Joy Addison

El Paso is trying to cope with housing a large number of migrants in the area for longer than expected after slow state transportation out of the city caused a backlog.

The Johnson Space Center welcomed 10 American astronauts and two United Arab Emirates astronauts after the class completed two years of NASA training in Houston, Texas.

Food banks across the country say they're seeing more visitors than ever, and inflation is the driving force — and Americans' salaries simply can't keep up.

Many rural hospitals were at risk of closing before the pandemic, and stayed open with the help of COVID-19 funds.

A growing number of American school districts are shifting to year-round calendars as states offer incentives for the modified calendar in hopes of combating learning loss.

As the number of adolescent drug overdoses involving fentanyl increase, more and more schools find it necessary to keep Narcan in supply.

US Border towns currently plagued by the migrant crisis now face a new threat as a potential government shutdown on the horizon could affect resources.

U.S. credit card debt is at an all time high at $1 trillion and college students are getting hit hard due to more interest and higher APRs

The National police shortage is growing and small town police departments across the US say they don't have the money to keep their offices open.

Excessive heat waves across the US are believed to be the culprit of an increase in tire and battery issues. Mechanics advise consumers to get their cars checked out before Labor day.

Drought and extreme heat have increased the risk of wildfires across the country and the U.S. Forestry Service is ramping up to educate those who may be at risk for the first time.

Parents of Robb Elementary School shooting victims say one year later the town of Uvalde, Texas is still waiting for justice and accountability.

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and researchers are spreading awareness on increasing occurrence of strokes in younger adults

D.A.R.E., a drug education program for schools across America has updated its curriculum to include the dangers of harsh drugs, like fentanyl, amid the opioid crisis.

NASA is taking volunteers from outside of their program to test life on Mars. Volunteers will eat, sleep and exercise within the habitat for one year as they would on the red planet.

Task forces, mobile apps, and joint law enforcement efforts are happening across the country as states deal with an increasing number of illegal drag races and street takeovers.

Families and businesses continue to go without water as pipe system repairs are underway in Jackson, Mississippi. The city may be plagued by water problems for up to the next 10 years.

Thousands of violent crimes a year are tied to criminals with fake paper license plates, the state's Department of Motor Vehicles has stepped in to try and curb these numbers.

Hundred of American communities are relying on century-old water supply systems. Civil engineers recommend system replacement every 50 to 70 years.

In 2021, we saw over 100,000 deaths from drug overdoses. Now, advocates and state leaders are trying to reduce this number by making it easier to get Narcan and fentanyl test strips.

The migrant crisis at the border continues, and local officials say the impact is crime, drugs and death. Texas DPS reports nearly a million illegal migrants entering the country.

Houston welcomes the first 3D printed, multi-level home in the U.S. Builders and researchers say the home will be energy efficient and feature concrete walls with unique curves.

The border town of El Paso, Texas, is overwhelmed by the flood of migrants crossing into the U.S. from Mexico. Local food banks and advocacy groups said they're running out of all resources.

After nearly 20 hours of negotiations, the 13 U.S. railway labor unions have reached a tentative agreement with U.S. railroads.

Student loan borrowers across the country could soon see up to $20,000 of their student loan debt wiped out, but, it may come at a cost: state tax.

The ongoing water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, is not only hurting residents, but also businesses. Many have had to buy drinking water and some have even had to close their doors.

On Tuesday the Pearl River flooded. The cresting of the river caused technical problems with Jackson's water system, leaving more than 160,000 residents without safe drinking water.

More than 200,000 homes were damaged by Hurricane Harvey when it slammed into Texas and Louisiana in 2017. People are still recovering from the category 4 storm in 2022.

Shrinkflation is one result of inflation, reducing the size of products and increasing their sticker prices. This trend hurts consumers and small businesses.

Some school districts are still struggling to hire teachers, despite offering incentives such as pay raises. Many administrators say it's becoming a growing problem.