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Sunny today, but there is a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight.


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Core Scientific gets approval to bring high-powered computing for AI to Denton

Denton's crypto-mining facility will convert some of its facility to AI computing, which will require continuous operation and infrastructure upgrades. This billion-dollar investment, approved by Denton City Council last week, is expected to increase local energy demand, but officials say it could ease rate pressure on residents.

 

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DCTA, Denton team up to fund improvements for bike lanes, sidewalks and riders with disabilities



The Denton County Transportation Authority announced plans to help fund six projects to provide safer transit for commuters around Denton and Lewisville. The city of Denton will contribute to some of the projects to fund the $21.1 million costs.

TWU starts construction on former golf course for retention pond, flood control and nature trails


The project is taking place on the long-shuttered TWU golf course, and university officials said the retention pond and flood-control construction necessitates the removal of trees, but there are plans to replant an equivalent number of trees or more, including native trees.

Texas must build hundreds of thousands of homes to lower housing costs, says state comptroller


If Texas wants to rein in its high housing costs, it needs more homes, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s office said Tuesday — the latest sign that the state’s high home prices and rents have become a growing concern for the state’s top officials.

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College football: Ikaika Ragsdale back as UNT's starting running back heading into season opener


Ikaika Ragsdale is back as North Texas' lead running back heading into its season opener on Saturday at South Alabama, coach Eric Morris said during his weekly press conference. Here's more on what Morris, QB Chandler Rogers and LB Jaylen Smith said.

State: In regulating AI, Texas lawmakers face balancing act between its benefits and harms


During a Senate committee hearing, lawmakers highlighted both benefits and dangers of AI, emphasizing the need for careful legislation to avoid unintended consequences while protecting consumer rights and privacy.

High school football: Here are the area's senior Division I football commits so far, and some of the top uncommitted players


Several local seniors will star under the Friday night lights before continuing the Denton area's tradition of producing college football players. We break down the 11 local Division I commits so far along with a few of the top uncommitted prospects.

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👀 In Case You Missed It ...

• Denton's newly updated simulation tool, called Balancing Act, is now available online for resident feedback on the 2025 general fund budget. The virtual tool allows users to allocate proposed funds based on their preferences on items like property taxes, city staff and police positions and city enhancements.


• This week, high school football teams across the state take the field for their season openers. We round up the who, when and where for local squads' Week 1 contests, headlined by three state-ranked clashes.


• Fort Worth is expected to consider annexing more than 9 acres for right of way access for Dale Earnhardt Way near Texas Motor Speedway near Denton County. The site, a triangular area north of State Highway 114 and west of I-35W, is within exterritorial jurisdiction.


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