Good evening, Texas. 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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A relatively quiet weather pattern remains intact through the end of the week. Afternoon highs will be above the normal seasonal values, in the middle and upper 90s. There will also be a low daily chance for showers and storms during the afternoon and early evening. Our next big headline is a cut-off low that could bring us some better rain chances and cooler weather next week, although it’s a bit too early to tell.
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Today’s Big Stories
1. Texas leads the nation in robocalls, and 2 North Texas companies are being sued
Texans get more robocalls than any other state in the country, based on a software’s U.S. robocall heat map. The app shows that over the last week, thousands of calls came through, with Texans blocking more than 38,000 of them.
Anti-robocalling company Nomorobo is trying to give Texans their time back. They have filed lawsuits against four companies, including two in North Texas.
2. Tejano music legend Bobby Pulido announces bid for Congress
“Desvelado” singer Bobby Pulido is making a career change in an attempt to turn the tide in an increasingly conservative South Texas district.
In a video posted to Instagram on Wednesday, the Tejano music icon announced his bid to flip Texas’ 15th Congressional District, which is currently represented by U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Edinburg.
3. Bottled water sold for $1.21, dismissed medical pleas and faith tested at family detention facility
New revelations about conditions at a Texas detention facility for immigrant families have stoked ongoing concerns from attorneys representing children.
The details are part of a lawsuit where the government is attempting to end protections for children.
Notes for Tomorrow
Thursday, Sept. 18
- Donald Trump concludes visit to the UK
- Business Roundtable CEO Economic Outlook Survey released
- Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report – Initial Claims
Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, also known as Bad Bunny, arrives at the premiere of “Bullet Train” on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Bad Bunny leads the 2025 Latin Grammy nominations, dethroning Édgar Barrera’s 2-year run
It’s Bad Bunny’s world once again. The Puerto Rican superstar leads the 2025 Latin Grammy nominations this year.
His 12 nominations mean that he’s dethroned South Texas-born producer and songwriter Édgar Barrera — known for his work with Bad Bunny as well as Madonna, Karol G, Peso Pluma, Shakira, Grupo Frontera and beyond — who previously topped the list in 2023 and 2024 with 13 and 9 nominations, respectively.