{"id":325946,"date":"2025-10-23T07:51:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T07:51:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/325946\/"},"modified":"2025-10-23T07:51:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T07:51:18","slug":"dallas-fort-worth-evening-briefing-oct-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/325946\/","title":{"rendered":"Dallas-Fort Worth Evening Briefing Oct. 22"},"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

Another warm day is expected Thursday with a few spotty showers possible for North Texas. Widespread showers and storms will arrive Friday through Sunday morning. Some of the rain will be heavy, leading to localized flooding.<\/p>\n

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Today’s Big Stories<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0School districts adopt new Bible-infused curriculum produced by state<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Lessons on King Solomon, Queen Esther and the Book of Daniel are all found in the Christian Bible and in the state-produced curriculum that is circulating in school districts across Texas. Marvin McNeese, a professor at the College of Biblical Studies, helped review the curriculum that the State Board of Education adopted almost a year ago.<\/p>\n

The English and math curriculum is for kindergarten through fifth grade. Teacher guides obtained by Capital Tonight show biblical references in every grade\u2019s English Language Arts (ELA) plans.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0U.S. ranchers oppose Trump’s plan to import more Argentine beef and experts doubt it will lower prices<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

President Donald Trump<\/a>\u2019s plan to cut record beef prices by importing more\u00a0meat from Argentina<\/a>\u00a0is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers who are enjoying some rare profitable years and skepticism from experts who say the president\u2019s move probably wouldn\u2019t lead to cheaper prices at grocery stores.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Austin mayor proposes task force, exception to state order restricting street markings<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is seeking a waiver from the state’s order on street markings and is creating a task force to propose other ways to celebrate diversity while protecting the city\u2019s funding.<\/p>\n

On a City Council message board on Oct. 20, the mayor said he\u2019s working with City Manager TC Broadnax to obtain a waiver. Watson also said he asked a state official about the possibility of getting the exception to the order, which\u00a0directs cities to remove “non-traffic related” markings on roadways and streets, citing safety concerns.<\/p>\n

Notes for Tomorrow<\/p>\n

Thursday, Oct. 23<\/b><\/p>\n