Construction crews are currently working on several roadways in Denton. Check out five road closures around the city. This list is not comprehensive.

Huntington Drive: Huntington Drive is closed between Sun Valley Drive and Hercules Lane for utilities and pavement replacements. The road closed Oct. 20 and is scheduled to reopen in late March, according to a city staff report.

Emery Street: Crews are currently rebuilding Emery Street from Alice Street to the end of Emery Street as part of the Neighborhood 2 bond package. Crews began work on curbs and gutters, according to a December construction update. City officials expect to complete the work on Feb. 13, 2026, according to a staff report.

Welch Street: Welch Street between Mulberry Street and Hickory Street is closed while crews replace the asphalt as part of the 2019 Neighborhood 6 bond program. The road is expected to reopen in early January.

A new Burlington location is scheduled to open on West University Drive in spring 2026, Burlington Construction Project Manager Tom Tyler said.

Burlington is a New Jersey-based department store that offers clothing, accessories and home goods, according to the company’s website.

• 2640 W. University Drive, Denton

The city of Denton will close its public-facing administrative offices at noon on Fridays starting Jan. 2, according to a city news release.

The details: The new hours are part of a one-year pilot program to retain and attract employees, the release states.

The early closure would allow city employees to spend more time on training and uninterrupted work, according to a presentation from city Chief Strategic Officer Aimee Kaslik at a Dec. 2 council work session.

Texas voters will see 18 statewide races on the ballot in 2026.

The overview: Texas will hold Republican and Democratic primary elections on March 3 to determine who will appear on the statewide ballot in November. Texas is one of 17 states with open primaries, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures, meaning registered voters can cast their ballots in either primary and do not need to register with a specific party.

What to know: The 18 statewide races on the 2026 primary ballots are:

• U.S. Senate
• Governor
• Lieutenant governor
• Attorney general
• Comptroller of public accounts
• General land commissioner
• Agriculture commissioner
• Railroad commissioner
• Texas Supreme Court, chief justice
• Texas Supreme Court justice, Place 2
• Texas Supreme Court justice, Place 7
• Texas Supreme Court justice, Place 8
• Texas Court of Criminal Appeals judge, Place 3
• Texas Court of Criminal Appeals judge, Place 4
• Texas Court of Criminal Appeals judge, Place 9
• 15th Court of Appeals, chief justice
• 15th Court of Appeals justice, Place 2
• 15th Court of Appeals justice, Place 3