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Central Texas braces for a freezing Monday; Fayette County under a Freeze Warning, temps rise to 70s by Wednesday and 80s Thursday before a Friday cold front

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

Cold Snap Looms Central Texas braces for a freezing Monday; Fayette County under a Freeze Warning, temps rise to 70s by Wednesday and 80s Thursday...

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Kevin Frimpong Arrested After Two Attempted Kidnapping Incidents in San Marcos

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

In a startling series of events on Saturday, December 13, 2025, the San Marcos Police Department arrested a suspect after two women reported separate...

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Longhorns Hill Jr. and Taaffe Earn 2025 AP All-America Honors, Declared for NFL Draft

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

Two Texas Longhorns have been named to the 2025 Associated Press All-America team, a milestone that underscores their standout seasons and signals...

Blackhawks players huddle with captain embracing Connor Bedard who wears an ice pack during injury timeout

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Blackhawks Rely on Collective Play as Bedard Out for Two Weeks

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

Chicago Blackhawks are set to face a two‑week absence of star forward Connor Bedard after an upper‑body injury, turning to a collective effort as...

Anthony Geary as Luke Spencer sits on a worn wooden beach chair with a golden sunset and a blurred hospital set behind him

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Anthony Geary, the legendary Luke Spencer of ‘General Hospital’, dies at 78. Eight-time Daytime Emmy winner remembered for iconic soap marriage move to Amsterdam

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

The television world mourns the loss of Anthony Geary, the actor best known for his portrayal of Luke Spencer on the ABC soap opera "General...

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Brother’s Stem Cell Donation Saves Sister’s Life After Rare Leukemia Diagnosis

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

"The bond between siblings is strong from the start, but when one saves the other’s life, that bond becomes unbreakable. This story follows Jessica...

Biff Poggi sits at cluttered desk with football stack and Zoom call on laptop and parents and recruits front warm glow

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Michigan Interim Coach Poggi Meets Recruits Amid Coaching Shakeup

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

Michigan interim coach Biff Poggi held a Zoom call with recruits and their parents just hours after Sherrone Moore was fired, a source told the...

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24 Kemp’s Ridley Turtles Rescued from Cape Cod’s Icy Waters Are Being Rehabilitated in Florida

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

On Dec. 9, 24 endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles were brought to a Florida rehab center after a brutal cold snap off Cape Cod left them frostbitten...

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U.S. and Europe Near Ukraine Security Deal as Talks Continue Amid Drone Storms

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

The United States and European leaders are inching toward a new security framework for Ukraine, following a series of talks in Berlin that could...

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San Marcos Police Department Hits 59% Mental Health Peace Officer Certification

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

In a move that underscores a growing emphasis on mental‑health‑savvy policing, the San Marcos Police Department announced that 76 of its officers—59%...