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Camila Olmos standing at a San Antonio street corner with her back to the viewer with a denim jacket and golden streetlights.

19-Year-Old Camila Olmos Missing in San Antonio; Clear Alert Issued

Hannah E. Clearwater December 25, 2025

Camila Olmos, 19, vanished early Wednesday morning in San Antonio, prompting a Clear Alert from the Texas Department of Public Safety. The alert...

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Rare Abdominal Pregnancy: Woman Gives Birth to Baby Inside Ovarian Cyst

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 25, 2025

A 41‑year‑old nurse in Bakersfield, California, delivered a healthy baby after the infant grew inside a 22‑pound ovarian cyst, a condition occurring...

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Hutto Fire Rescue Signs First Collective Bargaining Agreement After 70%+ Vote

Julia N. Fairmont December 25, 2025

Hutto Fire Rescue has reached a historic milestone by signing its first collective bargaining agreement, a move made possible after voters approved...

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Blast at Bristol Nursing Home Kills Two, Forces Mass Evacuation

Julia N. Fairmont December 25, 2025

A sudden blast ripped through a nursing home in Bristol, Pennsylvania, sending flames, debris, and the threat of further explosions into the night...

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Texas CB Malik Muhammad Declares for NFL Draft, Declares Years at UT the Best of His Life

Hannah E. Clearwater December 25, 2025

Decision Announcement In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Texas football community, the University of Texas defensive back Malik Muhammad...

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DOJ Releases New Epstein Documents: Trump Flights, Maxwell Tip, Fake Nassar Letter, and Bannon Photo

Hannah E. Clearwater December 25, 2025

On Monday, the Department of Justice unveiled a new batch of documents related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, drawing fresh scrutiny to...

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Austin Police Arrest Driver in Fatal Crash on Highway 290

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 25, 2025

A fatal crash on East U.S. Highway 290 in Austin led to the arrest of a 32‑year‑old driver for intoxication manslaughter. The Arrest and...

Taped demolition notice hangs on storefront door with vinyl stack and bright Austin city map beside it

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Waterloo Records Leaves Historic Sixth & Lamar Site as Demolition Approaches

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 25, 2025

A familiar vinyl shop that has been part of Austin’s music scene for nearly four decades has just vacated its historic spot on Sixth Street and Lamar...

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Spurs Extend Winning Streak to Seven as Thunder Suffer 130-110 Loss

Morgan J. Carter December 25, 2025

The San Antonio Spurs extended their winning streak to seven games, crushing the Oklahoma City Thunder 130‑110 on Tuesday night and cementing the...

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Williamson County Launches Volunteer Program to Support Suicide Survivors

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 25, 2025

Content Warning: This article discusses suicide. Please return to the homepage if you are not comfortable with the topic. If you are in distress and...