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Patrons gather around the fire with champagne and confetti celebrating midnight at the Ruby Bar

Ruby Bar Decks Out in Holiday Style, Donates to Texas Advocacy Project

Hannah E. Clearwater December 28, 2025

During the final days of 2025, The Ruby Bar welcomes guests with a warm, design‑driven atmosphere that combines local art, a cozy fireplace, and...

Frosty tree branch twinkling with Christmas lights under a sunny Austin sky with snowflakes falling and festive décor.

Feature Story Local News Weather News

Austin’s Christmas Weather History: From Scorching 90° Days to Trace Snowfalls

Julia N. Fairmont December 28, 2025

When you think of Christmas in Austin, you might picture a mild holiday. But the city’s weather archives reveal extremes that range from scorching...

Red kangaroo stands proudly with holiday lights and Ladybug peeking.

Feature Story Local News

Cameron Park Zoo Welcomes Two New Red Kangaroos for the Holidays

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025

Waco, Texas – The Cameron Park Zoo has just added two new residents to its collection, delighting visitors in time for the holiday season. According...

Asmik Grigorian performing in Carmen costume with sunset backdrop of Salzburg

Feature Story Music News

Asmik Grigorian to Debut as Carmen in 2026, Set for Salzburg Festival and Carnegie Hall

Morgan J. Carter December 27, 2025

Asmik Grigorian, 44, is set to make a landmark debut as Carmen in 2026, performing at Salzburg Festival and Carnegie Hall. Salzburg Festival...

Crowded newsroom with a large ornate globe surrounded by 2025 publications and photos of Robert Friedrichs and Miami streets.

Feature Story News Report World News

AP’s 2025 Year-End Roundup: From Atomic Mysteries to Political Intrigue

Aiden V. Crossfield December 27, 2025

As 2025 wraps up, The Associated Press has curated a list of memorable stories and enjoyable reads published this year that you may have missed in...

Kevin Cronin singing into microphone with spotlight on stage and REO Speedwagon fans holding guitars in background

Entertainment Feature Story Music News

Kevin Cronin Headlines Nexstar’s Coast to Coast Countdown to 2026, Sharing REO Speedwagon’s Timeless Hits That Prove Rock Music Endures

Julia N. Fairmont December 27, 2025

Kevin Cronin will headline Nexstar’s Coast to Coast Countdown to 2026, bringing decades of rock history to a new generation. Kevin Cronin and REO...

Veronica and Jade laughing with a 9-foot Christmas tree between two sofas in a cozy living room

Feature Story Local News

South Austin Roommates Turn Two 9-Foot Trees into an 18-Foot Holiday Marvel

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 26, 2025

On a chilly December morning in South Austin, two roommates found themselves facing an unexpected holiday dilemma. Veronica Dooley and Jade had...

Feature Story Health News Local News

Viral Short Film ‘Andy: A Dog’s Tale’ Marks Canine Companions’ 50th Anniversary

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 25, 2025

In a celebration of 50 years, Canine Companions has turned a viral animated short into a worldwide sensation, drawing nearly 17 million views to the...

Smiling young girl standing before a wooden door with a crack and a plaque reading Helping Hand Home in a garden

Feature Story Human Interest Local News

Helping Hand Home for Children: 132 Years of Healing for Austin’s Most Vulnerable

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 25, 2025

In Austin, a quiet beacon of hope has been guiding children toward recovery for more than a century. Helping Hand Home for Children, now celebrating...

Nurse gently cradles newborn against chest with warm hospital lights and an open cyst on table.

Feature Story Health News Local News

Rare Abdominal Pregnancy: Woman Gives Birth to Baby Inside Ovarian Cyst

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 25, 2025

A 41‑year‑old nurse in Bakersfield, California, delivered a healthy baby after the infant grew inside a 22‑pound ovarian cyst, a condition occurring...