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After rushing floodwaters in and around San Antonio this morning, finally we begin our trend toward calmer skies. Gradually this unsettled patterns lifts and rain chances slip below 20% into the upcoming weekend. Don’t get too excited about this shift though as heat index values burst on the scene, making it suddenly feel like 102-108 in the afternoon.
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Today’s Big Stories
1. Netflix announces release date of documentary on Jerry Jones and the rise of the Dallas Cowboys
If you ever found yourself saying, “How ‘bout them Cowboys?” This August, you might be spending a lot of time on Netflix.
The new documentary, “America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys,” will debut on Aug. 19, Netflix announced this week. It examines Jerry Jones’ lasting influence on the NFL and global sports.
Ahead of protests against President Donald Trump and ongoing federal immigration raids, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday he has ordered the deployment of over 5,000 Texas National Guard troops and 2,000 state police officers across the state.
Protesters block the driveway to a federal building as police stand guard in Santa Ana, Calif., on Monday, June 9, 2025. (Jeff Gritchen/The Orange County Register via AP)
3. Troops begin detaining immigrants in national defense zone at border in escalation of military role
U.S. troops have begun directly detaining immigrants accused of trespassing on a recently designated national defense zone along the southern U.S. border, in an escalation of the military’s enforcement role, authorities said Wednesday.
4. Kennedy names 8 vaccine committee replacements, including COVID shot critic
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday named eight new vaccine policy advisers to replace the panel that he abruptly dismissed earlier this week.
They include a scientist who researched mRNA vaccine technology and transformed into a conservative darling for his criticisms of COVID-19 vaccines, and a leading critic of pandemic-era lockdowns.
Notes for Tomorrow
Friday, June 13
Parole hearing for brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez
ULA rocket launches, carrying batch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper internet network constellation
In Case You Missed It
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) poses for photos during a WNBA basketball media day in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Paige Bueckers becomes 2nd rookie in WNBA history to score 35 points in single game
The Dallas Wings fell to the Phoenix Mercury 93-80 Thursday night, but that didn’t stop Paige Bueckers from having a reason to celebrate. Just one month into her first season in the WNBA, the Wings guard became only the second rookie in league history to score 35 points in a single game.