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Republicans Rush to Replace ACA Subsidies as Deadline Looms

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

The Affordable Care Act subsidies that keep millions of Americans on affordable plans are set to expire on Dec. 31, leaving Republicans with a tight...

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Pakistan Launches Final Nationwide Polio Drive Amid Security Threats

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

Pakistan launched its last nationwide anti‑polio vaccination campaign on Monday, aiming to protect 45 million children after 30 cases of the disease...

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Bondi Beach Mass Shooting Leaves 15 Dead, 22 Injured; IS Flags Found, Father‑Son Suspects

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

Bondi Beach mass shooting leaves 15 dead, 22 injured Victims and Injuries The gunfire erupted as members of Australia’s Jewish community gathered...

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Leander Police Warns Residents of Phone Scam Mimicking Sheriff’s Deputies

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

Leander Police warns residents of a phone scam posing as sheriff’s deputies, demanding money via bitcoin. Report suspicious calls to FTC or local...

Bill Guerin cooking meatballs at kitchen counter with Christmas lights and ringing landline.

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Wild GM Bill Guerin Secures Former Norris Trophy Winner Quinn Hughes in Record Trade

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

Wild General Manager Bill Guerin was rolling meatballs for Christmas Eve dinner when a phone call changed the franchise’s future. Guerin described...

Woman smiling beside a decorated mailbox with colorful envelopes for Santa and scattered snowflakes in a dusk street.

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Buda Woman Becomes Santa for Neighborhood, Sending Letters, Plushies, and Hope

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

In a small Texas town, a 62‑year‑old woman has been bringing Santa’s magic to children for six years. The Santa Initiative Holly Durham, who...

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Warm Holiday Forecast: Austin and Nation Set for Unseasonably Warm Christmas

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

While the holiday season has traditionally been a time of cold, a new weather pattern starting late next week is expected to bring unseasonable...

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Central Texas Forecast: Warm Saturday, Cold Front Tonight, Freezing Monday and Mild Week Ahead

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

Saturday’s heat was close to a record, with high temperatures in the 70s and low‑80s. The sky stayed mostly sunny to partly cloudy, keeping the day...