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1. Existing-home sales down over 8%, according to report
Existing-home sales fell 8.4% in January 2026. Month-over-month and year-over-year sales decreased in all regions, according to a report from the National Association of REALTORS®. One economist with the association described the decrease as disappointing.
Vika O’Grady, a market research adviser for the Austin Board of Realtors, said some sellers are adjusting prices or making concessions to have their homes sold. It’s a trend that is also being seen in other major cities like Dallas, San Antonio and Houston, where sellers are still holding on to a higher price.
2. Federal Judge orders Trump administration to return college student to U.S.
A U.S. federal judge on Friday ordered that the Trump administration facilitate the return of a college student who was deported to Honduras after attempting to fly home to Texas for Thanksgiving.
U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns gave the administration until February 27th to return Any Lucia Lopez Belloza to the U.S., just weeks after the government apologized for their “mistake” in deporting the Babson College freshman in violation of a court order. Lopez Belloza had been living in the U.S. with her family since she was a child.
3. Attorney General Ken Paxton backs ivermectin champion’s fight against Texas Medical Board
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday announced he’s taking up the case of a Houston doctor disciplined by the state’s medical board last year for trying to treat a patient with ivermectin at a hospital where she did not have privileges.
It’s the latest example of Paxton going after a state agency he’s charged with defending, in this case, the Texas Medical Board.
Around The Nation
1. Trump’s border czar says ‘small’ security force will remain in Minnesota after enforcement drawdown
2. Law enforcement block road near Nancy Guthrie’s home during investigation
3. Rubio’s speech to European allies takes softer tone but sticks to firm stance
Deep in the Heart of Texas
Exterior of H-E-B grocery store. (Courtesy of H-E-B Newsroom)
H-E-B now selling frozen corn dogs from Wienerschnitzel
H-E-B, the Texas grocery staple, is now selling frozen corn dogs from the fast-food chain Wienerschnitzel in their stores.
Wienerschnitzel started in California in 1961 and has over 350 locations, primarily in the United States, according to their website. Along with serving hot dogs, they are known for their chili cheese fries and a variety of ice cream dessert options.