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Fireworks explode above the Fontainebleau hotel with neon lights and Bellagio fountains reflecting sunset glow

Las Vegas Celebrates 20 Years of Grucci Fireworks, Adds Fontainebleau

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 30, 2025

At a Glance 20th year of Fireworks by Grucci on the Las Vegas Strip 10th hotel added: Fontainebleau Las Vegas Archive photos trace the Strip's...

Dead swans lie in a row along the lake shore with wet feathers and a sunset glow while swans stand vigil with trees behind.

Health News Local News

Dozens of Lake Eola Swans Die, Bird Flu Suspected

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 30, 2025

At a Glance 12 swans at Lake Eola have died Officials suspect bird flu Tests underway while carcasses are stored safely Why it matters: The deaths...

Lone figure stands at school window with handgun and shattered glass and broken branches below.

Crime News Local News

17-Year-Old Charged With Handgun Incident at Texas Middle School

Morgan J. Carter December 30, 2025

At a Glance 17-year-old charged with showing a handgun at Dailey Middle School on Dec. 4. Affidavit filed on Dec. 10 by a DVISD detective; sheriff's...

Young couple sipping champagne and laughing with 85°F and Austin skyline New Year

Local News Weather

Austin’s New Year’s Weather Extremes: From 85° Heat to 1″ Snow

Morgan J. Carter December 30, 2025

At a Glance Hottest New Year's Day: 85° in 2006 Coldest New Year's Day: 17° low in 1928 Wettest New Year's Eve: 2″+ rain in 1902 & 1978 Snowiest New...

Lone figure standing looking up with graffiti wall and banner reading Hope is on the Rise in dusk light.

Crime News Local News

Austin Homicides Drop to 55 in 2025, Lowest Since 2020

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 30, 2025

At a Glance 55 homicides recorded in Austin in 2025 so far Potential lowest total since 2020 National trend shows a 20% decline in homicides Why...

People raising arms high in celebration with fireworks over Austin skyline and confetti swirling

Event News Local News

Central Texas Lights Up New Year with Plunges, Fireworks & Dance Parties

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 30, 2025

At a Glance Central Texas brims with New Year's Eve fireworks, polar bear plunges, and family events from Austin to Wimberley. Austin's 2026 New...

Spotlight shines on stack of papers in dim courtroom with handcuffed defendant and American flag

Legal News Local News

Judge Orders Release of Closed-Door Transcript in High-Profile Murder Case

Julia N. Fairmont December 30, 2025

At a Glance Judge Tony Graf ordered the release of a 97-page transcript from a closed-door hearing about whether Tyler Robinson should be shackled...

Vintage helicopters tangle in midair with twisted metal near a New Jersey roadside cafe sign

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New Jersey Helicopter Crash Claims Two Lives, Sparks 30-Day NTSB Probe

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 30, 2025

At a Glance Two New Jersey pilots die after their Enstrom helicopters collide midair near Hammonton. The crash involved an Enstrom F-28A and an...

Austin split-screen shows sunny December day with people ice skating near the Capitol and heavy rain flooding the street

Feature Story Local News Weather News

Austin’s Record-Breaking Decembers: 90° Heat, 16.18″ Rain, 4° Cold

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 30, 2025

> At a Glance > - Record-breaking 16.18″ of rain in December 1913 > - Hottest single day: 90° on Dec. 25, 1955 > - Coldest single day: 4° on...

Texas market stall overflows with peach cobbler and Texas blue topaz and petrified palmwood crates

Feature Story Local News

Texas Unveils 78 Official Symbols, From Peach Cobbler to State Hashtags

Julia N. Fairmont December 30, 2025

> At a Glance > - Texas has 78 official state symbols. > - Symbols range from peach cobbler to Texas blue topaz and petrified palmwood. > - The state...