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Good morning! Today is Wednesday, Aug. 7.

Today's high: 105 | Tonight's low: 79

Denton County will be under a heat advisory through Thursday at 9 p.m. Stay hydrated and know the signs of heat-related illnesses.

🚌 Happy first day of school, Denton ISD!

These 10 Denton artists joined forces to start a new mural company

North Texas Mural Co., a collective of 10 local artists, is rejuvenating a Denton mural through community donations. Their work around the country, especially celebrated in South Asian markets and restaurants, is a sign of artistic prestige and word of mouth.

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Cross Timbers leaders address former pastor's 'sexual,' 'inappropriate' pattern of communication

During Sunday service, a Cross Timbers Church elder elaborated on reports of “inappropriate,” “sexual” and “nonconsensual” communication with women from now-former senior pastor Josiah Anthony.

10 Denton ISD schools are serving free lunches. Not on the list? Here's how to apply for free and reduced meals.

Denton ISD families who qualify for a free or reduced lunch will need to fill out an application online — if their student isn't attending one of 10 campuses that are funded for free breakfast and lunch.

Lake Dallas season preview: Falcons set expectations sky-high behind recent run of success

Lake Dallas' football program is on the rise. After missing the playoffs for three straight years from 2019-2021, the Falcons ended that drought in 2022 and won their Round 1 game last fall. Now, they head into 2024 with even higher expectations.

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Or go for the classics: Sudoku, crossword puzzles and word games — all online, every day!

On the map: Denton police reports from July 31 to Aug. 4

The Denton Police Department arrested 89 individuals and responded to 2,501 service and officer-initiated calls last week. These included reports of driving while intoxicated crashes, a road rage arrest and attempted vehicular assault.

College football: LB Jordan Brown on mend, hopes to return soon as he looks to build on breakout year for UNT

One of UNT's top linebackers is on the mend this fall after a breakout season. He is expecting big things from UNT's defense. Plus, Eric Morris video, freshmen WRs who are standing out, Morris on hazing education and sharing Abner Haynes' story.

State: US appeals court appears poised to side with Texas in federal foster care litigation

Lawyers for the State of Texas on Monday tried to convince a U.S. appeals court that it should not be fined for failures in investigations of abuse and neglect of intellectually disabled children. But it did not sound like the three-judge panel needed much convincing. 

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• Get tickets: Agatha Christie’s Towards Zero — the original script — made its Texas debut this past weekend at the Theatre Denton Annex at Golden Triangle Mall. The murder mystery play runs through Aug. 11.

• A member of the Denton-based, Grammy-winning band Snarky Puppy, Shaun Martin, has died at age 45. He won seven Grammys: three with Snarky Puppy and four for his work with gospel choir director Kirk Franklin.

• Buying a home for the first time and have no idea where to start? Lewisville wants to help out. The city's hosting a Homebuyers 101 class Aug. 13 — with snacks. Learn more and register soon.

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