We answer frequently asked questions about the weather surrounding the Southern California wildfires, what Texas has in common and how it differs.

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian, a California native, has offered thoughts and prayers for everyone affected by the ongoing wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area, and for those impacted by a deadly terror attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day.

Insurance is going to be even harder to come by, and it is going to get incredibly more expensive than it already is. People need to be prepared for that,” said Mark Newman-Kuzel, president and owner of The Mark Newman-Kuzel Agency in Los Angeles,

Californians who didn't find new homeowners coverage after being dropped by their insurers stand to lose everything from the fires.

Insurers are set to face a bill that could top $20 billion.