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Election Day will feature warm and breezy conditions, but it will remain rain-free. This is our last dry day before a major pattern flip midweek. Showers and thunderstorms, some of which could be strong or severe, will develop Wednesday afternoon and continue off-and-on through the weekend.

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Today’s Big Stories

1. FBI investigates Texas bar shooting that killed 2 and wounded 14 as possible terrorist act

A gunman wearing clothes with an Iranian flag design and the words “Property of Allah” killed two people and wounded 14 early Sunday at a Texas bar, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. The FBI is investigating the shooting, which erupted a day after the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran, as a potential act of terrorism.

2. School districts can set aside prayer time under a new Texas law. Few have done so.

Given an opportunity by the Texas Legislature to set aside time each day for students and staff to pray, most school districts appear to have declined the offer.

Senate Bill 11 (SB 11) required Texas school boards to decide by March 1 whether to provide a daily devotional period, which students could attend during noninstructional hours to pray and read the Bible or other religious text, likely before school.

But one of the key lawmakers who guided the bill through the Legislature has identified only 15 school districts that have opted into the prayer period. Many other urban, suburban and rural districts voted against it.

3. Dan Crenshaw faces tough GOP primary in Texas’ 2nd Congressional District

Four-term U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Houston, is facing a tough primary battle this March with three Republican opponents challenging him to represent Texas’ 2nd Congressional District, including staunchly conservative state Rep. Steve Toth, R-Woodlands. 

Tuesday, March 3

Congressional primary elections held by three states: Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas * Ahead of 3 Nov general election
President Donald Trump hosts German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House for meeting
Total lunar eclipse visible over Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands, and the Americas. 
U.S. Supreme Court hears case on the right to appeal
Arraignment of man accused of fatally shooting Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, DC 10am ET.

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Texas tries to retain teachers through national certification

A Texas Legislative Budget Board report reveals 80% of the state’s teachers are considering leaving the profession since last school year. Often times, experienced teachers are seeking next steps in their profession, and the National Board Certification is one way to keep those educators in the classroom.