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Top Four Seeds Gear Up to Prove Last Year’s Fluke Was a Fluke

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 1, 2026

At a Glance Indiana finished 13-0 as the top seed. Ohio State, Georgia, and Texas Tech each finished 12-1. Quarterfinals: Indiana vs. Alabama, Ohio...

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Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith Faces Hometown Miami in CFP Quarterfinal

Aiden V. Crossfield January 1, 2026

At a Glance Jeremiah Smith will face his hometown Miami in the CFP quarterfinal. He chose Ohio State over Miami, becoming a key Buckeye...

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Legal News Political News

Judge Delays Pipe Bomb Case Pretrial as Grand Jury Indictment Holds Up

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 1, 2026

At a Glance The magistrate judge says a local grand jury secured a federal indictment for Brian Cole Jr., but has not yet accepted it. The...

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Austin Names Monica Dangler New Animal Services Director

Hannah E. Clearwater January 1, 2026

At a Glance Monica Dangler named Austin Animal Services director, effective February. She brings 15 years of shelter experience and a record of high...

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US Military Kills 25 ISIS Operatives in Syria, Says Central Command

Morgan J. Carter December 31, 2025

At a Glance 25 ISIS operatives killed or captured in Syria this month Ambush near Palmyra killed two U.S. troops and a civilian interpreter 11...

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Texas Receives $1.4B CMS Grant to Boost Rural Health

Julia N. Fairmont December 31, 2025

At a Glance $1.4B grant to Texas for rural health over five years Texas has 4.3 million rural residents and 61 counties without a hospital Each...

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New Video Reveals 183 North Mobility Authority’s Express Lanes Set to Open

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 31, 2025

At a Glance New video shows northbound 183 Express lanes on U.S. 183A set to open in the coming weeks. The nine-mile stretch has been under...

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Texas Coach Sarkisian Faces New NIL Rules in Transfer Portal

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 31, 2025

At a Glance > At a Glance > - Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian discusses NIL money's impact on the transfer portal ahead of the Citrus Bowl. > - The...

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Stefon Diggs Faces Felony Strangulation Charges Over Alleged Chef Incident

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 31, 2025

At a Glance Stefon Diggs charged with felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault after an alleged incident on Dec. 2. Allegation involves his...

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Tatiana Schlossberg, 35, Dies After Battle With Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 31, 2025

At a Glance Tatiana Schlossberg, 35, has died. She battled acute myeloid leukemia and terminal cancer. She was the granddaughter of former President...