- Texas’ biggest wildfire started a year ago. How does the Panhandle look now?
- To her, Hurricane Helene debris isn’t trash. It is full of memories — and she’s returning them
- Bills introduced a year after state’s largest blaze seek to limit wildfires
- A year after Texas’ largest wildfire, Panhandle residents tugged between hope and anxiety
- Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdle
Eye Opener: Severe storms, tornadoes hit Midwest

Severe storms turn deadly in the Midwest after multiple tornadoes cause widespread damage and leave thousands of people without power. Also, the Supreme Court has extended its deadline to decide whether a widely-used abortion pill will remain available nationwide. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.