{"id":138511,"date":"2025-08-12T02:25:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T02:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/138511\/"},"modified":"2025-08-12T02:25:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T02:25:15","slug":"dallas-fort-worth-evening-briefing-aug-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/138511\/","title":{"rendered":"Dallas-Fort Worth Evening Briefing Aug. 11"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Your Weather Planner<\/p>\n

While it is still uncomfortably hot, temperatures overall should be right near normal for most of Texas this week. Austin and San Antonio can expect highs in the upper 90s, while DFW may see slightly \u201ccooler\u201d highs (mid 90s) Tuesday and Wednesday as a result of rain and storm chances. Any storms that develop are not expected to be severe. Austin and San Antonio may also see a few showers, but coverage will be widely scattered. Feels like temperatures will still be at or just above 100 degrees any given afternoon across the board.<\/p>\n

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Get your 7-day forecast:\u00a0Austin<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0San Antonio<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Dallas<\/a><\/p>\n

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Watch the latest news and more local stories from across the country.<\/p>\n

Today’s Big Stories<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0Troubled Deep Ellum night club Rodeo Dallas is closed \u2014 again<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Days after reopening, a troubled night club in Dallas\u2019 Deep Ellum entertainment district has closed yet again amid reports of safety concerns, including a\u00a0string of shootings\u00a0and claims of rampant underage drinking.<\/p>\n

Rodeo Dallas at 2724 Elm St. closed for the second time in one week after a real estate development firm that owns several properties in the area filed a temporary restraining order, WFAA reports. The closure followed a letter from the Dallas City Attorney\u2019s Office that cited crime and code violations at the establishment.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Texas Republicans crank up pressure on House Democrats who fled state over redistricting<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

The Republican leaders of Texas are raising the stakes for the state House Democrats who skipped town to block a vote on the proposed congressional map. But the Democrats say they are not backing down, even with the\u00a0threat of the FBI possibly tracking them down\u00a0or the efforts to\u00a0remove them from office.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Texas is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 for first time, edging Penn State, Ohio State<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

For the first time, Texas will open a college football season ranked No. 1 in\u00a0The Associated Press Top 25.<\/p>\n

The Longhorns hardly have a mandate in the poll released Monday:\u00a0They edged out Penn State\u00a0by just five points in the closest preseason vote since 1998.<\/p>\n

Notes for Tomorrow<\/p>\n

Tuesday, Aug 12<\/b><\/p>\n