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Children and adults splashing into Barton Springs Pool with polar bear mascot and balloons during New Year celebration
Posted inCommunity News Local News

Austinites Dive Into Polar Bear Splash, 3,000 Join Celebration

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 4, 2026
At a Glance About 3,000 Austinites joined the Polar Bear Splash at Barton Springs Pool on New Year's Day. The tradition is an old annual community...
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American flag waving in front of community center with diverse young volunteers holding hands and smiling in sunlit patriotic
Posted inCommunity News Feature Story News Report

America250 Turns 250th Birthday Into Volunteering Boom

Posted by Aiden V. Crossfield January 3, 2026
At a Glance 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence will be used to launch the country's biggest volunteering year 28% of Americans...
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Shelter dog looking hopeful with toys and treats around holding donation card near warm sunset Austin skyline
Posted inAnimal Welfare Community News Local News

Austin Matches $10,000 to APA!, Raising $20,000 for Animal Care

Posted by Gavin U. Stonebridge January 2, 2026
At a Glance Austin foundation matches $10,000 donation to APA!, doubling it to $20,000. The $20,000 could cover shelter and care for hundreds of...
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Soapy Falls Express Car Wash sign glowing with neon lights and a red ribbon tied to it with candles nearby
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Car Wash Workers Killed in Christmas Eve Crash; Fundraiser Planned

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood January 1, 2026
At a Glance Two 18- and 17-year-old employees of Soapy Falls Express Car Wash were killed in a Christmas Eve crash involving a pickup truck. The car...
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Toy chest emits warm glow with colorful wrapped gifts and holly leaves scattered nearby
Posted inCommunity News News Report

Toys for Tots Aims to Reach 12.9 Million Children This Christmas Amid Lower Toy Donations

Posted by Aiden V. Crossfield December 25, 2025
In a recent appearance on NewsNation’s "On Balance," retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James B. Laster spoke about Toys for Tots’ plans for this...
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Mailbox overflowing with mail and ornaments with string lights and Christmas light from the house
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Buda Resident Holly Durham Turns Her Front Yard into Santa’s Mailbox, Surpassing 1,000 Letters This Year

Posted by Gavin U. Stonebridge December 25, 2025
When Holly Durham opens her front‑yard mailbox, the entire Buda neighborhood knows it’s almost Christmas. The Tradition Begins For six consecutive...
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Chatbot refusing request with friendly offer to help.
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Residents of Austin’s Georgian Acres Demand Stronger Police Action Amid Nightly Sex Work

Posted by Julia N. Fairmont December 25, 2025
Rising Concerns in Georgian Acres Nightly sex work in Austin’s Georgian Acres neighborhood has left residents feeling unsafe after dark. The quiet,...
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Inflatable Santa leaning over backyard with crumpled HOA notice and distant protest crowd under sunny Colorado sky
Posted inCommunity News Local News

Severance Family Keeps 28-Foot Santa After HOA Mistake

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 24, 2025
In Severance, Colorado, a 28‑foot inflatable Santa Claus made headlines when a letter from the homeowners association briefly placed the family on...
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Bright blue play pod with sail entrance and reclaimed wood surrounded by children playing together in lush greenery
Posted inCommunity News Local News

Round Rock Adds Sustainability-Themed Play Pod to Inclusive Park

Posted by Gavin U. Stonebridge December 24, 2025
Round Rock, Texas, is adding a new sustainability‑themed play pod to its Play for All Park, a facility that has welcomed families of all abilities...
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Texas Longhorns football stars high‑fiving young NICU patients with festive holiday lights and Christmas tree glow
Posted inCommunity News Local News Sports News

Longhorns Players Brighten St. David’s Hospital with Holiday Gifts

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025
During the holiday season, a group of Texas Longhorns football stars turned a medical center into a place of cheer. Their surprise visit to St....
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