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Low clouds and fog are possible the next few mornings. They break up by midday, and each afternoon will feature breezy, warm, and sunny skies through the weekend. Expect morning lows in the 60s and afternoon highs in the 80s. Next chance of rain looks to be by Wednesday.
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Today’s Big Stories
1. Texas businesses, state officials react to federal THC ban
The passing of the funding bill that reopened the federal government after a 43-day shutdown comes with a few ripple effects to a large industry here in Texas.
The federal spending bill effectively bans most hemp-derived THC products across the country and within Texas, placing a 0.4 milligrams total THC cap per container.
2. Lack of access to health care results in rise in cervical cancer cases
Texas has one of the highest cervical cancer rates in the country, with nine or more people out of every 100,000 testing positive.
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, Hispanic women are more likely to be diagnosed with it in Texas, and Black women have the highest mortality rate.
3. Mack Rhoades leaves role as CFP selection committee chairman and takes leave of absence as Baylor AD
Baylor athletic director Mack Rhoades has stepped down from his role as chairman of the College Football Playoff selection committee and is taking a leave of absence from the school.
The school said in a statement Thursday that Rhoades’ leave was for personal reasons, and went into effect Wednesday. The school provided no other details and declined further comment.
Notes for Tomorrow
Friday, Nov 14
U.K.’s King Charles celebrates 77th birthday
Thriller based on Stephen King’s “The Running Man” released in theaters
2025 NHL Global Series Sweden games, presented by Fastenal; Nashville Predators vs. Pittsburgh Penguins, in a two-game series
Third “Now You See Me” film released in theaters
U.S. Supreme Court meets in private conference to discuss cases and vote on petitions for review
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Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison speaks during a press conference at the NBA basketball team’s basketball practice facility, Friday, June 27, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Kidd and Mavericks hope to move forward from firing of GM Nico Harrison
Jason Kidd and his Dallas Mavericks went into their game Wednesday night against the Phoenix Suns hoping to put the distractions of the previous 48 hours behind them.