Good evening, Texas. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.
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Another strong cold front pushed through Texas early Friday, but unlike last weekend, lacks moisture and will not produce any wintry precipitation. Wind chill readings in the teens and even single digits Saturday morning. A cold weather advisory is in effect through Saturday morning for all areas from San Antonio northward to DFW. Look for Saturday morning lows in the teens across north Texas, 20s in Central regions and 30s and 40s for South Texas.
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Today’s Big Stories
1. Deaths of migrants in ICE custody raises concerns
In just the first month of the new year, three people have died in Texas while in custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
According to ICE, Luis Gustavo Núñez Cáceres died Jan. 5 while in ICE custody in a Houston-area hospital after being admitted for chronic heart-related health issues. The other deaths happened at the East Montana Detention Facility in El Paso. Citing human rights violations, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has repeatedly called for the facility to be shut down.
2. Texas businesses take part in ‘national shutdown’ protesting ICE
Some businesses across the country and in the Lone Star State are taking part in a “national shutdown” in response to the shooting deaths of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis by federal officers and the broader immigration enforcement operations across the U.S.
Even more protests are scheduled for Saturday across the country. The national organization 50501—which stands for 50 protests in 50 states on one day—has organized a day of action, which includes a rally in Austin.
3. Screwworm fly threat reaches disaster level, Gov. Greg Abbott says
The movement of a parasitic fly into Texas could threaten livestock and cause property damage around the state.
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster order on Thursday addressing the northward spread of the New World Screwworm (NWS) from Central and South America to the U.S. southern border.
Notes for Tomorrow
Saturday, Jan. 31
Texas 18th Congressional District special runoff election
Year-End 2025 campaign finance report filing deadline for congressional campaigns
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran’s term ends. He was appointed in September to complete the term of Governor Adriana Kugler after she announced her resignation in August 2025, but could reportedly stay in the role until a successor is in place
13th annual Masters Agility Championship, ahead of the 150th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
In Case You Missed It
One of the stunned sea turtles arrives at the Texas State Aquarium Wildlife Rescue Center to be checked out by medical staff. (Texas State Aquarium)
South Texas aquarium leads sea turtle rescue effort amid winter weather
The winter storm affected all creatures big and small, including the marine life in South Texas — specifically the sea turtles. Nearly 400 sea turtles were rescued from the cold temperatures along the Texas coast in Corpus Christi.