Denton, TX
Denton is a small city north of Dallas and Ft. Worth, working in tandem with those cities to form the geographical polygon known as the “Golden Triangle”. Home to two institutions of higher education — The University of North Texas, and Texas Women’s University — Denton is also ground-zero to some of my favorite restaurants, memorable sunset viewings, and good friends.
Because of my extended stay at UNT, Denton was my hometown for eight years. It’s one of those comfortable places that lull you into never leaving, and I might never have if events that ensued towards the end of my stay hadn’t pushed me out of the proverbial nest.
I enjoy going back when I can, spending time getting lost in its downtown square, which is dominated by one of the more-attractive of the historic Texas courthouses. A day can be said to have ended well when a scoop of Beth Marie’s ice cream sits in my belly and a stack of dusty tomes from Recycled Books is tucked under my arm.
Some stories set in Denton, TX include: