Texas

A towering piece of twisted steel is enough to make anyone stop in his or her tracks. Visitor after visitor slowly reach out to put a hand on the steel, removed from the World Trade Center after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack. It provides a moment for reflection.

A Tennessee Republican wants to cut by 20 percent funding for Transportation Security Officer uniforms.

On a quiet south Irving street, there is a home that blends in with those around it. With a past tied to tragedy, this house, steeped in history, has a story to tell. Now, the City of Irving is investing in its past—and its future.