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Texas substitute teacher brings karaoke machine to class, sings

A substitute teacher in Texas was suspended after he spent class time belting out Toxic by Britney Spears on a karaoke machine he brought in.

Austin Police Department mourns passing of Sr. Officer Eric Lindsey

Austin police locate missing 85-year-old man

Texas coach Jeff Banks, girlfriend face lawsuit over alleged monkey biting incident

DOJ sues Texas over redistricting, saying new maps discriminate

'It's like Alzheimer's for children': 5-year-old in Austin has Sanfilippo Syndrome

Coronavirus

Unvaccinated Illinois residents to pay own COVID-19 hospital bill, state lawmaker proposes

State Rep. Jonathan Carroll is proposing that any Illinois resident who refuses to get the COVID-19 vaccine should pay their own bill if hospitalized with the virus.

Italy to enforce COVID-19 vaccine status checks at indoor restaurants, theaters, museums

US to boost COVID-19 vaccine global distribution with $400M investment

NYC announces new vaccine mandate for all private sector employers

Maryland man facing federal charges for selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards

NYC vaccine mandate includes children as young as 5

National News

Nick Cannon loses infant son to brain cancer, announces on talk show

“Over the weekend, I lost my youngest son to a condition called Hydrocephalus,” he said on his talk show while holding back tears. “It’s tough.”

'Golden Girls' convention coming to Chicago in 2022

Mark Meadows won't cooperate with Jan. 6 panel, attorney says

Josh Duggar: Prosecution rests in ex-reality star’s child pornography trial

Biden-Putin call: US to warn Russia of economic pain if it invades Ukraine

Clearwater man calls police after finding 5-foot snake hiding inside couch

Good Day Austin

Monday Manners: Holiday gift giving ideas

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Monday Manners: Holiday gift giving ideas

A big stress during holiday time can be what to give and what not to give those special people in your life. Etiquette expert Diane Gottsman has some ideas for you to get and some to avoid.

Bike safety reminders to stay safe on the road

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'Motivation' by SaulPaul feat. Casey Claiborne

Politics

Biden-Putin call: US to warn Russia of economic pain if it invades Ukraine

President Biden is ready to warn Vladimir Putin during a video call that Russia will face economy-jarring sanctions if it invades neighboring Ukraine.

DOJ sues Texas over redistricting, saying new maps discriminate

Rep. Devin Nunes tapped as CEO of Trump's new media company

FOX 7 Discussion: Are you concerned about the Texas grid failing again?

Bob Dole: Late senator to lie in state at Capitol

DOJ sues Texas over redistricting, saying new maps discriminate

Sports

How Beijing became the first city in Olympic history to host both Winter, Summer games

The Beijing Winter Olympics open in just under two months and are now the target of a diplomatic boycott by the United States with others likely to follow.

Horns with Heart: Nonprofit to offer Texas Longhorns offensive linemen $50K annually

Beijing Winter Olympics: US announces diplomatic boycott of games

Buck O'Neil, Bud Fowler, four others elected to baseball Hall of Fame

Nitro Swimming coming to Kyle, slated to open late 2022

Georgetown Parks & Recreation announces day camps for holidays

Season three of “LEGO Masters” will premiere in 2022 on FOX. The series is currently casting; potential future LEGO Masters can apply online at https://www.legomasters.tv. Those who just want to watch the show, however, can find the first two seasons streaming for free on Tubi.

‘The Masked Singer’: The Skunk gets snuffed out