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This week's top story: Core Scientific gets approval to bring high-powered computing for AI to Denton

One of the most-read stories on dentonrc.com this week was about Core Scientific, which has a crypto-mining facility near the Denton Energy Center, making the decision to bring high-powered computing to power artificial intelligence in Denton. The City Council approved the company's decision to transition some of its unfinished space for AI.


What does that mean? Well, city officials said the decision is a "billion-dollar investment into the community." Although powering AI will increase Denton's energy demand, officials say it could ease rates for residents.

 

📣 Today’s Top Stories

 

Mean Green clinches a 52-38 win over South Alabama


The UNT football team cruised to a win over South Alabama to open the season on Saturday night behind quarterback Chandler Morris and wide receiver Damon Ward Jr. Three players were suspended, the university announced Saturday morning, following offseason arrests.

Judge allows parental consent for Texas kids’ social media accounts, but blocks content moderation requirement



A federal district court judge on Friday temporarily blocked part of a new social media law designed to prevent Texas children from accessing certain content online through platforms such as Instagram and Facebook.

Guyer outlasts No. 1 Aledo 35-30, snapping Bearcats’ 30-game win streak


The Guyer Wildcats made a statement to open the high school football season on Friday night, taking out state champs Aledo in a 35-30 nail-biter. Get the full rundown of Week 1 games here.

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Politics: Group of Texas Democrats asks DOJ to investigate Texas over possible voter rights violations


A group of Democratic state lawmakers on Friday asked the U.S. Justice Department to investigate potential violations of federal law and civil and voting rights related to Texas state leaders’ recent voter roll purge, raids of Latinos’ homes in connection to alleged election fraud, probing of voter registration organizations and ongoing scrutiny of groups that work with migrants.

Higher education: UNT Health Science Center renames three colleges, adds graduate school


The UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth announced plans to rename three of its schools in an effort to better distinguish the focus of and differences between its various programs, effective Sept. 1.

ICYMI: A starter guide to Denton’s many, many murals — with a map


Go on a mural adventure throughout Denton — we put together a starter guide to some of the best known works around town, but we want to hear about the hidden gems, too, so let us know which murals we missed.

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👀 In Case You Missed It ...

• Although it may seem like small steps, UNT's new Commuter Care Scholarships to support nontraditional students could have big impacts. They aim reduce barriers for students balancing education with full-time jobs, child care and long commutes.


• Looking back in history: Denton's first post office was not only architecturally significant, but it was significant for the city too. It paved the way for more business and commerce to come through the city, and many of those buildings still stand.


• The North Texas-SMU rivalry isn't over after all, at least not when it comes to women's basketball. The Mean Green released their nonconference schedule on Friday that includes 12 games. There are a few intriguing matchups on the slate, but none stack up to UNT's showdown with SMU at the Super Pit on Dec. 19.


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