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Confidence is increasing that an arctic cold front could bring Texas its coldest temperatures of the winter, as well as possible ice and snow.

The possibility of a winter storm impacting Texas this week has some residents nervous about a repeat of a 2021 winter storm that turned deadly when millions across the state lost power for days at a time.

The incoming arctic front will likely bring the season's coldest temperatures yet to parts of Texas. Here's how regions will be impacted.

Several Texas House Democrats have until Feb. 9 to contest fines of over $9,000 each for leaving the state to block a redistricting plan last summer.

Texas House Democrats have been formally assessed over $9,000 each in fines and costs for their 2025 walkout, a penalty they must pay out-of-pocket as they prepare to legally challenge the GOP-led redistricting map that sparked the protest.

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