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Tennessee Williams’ Obscure 1930s Radio Play Debuts in The Strand Magazine

Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025

A little‑known Tennessee Williams radio play from the late 1930s has just appeared in The Strand Magazine, a periodical that has featured works by...

College Aggie and Panther players face off with bright spotlight on volleyball court with confetti and cheering fans

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NCAA Volleyball Final Four Brings Record Viewership and Rising Stars

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

NCAA volleyball’s Final Four is on the horizon, and the buzz is louder than ever. The championship semifinals will take place on Thursday, with...

Lindsey Jacobellis addressing camera NBC booth and snowboarding gear beside her Italian winter backdrop

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Olympic Champion Lindsey Jacobellis Joins NBC as Winter Games Analyst

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 22, 2025

Lindsey Jacobellis, the 40‑year‑old Olympic snowboard champion, has turned her competitive fire into a new kind of commentary as she steps behind the...

Families laughing near the waterpark entrance with a tall Christmas tree and twinkling lights in a winter wonderland

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Kalahari Resorts Unveils All-Season Holiday Fun for Families in Round Rock

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025

The holiday season is about to get a splash of excitement for families in Round Rock, as Kalahari Resorts & Conventions announces a lineup of festive...

Jeffery Simmons standing in dimly lit garage with scattered football jerseys and a shattered mirror hanging crookedly

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Titans’ Jeffery Simmons Grateful as Burglars Break Into Home, Highlights Need for Youth Outreach

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 22, 2025

When the Tennessee Titans fell 37‑24 to the San Francisco 49ers, defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons expected a quiet evening at home. Instead, he...

Jenna Roll stands looking at camera with a worn guitar case and song sheets in foreground and Nashville dusk behind her.

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Tennessee Governor Pardons Country Star Jelly Roll After Decade of Rehabilitation

Morgan J. Carter December 22, 2025

Jenna Roll, the Nashville‑born country‑rap star, finally received a clean slate after a decade of hard work and public testimony. On Thursday,...

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Texas Welcomes New State Park with New Year’s Day Preview

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

On New Year's Day, Texas residents will get a sneak peek of a park that will officially open sometime in 2026. Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, the...

Tyler Kolek raising trophy with confetti and fans in Knicks and Spurs jerseys

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Knicks Face Spurs in NBA Cup Final as Tyler Kolek’s Car Story Adds Human Touch

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025

The NBA Cup final in Las Vegas will see the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night, a game that carries no impact on...

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Peter Arnett, Pulitzer-winning war correspondent, dies at 91

Morgan J. Carter December 22, 2025

Peter Arnett, the Pulitzer‑winning correspondent who brought the world firsthand accounts from Vietnam to Iraq, died Wednesday at 91 in Newport...

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Loneliness Epidemic Spurs Grassroots Efforts to Rebuild Community

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 22, 2025

Surgeon General warns of loneliness epidemic, noting 16% of adults feel isolated. In Pittsburgh, Kentucky, Baltimore and Akron, groups are rebuilding...