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Good morning! Today is Wednesday, Sept. 4.

Today's high: 85 | Tonight's low: 77

There's a slight chance of rain this morning and afternoon, but it will gradually become mostly sunny. Partly cloudy tonight.


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Dylan Gurley's death 'didn't occur in a vacuum':

How homelessness, gender identity and violence intersect in Denton County

Homelessness is on the rise in Denton County. So too is the number of LGBTQ+ people experiencing homelessness. Experts say homelessness as well as their marginalized identities puts them in danger. Public safety reporter Brooke Colombo looks at this trend after reporting on 20-year-old Dylan Gurley's murder, who was a transgender woman, in Denton.

 

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Kitchen fire temporarily closes Barley & Board on Denton Square


A kitchen fire caused Barley & Board on the Square to temporarily close Tuesday. Firefighters were dispatched to the restaurant around 11:11 p.m. Monday and put out the fire by 11:22 p.m. Officials said the fire was contained to the stove.

Why is so much of UNT's campus under construction? Timelines, student reaction and more



From Denton U: As many Denton residents groaned at road closures around the Square, UNT students and faculty are doing the same at their own campus. Detours on roads and sidewalks alike are causing traffic jams and tardy students. So, what’s the deal? Let’s take a look at which roads and sidewalks are closed, why they’re under construction and what students are doing about it.

SCOPE Act limiting minors’ use of social media among new laws in effect in Texas


Several new laws went into effect over the weekend in Texas, with the most notable setting limits on children’s access to social media. The Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment Act is "designed to protect children online and provide protections and parental controls for their parents."

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Local: Denton motorcyclist killed in accident on East University Drive


24-year-old Isaac Luis Santiago was killed Monday after a motorcycle crash. A police report states the preliminary crash investigation indicates a vehicle was traveling on East University Drive when Santiago struck the back left side of a vehicle.

High school football: Takeaways and top players from Denton-area teams after Week 1


One week of high school football season is complete, a slate that both provided strong insights into some Denton-area teams and raised questions about others. We break down takeaways and top players from every local squad's showing.

Crime: Man arrested after allegedly demanding sexual act from woman at gunpoint


Denton police arrested a 20-year-old man who allegedly pointed a gun at a woman and demanded she have sex with him at a business on Monday, according to a police report.

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👀 In Case You Missed It ...

• Ryan jumped up to No. 1 in the Week 2 Class 5A Division I state rankings with help from Denton ISD rival Guyer. Class 6A No. 21 Guyer, 5A DII No. 5 Argyle and 4A DI No. 10 Lake Dallas also made the cut in the week's updated DCTF/AP polls.


• North Texas rolled to a season-opening win over South Alabama on Saturday. But what did we learn about the Mean Green? Plenty, starting with the fact that Chandler Morris looks capable of living up to high expectations. The Mean Green will now prepare for a game against Stephen F. Austin to open their home slate this week.


• The State Board of Education will hold public hearings this month on a proposed curriculum for Texas public schools that includes Christian-based religious references in K-5 education. The proposal has faced some criticism from the public since it was unveiled by the Texas Education Agency in May. The plan includes a financial incentive of at least $40 per student for school districts that adopt the proposed curriculum.


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