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Vote Now: Pick KXAN’s Best Dec 2025 Photo

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026

At a Glance Vote for the best viewer photo of December 2025. 10 stunning photos from Central Texas. Voting ends Jan. 8, 2026. Why it matters: Your...

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Cody Campbell Urges New Agency to Rewire College Sports TV Rights

Aiden V. Crossfield January 3, 2026

At a Glance Cody Campbell, Texas Tech board chairman, calls for a new congressional agency to oversee college sports revenue. He wants Congress to...

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College Football Sports News

Iowa Gains 14-3 Lead After Vanderbilt Punter’s Illegal Kick

Julia N. Fairmont January 3, 2026

At a Glance Iowa scores a touchdown late in the first half after Vanderbilt punter's illegal kick. The 5-yard penalty moved the ball to the Vandy...

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Georgetown to Move IT Datacenter to New Customer Service Center

Aiden V. Crossfield January 3, 2026

At a Glance Georgetown will relocate its 20-year-old IT datacenter to a new customer service center. Project cost: $4.3 million over three fiscal...

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Oregon Coach Proposes Year-Long Playoff to Fix Transfer Chaos

Morgan J. Carter January 3, 2026

At a Glance Oregon coach Dan Lanning proposes a year-long playoff schedule. He wants every playoff game to be played each weekend and the transfer...

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Judge Issues Arrest Warrant for Double Homicide Suspect in Georgetown

Morgan J. Carter January 3, 2026

At a Glance County judge signed an arrest warrant for suspect in Dec 5 double homicide on Pipe Creek Lane. Victims James William Yost, 76, and...

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Starr Andrews Breaks Barriers: First Black Woman to Medal in Skating

Morgan J. Carter January 3, 2026

At a Glance First Black woman to medal at U.S. Figure Skating Championships in 35 years. Began skating at age 3½, describing it as coming "out of...

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NBA Sets 15-Year High on Christmas Day Viewership

Julia N. Fairmont January 3, 2026

At a Glance More than 47 million U.S. viewers tuned in to the NBA's five-game Christmas Day slate, a 45% jump from last year. The average audience...

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Local News Weather

Rain and Cold Threaten New Year’s Celebrations Across U.S.

Hannah E. Clearwater January 3, 2026

> At a Glance > - The 137th Rose Parade may finally see rain after a 20-year dry streak. > - New York's ball drop could hit its coldest temperatures...

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NYC’s New Mayor Sworn In on Historic Quran

Hannah E. Clearwater January 3, 2026

At a Glance New mayor Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in on a Quran. He will be the first Muslim, South Asian and African-born mayor of NYC. The Quran...