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A humid air mass develops across Texas this week, bringing a low to medium chance of showers and thunderstorms. Showers and storms start Thursday in South and Central Texas, arriving in North Texas on Friday. This unsettled weather pattern continues into the weekend and early next week, with a few strong/severe storms possible early next week. Temperatures will rise into the 70s and 80s, with lows in the 60s.
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Today’s Big Stories
1. State Board of Education considers controversial social studies curriculum with Bible stories
With a Republican push for more of a focus on Christian history and values in social studies curriculum, there’s an ongoing debate about how and what history Texas students should learn.
The State Board of Education’s proposed social studies curriculum is a chronological history focusing primarily on Texas and U.S. history over world history in kindergarten through eighth grade. One former educator is worried it would give students a narrow worldview framed around a Texas lens.
2. Intel announces plans to join Elon Musk’s Terafab project
Semiconductor manufacturing company Intel announced on Tuesday that it will help with Elon Musk’s $20 billion chip-manufacturing facility project.
The company posted the news on X, a social media platform owned by Musk, saying that it would join the Terafab project—a joint venture between Musk’s companies Tesla, SpaceX and xAI. In the post, Intel said it will “help refactor silicon fab technology.”
3. Fertilizer price increases affecting Texas agriculture industry
The war in Iran has impacted a number of industries, including agriculture. The price of fertilizer is on the rise due to the ongoing conflict that has crippled the Strait of Hormuz.
There’s a lot of uncertainty in agriculture from the moment a seed is planted to the time of harvest. Several factors can determine whether a farmer has a successful season or not and now the war in Iran has added even more uncertainty.
Notes for Tomorrow
Thursday, April 9
Q4 2025 final growth figures published
GDP by state
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report – Initial Claims
Court hears Sean “Diddy” Combs’ appeal against prostitution sentence
The Masters golf opening round at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. Rory McIlroy won last year’s tournament
NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Frozen Four begins
World Press Photo Contest global winners announced. Photo of the Year announced April 23, ahead of the exhibition opening
Press preview for exhibition exploring artists’ interpretation of American experience at National Gallery
In Case You Missed It
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) takes a shot over Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Spurs rule out Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle for their game against Trail Blazers
Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle will miss the Spurs’ game Wednesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio announced.