Notre Dame Wins Title; Buffalo Bills Super Bowl Bound

Seattle experienced significant fluctuations in population growth over the past few years, with a notable decline during the pandemic but regained growth in 2021-2022, only to slow again in 2022-2023, ranking 13th among the largest U.S. cities. In sports, Notre Dame clinched its first national title in 36 years in college football, and the Buffalo Bills advanced to the Super Bowl for the first time in three decades. San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama emerged as the unanimous NBA Rookie of the Year, while the Spurs announced plans for games in Paris. The Houston Rockets improved defensively under Coach Ime Udoka, but their inconsistent offense remains a challenge, with key players like Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet needing more stability. Fort Worth's 2025 performance season promises high-profile events, including Mahler's Ninth Symphony by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and a performance by the acclaimed Marmen Quartet.