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Georgetown Fire Saves Family, Pets as Garage Flames Spread

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 31, 2025

At a Glance A house fire erupted in Georgetown's Wolf Ranch West neighborhood. First responders arrived at 5:25 p.m. and evacuated a family and...

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Blanco County Fires May Be Arson, Fire Marshal Says

Julia N. Fairmont December 31, 2025

At a Glance Multiple fires in Blanco County on Dec. 10, Dec. 14, and Dec. 25 may have been set intentionally. Fire Marshal Matt McMain says...

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Three Hikers Found Dead After 500-Foot Fall on Mt. Baldy

Aiden V. Crossfield December 31, 2025

At a Glance Three hikers died after a 500-foot fall on Mt. Baldy. Rescue efforts were delayed by severe winds, preventing helicopter and hoist...

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Cold Wave, Bomb Cyclone, and Record Snow Shake Up the U.S.

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 31, 2025

At a Glance A bomb cyclone slammed the Midwest, cutting power for 60,000 customers. New Jersey animal shelters scramble for 30 dog homes after snow...

Nikola Jokic limping off the court with a sweat‑stained Nuggets jersey and an abandoned basketball in a bright Miami arena.

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Denver’s Jokic Leaves Game with Knee Injury Team Faces Future

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 30, 2025

At a Glance Denver star Nikola Jokic limped off after a knee injury in Miami. The Nuggets are awaiting MRI results to gauge the severity. Jokic's...

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NASCAR Star’s Family Tragedy: Father Dies, Mother Injured in Home Fire

Morgan J. Carter December 30, 2025

At a Glance Father died and mother critically injured in a North Carolina home fire. Firefighters arrived Sunday night; the two-story house near...

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New “Super Flu” Variant Spurs U.S. Outbreaks and Urges Early Vaccination

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 30, 2025

At a Glance A new influenza A H3N2 variant, dubbed "super flu," is causing severe outbreaks across the U.S. Highest case spikes hit New York,...

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Storm 153,000 Without Power; 20-Foot Waves Threaten Lake Superior

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 30, 2025

At a Glance 153,000+ customers lost power across the U.S., with over a third in Michigan. 2 ft (60 cm) of snow fell in Michigan's Upper...

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County Sheriff Arrests Man in Attempted Kidnapping at Local Park

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 30, 2025

At a Glance 28-year-old man arrested Dec. 27 for attempted kidnapping at Berry Springs Park. Sheriff praised citizens who intervened to protect a...

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South Austin Crash Claims Bicyclist, 91st Fatal Accident of 2025

Hannah E. Clearwater December 30, 2025

At a Glance Bicyclist killed in a crash on Dec 22 in south Austin. Incident is Austin's 91st fatal crash of 2025, bringing the total deaths to...