We answer frequently asked questions about the weather surrounding the Southern California wildfires, what Texas has in common and how it differs.

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian, a California native, has offered thoughts and prayers for everyone affected by the ongoing wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area, and for those impacted by a deadly terror attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day.

As wildfires continue to rage across Southern California, Texans may wonder if the Lone Star state will experience effects from the fires. The concern comes as the first winter storm of the season brought plunging temperatures, light drizzle and flurries to North Texas this week, along with drier air rolling in from the west.

The wildfires that destroyed homes in multiple sections of the Los Angeles area will test California’s efforts to stabilize the state’s insurance marketplace after many insurers stopped issuing reside

Californians who didn't find new homeowners coverage after being dropped by their insurers stand to lose everything from the fires.