DTX-DEN: Impact 10/22/2025

Learn more about land use changes along U.S. 380 and other Denton City Council updates from recent Community Impact reporting

1. Denton City Council approves land use changes for approximately 55 acres along US 380

Denton City Council members approved an amendment to the city’s Future Land Use Map for roughly 55 acres along US 380 at an Oct. 14 meeting.

The vote passed 4-3 with council members Brian Beck, Brandon McGee and Suzi Rumohr opposing.

The amendment changes about 33.5 acres—located south of US 380, between Geesling Road and North Trinity Road—from a rural designation to light industrial.

The amendment also changes about 21.8 acres—located north and south of US 380 beginning at North Trinity Road and extending approximately 0.4 miles—from low residential to community mixed use.

Napali restaurant Momo Masala opened in Denton in mid-October, a company representative said.

What's on the menu: The restaurant’s menu specializes in Himalayan cuisine, and offers skewers, fried rice and momo, Nepali-style dumplings with various fillings.

• 2430 S. I-35, Ste. 164, Denton

Denton County residents can safely dispose of unused or expired prescription medications at Medical City Denton on Oct. 25, according to a news release.

The details: The Drug Enforcement Administration is hosting this event in partnership with Medical City Denton and five other hospital locations for its National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to help prevent drug misuse and protect public health.

Community members can dispose of unused or expired prescription or over-the-counter medications, free of charge, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 25 at the professional building entrance to Medical City Denton, 3537 S. I-35 E.

Individuals can bring:

• Prescription and over-the-counter medications in tablet, capsule and patch forms
• Ointments, lotions, drops and liquid medication in leak-proof containers
• Vape cartridges without batteries
• Pet medication