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Aiden V. Crossfield January 2, 2026

At a Glance Austin police are probing a possible first 2026 homicide after a victim with chest trauma was found near a New Year's Eve party. The...

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 2, 2026

At a Glance U.S. measles cases hit 2,065 in 2025, the first time over 2,000 in 30 years. 93% of cases were unvaccinated or had unknown vaccination...

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 2, 2026

At a Glance 7-year-old Ata Mai drowned in Gaza tent camp flooding. Another 9-year-old boy, Youssef Shandaghi, killed near the Yellow Line. Israeli...

Hannah E. Clearwater January 2, 2026

At a Glance SIMS Foundation launches Dick Chalmers Music Venue program to give mental-health and recovery support to Austin venue workers. Program...

Aiden V. Crossfield January 2, 2026

At a Glance Camera inside the Austin Event Center was disconnected during the city's first homicide of 2026. Owner Miriam Hernandez says the feed...

Gavin U. Stonebridge January 2, 2026

At a Glance British former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua injured in a Lagos crash that killed two close associates. Accident blamed on...

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 2, 2026

At a Glance Travis County imposes a burn ban through Jan. 6. Ban follows months of extreme temperature swings that dried out vegetation. Fire...

Morgan J. Carter January 2, 2026

At a Glance Federal agents surge in Minnesota after allegations of up to $100 million fraud by Somali-run day-care centers. DHS Secretary Kristi...

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 2, 2026

At a Glance Judge vacates 18-year sentence for Brooke Shoemaker. New trial ordered after evidence shows stillbirth caused by infection, not drug...

Gavin U. Stonebridge January 2, 2026

At a Glance Austin foundation matches $10,000 donation to APA!, doubling it to $20,000. The $20,000 could cover shelter and care for hundreds of...