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The summer heat is back and more brutal than ever. Highs across most of Texas will be in the upper 90s Thursday with "feels like" values well above 100 degrees. For DFW, lower 100s are expected with a heat index closer to 110. At this point, there is no rain on the horizon all the way through the first week of July.
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Travis County Attorney Delia Garza has decided to reject the charges against 79 individuals who were arrested and charged with criminal trespassing during the April 29 protests at UT Austin.
The county attorney clarified that the dropped cases pertain solely to individuals accused of criminal trespass during the UT protest on April 29.
2. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick renews vow to require Ten Commandments in Texas public schools
The governor of Louisiana signed a law last week to require every classroom in public schools from kindergarten through college to display the Ten Commandments.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said in a social media post that Texas should’ve been the first to pass the law. Religious experts say that ideology isn’t representative of Texas’ diverse religious makeup or of Christian beliefs.
3. Encounters at the U.S.-Mexico border drop 40% in weeks since Biden's border crackdown, DHS say
The average number of encounters at the U.S. southern border decreased more than 40% in the three weeks since President Joe Biden announced executive action to crack down on illegal crossings, the Department of Homeland Security said on Wednesday.
However, the department noted, 2,400 average still sits above the threshold that lifts restrictions on asylum laid out in Biden’s executive action unveiled earlier this month.
4. Move over, Cheddar Bay Biscuits! Texas Roadhouse rolls hit select Walmart stores
Following the footsteps of Red Lobster’s Cheddar Bay Biscuits, Texas Roadhouse will sell packs of its rolls at select Walmarts.
According to an Instagram post, the package will feature 12 mini rolls and include a honey cinnamon glaze. The rolls will be available June 29 in Walmart stores in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, according to the post.
Notes for Tomorrow
Thursday, June 27
- The Presidential Debate
- EU Summit
- Games for Change Festival
In Case You Missed It 
Vega leaps into the Willamette River after a ball in Portland, Ore., Monday, July 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)
Keep your pets safe during hot, dangerous temperatures
As temperatures ramp up and become increasingly dangerous, it is important to keep your furry pals safe. The SPCA of Texas has offered tips to pet owners to keep pets comfortable during days when temperatures can become unbearable.