Newsletter issued by the city of Denton, Texas documenting news and updates, announcing events, and providing other information of interest to residents.

ChoralFest 2021 performance at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall.

Denton County and the City of Denton are named for pioneer preacher, lawyer, and Indian fighter John B. Denton, but little has been known about him. He was an orphan in frontier Arkansas who became a circuit-riding Methodist preacher and an important member of a movement of early settlers bringing civilization to North Texas. After becoming a ranger on the frontier, he ultimately was killed in the Tarrant Expedition, a Texas Ranger raid on a series of villages inhabited by various Caddoan and other tribes near Village Creek on May 24, 1841. Denton’s true story has been lost or obscured by the persistent mythologizing by publicists for Texas, especially by pulp western writer Alfred W. Arrington. Cochran separates the truth from the myth in this meticulous biography, which also contains a detailed discussion of the controversy surrounding the burial of John B. Denton and offers some alternative scenarios for what happened to his body after his death on the frontier.

Panoramic photograph of the UNT CoLab's gallery during Byrd Williams IV's photography exhibit titled, "Walking Dead: A Visual Ethnography." Dozens of black and white portraits can be seen hanging on the walls of both the first and second floors of the gallery. An 1800s-era camera can be seen on the right side of the photograph.

Panoramic photograph of the UNT CoLab's gallery during Byrd Williams IV's photography exhibit titled, "Walking Dead: A Visual Ethnography." Dozens of black and white portraits can be seen hanging on a wall on the left side of the photograph. Additional portraits can be seen along walls on both the first and second floors of the gallery.

Panoramic photograph of the UNT CoLab's gallery during Byrd Williams IV's photography exhibit titled, "Walking Dead: A Visual Ethnography." A large black and white portrait of Byrd Williams, Jr. can be seen on a wall on the right side of the photograph. Text that reads, "Byrd Williams IV [--] Walking Dead[:] A Visual Ethnography [--] Oct 9 - Nov 13," has been printed on the wall to the right of the portrait. Dozens of black and white portraits are lining the walls on both the first and second floors of the gallery. An 1800s-era camera can be seen in the center of the photograph.

Panoramic photograph of the UNT CoLab's gallery during Byrd Williams IV's photography exhibit titled, "Walking Dead: A Visual Ethnography." Dozens of black and white portraits can be seen hanging on a wall that spans most of the photograph. A large portrait of two men can be seen on a separate wall on the right side of the photograph.

Weekly newspaper from The Colony, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Brass Band concert performed at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall.

Poster abstract for the "Digitization, metadata, and commercial licensing of local Texas television news," presentation at AMIA 2021.

Symphony Orchestra concert performed at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall

Photograph of an oversized cut out sign located in the Library Mall in between Willis Library and the Hurley Administration Building that includes each individual letter of the words "Happy Birthday Scrappy," as well as cut outs of the birthday smiley face emoji with a party hat and horn, a pink striped and green ribbon wrapped gift, a yellow birthday cake, a football with the words "celebrate" and two stars, one red birthday candle, and one blue birthday candle. A small bus is shown to the right of the sign in the image in front of the Hurley Administration Building, as well as trees and the Music Building behind the sign in the background.

Photograph of a table with a green and black tablecloth and a display of round tiers holding dozens of chocolate and vanilla cupcakes with white or brown frosting and green sprinkles. The center tier, which is approximately four feet tall, has seven plates with each ascending plate being smaller. The table and cupcakes are under a large temporary metal and tarp event tent. A Dining Services employee is shown in the foreground and left side of the image wearing a face mask and a short sleeve black and green shirt with a black apron. The employee is sorting out a pile of white square napkins with purple disposable gloves on. A man stands in the middle ground of the image on the right side and also has a purple disposable glove on. The man is wearing a short sleeve striped button up shirt, brown pants, black sunglasses and a face mask. The man appears to be picking up a cupcake with a tong in one hand and a napkin in his other hand. Other guests of Scrappy's birthday celebration and green trees are visible in the background.

Photograph of a University of North Texas Student posing with the UNT mascot, Scrappy, during Scrappy's "birthday bash" celebration on the UNT Library Mall. The student is holding an iced coffee drink and face mask, and Scrappy is doing a peace sign with one hand.

Photograph of a University of North Texas Student posing with the UNT mascot, Scrappy, during Scrappy's "birthday bash" celebration on the UNT Library Mall. The student is holding an iced coffee drink and face mask, and Scrappy is doing a peace sign with one hand.

Wind Ensemble concert performed at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall.

Weekly newspaper from The Colony, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Photograph of artifacts, bags, and jewelry on display during Indigenous People's Day. The artifacts are on display for visitors to learn more about Native history. This photograph was taken during Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrated on October 12, 2021.

Photograph of artifacts, bags, and jewelry on display during Indigenous People's Day. The artifacts are on display for visitors to learn more about Native history. This photograph was taken during Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrated on October 12, 2021.

Photograph of a piece of artwork provided by the UNT Native American Student Association. The artwork depicts a nun puppeteering Indigenous children. This photograph was taken during Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrated on October 12, 2021.

Photograph of artwork depicting an Indigenous Person dressed in green feathers. The artwork was on display for visitors to learn more about Native history. This photograph was taken during Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrated on October 12, 2021.

Photograph of an Eagle made from beads, as well as a dreamcatcher, both made of green, white, and black beads as well as green feathers. The artifacts are on display for visitors to learn more about Native history. This photograph was taken during Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrated on October 12, 2021.

Photograph of books and artifacts provided by UNT Native American Student Association on a table during Indigenous Peoples Day. The books have titles such as, "Pima Indian Legends," "A Pima Past." This photograph was taken during Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrated on October 12, 2021.

Photograph of books and artifacts provided by UNT Native American Student Association on a table during Indigenous Peoples Day. The books have titles such as, "Pima Indian Legends," "A Pima Past." This photograph was taken during Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrated on October 12, 2021.