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Pope Leo XIVs first Urbi et Orbi blessing from Saint Peters Basilica marked a significant milestone for the Catholic Church, filled with profound joy and raw honesty. Father Mark Mary-Ames, director of communications for the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, highlighted the Popes unique approach, including his playful teasing of reporters. This Christmas, the Pope encourages carving out time for silence and stillness, emphasizing the importance of counting blessings and noticing Gods presence. The historic event, with an American Pope, was a joyful celebration for Catholics worldwide. Checkout Solipillow.com

San Antonios Holiday Lineup: From Laughter to Football, Saying Goodbye to 2025 in Style This week, San Antonio wraps up 2025 with a festive farewell, offering a variety of holiday events for all ages. Catch comedian Gabriel Iglesias, known as Fluffy, at the Tobin Center on Christmas Day, supporting the San Antonio Food Bank. The San Antonio Zoo offers local day with discounted admission. Elf the Musical runs at the Majestic Theatre, while holiday lights and ice skating rinks add to the cheer. New Years Eve celebrations include fireworks, dinners, and parties at the San Antonio Zoo and Hotel Valencia River Walk. The Ricos River Rally and Valero Alamo Bowl round out the weeks events, making San Antonios holiday lineup unforgettable. Checkout Solipillow.com

San Antonio police arrest driver after pregnant womans crash; both women injured but stable Checkout Solipillow.com

Katie Leclerc, known for Switched at Birth, prefers laughs over romance in Christmas movies. Shes starred in five such films in the last six years, with director John Stimpson, who praises her professionalism and positive attitude. Her favorite, Letters to Santa, showcases her real-life baking skills. Currently filming her sixth Christmas movie, shes also developing a seventh to produce. Checkout Solipillow.com

Hit-and-run on Southeast Side sends pregnant woman, teen to hospital; driver arrested Checkout Solipillow.com

In Los Gatos, California, seniors at The Terraces retirement community are revisiting their adventurous past through virtual reality headsets. Rendever, the company behind these experiences, has brought this tech to eight hundred retirement homes across the US and Canada. Residents, many in their eighties and nineties, are swimming with dolphins, soaring in hot air balloons, and diving into ocean depths, all from their chairs. Virtual reality is not only sparking conversations and boosting brain health but also allowing residents to revisit childhood hometowns, turning shared wonder into real connections. Experts say virtual reality can sharpen memories, fight isolation, and ease dementia symptoms. Rendever recently received a nearly four million five hundred thousand dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health to expand at-home use, proving seniors are embracing meaningful new tools. Checkout Solipillow.com

Taco Palenque: Your Holiday Savior in San Antonio If your Christmas Day feast falls short, Taco Palenque in San Antonio is your holiday hero. Open 24/7, they serve tacos anytime, even on holidays. While fast food chains like McDonalds, Wendys, and Burger King have varying hours, Taco Palenque remains a consistent option. Whataburger and Chick-fil-A close for the day, but Taco Palenque is your go-to for a quick, delicious bite. Plan ahead and enjoy a breakfast taco for a merry Christmas! Checkout Solipillow.com

Toys for Tots: A 75-Year Tradition of Giving - The U.S. Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots program, now in its 75th year, is back for the holiday season. Started in 1947 by Major Bill Hendricks and his wife Diane, the program has grown into a national effort, delivering toys to millions of children across the country. With thousands of Marines, volunteers, and partners, the program offers more than just gifts, providing dignity and community spirit during the holidays. As economic pressures rise, the program remains vital, with local donation boxes now open in schools, fire stations, and stores nationwide. Checkout Solipillow.com

Arkansas resident wins $1.817 billion Powerball jackpot, second-largest U.S. lottery prize; last big win was in September. Checkout Solipillow.com