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 returned to Texas on Friday, along with high clouds from remnants of Lorena, setting the stage for a cloudy, cool-ish, and sometimes rainy weekend. Saturday highs will be somewhat cooler in the 80s and morning lows in the 60s. South Texas remains in the moist heat with highs in the upper 90s and lows in the upper 70s. Increasing rain chances are expected Saturday for most regions with the highest rain chances Sunday and Monday.
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Today’s Big Stories
1. New Texas laws ban youth cabins in floodways, require camp safety plans
Gov. Greg Abbott held a bill signing ceremony on Friday with legislative leaders and some of the Camp Mystic parents.
The measures aim to improve the safety of children’s camps by prohibiting cabins in dangerous parts of flood zones and requiring camp operators to develop detailed emergency plans, train workers and install and maintain emergency warning systems. One allocates $240 million from the state’s rainy day fund for disaster relief, along with money for warning sirens and improved weather forecasting.
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, the four-term Republican incumbent, knows he’s in a dogfight in his primary battle with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
“This is different. There’s no question about it running against a statewide officeholder with high name ID,” he told Spectrum News. “We always knew this was going to be a competitive race.”
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, seen on the left, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, seen on the right. (Associated Press)
3. Elon Musk in line for $1 trillion pay package if Tesla hits aggressive goals over next 10 years
Tesla CEO Elon Musk could be in line for a payout of $1 trillion if his electric car company meets a series of extremely aggressive targets over the next 10 years, according to documents released by the company.
Notes for Tomorrow
Saturday, Sept. 6
- 2025 Library of Congress National Book Festival. This year’s author lineup includes Justice Amy Coney Barrett, Geena Davis, Ron Chernow, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Jenny Slate, John Green, Joy Harjo, Ada Limón, R.L. Stine and Tracy K. Smith. This year’s event is titled “Uniting Book Lovers for 25 Years” to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
- Creative Arts Emmy Awards take place over two consecutive nights, recognizing remarkable creative achievements in television.
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 2025 Enshrinement Ceremony.
- NCRI rally against Iran’s executions and nuclear program.
In Case You Missed It
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Defending champion Eagles edge Cowboys 24-20 in wild, lightning-delayed NFL season opener
Jalen Hurts shrugged on a TD celebration and did his best to be like Mike.
Through spit and rain, a ceremony and a setback, Hurts and the Super Bowl champion Eagles weathered the storm and showed why they’re again a favorite to hoist a second straight Lombardi Trophy.