Excavations on unpromising mounds in the Iraqi desert revealed Sumer’s earliest city. Surviving relics and a rebuilt temple have given experts more clues about the ancient metropolis of Eridu.

Our weather stays dry and nice for today before rain moves in later tonight.

Many spots stay dry on Friday, but a few showers and rumbles of thunder are possible further south and east.

Saturday brings the chance for isolated thunderstorms as a cold front rolls through the Brazos Valley. After the front, breezy winds will elevate fire danger concerns through the rest of the weekend.