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Texas Prisons Struggle with Guard Shortages: Impact on State BudgetTexas prisons are facing a critical challenge in 2023 as they grapple with severe staff shortages that are taking a toll on the state budget. The Texas Department of Criminal...

Progress Made on LA-Area Fires: Windy Weather Eases UpLOS ANGELES – The windy, flame-fanning weather that put the nation's second most-populous metropolitan region on edge eased up Wednesday as firefighters made significant gains against the two massive wildfires burning...

DFW Weather Update: Arctic Forecast for Winter AheadDALLAS - Winter isn't done with North Texas - far from it. After temperatures warm up this week, we'll see another big dip with an arctic front blowing in.Key Takeaways:• Quiet weather...

Students Demand UT Dallas Divest from Military CompaniesOn May 1, 2024, a group of University of Texas at Dallas students and faculty members took a stand at Chess Plaza, setting up tents as they protested the university's ties to...

COVID-19's Ongoing Impact on Vulnerable Americans: A Closer LookSusan Scarbro, a 55-year-old woman from Sunset Beach, North Carolina, fears every cough she hears as she stands at the bowling alley. Scarbro, who has multiple immune disorders, remains cautious about...

Reflecting on Coaching ShiftsNick Eatman, the Dallas Cowboys' director of editorial content, recently sat down with WFAA to share his insights on the team's coaching shifts over the years. With a wealth of experience dating back to 1999, Eatman...

Dustin Burrows of Lubbock Emerges Victorious in Texas House Speaker RaceIn a nail-biting turn of events, Republican Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock has clinched the prestigious role of House speaker in the Texas House, securing 85 votes out of...

Wildfires Update: 84,000 People at Risk of Evacuation, Officials AlertAs the devastating wildfires continue to wreak havoc in and around Los Angeles, over 84,000 people are at risk of evacuation, prompting officials to issue urgent alerts. The National Weather...

**Major Crash Causes Gridlock on I-35E into Downtown Dallas**A major crash on the Interstate 35E and Interstate 30 mixmaster ramp has resulted in significant traffic congestion on I-35E heading into downtown Dallas. The incident, reported by the Texas Department...

Texas Sues to Ease Restrictions on Miniature Nuclear Reactors: What You Need to KnowIn a groundbreaking move, researchers at Abilene Christian University are pushing the boundaries of nuclear technology with their plans for a nuclear microreactor. This...