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Good morning! Today is Friday, Aug. 16.

Today's high: 102 | Tonight's low: 79

Mostly sunny and hot. The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for Denton County on Friday due to projected “dangerously hot conditions.” The heat index values are expected to go up to 111 degrees. Stay inside, stay cool, stay hydrated.


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This weekend in Denton: Visit the rodeo, adopt a furry friend at no cost and jam in your jorts

Denton is facing a weekend of triple-digit temperatures, but there are still plenty of ways to enjoy the city. Just make sure you stay hydrated and do your best to stay cool. Visit the North Texas Fair & Rodeo for opening weekend, join Denton Animal Services for a mass adoption event and join the Bearded Monk for the Jort Jam event.

 

📣 Today’s Top Stories

 

Exit interview: Denton County Rep. Burgess on leaving Congress, how the Texas delegation has changed and the path forward for health care


U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, is leaving on his own terms. Burgess, 74, spoke with The Texas Tribune about his experience as a physician-politician and where his party goes from here.

Denton charter committee undecided on changes to City Council districts and at-large representation


Denton voters cast ballots for two at-large members on the City Council and for a council member to represent the district they live in. A committee reviewing the city charter is considering whether to change that.

3 originally charged with murder in Denton shooting are instead indicted on robbery, assault charges


Three men arrested on Denton murder warrants after a fatal shooting in May were instead indicted by a Denton County grand jury on different charges Tuesday.

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Public safety: Denton FD extinguishes overnight fires at encampment, behind business


The Denton Fire Department extinguished two separate fires overnight at a homeless encampment in north Denton and behind a business on North Interstate 35. The first fire occurred at a homeless encampment in a wooded area north of an apartment complex in the 3400 block of Fallmeadow Street.

High school football: Lake Dallas DB Josiah Jones commits to Kansas State


Lake Dallas defensive back Josiah Jones recently solidified his home at the next level in committing to play college football at Kansas State. The senior looks poised to help anchor the Falcons' secondary after transferring in this offseason.

College football: UNT to play seven true home games for first time in program history in 2025


North Texas won’t leave DATCU Stadium often in the 2025 season. The Mean Green will play seven home games, including its annual matchup with UTSA. UNT has never played seven true home games in program history.

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👀 In Case You Missed It ...

• It might feel early, but for Denton ISD, it's never too early to start strategizing on how they plan to lobby lawmakers for adequate funding. It won't be without its challenges — Texas schools are already in a financial pinch and Denton population continues to explore, but the growth in property values could mean a drop in state education funding.


• Executive pastor Byron Copeland of Argyle’s Cross Timbers Church announced his resignation this week, less than a month after the lead pastor’s departure amid reports of inappropriate communication with women.


• The city pushed two requests for Denton residents to reduce water usage after two water filters failed at water treatment facilities. While waiting for filter repairs, officials warned entering drought conditions that would require more strict water conservation, but residents made up for it.


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