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Morning clouds and fog will clear out by the afternoon, leaving behind plenty of sunshine and warm highs. However, breezy winds take over instead and last into the night. Temperatures will remain elevated through the rest of the work week before we see a brief drop toward the weekend closer to normal for February.
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Around Texas
1. What to know about voting in the 2026 Texas primaries
Texans will head to the polls today to kick off early voting for the 2026 primaries, with voters choosing which Republican and Democratic candidates they want to face off in the November general election. Here’s what you need to know before heading to the polls.
2. AG Paxton investigates 3 more Texas school districts over student walkouts
Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating three more Texas school districts over student walkouts in protest of the Trump administration’s hardline immigration efforts.
In a news release Monday, Paxton said his office is launching investigations into North East Independent School District (NEISD) in San Antonio, Dallas Independent School District and Manor Independent School District, alleging that the districts facilitated protests and failed to keep students safe.
3. Hutchins warehouse owner says it ‘has not and will not’ lease property to DHS for ICE facility
The owners of a 1-million-square-foot warehouse in Hutchins, Texas — which is located in Dallas County — have now said they will not sell or lease the property to the Department of Homeland Security, according to reports.
Majestic Realty Co. said in a statement to a Dallas Morning News reporter, who posted it on X, that it had been contacted about the potential sale of the warehouse, but it “has not and will not enter into any agreement for the purchase or lease of any building to the Department of Homeland Security for use as a detention facility.”
Around The Nation
1. 3 killed, including suspect, in shooting during Rhode Island youth hockey game
2. Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigators work with Walmart after identifying suspect’s backpack
Deep in the Heart of Texas 
Dallas County Elections Communications Manager Nicholas Solorzano says the county is prepared to handle a 100% turnout, checking for identifications, logging in voters, setting up equipment and troubleshooting. (Spectrum 1/Valencia Jones)
Texas poll workers participate in election training sessions
Texas election workers are training and bracing for the impact of early voters who will make their way to the polls starting on Tuesday.
Spectrum News went inside a Dallas County Elections Office for a firsthand look at how poll workers are training ahead of the March primary.