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Trump Claims Maduro Captured; Disinformation Storm Erupts

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026

At a Glance Trump announced the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores early Saturday. The claim triggered a flood...

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AUS 2026: Southwest, Delta Add 11 New Routes, 2,000 Jobs

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026

At a Glance Southwest and Delta add 11 new routes to Austin in 2026. 2,000 new jobs expected from airport expansion. Alaska Airlines will drop its...

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Appeal Denied in DWI Case That Killed 20-Year-Old Austin Man

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 3, 2026

At a Glance Appeal denied in DWI case that killed 20-year-old Colton Roberts. Scott Taylor pleaded guilty to intoxication manslaughter; prior DWIs...

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Austin Breaks December Heat Record, Warm Weekend Ahead

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026

At a Glance Austin hits 86°F, breaking the 2016 record of 84°F. A warm weekend with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. A strong cold front arrives...

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Parents Create Volunteer Projects for Toddlers After Rejection

Julia N. Fairmont January 3, 2026

At a Glance Parents are creating volunteer projects for toddlers after nonprofits reject them. Volunteer New York and New York Cares show children...

Rescue worker extracting person from twisted metal beam with orange vest and sunlit rubble at collapsed Nairobi site

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Nairobi Building Collapse Leaves Four Trapped in South C

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026

At a Glance A multi-story construction site collapsed in Nairobi's South C. Four people are believed trapped under the rubble. Rescue teams are...

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New World Screwworm Detected in Tamaulipas, Texas Warns of Threat

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 3, 2026

At a Glance First New World screwworm case reported in Tamaulipas, 197 miles south of Texas border. Texas Agriculture Secretary Sid Miller warns of...

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Front Brings Cool Relief After Record-Breaking Day in Central Texas

Aiden V. Crossfield January 3, 2026

AUSTIN ({brand}) - At a Glance Record high temperatures hit upper 80s on Friday. A front will cool temperatures into the mid-50s tonight. A weak...

Friends smile holding hands beside intertwined Christmas trees with colorful lights and holiday star in South Austin street.

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South Austin Roommates Build 18-Foot Tree From Two 9-Foots

Morgan J. Carter January 3, 2026

At a Glance Two 9-foot trees turned into an 18-foot Christmas tree Veronica Dooley and Jade in South Austin built it with friends They hope to make...

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Helping Hand Home: 132 Years Healing Abuse Survivors

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026

At a Glance Helping Hand Home for Children has served kids for 132 years. More than 90 children are in foster homes or on campus. The center employs...