How reopening the government affects flights
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The air travel system is pushing to return to business as usual. But it will take several days to get the process going. The FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% for now to allow time for more air traffic controllers and TSA agents to come back to work.

Texas lawmakers debate free speech in higher education
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Following the murder of Charlie Kirk, the Texas House and Senate created a special committee on civil discourse and freedom of speech. The committee met for the first time this week, questioning how much freedom of speech public college employees should have.

Texans to receive SNAP benefits soon
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The reopening of the federal government means food assistance resumes. Millions of Texans could see their SNAP benefit payments as early as this weekend.

Blue Origin New Glenn Mission NG-2 headed to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft

Blue Origin's New Glen NG-2 Mission successfully launched from Florida's Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station en route to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft.

Only one Texas city will offer new Chick-fil-A chicken and waffles sandwich

There are only two cities in the nation that are expected to offer the new Chick-fil-A chicken & waffles sandwich starting Dec. 1. The two cities are test markets for the new menu option.

New vaping ordinance in Dallas takes effect next month
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In one month, a vaping ordinance will take effect that bans vaping in public spaces. Here's what you need to know about the ordinance.

Could Dallas City Hall become a new NBA arena?
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The Dallas City Council is moving forward with a plan to explore other options for City Hall. Residents spoke out on both sides of the issue at the council's meeting.

Longest government shutdown in history is now over
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Congress has cleared the way for federal workers to return and agencies to resume normal operations. FOX 4's Payton May is in Colleyville with more on the impacts.

Congress votes to reopen federal government
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The U.S. House of Representatives voted to end the 43-day government shutdown, sending the funding bill to President Trump. His signature on Wednesday night will restore federal employee pay and services like SNAP benefits.

Dallas City Council considers leaving iconic city hall
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Dallas City Council is weighing whether to move out of its iconic City Hall, saying leasing office space could save $43–$97 million over 10 years.

Epstein files: discharge petition gains signatures needed to force US House vote

A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.

U.S. House expected to vote on government shutdown
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Members of the United States House are gathered in Washington D.C. and could soon vote to end the federal government shutdown. FOX 4's Steven Dial has the latest from Capitol Hill.

Feast of Sharing: H-E-B volunteers serve 10K meals
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The Texas-based grocery store chain H-E-B is hosting the first of its two annual "Feast of Sharing" holiday dinners. More than 10,000 people are expected to attend at Dickies Arena.

Government Shutdown: Rep. Johnson says American people are 'biggest losers' in shutdown deal
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U.S. Rep. Julie Johnson (D-Dallas) says the American people are the big losers as the government shutdown comes to an end. Johnson talks to FOX 4's Steven Dial about the importance of healthcare subsidies and what she calls the 'corruption' behind the final deal.

Government Shutdown: Rep. Gill on Dems 'absurd demands'
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U.S. Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Denton) talks to FOX 4's Steven Dial about the deal to possibly reopen the federal government after a record-long shutdown.

Trackdown: Rowlett Scruggs Park Shooting
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Do your recognize this man? Rowlett police need help finding the suspects who opened fire at a park in Rowlett during broad daylight. An innocent man was nearly killed by the gunfire.