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Wednesday brings a chance for scattered showers and storms across North, Central, and South-Central Texas. The good news? Severe weather isn’t expected. As we head into the holiday weekend, a stronger cold front looks to push through, bringing noticeably cooler temperatures, especially across the northern half of the state. Highs there are expected to top to in 80s, nearly 10 degrees below normal for this time of year. Along with the cooler air, we’re also looking at daily chances for showers and storms for most of the state continuing through Sunday. So, if you have outdoor plans, be sure to keep an eye on the forecast!

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Around Texas 

1. City of Fort Worth trying to help nonprofit stay afloat after federal funding dried up

During the pandemic, former President Joe Biden signed a nearly $2 trillion federal stimulus bill to help the country recover from the global shutdown. It was called the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and some groups who received funding back in 2021 are now dealing with the drying up of those funds.

Last October, Spectrum News spoke with the leader of a North Texas nonprofit on how his organization was making a difference when it comes to interrupting gang violence in the city. Flash forward to now, he says they’re in the valley.

2. Garland ISD expands free meal program as other Texas districts raise prices

Rising food and labor costs are hitting school cafeterias across Texas, and many families are paying more at the lunch line.

This year, Frisco Independent School District raised the price of a high school lunch to $4, up from $3.75. Argyle Independent School District increased lunches to $5, up from $4.75. Georgetown Independent School District added 10 cents to its meals.

3. Southwest Airlines’ new policy to affect plus-size travelers

Southwest Airlines will soon require travelers who don’t fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance, part of a string of recent changes the carrier is making.

The new rule goes into effect Jan. 27, the same day Southwest starts assigning seats.

A Southwest Airlines plane pull into a gate at Pittsburgh International Airport in Imperial, Pa., Thursday, March 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Around The Nation

1. Trump threatens lawsuit over ‘blue slip’ process that is stalling some of his nominees

2. Trump’s attempt to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook is likely to lead to a major legal battle

3. Go pick out a white dress: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged

Deep in the Heart of Texas 

Georgetown High football players on the practice field. (Spectrum News 1/Agustin Garfias)

Georgetown players step up after floods, reflect team’s core values

Following a 10-win season, expectations are high for the Georgetown High School football team. But head coach Chuck Griffin says his focus isn’t on the hype; it’s on the habits that build winners.