r/Denton 3h ago

Aggressive Motorist Harasses Cyclist

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This subreddit doesn’t let you post videos, but I have the footage of her verbally harassing me here. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8cFFYP6/

Today I wasn't feel well, so I biked over to the minute clinic. Cleared for covid and the flu, I got a flu shot, got some food and went home. But less than 5 mins into my 7 minute commute, a woman with her kid(s) in the car decided she just was not having it.

I saw her quickly approaching in my mirror, it appeared she was speeding and wasn't even paying attention, and barely even saw me at the last minute.

Realizing she almost hit me must have set her off, as she not only laid on her horn at me, but drove past me almost side swiping me, cussing me out. She then pulled into the apartment complex, came to a stop, rolled down her window and verbally berated me, insulting me and saying basically I should be on the side walk.

When she saw I was recording she quickly fled, but I caught up to her and she proceeded to stick her tongue out at me, flip me off, then point, as she once again fled.

I am a disabled person, a domestic violence survivor with chronic illnesses, PTSD, and sensory processing disorder. Biking is hard enough without the added danger of angry motorists harassing me; but stuff like this happens 1 out of 3 trips I take on my bike. It's why I started recording every trip. I am indigent and this is my only form of transportation.

In Denton, it is legal for cyclists to share the road (save few places like the square), & studies show that it is in fact likely safer for cyclists to do so since motorists will treat them more as a potential hazard than if they are onsthe sidewalk.

I ride an e-bike, it speeds up fast and is very big and bulky. I feel more safe on the road than the side walk, where many areas are cracked, warped, the trees hang low and will smack ya face, & pedestrians are walking. There are many areas in Denton that do not even have side walks.

I use my turn signals. I even have an electric light signal that beeps. I wear my gear, and I only use the left lane when I am preparing to turn, as was the case here.

She had no reason to be so angry. Especially with such a memorable license plate, out of date inspection, and with presumably a minor in the car (who also rolled their window down to berate me.) She should perhaps focus instead on fixing the audible issues her own transportation has and setting a better example for her kid(s).


r/Denton 7h ago

Pokemon Mum 🪷

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8 Upvotes

DHS homecoming is 10/11.

I am looking for someone to make a custom mum that is based on/inspired by the Pokemon Toxtricity. I have some ideas, but I am not a creative person.

I think there is potential for this to be pretty fun and unique for the right artist and I think Denton is the place for that person 😄


r/Denton 22h ago

Looking for photographers in my area

2 Upvotes

Hey, my name is Zeke. I’m located in Argyle, Tx, I’m 18, and I’m looking for people to go out and shoot photos with somewhere locally. Looking for people who are around my age who wanna go walk around somewhere of our choosing and get some sick shots.


r/Denton 6h ago

Anybody know what happened on Bell and University?

12 Upvotes

The detours were a fucking mess.


r/Denton 6h ago

Teaser for "Denton, Texas," a film I plan on making next year!

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Synopsis: on the day leading up to party, the lives of dozens of twenty-somethings living in Denton, Texas, are explored.

Inspirations:

- "Nowhere" from 1997

- "The Rules of Attraction," from 2003

- Mitski's 2023 album, The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We.

- The friends and experiences I had living in Denton, as well as the ups and downs, successes, failures, and mistakes I made in my 20s 🙃

Still a long way to go with making it, but for some strange, crazy reason, I believe it will happen!

EDIT: This is less of a teaser and more of a proof-of-concept teaser - idk why I had such a hard time discerning between the two 🙈


r/Denton 4h ago

Day 55 - 55 days since recent allegations, and so far Denton County District DA Paul Johnson has not filed charges against alleged voting laws violator Texas attorney general Ken Paxton

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r/Denton 6h ago

Replacing 80 ft of privacy fence near UNT. Cedar or vinyl for Denton heat?

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Side yard fence off Locust is rotting at the posts and we need about 80 ft replaced. Trying to figure out the best fence material for denton homes with the heat and clay soil. Is cedar still what most people use, or are neighbors switching to vinyl so they stop staining every year?


r/Denton 2h ago

Used to Attend UNT and want to Visit the Campus - Where Do I Park?

4 Upvotes

Back then you could get away with street parking on the northwest side of campus on Oak or Hickory but I’m sorely out of the loop and don’t know about any new towing policies or what have you - is it worth just paying for parking on-campus for a few hours? What do y’all think?


r/Denton 4h ago

Denton County DMV is shut down.

9 Upvotes

Was trying to renew my registration this month. Turned away, system is shut down, no ETA for resolution. Don't try calling either, good luck if you get by step one! Have a good day Denton.


r/Denton 23h ago

book clubs?

14 Upvotes

i’m looking for any recommendations on book clubs in the area. i prefer horror/thriller books and queer books, but i’m open to anything!


r/Denton 3h ago

Overnight work

5 Upvotes

Looking for overnight work. Preferably ending by 6am. Anybody know of anyone hiring?


r/Denton 8h ago

Event Chess Club - Tonight - Tuesday, September 1st, 2026- 5:30 till Close at D20 Tavern -- message me with any questions

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4 Upvotes

r/Denton 3h ago

Any car shops in town that can fix AC same day?

8 Upvotes

The AC on my car is out, I would love to get it fixed but can't really go without it for more than a day. Any recommendations on a decent shop that could get me in & out same day?