www.kxan.com – Matthew Knight – 2025-01-08 08:28:00

SUMMARY: Wildfires ravaged the Los Angeles area, particularly impacting the Eaton Fire that erupted near a nature preserve, quickly consuming over 100 structures and spreading across 2,227 acres by Wednesday. Residents of a senior living center were evacuated under threat from the advancing flames. In Pacific Palisades, many fled on foot as roadblocks caused chaos. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency, deploying over 1,400 firefighting personnel. High winds, part of the Santa Ana system, exacerbated the situation, and evacuation orders affected around 30,000 residents. Power outages impacted over 200,000 people as firefighters battled multiple uncontained blazes throughout the region.

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www.youtube.com – FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth – 2025-01-08 08:27:48

SUMMARY: Bull officials confirm that plans for the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium remain on schedule, despite inclement weather concerns. Crews have been applying brine to the roads since yesterday to ensure safety for fans traveling to the game between the University of Texas Longhorns and the Ohio State Buckeyes. Preparations also include fire departments in Fort Worth prepping their equipment for harsh weather, while Dallas County assures that all major roadways will be treated. Road crews will work in 12-hour shifts from tomorrow until Saturday morning to maintain safe conditions for everyone attending the event.

Thousands of football fans are coming to North Texas for the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic as winter weather moves in. Here’s how AT&T Stadium is preparing for the weekend:

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor – 2025-01-08 06:37:00

SUMMARY: U.S. Border Patrol agents continue to arrest criminals, including gang members, convicted felons, and Special Interest Aliens (SIAs) entering the U.S. illegally. Recent arrests in El Paso include a Latin Kings gang member with a violent criminal history, as well as four Iranians and two Egyptians attempting to avoid detection. Agents also apprehended individuals wanted for crimes such as hit-and-run and rape. In December, over 650 criminal border crossers were apprehended nationwide, including members of gangs like MS-13. Border Patrol, along with other agencies, also rescued over 300 individuals in December, while more than 55,100 criminal noncitizens were detained from fiscal years 2021 to 2024.

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