U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico consistently agree on one thing in their bid for U.S. Senate: a Democrat needs to flip the seat in Texas.

Why it matters: A Democrat hasn't won a statewide election in Texas since 1994, and Texans haven't sent a Democrat to the U.S. Senate since 1988.

Catch up quick: Crockett and Talarico are vying for the seat currently held by Sen. John Cornyn, who was first elected in 2002.

• Cornyn, known to be a formidable GOP fundraiser, faces a significant primary challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

The latest: The Dallas congresswoman and Austin state representative shared their platforms during a debate Saturday in Georgetown hosted by labor union Texas AFL-CIO.

• The Democrats differ slightly in their approach to fighting the Republican establishment in Washington, D.C., with Crockett likening herself to a "street fighter" and Talarico saying "we need a teacher in the Senate."

The intrigue: Both candidates have countered the moderate approach of many Texas Democrats, leaning instead into progressive ideals — and they've amassed a large social media following as a result.

What they're saying: Crockett said she's better equipped for the U.S. Senate because she has earned a name for herself in the House. "He's actually been elected longer than I have been elected. Yet he's not as known right now, because I have engaged in these fights."

• Meanwhile, Talarico said he and the congresswoman mostly agree on the issues, but he is best equipped to fight the billionaires "who right now are running this country, running this economy."
• "We need someone who has stood up to those billionaires in our nation's capital," Talarico said, referencing his opposition to Texas school vouchers.

Key differences: Talarico repeatedly brought up Paxton, saying the goal this election should be "stopping Ken Paxton."

• Crockett focused more on Trump and his executive powers, saying the president "thinks he's a king."

The other side: The focus on Paxton hinted that Democrats think he'll win the Republican nomination, to which Cornyn posted on X, "They wish."

• Both Cornyn and Paxton criticized the Democratic candidates for their positions, particularly on immigration.

Reality check

North Texas became a backdrop for skiing, ice skating, sledding and dancing over the weekend.

• Officials say the region's deep freeze — and the safety concerns that come with it — will likely linger until tomorrow.

The big picture: Temperatures in the Dallas area have remained below freezing since late Friday, per the National Weather Service.

• The arctic air created steamnadoes — rotations of steam spinning up into the clouds — over some of the lakes in North and Central Texas.

The latest: An extreme cold warning is in effect until 9am tomorrow, with lows forecast to be in the teens or single digits, per the National Weather Service's Fort Worth office.

• Several school districts, including Dallas, Fort Worth and Frisco, will be closed today and tomorrow.

Threat level: Roads across the region were still icy as of this morning. Officials are urging North Texans to be careful while driving and playing outside.

• A 16-year-old girl died in Frisco yesterday, after a sled she was riding in collided with a tree. Another girl was critically injured.
• A Colleyville man was hospitalized after being found unresponsive in a pond near his house.
• "Avoid unnecessary travel to help keep roadways clear for restoration personnel and first responders," Oncor said on its website.

What's next: Warmer weather is coming. Highs tomorrow are expected to be in the upper 30s.

The freezing rain and icy roads couldn't keep thousands of Luka Dončić fans from welcoming him home on Saturday.

Driving the news: The Dallas Mavericks blew a 15-point lead over the Los Angeles Lakers in the final quarter, losing 116-110.

State of play: The Mavericks have lost all four of their games against the Lakers since trading Dončić to the team last year.

• Meanwhile, Mavericks fans are still holding out hope that Dončić will play for Dallas again. On Saturday, one group held up signs that spelled "Come home."

The intrigue: Dončić accidentally started walking toward the Mavericks' tunnel during halftime, out of habit from his Dallas days.

• He later described Dallas as a "special, special place for me."
• "When I went from Slovenia to Madrid — left my house — every time I came back, I was happy," he said in an interview.

🏀 The Dallas Mavericks' away game against the Milwaukee Bucks last night was postponed after the Dallas team couldn't leave town because of the winter storm. (WFAA)

⛳️ Dallas' Scottie Scheffler won another PGA tour title yesterday, joining Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods as the only players with 20 PGA Tour titles and four majors before turning 30. (ESPN)

🚨 A 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father were being held at a South Texas detention facility after immigration officials detained them last week outside their home in Minnesota. (Texas Tribune)

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About 1 in 4 Texans say they don't do any physical activity outside of work, per a new report.

Why it matters: Even moderate exercise can have tremendous benefits for your physical and mental well-being.

Yes, but: About 1 in 5 Americans report doing no physical activity or exercise outside their job, per the United Health Foundation's America Health Rankings report.

• Texas is among the least active states, tied with Florida, Delaware, Indiana and Missouri, per the United Health Foundation's America Health Rankings report.

Between the lines: While states with the least active adults tend to rank poorly in other health metrics, other factors could be at play.

• People who work physically demanding jobs, for example, may be less likely to exercise for fun than desk jockeys.