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Good morning! Today is Wednesday, Aug. 21.

Today's high: 99 | Tonight's low: 78

Still sunny and hot, but we're out of heat advisory territory for now.

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Denton moves to enforce once-a-week watering and fines for violations

Residents and businesses can use sprinklers on the lawns only one day a week now that Stage 2 of Denton’s drought contingency plan has gone into effect while waiting for filter repairs at a treatment plant. Any violation could result in penalties or fines between $250 and $2,000. Here's what else to know >>

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Woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in husband’s 2022 shooting death in Denton

A Sanger woman set to be tried for murder for her husband Jeffrey McBride’s shooting death instead pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Friday. Amber Rosales, 32, accepted a plea deal of five years in prison.

Football predictions: Where all 11 local UIL squads will finish this fall

The first games of high school football season are now little more than a week away. Before the Friday night lights return, the DRC makes predictions for how all 11 local UIL teams will stack up in their respective districts this fall.

Commentary: Denton's home inventory grows and brings some rent relief, but economy is still a mess

Aaron Layman: In July, Denton’s housing market saw a 24% increase in home inventory, median home prices fell 2.9% and rents decreased by 7.2%. However, affordability remains a challenge as economic conditions soften, with many prospective buyers unable to afford homes despite the growing inventory.

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International: American Airlines suspending flights to Israel until March amid the ongoing war in Gaza

American will pause operations to and from Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport through March 29, 2025, the carrier said. Customers whose travel plans are affected can rebook without a fee or cancel and get a refund.

College football: UNT makes it official and names Chandler Morris starting QB, but not a backup yet

North Texas coach Eric Morris made it official Tuesday in one of the least anticipated announcements across Texas. Chandler Morris will be under center when UNT opens the season at South Alabama on Aug. 31.

Student safety: Meet K-9 Watson, the new nose of the UNT Police Department

A new furry face just joined the Mean Green Nation. K-9 Watson touched down in North Texas in time for fall semester to ensure that the university campus and its events are explosives-free.

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👀 In Case You Missed It ...

• The Tarrant Area Food Bank will be the sole food bank operating in Denton County beginning on Jan.1. TAFB announced it will end a decadeslong agreement with North Texas Food Bank to expand distribution and continuity for community partners in Denton County.

• Hound Mound Dog Park in Flower Mound led to unexpected connections for new resident Amy Waters. After adopting a dog, she quickly bonded with other park-goers, who provided support during a difficult illness, as the space became a community hub.

• Texas Woman's University celebrated the placement of the final beam of the new health sciences building with a “topping off” ceremony last week. The 136,000-square-foot center featuring labs, classrooms and outdoor clinic sites should open next fall.

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