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First Highly Pathogenic Avian Flu Case in Texas Confirmed in Shelby County Poultry Farm

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

A sudden spike in bird deaths this week has led to the first confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Texas for the year, discovered in...

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Bondi Beach Mass Shooting Leaves 15 Dead, 22 Injured; IS Flags Found, Father‑Son Suspects

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

Bondi Beach mass shooting leaves 15 dead, 22 injured Victims and Injuries The gunfire erupted as members of Australia’s Jewish community gathered...

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Leander Police Warns Residents of Phone Scam Mimicking Sheriff’s Deputies

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

Leander Police warns residents of a phone scam posing as sheriff’s deputies, demanding money via bitcoin. Report suspicious calls to FTC or local...

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Buda Woman Becomes Santa for Neighborhood, Sending Letters, Plushies, and Hope

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

In a small Texas town, a 62‑year‑old woman has been bringing Santa’s magic to children for six years. The Santa Initiative Holly Durham, who...

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Warm Holiday Forecast: Austin and Nation Set for Unseasonably Warm Christmas

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

While the holiday season has traditionally been a time of cold, a new weather pattern starting late next week is expected to bring unseasonable...

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Central Texas Forecast: Warm Saturday, Cold Front Tonight, Freezing Monday and Mild Week Ahead

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

Saturday’s heat was close to a record, with high temperatures in the 70s and low‑80s. The sky stayed mostly sunny to partly cloudy, keeping the day...

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San Pedro Family Calls Holiday Ornament Thief a ‘Grinch’ After Early‑Morning Theft

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

In the quiet streets of San Pedro, a holiday season that is all about giving turned into a small crime story when a family’s prized Christmas...

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Utah Names Morgan Scalley Head Coach After 21 Seasons of Whittingham

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

Utah announced on Saturday that defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley will take over as head coach, succeeding Kyle Whittingham, who declared his...

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Cleveland Metroparks Confirms First Fisher in Cuyahoga County in Over a Century

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

A rare moment for wildlife enthusiasts: a fisher was captured on a wildlife camera in Cuyahoga County earlier this year, marking the first confirmed...

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Six Flags Fiesta Texas Lights Up San Antonio With 2.5 Million Lights and a 70‑Foot Tree

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

The Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Fiesta Texas is turning San Antonio into a winter wonderland. Every November the park lights up with more than...