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WFAA assisted KHOU (both being Tegna stations) during/after Hurricane Harvey. KHOU's proximity to Buffalo Bayou resulted in massive flooding and eventual relocation to an office complex on Houston's west side. In the interim, WFAA provided control room and other connecting functions (KUHT, Houston's PBS station, had studio space for KHOU to use for local newscasts).

Chris Jansing lead coverage at 1AM on MSNBC when NBC signed off.

Joe and Irika anchored the 10P newscast (last night). I believe they were the only station to call in their main anchors. Everyone else had their usual weekend anchor(s).

Same last night after NBC News went live.

Going back to the streetside studio almost didn't happen AFTER being announced a couple years ago. Lyons prematurely announced moving back to the streetside studio BEFORE getting any permission or approval from bosses above. They actually didn't want the station to do it but eventually gave in to her demand. Also, initial plans for the set were different. The station had their own plans for their own set design customized for the space. The original design included a bunch of "moveable" pieces (similar to the original 2008 set) for a more versatile set with a variety of different uses. That set was rejected from bosses above and the station was told they would be approved for the standard (KCAL) set so a scaled down version was created to fit the space. I believe the interview set is remaining up in the other studio for the time being as it may still be used. Although, I think they moved all the cameras over from that studio. Lyons HATES the music package and that's why they're barely touching any cuts from it. Was told she actually likes the previous 2008 music package but they're not able to go back to it.