Good morning, it's Monday, February 25th. I'm Joseph Delaney and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 67. Rain chances rise to 30 percent after 7 pm, under mostly cloudy skies, with a low around 52. Our top story is: All 12 Democratic Texas senators have announced their opposition to David Whitley, enough to deny him the votes needed to confirm his appointment as secretary of state.