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.

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The Week in Review

1. Father of 5-year-old detained in Minnesota disputes government assertion he abandoned the boy

The father of a 5-year-old boy who was detained by immigration officers and held at a federal facility in Texas denied government accounts Monday that he abandoned his son last month while being pursued by authorities.

2. A look at the 4 Republican candidates in primary race for attorney general

Four Republicans are fighting for the chance to replace Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in this year’s primary election.

Paxton’s move to run for U.S. Senate leaves the office of attorney general open for the first time in over a decade.

3. Military razor wire fence installed in Rio Grande Valley neighborhood

A video shared on social media, taken by a resident on his way home, showed what appears to be military personnel installing a fence right outside the city of Pentas’ trash collection site.

The Texas National Guard has issued no statement or confirmed if this fence is part of Operation Lone Star. 

4. Her jabs go viral. He’s known to quote the Bible. How social media is shaping a Texas Senate race

Social media is playing a large role in determining who will win the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate between James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett. 

Both candidates have a large presence online, but are approaching their message in different ways. 

5. Report shows Texas ACA health care enrollment increased despite subsidies ending

The rising costs of health care has some Texans up in arms after Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies ended in December. Despite the concerns, the latest numbers show ACA plan enrollment increased in Texas this year.

Around the Nation

1. Trump signs spending package, ending partial shutdown

President Donald Trump signed the $1.2 trillion Senate-revised funding package Tuesday afternoon, ending a partial government shutdown. 

A Look Ahead  

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye looks to pass during practice ahead of the Super Bowl 60 NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Super Bowl LX will be played Sunday, Feb. 8.Â