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Gary Walters standing before the White House with lush greenery and flowers at sunset.

Trump’s $400M Ballroom Plan Gains Long-Time Usher’s Backing

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 3, 2026

At a Glance Trump's $400M ballroom plan, backed by longtime White House chief usher Gary Walters, highlights ongoing space limits and historic...

Richard Smallwood standing in front of a golden piano with his hands on the keys with music sheets in background light glow

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Gospel Legend Richard Smallwood Dies at 77

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026

At a Glance 77-year-old gospel legend Richard Smallwood dies in Maryland. Died Tuesday from kidney-failure complications. His song "Total Praise"...

Diverse Austinites gathering around a restored city bus serving as public safety hub with modern architecture in background

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Austin 2025: I-35, Housing, Homelessness

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 3, 2026

At a Glance City Council members spotlighted major projects across Austin in 2025 Focus on homelessness, affordable housing, and infrastructure...

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Vote Now: Pick KXAN’s Best Dec 2025 Photo

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026

At a Glance Vote for the best viewer photo of December 2025. 10 stunning photos from Central Texas. Voting ends Jan. 8, 2026. Why it matters: Your...

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Starr Andrews Breaks Barriers: First Black Woman to Medal in Skating

Morgan J. Carter January 3, 2026

At a Glance First Black woman to medal at U.S. Figure Skating Championships in 35 years. Began skating at age 3½, describing it as coming "out of...

Aaron Rodgers standing at a polished wooden podium with a Pittsburgh Steelers football and black and gold banners behind him

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Rodgers Keeps 2026 Door Open Ahead of Steelers’ Final Game

Hannah E. Clearwater January 2, 2026

At a Glance > At a Glance > - Rodgers says 2026 season still an option > - He's thrown for 3,028 yards, 23 TDs, 7 INTs this year > - Steelers face...

Spotlight shines on crumpled paper with 6-7 in red against cluttered library in golden light

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Michigan College Survey Names ‘6-7’ as Top Banished Word

Hannah E. Clearwater January 2, 2026

At a Glance '6-7' tops Michigan's Banished Words List. The list includes words like demure, incentivize, and my bad. The survey received 1,400...

Table setting features three elegant cocktail glasses with rosemary sprig and cranberries and candlelight winter wonderland.

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Waterloo Gin Serves Three Festive Holiday Cocktails

Aiden V. Crossfield January 2, 2026

At a Glance Waterloo Gin offers three holiday cocktail recipes. Recipes include a spritz, a freezer-door martini, and an espresso martini. All...

Tim Burke a biathlete standing at the edge of a ski slope with mountains and a golden glow and an American flag pin

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Tim Burke Aims to Bring U.S. Biathlon Olympic Glory

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 2, 2026

At a Glance > At a Glance > - Tim Burke, a four-time Olympian, is directing U.S. biathlon athlete development. > - He aims to bring a U.S. biathlon...

Conductor holding sheet music and sipping at a dimly lit bar counter with a Steinway piano in background

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Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s Unexpected Leap to Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Concert

Morgan J. Carter January 2, 2026

At a Glance Yannick Nézet-Séguin replaced a banned Russian conductor at Carnegie Hall in 2022. He secured the role as Vienna Philharmonic New Year's...