Texas, California and wildfires

Over 100 shelter pets displaced in California wildfires arrive in North Texas
All eyes were on the runway at Fort Worth's Meacham airport Sunday for a very special arrival: two planes filled with passengers—the kind with four legs.
California wildfires: Adoptable pets from California shelters heading to North Texas
The cats and dogs will arrive at Meacham Airport in Fort Worth to clear space in shelters in California. FORT WORTH, Texas — The wildfires in Los Angeles have left at least 24 dead and destroyed thousands of homes, impacting people and pets. Firefighters and nonprofits have been among those mobilizing to help.
Texas firefighters, equipment heading to California to help battle wildfires
More than 100 Texas firefighters and equipment will head to California to help battle deadly wildfires in the state.
More than 135 Texas first responders deploying to California to combat lethal wildfires
Texas sends more than 135 firefighters, including medical personnel, to aid California fire departments struggling to extinguish wildfires.
North Texas family in California narrowly escaped wildfires while their home burned down
A Texas family faces devastating loss in the California wildfires. Amid tragedy, they are encouraging people to donate to victims, especially uninsured families.
176 animals flown to North Texas from Los Angeles to make room for wildfire victims’ pets
Two cargo planes landed on the Texas Jet tarmac in Fort Worth on Sunday afternoon packed with four-legged evacuees from Southern California. The 161 dogs and 15 cats inside had been through multiple disasters.
Southern California shelter pets will get new lives in Texas
About 150 animals will be flown to Fort Worth on Sunday to join their foster families here. They're being transferred to make room for pets displaced by wildfires.
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The Supreme Court says domestic abusers shouldn't have guns. Is Texas listening?
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‘The destruction is a lot greater’: HFD officials in California compare wildfires to 2024 Texas Panhandle fires
Houston Fire Department wildland firefighters who are deployed in Southern California held a brief online call to discuss ...
Texas one of 15 states to reach $7.4 billion opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma
Texas and 14 other states have secured a $7.4 billion settlement from the Sackler family and their company Purdue Pharma for their roles in creating the opioid crisis. Purdue Pharma was the ...
Texas to send firefighters, additional resources to help battle California wildfires
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Saturday, Governor Greg Abbott announced Texas would send resources to aid California’s wildfire response.
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California wildfire victims seek refuge and rentals in Florida
As wildfires continue to rage in southern California, many victims are now seeking refuge in Florida. Local realtors are reporting an uptick in inquiries about rentals from the West Coast.
Firefighters and equipment from Central Texas deployed to help battle California wildfires
TDEM will deploy more than 135 firefighters and other personnel, as well as 45 fire engines, ambulances, command vehicles and ...
Homicide suspect located and arrested in Midland from California, officials say
Michael McClintock was booked into the Midland County Central Detention Center Tuesday on a fugitive from justice warrant. He now awaits extradition.
A battery plant fire in California started during a boom for energy storage
A fire at a one of the world’s largest battery plants in California contained tens of thousands of lithium batteries that ...