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Good morning! Today is Wednesday, Aug. 14.

Today's high: 101 | Tonight's low: 82

Denton County's heat advisory was extended to 9 p.m. tonight. Heat index values could reach as hot as 106. Drink lots of water.

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Denton County reports first West Nile death of 2024 as mosquito season intensifies.

Here's what we know about the virus >>

Denton County reported its first West Nile virus death of the year yesterday, marking the second human case locally. With mosquito activity increasing due to higher rainfall levels and more 30 mosquito traps testing positive for the virus this season, public health officials urge residents to take precautions.

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Denton County discontinues funding for century-old Black cemetery near Pilot Point

Denton County commissioners voted to stop funding maintenance at St. John's Cemetery. The cemetery is where hundreds of Black residents are buried, but getting there to maintain and preserve it has proven difficult due to boundary issues, despite efforts from activists to address them.

Denton ISD administrators accused of electioneering placed on pretrial diversion

The Denton County District Attorney's office has agreed to place two Denton ISD administrators on pretrial diversion after both were indicted for electioneering in April. If the two meet conditions, they'll be eligible to have their records expunged.

UNT soccer ready to regain momentum after tough season, starting with home opener against Oklahoma

After a challenging 2023 season, the UNT women's soccer team is determined to bounce back as they open the fall season at home against Oklahoma. With returning vets and a strong incoming class, the Mean Green want to make a deeper run in the American Athletic Conference.

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News: Denton County lawmakers sign letter asking State Fair of Texas to rescind gun ban

More than 70 Republicans in the Texas House of Representatives and Senate signed a letter this week asking the state to rescind the recent firearms ban at the State Fair of Texas. Six of those represent Denton County.

State: Judge temporarily blocks Texas Education Agency from releasing A-F accountability ratings again

For the second year in a row, Texas school districts asked the courts to intervene over the state’s methods of grading their academic performances. And, also for a second year in a row, a judge blocked the Texas Education commissioner from releasing those grades, known as A-F accountability ratings.

College sports: TWU sports come to streaming with new FloSports and Lone Star Conference partnership

Beginning in October, Texas Woman's University volleyball, soccer, basketball, softball games and conference championships will be available to stream exclusively on FloSports.

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• The North Texas Fair & Rodeo will open its 96th season this Friday and officials say they will decide on a day-to-day basis to delay amusement rides. Officials expect to be up in revenue and attendance despite last year's numbers being down.

• Ryan Pilat, a teen from Flower Mound, is a world-ranked speedcuber, specializing in solving Rubik's Cube puzzles quickly. He has mastered more than 800 algorithms and is ranked fourth globally in competitions. Learn more about teen's impressive skill and how speedcubing works.

• A Denton man accused of killing his girlfriend received 30 years in prison after taking a plea deal on Friday ahead of his trial. Zeniff Rudd, 43, was set to go to trial on Monday for the murder of 26-year-old Mindy Tenerias in March 2021.

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