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
Today, finally, the sunny skies emerge and warmer conditions set our scene. Many major cities make it to the 60s today. Overnight into tomorrow morning, fog will be our biggest worry and then sunny skies head back in with highs in the 70s expected.
Take a look at your local weekend forecast: Austin | San Antonio | Dallas
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The Week in Review
1. ERCOT meets record demand as temperatures drop below freezing
This week, as temperatures dropped below freezing for much of the Lone Star State, people worried if the grid would hold up.
As of Friday morning, no major outages have occurred across the state, but memories of frosty nights without heat and light still linger for many Texans.
2. Measles outbreaks rise to nearly 100 cases between Texas and New Mexico. Here's what you should know
The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 90 cases across seven counties, the state health department posted online Friday, and 16 people are hospitalized.
Measles is a highly contagious disease. Here's what you should know about how to protect yourself against measles, as well as what's happening in Texas and New Mexico.
3. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick investigates lottery retailer where $83.5M jackpot-winning ticket was purchased
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is questioning the integrity of a jackpot-winning lottery ticket purchased at a North Austin store earlier this week.
Patrick posted a video on social media of him in front of the store, Winners Corner TX LLC, where a Lotto Texas ticket was purchased that won a $83.5 million jackpot on Monday night–the fifth largest jackpot in the game’s history.
4. Victor Wembanyama expected to miss remainder of season after blood clot diagnosis, Spurs announce
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his right shoulder, the Spurs announced Thursday.
It is a massive blow to the Spurs, who are contending for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. And it is the second major hit to the Spurs this season after coach Gregg Popovich had a stroke in November and has been unable to coach since.
5. Border arrests plummet 39% in January in an early gauge of Trump's immigration policies
Arrests for illegal border crossings from Mexico plummeted 39% in January from a month earlier, authorities said Tuesday, an early gauge of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.
The Border Patrol made 21,593 arrests during the month, down from 47,316 in December and the lowest mark.
6. Latinos respond to DEI scale-backs, mass deportations with a national spending freeze
After President Donald Trump scaled back federal diversity, equity and inclusion programs, and as he continues to carry out mass deportations, Latinos in the U.S. are marching in streets and state capitals — even shutting down a major highway — to reject the moves.
Around the Nation
1. Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell announced on Thursday that he won't seek reelection next year, ending a decadeslong tenure as a power broker who championed conservative causes but ultimately ceded ground to the fierce GOP populism of President Donald Trump.
Now, they’re protesting with their wallets.
A Look Ahead
After over 110 years in the heart of downtown Dallas, Neiman Marcus’ flagship store will close its doors next month, according to multiple reports. With the announcement of the closure, the spokesperson said Saks Global will invest $100 million in renovations to the Neiman Marcus store in NorthPark Center, a shopping mall north of University Park.
