters spans eight (8) propositions: Streets, Drainage and Flood Control, Park System, Public Safety, Affordable Housing, Active Adult Center, South Branch Library, and City Hall West.

DENTON, TX, Aug. 16, 2023 - The Denton City Council has called a 2023 bond election to take place on Nov. 7, 2023. The $309,590,000 bond program placed before voters spans eight (8) propositions: Streets, Drainage and Flood Control, Park System, Public Sa...

Recall Lawsuits Dismissed

The City of Denton was granted final orders in its favor on both recall election lawsuits this past month. Both cases have been dismissed.

DENTON, TX, Aug. 10, 2023 – The City of Denton was granted final orders in its favor on both recall election lawsuits this past month. Both cases have been dismissed.  

An initial lawsuit was brought against the City of Denton, its City ...

Go Behind the Scenes of Your City with Denton 360

Are you ready to become a proactive and empowered citizen, actively shaping the future of your community? The City of Denton invites you to participate in our upcoming Denton 360° program! This unique program is designed to bring residents like you closer...

Denton City Council Discusses Priorities, Next Year’s Budget

Council Retreat Reviews Strategic Priorities, Service Enhancements with No Expected Tax Rate Increase

DENTON, TX, Aug. 5, 2023 – The Denton City Council convened on Aug. 5 for its annual budget workshop to discuss its strategic priorities and the City’s finances for the next fiscal year (October 2023 through September 2024). The worksh...

NE Denton Area Plan Public Input Ongoing

The Northeast Area of Denton is largely undeveloped. After concerns, proposals, and requests from developers and the community, City Council and staff realized a need to create an area plan to establish a vision for the area, as well as set clear policy d...

Current Job Opportunities

Work with the best team in Texas! There are a variety of open positions currently open in the City of Denton. Visit Current Job Opportunities and the Human Resources Page for more information and to see the open opportunities.

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