Chief Meteorologist Joe Fitzwater takes a look back at January 2026 in our region in your monthly recap.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — December, our first month of meteorological winter, had periods of record warm highs and lows and should end up as one of the top 10 warmest Decembers on record. January, however, ...

The surge in AI-linked capital spending, particularly in data centers, buoyed U.S. equities and helped sustain GDP growth even as consumption slowed. The scope of tariffs imposed in 2025 goes well ...

As 2026 begins, the stars are setting the stage for a month of new beginnings, personal growth, and meaningful change. Mercury moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn on January 1, bringing clear ...

You had to see it to believe it. Denim washes don’t cause nearly as much a stir as cuts do (lest I remind you of the aforementioned skinny jean?), but there’s no denying the renewed fervor around ...

Saturn is on display in the early-evening sky this month along with Uranus and Neptune, both within reach of binoculars. Jupiter dominates the night, reaching opposition on the 10th. The gas giant ...

January 2026 will be a Universal vibration of number 1, a solar, charged month of initiation, clarity, and personal leadership. This is the ideal season to set measurable goals and begin projects ...

Within the family law industry, January is known as Divorce Month. Why January? Theories abound. Marital discord rises amid the chaos of the holidays. The new year is a time for life changes. It ...

Layoffs across the U.S. surged in January to their highest level for the month since 2009, when the economy was reeling from the housing crash, new data shows. Employers announced 108,435 job cuts in ...