City, County Leaders Warn Austin Area to Get Ready for Winter Storms

Austin and Travis County officials are urging residents to prepare now for winter weather, warning that high-impact storms typically arrive in January and February and can disrupt power, transportation, and health services.

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Dec 16, 2025

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City, County Leaders Warn Austin Area to Get Ready for Winter Storms

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Dec 16, 2025

Longhorns Miss Playoff Berth; Aggies, Red Raiders Carry Texas Forward

Texas Longhorns, the preseason favorite, did not make it to the college football playoffs after losing early in the season and collapsing late in the season. Texas A&M and Texas Tech, on the other hand, made it to the playoffs.

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Contract Standoff Could Push Ascension Seton Out of BCBSTX Network in Central Texas

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas is notifying members that Ascension Seton hospitals and clinics in the Austin region may be out of network on Jan. 1 if the two sides fail to reach a new contract, potentially affecting commercial, Medicare Advantage and ACA plan holders.

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Texas Senate, Governor and Attorney General Races Take Shape as Filing Deadline Nears

Texas candidates for U.S. Senate, governor, and attorney general are entering the final days to file for the 2024 primaries, with competitive fields forming across both parties and several high-profile races drawing statewide attention.

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