5 things to know today, including Senate committee scrutinizing $200M grant

Happy Friday, Houston! Punxsutawney Phil expects to see six more weeks of winter, but here in Texas, we have a different forecast. Bee Cave Bob, Phil’s armadillo counterpart in Katy, predicted an early spring for the Lone Star State. Even better: Most of the Houston area will see at least some sun and warmer temperatures today, according to Space City Weather. Enjoy it while you can, though, because a front is expected to bring more showers and storms next week.

Here are five more things to know…