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Darling Ingredients Faces New Enforcement Over Wastewater, Odor, and Record-Keeping Violations at Bastrop Plant

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025

A Texas animal‑byproduct rendering plant is back under scrutiny after the state’s environmental regulator issued a fresh notice of enforcement,...

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Luka Doncic’s 45-point Triple-Double Lights Up Lakers Win Over Jazz

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025

In a night that had fans on the edge of their seats, Luka Doncic poured in 45 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a...

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Miami Dolphins Face a Tua Tagovailoa Dilemma Amid Contract and Cap Storm

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025

Miami Dolphins are at a crossroads for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after a season of uncertainty and a contract that could cost the franchise more...

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Immigration Lawyer Reports Surge in Arrests Amid Heightened Border Enforcement

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025

Surge in Arrests and Detentions In a recent interview on Border Report Live, immigration lawyer William Menard revealed a noticeable uptick in...

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DHS Unveils $3.3 B in New Smart Wall Contracts, First Time in Laredo

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025

DHS has just announced a $3.3 billion push to build new Smart Walls along the Texas‑Arizona border, including the first wall in Laredo, a city that...

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Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program Sees All 7,000 Children Adopted in Austin-Volunteers Rally for Gift Distribution

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025

In a heart‑warming turn of events, the Salvation Army Austin Area Command announced that every child in its annual Angel Tree program has been...

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Austin Police Hunt Multiple Suspects After 1:30 a.m. Sixth Street Assault

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025

Police are hunting multiple suspects after a 1:30 a.m. assault on Sixth Street following the Texas football game. Incident Overview Around...

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Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt Welcome Baby Girl Scottie Rose Hewitt Davidson on Dec.12

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025

Pete Davidson and model Elsie Hewitt announced the arrival of their daughter, Scottie Rose Hewitt Davidson, on December 12, sparking a wave of...

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FDA Recalls Over 3,500 Cases of Salad Dressing After Black Plastic Found in Onion Ingredient

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025

FDA recalls more than 3,500 cases of salad dressing after black plastic was discovered in the granulated onion ingredient. Recall Initiation...

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Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest Turns Into a Political Showdown

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025

The four‑day Turning Point USA AmericaFest, meant to honor the late Charlie Kirk, became a battleground for Trump‑era politics when Ben Shapiro and...