National Park Week 2026: When admission is free to celebrate America's 250th

National Park Week this year is celebrating two milestones - the 110th birthday of the NPS, and the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. Here are the details.

Small airports face closure risk amid ongoing TSA staffing shortages

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says smaller airports are at risk of closing due to staffing shortages caused by an ongoing partial government shutdown.

TSA adding Touchless ID to speed up airport security lines

Air travelers have a new way to shorten their wait times at the security screening line at the airport. The Transportation Security Agency (TSA) is allowing frequent fliers to sign up for TSA PreCheck Touchless ID. 

How to check TSA wait times at Texas airports

Security wait times at U.S. airports have been extreme in some places as a partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security entered another week.

DFW TSA wait times for March 20, 2026

Heading out for a spring break trip today? Be aware of potential long wait times at Texas airports. TSA staffing has suffered this week as agents continue to go unpaid.

TSA wait times worsen as agents go unpaid
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TSA staffing shortages are worsening nationwide as agents miss paychecks due to a congressional funding stalemate. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more on the wait times at local Dallas-Fort Worth airports.

DFW and Love Field TSA Wait Times: What to expect as agents go unpaid

TSA agents at DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field are working without pay amid a DHS funding stalemate. Though wait times are average locally for now, rising sick calls and staffing shortages threaten longer lines and potential airport closures during the spring break travel season.

Spring break travel means rise in respiratory viruses
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Spring break travel is driving a seasonal surge in respiratory viruses like flu, RSV, and COVID-19 across North Texas. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.

Doctors warn of surge in respiratory viruses ahead of spring break

North Texas health officials warn of a seasonal surge in respiratory viruses like flu, RSV, and COVID-19 as spring break travel and crowded gatherings lead to increased illness rates and hospitalizations in Dallas.

Spring break travelers prepare for delays at the airport
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If you're catching a flight for spring break, plan ahead! Wild weather isn't mixing well with TSA delays. Here's what you need to know.

TSA wait times: Airline CEOs blast Congress; ‘simply unacceptable’

As some travelers are waiting for 2, 3, and even up to 4 hours in TSA security lines, airline industry leaders are pressing lawmakers to make some changes.

TSA security lines: Why some airports are moving passengers through faster

As the shutdown continues, some airports are moving passengers through security faster, while others are seeing hourslong security lines. Here’s a look at one of the reasons why - privatization.

Flying taxis could soon take flight as FAA green-lights tests in 26 states

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Monday that it selected eight proposals for a new pilot program testing new advanced air mobility and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in 26 states.

North Texas couple escapes conflict in Middle East
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A North Texas couple was stranded 10 days after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran. FOX 4's Vania Castillo talked to the couple about how they were able to return home.

Tips for planning a no-stress group vacation
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It's not too late to plan a no-stress spring break vacation! Event planner Gianna Gaudini joined Good Day to share planning tips and tricks.

Texas gas prices top $3 statewide as Iran war drives historic spike

Texas gas prices surged to $3.13 per gallon this week, a sharp 52-cent jump from last week triggered by escalating military tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

Government Shutdown: 3-hour TSA lines at TX airports
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Houston residents are feeling the effects of the partial government shutdown as Hobby Airport saw long security lines.