Good evening, DFW We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.

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The weather pattern remains overall stable into the upcoming weekend. Highs will be in the 90s, and lows will be in the 70s. We’ll see a bit more cloud cover along with some muggy conditions, but rain chances are very low. The best chance for rain will be close to the coast due to an active sea breeze. 

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Today’s Big Stories

1. ‘We got him’: 22-year-old suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing arrested, identified

The man accused in the Charlie Kirk assassination had earlier expressed to family his opposition to the viewpoints of the conservative activist, the authorities said Friday in announcing an arrest in a targeted killing that raised fresh alarms about political violence in the United States.

2. Texas State professor fired over remarks during socialism conference

A Texas State University professor was fired this week after speaking at a conference about revolutionary socialism.

In a video circulating online, associate history professor Thomas Alter can be seen in a Zoom meeting for the Revolutionary Socialism Conference over the weekend discussing organizing the working class to build a revolutionary socialist party.

3. Austin police release more information on shooting near Zilker Park

The Austin Police Department (APD) said on X that the shooting happened on the 700 block of Azie Morton Road, which is near the Umlauf Sculpture Garden + Museum, around 4 a.m.

The suspect fled the area, but around 8:40 a.m., police said they had a person in custody. Police say the suspect is 30-year-old Brandon Thompson, and he was charged with attempted capital murder of a peace officer and burglary of a residence.

Notes for Tomorrow

Saturday, Sept. 13

  • Secretary of State Rubio travels to Israel
  • Spacecraft docks to the International Space Station
  • Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford undisputed title fight in Las Vegas
  • 40th anniversary of the release of ‘Super Mario Bros’

Sunday, Sep 14

  • Primetime Emmy Awards
  • Pope Leo celebrates 70th birthday
  • Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks at a North Carolina Democratic Party rally

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)

Dak Prescott’s Cowboys face Giants in home opener, believing they can build on hope

Four years ago, Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys almost beat the Super Bowl champs on the road in the NFL opener in his return from an injury that played a big part in a losing record the previous season.

Then the star quarterback and his surprisingly resurgent team ran off six consecutive victories on the way to the first of three straight trips to the playoffs.

Dallas is off to the same start going into Sunday’s home opener against the New York Giants (0-1) after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles 24-20.