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 hint of fall arrives with cool morning lows in the 50s and 60s but come to an end by the afternoon as highs climb into the upper 80s and low 90s for the next few days. Mostly sunny skies remain the trend with low end chances for rain with the best rain chances for west Texas heading into the weekend. 

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Today’s Big Stories

1. Texas appeals court pauses Robert Roberson’s execution

The Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas has paused the execution of Robert Roberson, a Texas man convicted in the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daughter Nikki Curtis. 

Texas Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Allen, posted the news on X saying, “Truth and justice win the day.”

2. Houston-area shootings at different locations leave 4 dead, including suspect

A man is believed to have fatally shot three people at two different locations in the Houston area before killing himself on Wednesday, said police, who are still trying to determine a motive for the shootings.

“Early indications are that it’s all related,” Houston Police Department Lt. Larry Crowson said.

3. Texas Parks & Wildlife seeks to convert 54,000-acre Hill Country ranch into state park

If all goes to plan, Texas could soon be home to a sprawling new state park in the Hill Country.

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department is working to purchase Silver Lake Ranch and convert it into a nature lover’s paradise. Located 2.5 hours west of San Antonio in Kinney and Edwards counties, the property is currently owned by the prominent Moody family of Galveston.

Notes for Tomorrow

Friday, Oct. 10

  • Nobel Peace Prize winner announced
  • IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
  • NATO Parliamentary Assembly Annual Session
  • UK’s Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan attend the World Mental Health Day Festival in New York
  • Muhammad Ali’s draft card sold at online auction

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