SUMMARY: As New Year celebrations approach in Austin, Austin Pets Alive! emphasizes keeping pets safe during fireworks and festivities. Fireworks can cause anxiety in pets, often leading them to run away. Pet owners are advised to ensure their pets wear collars with ID tags, are microchipped, and are in safe spaces during celebrations. Providing calming environments with music or white noise can help. If pets go missing, owners should search their neighborhoods and use apps like Austin 311 for assistance. Residents can also help adoptable pets by fostering them, allowing them to feel secure during loud holidays.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. House Ethics Committee has closed investigations into several members, including Reps. Wesley Hunt, Ronny Jackson, Alex Mooney, and Sanford Bishop, who faced allegations of misusing campaign funds or accepting improper gifts. While some lawmakers did not fully comply with campaign finance standards, the committee found no evidence of intentional misuse. Hunt expressed gratitude for the resolution, while Mooney celebrated the dismissal of what he called politically motivated accusations. Bishop, investigated since 2020, acknowledged lapses but confirmed he cooperated and took corrective measures, emphasizing his commitment to integrity and serving his constituents.

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SUMMARY: Central Texas is bracing for a significant cold front arriving Sunday, January 5, bringing some of the coldest weather since last winter. Temperatures are expected to plummet by Monday, with highs dropping into the 50s and possibly the 40s later in the week. Austin’s Camp Mabry could experience its first freeze since February, and colder-than-normal conditions are expected throughout much of the eastern U.S. The cold may also bring a chance of wintry precipitation, though it’s too early to predict specifics. Stay tuned to weather updates as forecasts evolve in the coming days.

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