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Today's high: 85 | Tonight's low: 72

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Note: The Denton Record-Chronicle office is closed today in observance of the holiday, but will continue to report any breaking news as it happens.

North Texas set out with a clear mission more than a year ago when it implemented a host of changes to its ticketing price structure in athletics. Former UNT official Ryan Peck described the program’s goal in a simple way. “We’re revamping the system so that we can get it packed and rocking on a consistent basis,” Peck said while sitting in an office near DATCU Stadium, the home of the school’s football program. The results have been a mixed bag after a full school year with the changes in place. UNT’s athletics program saw its revenue from tickets and fees increase, due in part to the new price structure. Attendance jumped in multiple sports, including men’s and women’s basketball.

📣 Today’s Top Stories

Photos: Mixed views from Denton’s drone show as locals viewed it differently

See photos from the city's July Jubilee and the Denton Noon Kiwanis' inaugural drone show in downtown Denton — although, as some viewers learned, some vantage points for the drone show were better than others.

How to stay busy — and cool — this summer in Denton County

From Denton County Magazine: Summer can feel like a season devoid of relief from the high temps, oppressive humidity and downright depressing electrical demands. If you and your AC need a break, this list will help you skip the heat and stay chill.

Are we alone in the Milky Way? It’s likelier than we thought, new study says

According the Drake equation, it’s reasonably likely that there’s other intelligent life out there. But new research offers some revisions to Drake’s ideas that could drastically reduce the probability of us sharing the Milky Way with other complex life forms.

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Mean Green Sports: Here are the UNT players most likely to provide offensive fireworks

In honor of the Fourth of July, here are the players most likely to provide offensive fireworks for the Mean Green football team this fall.

Crime: Woman tells police that driver pointed gun at her on Fort Worth Drive

A woman reported on Tuesday that a man pointed a gun at her in a parking lot along Fort Worth Drive, according to a police report.

High School Sports: Softball district outlook; What realignment, new playoff format could mean for Denton-area teams

Quite a bit is set to change for local softball teams this upcoming school year between realignment and the new playoff format. What does it all mean for Denton-area squads and their new districts?

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👀 In Case You Missed It ...

• Diana Leggett, a local wildlife rehabilitator, has spent 35 years rescuing and caring for displaced and injured animals. With her nonprofit WildRescue, she addresses the impact of urban development on local wildlife and is vocal about the environmental harm it causes.

• Most Denton County residents can't launch fireworks themselves, but can watch an officially sanctioned fireworks show instead. Setting off fireworks inside or within 5,000 feet of city limits could result in a $2,000 fine.

• Some areas of Ray Roberts Lake and Lewisville Lake and the surrounding trails remain closed over the Fourth of July weekend. Recent flooding and storms have caused unsafe water levels or damage to public parks, boat ramps and trails.

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