>> nbc's michelle franzen. thank you. in oklahoma city firefighters continue to battle flare ups from a wildfire that has burned dozens of homes and about 4,000 acres this week. extreme drought, sering heat and gusty winds are hampering the efforts. another wildfire is threatening homes in the central part of the state. three firefighters got hurt trying to put it out. officials in texas say cool weather and calmer winds could help efforts to calm a wildfire that has destroyed more than three dozen homes and burned more than 600 acres. a raffle in congressman gabby giffords' district is causing a huge controversy. wait until you hear what's being raffled off. 120 school districts are shortening their week. four days instead of five. it's not only a cost cutting measure. what do you think? is it a good idea? what if you're a parent who has to figure out what to do with your kids on day five? end us a tweet. you can reach me