SUMMARY: Top-ranked Tennessee defeated Texas 74-70 in a SEC men’s basketball game. Despite Tre Johnson’s 26 points for Texas, Tennessee controlled the glass with a 41-27 rebounding edge and scored 17 second-chance points. Johnson shot 11-for-17 and kept the game close, but Tennessee’s Darlinstone Dubar hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 3:57 left. The Volunteers’ bench outscored Texas’ 28-9, and their defense limited Texas to 42% shooting. Jahmai Mashack led Tennessee with 16 points, while Zakai Zeigler contributed eight assists. The loss drops Texas to 0-3 in the SEC and 11-5 overall.

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SUMMARY: Texas lawmakers will begin their 89th legislative session on January 14, with over 2,400 bills filed, setting a new state record. Key priorities include education reform, healthcare, immigration, housing, and LGBTQ+ issues. Notable proposals include education savings accounts, bills on border security, and housing affordability measures. Controversial topics like transgender rights and diversity bans in education are also on the agenda. The state’s budget, HB 1, is mandatory for passage, and other proposed laws range from AI regulation to the legalization of sports betting. Despite a busy agenda, a House speaker conflict may slow initial progress.

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SUMMARY: A Houston woman’s emotional support dog, Isabella, has been missing for 10 days after a man stole her car on New Year’s Eve. The dog was inside the car, which was left running while the owner, Chelsea Vogler, went into a convenience store. A private investigator hired by the family has made progress, discovering surveillance footage showing the suspect. Flyers are being distributed, and the family is offering a $11,000 reward for information. Houston Police are involved, and the investigator continues to track leads. Vogler is desperate for the safe return of her dog.

9-year-old Isabella was in Chelsea Vogler’s car when a man jumped inside it and drove off on New Year’s night. Vogler was hurt when she tried to stop him.

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