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Cooler weather is making for a better experience at this year's North Texas Fair and Rodeo.

Organizers have maintained heat safety precautions like extra EMTs and cooling tents.

The favorable forecast has allowed for rides to open, and a full house is expected for the nightly rodeo.

DENTON, Texas - While Saturday’s weather was still hot, it was cooler than it was last year, making a difference to the overall North Texas Fair and Rodeo experience.

Despite the more favorable forecast, fair organizers made sure to keep heat safety a top priority.

North Texas Fair and Rodeo weather

North Texas Fair and Rodeo

Saturday's weather at the Denton event saw temperatures in the mid-90s, but fairgoers weren't complaining.

That was a change from the opening weekend of the fair in th

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