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Tropical Purple Gallinule Discovered in New Bedford Backyard

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 24, 2025

A tropical bird that usually flutters across South America and the southern tip of Florida suddenly appeared in a New Bedford backyard, startling...

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British Authorities Add New Rape and Sexual Assault Charges Against Russell Brand

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 24, 2025

British authorities on Tuesday added new rape and sexual assault charges against comedian Russell Brand, expanding a case that already involves four...

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Tamale Addiction Endures Tariff Strain, Keeps Serving Austin’s Farmers Markets

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 24, 2025

During the holiday season, the aroma of freshly wrapped tamales brings families together across Texas. Tamale Addiction, a 16‑year‑old business based...

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Chiefs’ $3 B Kansas Move Sparks Royals’ Search for a New Home

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 24, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to leave Missouri’s Arrowhead Stadium for a brand‑new domed arena in Kansas, and the Kansas City Royals are now...

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Schumer Demands Justice Department Release Details on 10 Possible Jeffrey Epstein Co-Conspirators

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 24, 2025

On Tuesday, the Justice Department released 30,000 new documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. The release prompted Senate Democratic Leader...

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Downtown Station to Close Early January as Convention Center Construction Continues

Julia N. Fairmont December 24, 2025

Downtown Station, the heart of Austin’s rail network, will be out of service for the first few days of January. The closure is part of CapMetro’s...

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Austin’s Vision Zero Cuts Serious Crashes by 38% With $134 Million in Bond Funding

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 24, 2025

500 people are seriously hurt or killed in Austin crashes each year, but the city’s Vision Zero initiative is turning that number down. What...

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Environmentalist Raises Alarm Over Texas Border Wall Impact on Rio Grande

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 24, 2025

In the heart of Texas, a local environmentalist is sounding the alarm about the ripple effects of a new border wall on the Rio Grande. Border Buoy...

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New World Screwworm Threatens Texas Again as Scientists Mobilize Surveillance in California

Morgan J. Carter December 24, 2025

A 70‑mile stretch south of Texas has become a new hotspot for the New World screwworm, forcing the U.S. Department of Agriculture to halt all imports...

Jesse D. Muñoz stands looking at camera with U.S. Border Patrol uniform and Rio Grande river and El Paso skyline at sunset

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Jesse D. Muñoz Named Chief Patrol Agent of El Paso Sector, Replacing Scott Good

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 24, 2025

Jesse D. Muñoz, a 25‑year veteran of the U.S. Border Patrol, has been appointed chief patrol agent of the El Paso Sector, according to Border...