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Who are the 'Wild Women'? UNT work crew unearths improvised time capsule from 1992

A University of North Texas facilities crew unearthed a 1992 time capsule while replacing sanitary waste pipes in the Clark Hall courtyard. Buried by alumni from the class of 1982 who called themselves the "Wild Women," the plastic box contained deteriorated keepsakes now being preserved by UNT Special Collections.

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Sanger resident diagnosed with severe form of West Nile virus, county reports

Denton County identified its first human case of West Nile virus this year, according to a news release on Tuesday. A Sanger resident has been diagnosed with the neuroinvasive form of the disease.

Denton County proposes $418M budget with slight dip in tax rate, contingency funds for jail overtime

The proposed budget will fund public safety but may not include overtime costs. It also budgets for opening the county's new district court, and it has a proposed tax rate that is a fraction of a cent lower than the current rate.

Denton jailer arrested for alleged sexual misconduct

A civilian jailer for the Denton Police Department was arrested Tuesday after alleged misconduct involving a woman who was released from the city jail, according to a news release. 

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College football: AAC commissioner vows to advance league with unique approach

American Athletic Conference Commissioner Tim Pernetti touted the league's accomplishments and vowed to be aggressive in building on them in Arlington this week. UNT coach Eric Morris named a breakout player in summer workouts. That's just for starters.

Denton U: The college student’s guide to Fry Street

Fry Street is one of Denton's most popular entertainment hubs, mainly catering to the local college-aged population. There are a variety of bars and restaurants to choose from, each with their own unique features.

State: Kamala Harris’ struggles with immigration policy expose political vulnerabilities

As Vice President Kamala Harris works to secure the presidential nomination of the Democratic Party next month, her role on immigration policy is now in the spotlight. She was tasked by Biden in 2021 to examine the root causes of migration from Central America, including poverty, violence and corruption, which could now be her Achilles' heel.

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• Pickleball in North Texas is a hit among young professionals, offering a social, low-commitment way to stay active, but also to form friendships and community. Plus, where to play in Denton.

• MaxPreps ranked its 25 most dominant Texas high school football teams of the last 20 years earlier this month, and three local powers made the cut. No. 15 Guyer, No. 16 Ryan and No. 20 Argyle are listed among many of the state's storied programs.

• About 70 people attended TWU's mural restoration on Saturday. All ages grabbed gloves and Solo cups full of paint and helped restore a campus mural that had been defaced with what TWU officials would only call "hate speech." See photos from the event.

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