Good morning, Texas. Here’s what you need to know today.
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Expect a few more clouds as we close out the work week thanks to southerly winds and a slight uptick in humidity. It’ll continue to feel more like September with highs in the 90s Thursday and Friday. By Saturday, a cold front will advance through Texas but mainly affect North Texas when it comes to rain chances and a noticeable cool down. Central and South-Central Texas will only feature a slight chance of rain over the weekend. The cool down in North Texas will be brief, because it’s right back to the 90s next week.
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Around Texas
1. Texas Rep. Gina Hinojosa joins the race for Texas governor
Texas Rep. Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, announced Wednesday she is running for governor in 2026 after serving for nearly a decade in the Texas House.
Hinojosa is the first elected official to join over a dozen third-party and Democratic candidates who have declared intent to run.
2. Federal judge issues temporary injunction on new law that limits expression on campuses
On Oct. 14, U.S. District Judge David A. Ezra issued a temporary injunction against parts of Texas’ new law that limits expression on campuses.
The University of Texas System’s restrictions on expression, including overnight activities, speakers, sounds and drums, during the semester’s last two weeks will be suspended by the injunction.
3. Texas GOP votes to censure 5 members, stops short of banning them from ballot
The State Republican Executive Committee decided to censure five members, two of whom are not running for reelection. SREC member Rolando Garcia didn’t think the accusations justified ballot removal and says the party can’t afford another lawsuit while it battles to close its primary elections in court.
Texas Speaker of the House Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, oversees a debate during a special session, Aug. 20, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Around The Nation
1. Congress continues to feud over military pay, health care as shutdown enters third week
2. The government shutdown is putting a renewed spotlight on the cracks in the U.S. aviation system
3. Bill in Congress aims to make it easier for pilots to seek mental health help
Deep in the Heart of Texas
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd looks on during the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rob Gray)
Dallas Mavericks give coach Jason Kidd another multiyear contract extension
The Dallas Mavericks have again extended the contract of coach Jason Kidd, who led them to the NBA Finals as a coach two seasons ago and a championship as their point guard in 2011.