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Austin’s Mysterious Cloud Hole Explained: Fallstreaks Revealed

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 4, 2026

At a Glance A curious cloud hole over Austin on Thursday is a fallstreak hole. These holes appear in cirrocumulus or altocumulus clouds. They form...

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Consumer News Local News

Side Piece Pies Debuts on Uber Eats with Game-Day Deals

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 4, 2026

At a Glance Side Piece Pies launches on Uber Eats for Austin fans. 30% off the White Pie and Beef & Jalapeño Pie from 5-7 PM daily. Free wings with...

Health News Local News

Austin’s First 2026 Baby Born at 12:02 a.m. – Derek Sanchez

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 4, 2026

At a Glance Derek Sanchez born at 12:02 a.m. at Ascension Seton Medical Center Opal June Ixchel Cruz born at 12:05 a.m. at St. David's Women's...

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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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Business News Local News

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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Legal News Local News

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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Local News Weather

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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Community Local News

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...

Local News Science News

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...