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For Friday, expect more heat and mid-90s once again. Isolated afternoon showers and thunderstorms are possible but mainly to the east and then in the Hill Country. Very low rain chances are expected this weekend, but then storms ramp up early next week. With this, temperatures will “cool” to near average or just below average by the middle of next week.

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Today’s Big Stories

1. Justice Department opens investigation into City of Austin

The U.S. Justice Department has launched an investigation into the City of Austin for alleging using “racially discriminatory employment practices.”

2. Judge blocks Trump administration from immediately deporting Guatemalan migrant children

A federal judge on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from immediately deporting Guatemalan migrant children who came to the U.S. alone back to their home country, the latest step in a court struggle over one of the most sensitive issues in Trump’s hard-line immigration agenda. 

3. Firings of Texas university professors prompt new fight over academic freedom

Two university professors in Texas have been fired over their remarks and teachings, prompting a new fight over academic freedom in the state.

Notes for Tomorrow

Friday, Sept. 19

  • New iPhones available to buy
  • Former U.S. Attorney Acosta participates in House Oversight transcribed interview on Jeffrey Epstein
  • Status conference for suspect charged with planning to assassinate Haitian president
  • Cardi B releases second studio album “Am I The Drama?” featuring singles “WAP,” “Up,” and “Outside”

In Case You Missed It  Austin FC forward Brandon Vázquez, facing, heads the ball against Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan (7) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Austin FC forward Brandon Vázquez, facing, heads the ball against Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan (7) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Austin FC advances to U.S. Open Cup Final

Following a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United FC in the semifinal match, Austin FC will play for the U.S. Open Cup at Q2 Stadium on Oct. 1 against Nashville FC. This is the first time that Austin FC will play in the final.