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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...

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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...

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Austin Reports 98 Traffic Fatalities in 2025, Down From 103 in 2024

Aiden V. Crossfield January 3, 2026

At a Glance 98 traffic fatalities reported in Austin as of Dec. 28, 2025 2024 saw 103 deaths, a slight increase from 94 in 2023 Record-high 122...

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Austin Homicides Reach 55 in 2025, Down from 72 in 2024

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 3, 2026

At a Glance 55 homicides reported in Austin in 2025 as of Dec. 28. 72 homicides in 2024, down from 75 in 2023 but up from 71 in 2022. Record 90...

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Gila River Resorts Unveils NYE Countdown Show on KXAN

Morgan J. Carter January 3, 2026

At a Glance NYE Countdown airs on KXAN and streams on KXAN+ from 11:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Celebration takes place at Gila River Resorts & Casinos...

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Central Texas Weather 2025: 138 Flood Deaths, Record Cold, and More

Aiden V. Crossfield January 3, 2026

At a Glance 138 people lost their lives in July flash floods. January 2025 was the coldest in 40 years with an average of 46.9°F. Central Texas...

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CIA Drone Strike Marks First US Operation on Venezuelan Soil Since September

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 3, 2026

At a Glance CIA carried out a drone strike last week at a Venezuelan docking area used by drug cartels. First direct US operation on Venezuelan soil...

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Appeals Court Acquits Former Austin Officer Over 2019 Shooting

Morgan J. Carter January 3, 2026

At a Glance 7th Court of Appeals overturns conviction of Officer Christopher Taylor for a 2019 shooting that killed Mauris DeSilva. Taylor was...

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Plane Crash Near Fredericksburg Claims One Life

Julia N. Fairmont January 3, 2026

At a Glance One person died in a plane crash near Fredericksburg, Texas. The aircraft was fully engulfed in flames when responders arrived. The...