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Dallas Cowboys Edge Washington After Blowing 18-Point Lead

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 28, 2025

Dallas Cowboys edged Washington Commanders 30‑23 after blowing an 18‑point lead. Game Start The Cowboys began the game with Dak Prescott throwing...

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We Can Now Feeds Nearly 100 Homeless Austin Residents at Fifth Annual Christmas Celebration

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 28, 2025

On a chilly Sunday morning in Austin, a community organization gathered to bring holiday warmth to the city’s unhoused residents. We Can Now hosted...

Shattered headlight and twisted metal lie on asphalt with long shadows from a streetlight in an Austin autumn collision eveni

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Austin Police Identify 34-Year-Old Michael Tasso as Victim of December 21 Crash

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 28, 2025

A fatal crash on December 21 in southeast Austin has been identified by police as involving 34‑year‑old Michael Anthony Tasso, marking the city’s...

Coughing person stands in corridor with bleach puddle spilling from container beside fallen figure clutching arm.

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Man Arrested After Stabbing Eight and Throwing Bleach at Tire Factory in Mishima

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 28, 2025

On Friday, a man was arrested after a violent incident at a tire factory in Mishima, Shizuoka. He stabbed eight people and threw bleach at others,...

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Texas Expands Medical Cannabis Opens Rare-Earth Mine Revives Battleship

Hannah E. Clearwater December 28, 2025

At a Glance Texas law adds 12 cannabis licenses and 15,000 new patients West Texas rare-earth site could cut U.S. reliance on China Battleship Texas...

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Texas Opens Fireworks Sales Window, but Safety Concerns Rise

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025

At a Glance Texas allows fireworks sales from Dec 20 to Jan 1. Business is up compared to last year and last summer. 20 incidents on Jan 1 2025,...

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Colton Roberts’ Family Finds Closure After Appeals Denied, Memorial Tree Erected

Aiden V. Crossfield December 28, 2025

In a quiet corner of Austin, the memory of a 20‑year‑old student still lingers. After a long legal battle, the family of Colton Roberts has finally...