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Tatiana Schlossberg sitting in a botanical garden with soft filtered light and a rose near a vintage bench and eyes down

JFK Granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg, Journalist, Dies at 35

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 1, 2026

At a Glance Tatiana Schlossberg, 35, died after a battle with acute myeloid leukemia. She was a granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy and an...

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Austin Opens Cold Shelters, Revamps Sixth Street, Investigates Homicide

Hannah E. Clearwater January 1, 2026

> At a Glance > - Austin opens temporary cold shelters for the night. > - City unveils a preliminary plan to revamp Sixth Street. > - Police...

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Williamson County Renews 911 Mental Health Dispatch Program

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 1, 2026

At a Glance Williamson County renews 911 dispatch mental health diversion agreement. Partnership with Bluebonnet Trails embeds mental health...

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Northern California Swimmer Dead After Shark Attack

Morgan J. Carter January 1, 2026

> At a Glance > - A 55-year-old swimmer was found dead after a shark attack off Northern California's coast. > - Her body was recovered days after...

Four suspects stand with caution and resolve against a faded graffiti‑covered street sign reading FM 620 in warm sunlight.

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APD Seeks Public Help Identifying Four Suspects in Dec. Vehicle Theft

Gavin U. Stonebridge January 1, 2026

At a Glance Police ask public to identify four suspects in a December vehicle theft and card fraud. Vehicle recovered; debit card used the next day...

Renee Hardman raising her right arm in victory with Iowa Senate flags waving around and an Iowa map behind.

Local News Political News

Iowa Senate Special Election: Black Woman Keeps GOP from Supermajority

Gavin U. Stonebridge January 1, 2026

At a Glance Democrat Renee Hardman wins Iowa Senate seat, keeping Republicans from a supermajority. Hardman defeats Republican Lucas Loftin by 43...

David Hoffmann stands confidently with hands clasped near a bookshelf of books as a billionaire investor CEO and leadership.

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David Hoffmann Buys Lee Enterprises for $50M, Shakes Up Newspapers

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 1, 2026

At a Glance David Hoffmann will take over Lee Enterprises with a $50 M investment. CEO Kevin Mowbray will retire after 39 years. Shares surged over...

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Car Wash Workers Killed in Christmas Eve Crash; Fundraiser Planned

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 1, 2026

At a Glance Two 18- and 17-year-old employees of Soapy Falls Express Car Wash were killed in a Christmas Eve crash involving a pickup truck. The car...

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38 Special Celebrates 50 Years, Hits New Heights with Milestone Album

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 1, 2026

At a Glance 38 Special celebrates 50 years and releases new album 'Milestone'. Frontman Don Barnes describes the band's enduring appeal and fresh...

National Guard troops stand along Bourbon Street with streetlights illuminating uniforms and a faint memorial in background.

Local News Safety News

350 National Guard Troops Bolster New Orleans Security After 2024 Attack

Aiden V. Crossfield January 1, 2026

At a Glance 350 National Guard troops arrive in New Orleans to bolster security after the 2024 Bourbon Street truck attack that killed 14. Families...