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Cold front, no problem! A front will push through Texas as we progress through Tuesday. After some morning cloud cover and a slight chance of a sprinkle for much of the Interstate 35 corridor, the sun should peek out by our afternoon. After a brief cooldown Wednesday, temperatures will warm quickly as we approach the weekend with lots of sun to go around. 

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Around Texas 

1. Attorney General Ken Paxton launches investigation into Austin ISD student walkouts

Attorney General Ken Paxton has demanded information about policies, security protocols and internal communications at Austin Independent School District (AISD) as he launches an investigation into student walkouts that occurred Friday.

On Jan. 30, people across the U.S. participated in anti-immigration enforcement protests by marching, closing businesses and walking out of work and school. Students from 14 AISD campuses left their classrooms as part of this “national shutdown.” Some remained on campus for the protests, while others walked to the Texas Capitol.

2. Department of Homeland Security shares policy on releasing agents’ identities

Nonprofit investigative news organization ProPublica has identified the two federal officers who fired shots during a deadly encounter with 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Jan. 24, and they report both of them are from South Texas.

According to government records obtained by ProPublica, the officers are part of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Spectrum News 1 has not independently verified their identies or that they’re from South Texas, and neither CBP nor federal officials have released the names of the officers involved.

3. Texas athletes confirmed to be participating in the 2026 Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics are set to begin in Italy on Feb. 6, and a small group of Texans are set to represent the United States.

According to the Team U.S.A. roster, 232 athletes are representing the country this year, with four coming from the Lone Star State. Those four athletes will also be competing in three different sports.

Emily Chan and Spencer Akira Howe skate during the “Making Team USA” performance at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Around The Nation

1. Every Homeland Security officer in Minneapolis is now being issued a body-worn camera, Noem says

2. All eyes on Johnson as House returns amid partial government shutdown

3. Trump notes ‘potential’ of United Nations in significant tone shift, says he could fix money issues

Deep in the Heart of Texas 

Waco city leaders mark the opening of the Bledsoe-Miller Steam Center with a ribbon cutting.

Waco opens revamped Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center, begins public programming in February

January 2026 is now part of Waco’s civic history as city leaders officially opened the Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center to the public, marking the transformation of a longtime recreation space into a city-run hub focused on science, technology, engineering, art and math.

Families gathered at the center to see the results of extensive renovations to a building that has served the community for more than 50 years.