Good morning, Texas. Here’s what you need to know today.
Your Weather Planner
A north wind has taken over today, meaning cooler air is filtering in. After areas like Austin and San Antonio surged to the 70s yesterday, temperatures in the 50s are in store for Friday. Many areas will be cold tonight with cold weather advisories in effect from Central Texas to Dallas-Fort Worth. Some areas around the metroplex Saturday may stay below freezing all day. Even with the cold, the sun will be out in full force, helping us warm up quickly by Sunday into early next week.
Get your 7-day forecast: Austin | San Antonio | Dallas
Introducing Spectrum News+
Watch the latest news and more local stories from across the country.
Around Texas
1. Austin officials could soon be forced to declare historic drought conditions
A local conservation district is close to making a historic declaration following years of drought conditions.
The Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District issued a news release on Wednesday warning residents that if drought conditions persist, the district will be forced to issue its first ever Stage 4 Emergency Response Period declaration, the highest level possible.
Researchers from Texas A&M University have presented findings that could help the state with receiving more assistance from weather disasters with better reporting.
According to a press release from the university, the importance of high-quality reporting is understated and developing practical steps to follow when filling out a report is key.
3. I-30 through Dallas will close for construction — again
If you’re driving through Dallas this weekend, be warned. Interstate 30, the major highway that was closed for construction a few weeks ago, will close again.
According to a post on X from the Texas Department of Transportation, all lanes of eastbound/westbound I-30 will close between Interstate 35E and Interstate 45 from Friday, Jan. 30, at 10 p.m. to Monday, Feb. 2, at 5 a.m. A signed detour will be on I-35E, South Highway 366/Woodall Rodgers and U.S. 75.
A construction sign warns drivers on I-30 of a road closure in Dallas, Tuesday, May 31, 2016. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Around The Nation
1. As shutdown deadline looms, Senate poised to vote on DHS funding
2. Former Illinois deputy sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing Sonya Massey
3. Homan says DHS is working on ‘drawdown plan’ in Minnesota
Deep in the Heart of Texas
Cade Klubnik throws at a practice for the Shrine Bowl. (Courtesy East-West Shrine Bowl)
Westlake alum Cade Klubnik looking to raise his NFL Draft stock
Cade Klubnik had one of the most impressive careers of any quarterback to play high school football in Texas.
He was part of three state titles at Westlake from 2019 to 2021, didn’t lose a game as the starting QB during his junior and senior year, and he left Westlake in 2021 as a 5-star prospect and signed with Clemson. Klubnik has been the Tigers’ starting QB for the past three years, and during that time, he had some impressive moments, like leading his team to an ACC title and playoff appearance in 2024.