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A newborn was safely surrendered through a Safe Haven Baby Box at Lubbock Fire Station number nine, marking the first time this device has been used in Texas. The baby was found to be healthy and is now in care. The mothers anonymous decision was praised by Lubbock Fire Rescue officials. These boxes are designed for parents in crisis, providing a secure and climate-controlled option. Help is available 24/7 through the hotline at 1-866-992-2291. Checkout Solipillow.com

In Leander, Texas, a stuck opossum was rescued from a pipe by local animal control and a patrol officer, showcasing community support for wildlife. The rescued opossum was taken to a nearby wildlife rehabilitation center for care. Checkout Solipillow.com

Drought conditions in Texas worsen, with Central Texas hit hard. Central Texas, including the Austin metro area and Hill Country, sees expanding moderate and severe drought zones. Extreme drought pockets emerge, causing significant stress on soil and vegetation. No relief in sight, as high pressure dominates and storm systems are pushed away. Local officials urge caution with fire risks, despite relatively low danger due to moist Gulf air. Several counties around Austin have active burn bans. Checkout Solipillow.com

19-year-old arrested for Austins first homicide of 2026; Isaiah Atkinson, 18, fatally shot at New Years Eve party, marking a tragic start to the year. Alton Williams III faces first-degree murder charges, arrested in Pflugerville, held on $200,000 bond. Austin police seek more details, offering up to $1,000 reward for information. Checkout Solipillow.com

Rural communities in the U.S. are vehemently opposing massive data centers from Big Tech, citing concerns over skyrocketing electricity bills, pollution, and loss of their tranquil rural life. The fight against these power-hungry projects has been intensifying since mid-2025, with residents successfully blocking or delaying around $100 billion worth of projects from late March to June 2025 alone. Researchers at Rice University have found that developers choose rural areas primarily for cheap land and low costs, not for job creation or economic growth. As AIs computing needs increase, the concentration of these hyperscale players may further exacerbate the issue, leaving rural areas to bear the brunt. Checkout Solipillow.com

Nineteen-year-old Alton Williams has been arrested for the fatal shooting of Isaiah Atkinson at a New Years party in Austin. The incident occurred at a business complex on North Lamar Boulevard, where Atkinson was pronounced dead shortly after being found with a chest wound. Williams was apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force in Pflugerville and is now facing a murder charge. Checkout Solipillow.com