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The rain clouds roll back in this evening and amplify Wednesday into Thursday. We will see spotty off and on showers and thunderstorms from North Texas to South Texas as a disturbance pulls through. There is a chance of localized flooding, though we aren’t anticipating flash flooding or severe storms.

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Today’s Big Stories

1. Tarrant County Commissioners to decide on proposal that would cut voting sites ahead of November election

As we near the November elections, Tarrant County officials are considering whether to cut a significant number of polling locations.

The Tarrant County Commissioners Court is expected to meet Tuesday to approve polling locations and vote on a proposal that would reduce polling places from 349 sites to 214 sites and early voting locations from 51 to 24.

2. Democrats get police escorts to prevent a new redistricting walkout as California moves to retaliate

Texas Democrats who ended a walkout Monday found themselves shadowed by law enforcement officers to keep them from repeating the protest that stalled Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts and fulfill President Donald Trump’s desire to reshape U.S. House maps.

3. Mexico says there’s no agreement with DEA for new border enforcement collaboration

Hours after the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announced “a major new initiative” for United States and Mexico collaboration targeting gatekeepers who control illicit trafficking routes across the countries’ shared borders, Mexico’s president said Tuesday there was no such agreement.

Notes for Tomorrow

Wednesday, Aug. 20

  • Federal Open Market Committee meeting minutes published
  • Made by Google event to launch Google’s latest devices, including the Pixel smartphone
  • Amanda Knox drama series becomes available on Hulu
  • Academy of Country Music Honors

In Case You Missed It

Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) reacts during an NCAA college football practice in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, July 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

It’s Manning’s season to shine: The Texas Longhorns are No. 1 behind prodigy QB

Texas starts the season ranked No. 1 for the first time in program history and a betting favorite to win the national championship. Arch Manning takes over at quarterback and is just about everyone’s early favorite for the Heisman Trophy.