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A 25-year-old man, Eddie Andrade, was arrested in Texas for allegedly threatening a shooting at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino. Despite no weapon found, Andrade faces criminal charges due to the casinos federal reservation status. This incident echoes the deadly mass shooting at the same casino last year, leaving two dead and seven injured. The alleged shooter, Keryan Jones, remains in custody with bond set at $5.1 million. The community continues to grapple with the aftermath, while law enforcement remains vigilant to ensure public safety.

Pabst Brewing Company, known for brands like Pabst Blue Ribbon, recently laid off 60-70 employees in San Antonio, leading to a class action lawsuit that was later withdrawn. The company has a history of moving its headquarters and layoffs, with the current move potentially aiming for a smaller office space. The reasons behind the lawsuit withdrawal remain unclear.

SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is constructing a colossal $20 million parking garage at its Bastrop, Texas campus, spanning over 157,000 square feet. This project, starting in February, is expected to finish by January 2027, adding to the regions growing Musk-owned businesses. The facility, crucial for Starlink satellite internet service, is located near Hyperloop Plaza and Xs new headquarters.

The Justice Department faces a critical deadline today to release Jeffrey Epstein files, offering a detailed look into decades of investigations into his abuse. Meanwhile, former President Trump visits North Carolina, and his administration explores reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. A new poll shows healthcare as a growing concern for Americans, following Trumps reduction in Medicaid spending and ending of pandemic-era subsidies for the Affordable Care Act. House Democrats release more Epstein photos, adding to anticipation for the records release.

Extreme Sleep: How Animals Adapt to Survive delves into the fascinating world of animal sleep, revealing how creatures from chinstrap penguins to whales and jellyfish adapt their sleep patterns to thrive in challenging environments. Scientists explore extreme sleep, showcasing the incredible ways life adapts, with chinstrap penguins taking thousands of four-second microsleeps each day to balance rest and survival.

H-E-Bs Boerne Location Undergoes Quarter-Million Dollar Renovation H-E-Bs Boerne store is set for a significant makeover, with a $250,000 renovation planned. The project, covering 325 square feet, is expected to begin February 23, 2026, and wrap up by May 18, 2026. The exact details of the refresh remain undisclosed, but its similar to updates planned for Austin stores. This renovation could potentially elevate the Boerne store to match or even surpass the amenities of its newer neighbor, the Fair Oaks Ranch H-E-B.

Unseasonably warm temperatures in the Western US threaten ski resorts, tourism, and water supply, while the Midwest and Northeast enjoy record snowfall. The lack of snow raises concerns for drought and wildfire risk, with climate scientists stressing the importance of limiting global warming. However, a single storm could bring much-needed snow to the region.

The Trump administration suspends the green card lottery program, citing its alleged use by a suspect in recent shootings. The program, known as the Diversity Immigrant Visa, allows up to fifty thousand individuals annually from low immigration rate countries to apply for U.S. entry. The suspect, Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, entered the U.S. through this program in 2017. The decision follows intense scrutiny and a renewed debate about immigration policies and national security. Neves Valente, a former Brown University student, was found dead in a storage facility in New Hampshire after a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Gaza Famine Averted, But Starvation Looms: Despite avoiding a widespread famine, Gazas food security remains dire. Post-ceasefire improvements have been made, but nearly 2,000 people still face catastrophic hunger. Israel disputes these findings, asserting that aid quantities exceed requirements.