Texas Governor Greg Abbott bans vaccine mandates by any entity
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Monday stating that no entity in Texas can mandate getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Monday stating that no entity in Texas can mandate getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Former Florida congressman Allen West hospitalized with COVID-19
Tea party firebrand Allen West, a former Florida congressman and now a candidate for the Republican nomination for governor of Texas, has been hospitalized with COVID-19 after attending a "packed house" fundraising event.
Tea party firebrand Allen West, a former Florida congressman and now a candidate for the Republican nomination for governor of Texas, has been hospitalized with COVID-19 after attending a "packed house" fundraising event.
Texas clinics cancel abortions after court resumes strict law
On Saturday, Texas abortion clinics are canceling appointments they had booked during a 48-hour reprieve from the nation’s most restrictive abortion law.
On Saturday, Texas abortion clinics are canceling appointments they had booked during a 48-hour reprieve from the nation’s most restrictive abortion law.
Tesla moving headquarters to Austin, Texas
Elon Musk announced the move during the 2021 Annual Shareholders meeting Thursday afternoon at the new Tesla Gigafactory in Del Valle.
Elon Musk announced the move during the 2021 Annual Shareholders meeting Thursday afternoon at the new Tesla Gigafactory in Del Valle.
Texas moves to reinstate nation's toughest abortion law
Texas has asked a federal appeals court to swiftly reinstate the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S.
Texas has asked a federal appeals court to swiftly reinstate the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S.
Family of Timberview High School shooting suspect says he was being bullied
“The decision he made, taking the gun, we are not justifying that. That was not right. But he was trying to protect himself. We hope the police department does the investigation properly,” the Timberview High School shooting suspect's family told reporters.
“The decision he made, taking the gun, we are not justifying that. That was not right. But he was trying to protect himself. We hope the police department does the investigation properly,” the Timberview High School shooting suspect's family told reporters.
Judge orders Texas to suspend law banning most abortions
The order by U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman is the first legal blow to the Texas law known as Senate Bill 8.
The order by U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman is the first legal blow to the Texas law known as Senate Bill 8.
Timberview High School shooting leaves four injured; suspect arrested
Four people were injured after a shooting at Mansfield ISD's Timberview High School in Arlington on Wednesday morning. Authorities arrested an 18-year-old suspect.
Four people were injured after a shooting at Mansfield ISD's Timberview High School in Arlington on Wednesday morning. Authorities arrested an 18-year-old suspect.
Texas man gets 15 months for posting hoax about COVID-19 patient licking groceries
A San Antonio man falsely claimed on social media that he had paid a person infected with COVID-19 to lick items at a grocery store, authorities said.
A San Antonio man falsely claimed on social media that he had paid a person infected with COVID-19 to lick items at a grocery store, authorities said.
Dallas Zoo euthanizes 3-month-old giraffe after 'catastrophic injury'
The Dallas Zoo is mourning the loss of Marekani, a 3-month-old giraffe calf, after a catastrophic injury that veterinarians said had no hope of recovery. She was born at the zoo on July Fourth.
The Dallas Zoo is mourning the loss of Marekani, a 3-month-old giraffe calf, after a catastrophic injury that veterinarians said had no hope of recovery. She was born at the zoo on July Fourth.
Armed customer fatally shoots robber at Texas restaurant
An armed customer intervened in the attempted robbery of a fried chicken fast food restaurant. They shot the two robbers, killing one of them.
An armed customer intervened in the attempted robbery of a fried chicken fast food restaurant. They shot the two robbers, killing one of them.
William Shatner officially headed to space Oct. 12 on Blue Origin rocket
William Shatner, known to many as Captain James T. Kirk from Star Trek, will blast off into space on Oct. 12 aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
William Shatner, known to many as Captain James T. Kirk from Star Trek, will blast off into space on Oct. 12 aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Federal judge holds hearing about new Texas abortion law
U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman will be making the decision on the lawsuit which was brought forward by the Biden administration to block Senate Bill 8 or the "Heartbeat Bill".
U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman will be making the decision on the lawsuit which was brought forward by the Biden administration to block Senate Bill 8 or the "Heartbeat Bill".
Houston man's body found in Wyoming where Gabby Petito's remains were uncovered
It's been nearly two weeks since 22-year-old Gabby Petito's body was found, yet officials say her widespread coverage may have assisted in finding a man from Houston, who went missing in mid-August.
It's been nearly two weeks since 22-year-old Gabby Petito's body was found, yet officials say her widespread coverage may have assisted in finding a man from Houston, who went missing in mid-August.
Man arrested for burning dismembered bodies in Fort Worth dumpster
Fort Worth police say the man wanted for murdering, dismembering and then burning the bodies of three people confessed to that crime as well as to two other murders.
Fort Worth police say the man wanted for murdering, dismembering and then burning the bodies of three people confessed to that crime as well as to two other murders.
CDC: Child infected by deadly brain-eating amoeba at Arlington splash pad
A brain-eating amoeba killed a child in Tarrant County, and investigators say it was likely contracted at one of Arlington's splash pads.
A brain-eating amoeba killed a child in Tarrant County, and investigators say it was likely contracted at one of Arlington's splash pads.
Dismembered bodies of child, female, man found in burning dumpster in Fort Worth
Fort Worth police are investigating after finding three bodies following a dumpster fire outside a business Wednesday morning.
Fort Worth police are investigating after finding three bodies following a dumpster fire outside a business Wednesday morning.
Fire at Georgetown pet boarding-facility kills all 75 animals inside
Despite the quick response time from GFD, all 75 dogs inside the Ponderosa Pet Resort in Georgetown, Texas died from smoke inhalation.
Despite the quick response time from GFD, all 75 dogs inside the Ponderosa Pet Resort in Georgetown, Texas died from smoke inhalation.
US will fly 'massive' number of Haitian migrants to Haiti, official says
A US official says the Biden administration plans on “massive movements” of Haitian migrants in a small Texas border city on flights to Haiti starting Sunday.
A US official says the Biden administration plans on “massive movements” of Haitian migrants in a small Texas border city on flights to Haiti starting Sunday.
US soldiers play with evacuee Afghan children in Texas
According to local media, the children are among almost 10,000 evacuees housed at the Fort Bliss Dona Ana Complex.
According to local media, the children are among almost 10,000 evacuees housed at the Fort Bliss Dona Ana Complex.