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Legendary Texas musician Joe Ely, known for his raw, rock-and-roll-infused honky-tonk sound, passed away at 78. Ely, a founding member of The Flatlanders and influential in Outlaw Country and Americana, died from complications of Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinsons, and pneumonia. He was a Grammy winner and Texas Official Musician, collaborating with artists like Bruce Springsteen and The Clash. His passing marks the end of an era for Texas music fans.

32-year-old Nick Reiner arrested for allegedly stabbing his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, to death in their Brentwood home. Nick left the scene after the attacks and is now in custody without bail. The Obamas were scheduled to have dinner with the Reiners the night of the murders, adding to the tragedys impact. Authorities are investigating the case and preparing to present it to the District Attorneys Office.

Urgent: Fairfax Authorities Seek Publics Help to Find Missing Woman, Hua Thai - Hua Thai, 47, was last seen on Dec 13th in Fairfax City. Shes 5 tall, 126 lbs, with black hair & eyes, chipped front tooth. Wearing black puffer jacket, sunglasses, sweatpants, & shoes. Driving a black Toyota Corolla w/ Virginia license plate T L Z six six eight five. Considered endangered due to health concerns. Contact emergency services with any info.

GoGo Puffs: A Taste of Go-Go Culture in Your Cereal Bowl - Anthony and Candice Shuford, a husband-and-wife team, introduce GoGo Puffs, a breakfast cereal inspired by go-go music. Their innovative product, Cinnamon Crankin Crunch, is a fresh take on celebrating go-go culture. The Shufords aim to educate younger generations about go-go music and plan to build go-go themed playgrounds using profits. GoGo Puffs will be available online and in local stores starting February.

Starting January 1, 2026, Virginians will experience significant changes in various aspects of life. The Baby Food Protection Act mandates regular testing and labeling of infant formula for toxic heavy metals. The Virginia Telephone Privacy Protection Act empowers consumers to stop unwanted telemarketing texts with a simple STOP or UNSUBSCRIBE. The Consumer Data Protection Act introduces age-screening mechanisms for social media platforms, limiting daily usage for minors to one hour. Health insurance companies will no longer charge extra for breast and prostate cancer screenings. The minimum wage increases to $12.77 per hour, and unemployment benefits rise by $52 per week.

Montgomery County Police seek publics help in identifying man who inappropriately interacted with a 10-year-old girl at Dave and Busters. The suspect removed her shoes and socks, smelled her feet, and fled before officers arrived. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers of Montgomery County.

Actress Rachael Carpani, known for her roles in NCIS: Los Angeles and McLeods Daughters, has passed away at 45 after a long battle with a chronic illness. Carpani, who played Jodi Fountain in McLeods Daughters, had openly discussed her health struggles in 2021. Her sister confirmed the news on Instagram, sparking an outpouring of grief from fans and colleagues.