Derek Smith walks past the brightly lit but closed Chestnut Tree restaurant in Denton, Texas, on March 28, 2026, glancing into the storefront.
Wendy Ramírez, a cook at Ambros Tacos, takes a break on March 28, 2026, as the kitchen staff manages a slow night rush.
Lucy Tate plays her acoustic guitar on the Denton Square near Wells Fargo on March 28, 2026, as a passerby enjoys the late-night performance.
Samantha Friday, a tattoo artist, strolls on the Denton Square on March 28, 2026, after leaving Dark Age Tattoo, getting ready to work on late-night sessions.
An empty construction machine sits outside the Denton Fine Arts Theater, which is scheduled to open in the fall of 2026, on March 28, 2026.
Bryan Gonzalez, working inside El Cucuy Burritos, scrolls on his phone while the night slows down on March 28, 2026.
Ignacio Garcia cleans and puts away food prep as LSD Burger closes for the night on March 28, 2026.
On March 28, 2026, Dylan Penka, owner of Rockin’ Rico’s, prepares snowball flavors while winding down operations at his food truck.