Your weekend is here, Texas, and it's time to take a look back at some of the stories that were in our headlines this week.
Your Weekend Weather
Thunderstorms continue to plague northwest Texas again, otherwise, it is hot and humid with added clouds. Tomorrow we’ll see afternoon and evening thunderstorm chances for the last time before a cold front brings our temperatures down a few degrees, and more importantly, drier air mixes back in for midweek.
Take a look at your local weekend forecast: Austin | San Antonio | Dallas
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The Week in Review
1. ICE announces arrests of 422 undocumented immigrants and deportations of 528 immigrants in Houston
A seven-day U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation led to the arrest of 422 undocumented immigrants and the deportation of 528 immigrants.
The operation took place as a weeklong operation in the Houston area.
2. Dallas Mavericks win the NBA draft lottery and the chance to pick Cooper Flagg No. 1 overall
The Mavericks won the NBA draft lottery on Monday night, giving them the No. 1 pick in next month's draft — and the first chance to take Cooper Flagg, the freshman who led Duke to the Final Four in his lone college season and the consensus player of the year.
3. Scientists: Climate change boosting Texas' record May heat
Daily and monthly high-temperature records could be tied or broken through the weekend.
While it is not impossible to get this hot – in fact, it’s almost a given, it is unusual to experience this type of heat in May as opposed to July or August.
4. Feds ask Musk's car company how its driverless taxis will avoid causing accidents in Texas rollout
Federal safety regulators have asked Elon Musk’s car company to explain how its driverless taxis will avoid causing accidents when they hit the road in Texas next month before a national “robotaxi” launch that is key to keeping its stock price aloft.
5. Dallas Cowboys take on Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving Day
The Dallas Cowboys playing on Thanksgiving Day is a long-standing NFL tradition, and this year’s opponent has been announced. The Chiefs, who went for a Super Bowl 3-peat, but fell short this past season, are coming to Arlington, Texas this holiday season.
6. ‘The Ted Cruz Curse’: New resolution aims to ban Cruz from attending Texas sporting events
According to Chron, a resolution has been filed by Harris County Democratic Party precinct chairs Bill Kelly and Charles Kuffner to try to keep the “Ted Cruz Curse” out of state sporting events.
Sen. Ted Cruz’s attendance at sporting events has coincided with losses for the home team on many occasions. Sports fans have nicknamed the phenomenon of him attending losing games the “Ted Cruz Curse.”
Around the Nation
1. U.S. applications for jobless benefits hold firm as layoffs remain low despite tariff uncertainty
U.S. applications for jobless benefits held steady last week as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty over how President Donald Trump's tariffs will impact the economy.
A Look Ahead
Billy Bob Thornton arrives at the premiere of "Landman" on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at Paramount Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
ATX TV Fest will begin in Austin on May 29, featuring Billy Bob Thornton receiving the Texas Made Award for 'Landman'.
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