Good morning, Austin. Here’s what you need to know today.
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Expect bright afternoons with highs climbing into the 90s, well above normal for this time of year. Nights will stay clear and bring some relief, with temperatures dipping into the 60s and 70s. Extra clouds move in late week with the forward advance of a front across North Texas. Rain chances remain small with the upcoming front and large drops in temperatures with it look unlikely as well.
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Around Texas
After photos circulated online of Texas National Guard members in Illinois, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted on X in response to reports that members were removed from duty after a photo of heavyset service members arriving in Illinois went viral.
“Standards are back at The @DeptofWar,” Hegseth posted on Monday.
2. APD officer removed from patrol after incident on 6th Street
An Austin police officer has been removed from patrol after an incident on 6th Street Friday night, which was captured on video by a bystander. The now-viral video shows the unnamed officer striking a person in the midst of a crowd incident and punching them numerous times.
3. Information sessions about proposed school closures and consolidations seek community feedback
Austin Independent School District revealed plans on Oct. 3 to close 13 schools and consolidate academic programs due to growing budget concerns.
In anticipation of the changes, which will take effect for the 2026-27 school year, the district is hosting open houses to answer questions and offer a deeper look into consolidation plans.
(AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
Around The Nation
1. Some Indigenous Peoples Day events strike conciliatory tone amid Trump’s focus on Columbus
2. Trump will urge leaders at Egypt summit to put ‘the old feuds’ to rest and seize momentum for peace
3. Living Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners released as part of ceasefire in Gaza
Deep in the Heart of Texas
Dallas Cowboys running back Miles Sanders (24) runs the ball for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Injured Cowboys running back Miles Sanders is out for the season, team executive says
Dallas Cowboys running back Miles Sanders, who was out last week due to knee and ankle injuries, will miss the rest of the season, executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones said Friday.