Good evening, DFW We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.
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A bit more sunshine pulls in to close out the work week. Along with our temperatures, humidity values will continue to nudge up as well along southerly surface winds as we transition into the weekend. It will be a very warm start to the weekend with compressional warming in place until a front crosses through, bringing a slight chance of showers and storms and then a drastic drop in humidity values into Sunday. North Texas will see a 10-15 degree drop in high temperatures to the upper 70s, but the rest of the state will only see a marginal decrease in temperatures.
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Today’s Big Stories
1. Gov. Abbott deploys Texas National Guard to Austin for ‘No Kings’ protest
Gov. Greg Abbott said on Thursday he will deploy the Texas National Guard to Austin ahead of the “No Kings” protest on Saturday.
Abbott also directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to deploy personnel and tactical assets to the capital city to “protect Texans and their property” and “maintain law and order.”
Bexar County voters are slightly in favor of raising the county’s venue tax to expand the San Antonio Stock and Rodeo grounds over using the tax to fund a new San Antonio Spurs arena, according to a recent poll from the University of Texas at San Antonio’s Center for Public Opinion Research.
The poll asked 660 Bexar County voters for their opinions about the two November ballot propositions associated with Project Marvel, a proposal for a new sports and entertainment district downtown.
3. Dallas Police Department turns down $25M offer to partner with ICE
Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux revealed in an oversight meeting on Tuesday that he turned down $25 million to partner with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and authorize his officers to enforce immigration laws.
In a meeting of the Community Police Oversight Board, Comeaux flatly denied any such partnership.
Notes for Tomorrow
Friday, Oct. 17
Daytime Emmy Awards
New Residential Construction – Housing Starts and Building Permits
Senate returns from Columbus Day State Work Period
In Case You Missed It
Gilbert Aguilar, an American Outlaw member, has purchased tickets for the U.S. Men’s National Team’s three group stage soccer matches in 2026. (Spectrum News 1/Michael Lozano)
Soccer fans attempt to purchase World Cup 2026 tickets amid selection process
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup less than a year away, soccer fans across Texas are gearing up for their chance to snag tickets.
Gilbert Aguilar and his grandson Caleb first learned three years ago that the World Cup would return to Dallas, sparking what he calls a “fever” that’s only grown stronger.