Texas abortion decision quickly fuels Florida debate

While Gov. DeSantis said people shouldn’t "read too much into" the U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal to block a Texas law that bans almost all abortions, Republican legislative leaders indicated they will determine if Florida can enact similar restrictions.

Supreme Court declines to block Texas abortion ban in 5-4 vote

A deeply divided Supreme Court is allowing a Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in force, stripping most women of the right to an abortion in the nation’s second-largest state.

Texas law banning most abortions takes effect after Supreme Court stays silent

The Texas law bans abortions around six weeks and authorizes private citizens to sue abortion providers and anyone involved in facilitating abortions.

'Death is on the table,' 2 charged with capital murder of off-duty New Orleans PD officer killed in Houston

Two suspects, who were previously out on bond, were arrested and charged for capital murder of an off-duty New Orleans PD officer in Houston. Officials say they're working to ensure they don't get a bond this time.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tests positive for COVID-19

According to his office, Gov. Greg Abbott tested positive today, which was his first positive test result amid daily tests.

Parent physically assaults Texas teacher, rips mask off her face

Another teacher was verbally assaulted by parents who claimed they could not understand what the teacher was saying while her face was covered.

Texas requests five mortuary trailers as COVID continues to surge

The trailers would come from FEMA and be stationed in San Antonio, where they would then move to various Texas locations if local leaders request them

Two active-duty Fort Hood soldiers arrested in underage sex sting

The soldiers had traveled over two hours to meet the person believed to be a juvenile female, according to a press release from the sheriff's office.

Midlothian boy born with rare condition gets a special escort on his first day of kindergarten

It was a very special first day of school for a Midlothian kindergartener who looks a little different. Last week, his mom made a plea for kindness that has sparked an outpouring of support.

Police: Man shoots alleged thieves trying to steal his catalytic converters

Authorities are investigating a shooting in northwest Houston after a homeowner woke up to the sound of two alleged thieves trying to steal his catalytic converter.

North Texas 4-month-old in ICU battling COVID-19 and RSV simultaneously

Hudson Hooten is battling both COVID and RSV, the two viruses that are packing children's hospitals across North Texas. His mom says it all began with a cough. Things quickly got worse. Doctors told his mom he got the last ICU bed.

2021 marks 55 years since deadly UT Tower Shooting

The shooting remained the deadliest shooting on a college campus for over 40 years until The Virginia Tech Shooting in 2007.

27 mile Moral March for Democracy ends with rally at Texas Capitol

The rally concludes the 27-mile Moral March for Democracy that began in Georgetown earlier this week and featured a performance from country music legend Willie Nelson.

Gunman in deadly Fort Worth shooting stoned to death by angry mob

Police say a group of people in Fort Worth stoned a gunman to death after he killed one person and injured three others.