Good evening, Texas. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.
Your Weather Planner
Low-level moisture returns heading into Friday, so morning lows won’t be as comfortable. High clouds from Tropical Storm Lorena will begin to build across Texas on Friday, but the afternoon will still be quite hot.
Look for lows in the 70s and highs in the upper 90s to near 100 degrees Friday afternoon. South Texas remains in the moist heat with highs in the upper 90s and lows in the upper 70s. Increased rain chances are expected late Saturday with the highest chances Sunday and Monday.
Get your 7-day forecast: Austin | San Antonio | Dallas
Introducing Spectrum News+
Watch the latest news and more local stories from across the country.
Today’s Big Stories
1. Texas Legislature ends second special session after accomplishing many priority items
In the late night hours of Wednesday into Thursday morning, the Texas Legislature officially gaveled out its second special session of the year, sine die.
The Texas House was the first to gavel out late Wednesday, and shortly after midnight, the Texas Senate joined them in closing this chapter.
2. Texas Rep. Chip Roy leads bipartisan coalition to restrict lawmakers from trading stocks
On Capitol Hill, there is new momentum in the bipartisan push to restrict lawmakers and their families from trading individual stocks. An unusual, bipartisan coalition, led by U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Austin, introduced new legislation Wednesday to enact the trading limit, framing it as key to restoring trust in Congress.
On Capitol Hill, a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers introduce a consensus bill that would restrict members of Congress and their relatives from knowingly engaging in stock trades. (Spectrum News 1/Reena Diamante)
3. Navy reverses demotion of Rep. Ronny Jackson, former White House doctor
U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson announced that the Navy has restored his retired rank of rear admiral, overturning a 2022 demotion that followed a scathing investigation that found major issues with his behavior while he was the top White House physician.
Notes for Tomorrow
Friday, Sept. 5
- U.S. Employment Report
- 700th day since start of Hamas-Israel conflict
- U.S. Supreme Court releases summer order list
- Court hearing on care for transgender prisoners under Trump Administration executive order 9:30am ET
- Ralph Menzies, 67, scheduled for execution by firing squad in Utah for the abduction and murder of Maurine Hunsaker in 1986.
- NFL International Series game in Brazil
In Case You Missed It
A lottery kiosk advertising Powerball’s $1 Billion jackpot is seen Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
No Powerball winner again so jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion
The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion after yet another drawing passed without a big winner Wednesday.