Good evening, DFW. As we conclude the day, here are the top stories and weather updates shaping the area.
As temperatures remain uncomfortably warm, most of Texas is expected to experience near-normal weather patterns this week.
Austin and San Antonio will see highs in the upper 90s, while Dallas-Fort Worth can anticipate slightly ‘cooler’ mid-90s on Tuesday and Wednesday, aided by rain and storm chances.
Any storms that do form are not predicted to be severe, with scattered showers also possible in Austin and San Antonio.
Despite the rain, afternoon feels-like temperatures will hover around or just above the 100-degree mark throughout the region.
Shifting focus to local news, Rodeo Dallas, a nightclub located in the Deep Ellum district, has closed its doors again just days after reopening.
This closure comes amid serious safety concerns, including a series of shootings and allegations of rampant underage drinking.
The establishment shut down for the second time in one week following a temporary restraining order issued by a real estate development firm that manages several nearby properties.
Furthermore, the Dallas City Attorney’s Office has cited the club for numerous crime and code violations.
In another significant development, Texas Republicans are intensifying their tactics against state House Democrats who fled the state to prevent a controversial congressional map vote.
Despite these escalating pressures, including potential FBI involvement to locate them and efforts to expel them from office, the Democrats remain resolute in their decision.
In sports news, the Texas Longhorns have made headlines by ranking No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25 for the first time, narrowly surpassing Penn State by a mere five points.
This marks the closest preseason poll outcome since 1998 for college football.
Looking ahead to tomorrow, August 12, several noteworthy events are on the agenda.
An arraignment for a former Alaska Airlines pilot accused of attempting to shut down the engines mid-flight is scheduled.
Additionally, the Monthly Treasury Statement detailing receipts and outlays from the U.S. government will be released.
Also on tap is the widely anticipated CPI data, with last month’s figures indicating a 2.7% increase in consumer prices as of June, up from 2.4% in May.
Another highlight is the annual Perseid meteor shower, which peaks tonight as the Earth traverses the trail of the Swift-Tuttle comet and will remain visible until August 24.
For those interested in the world of startups, Forbes is set to announce its “Next Billion-Dollar Startups” list, showcasing U.S. venture-backed companies that are on track to achieve a $1 billion valuation.
In space news, the United Launch Alliance will conduct a national security launch of its Vulcan rocket, transporting the USSF-106 satellite mission directly to geosynchronous orbit for the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command.
Finally, in case you missed it, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was involved in an unusual incident where he took a hard hit from a sprinting official while dressed in street clothes on the sidelines during the Cowboys’ preseason opener.
Stay tuned for more updates and weather forecasts as the week progresses.
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