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New Year’s Eve planning ramped up across major cities, with Dallas–Fort Worth, Austin, and Houston promoting concerts, festivals, and family events.
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Strong winds moved through Central and South Texas, triggering advisories and scattered power outages.
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Community moments dominated local coverage, including scenic winter imagery from parks and nature preserves.
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East Texas law enforcement reported several rescues and arrests tied to holiday travel and drug investigations.
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Roadway accidents increased as holiday traffic picked up heading into the final week of the year.



