Texas judge blocks investigations into parents of trans children

A Texas judge on Friday blocked the state from investigating as child abuse gender-confirming care for transgender youth.

Deshaun Watson will not face criminal charges, grand jury determines

Deshaun Watson, quarterback of the Houston Texas, will not be indicted on criminal charges following a grand jury hearing on Friday afternoon.

Foster girls, victims of sex trafficking, abused at Texas shelter

Foster girls who’d been victims of sex trafficking endured fresh abuse at a state shelter in Bastrop, according to a report from a current employee.

Travis Scott launches Project HEAL for community initiatives months after Astroworld Tragedy

According to Project HEAL's website, the initiatives range from "academic scholarships, free mental health resources, a creative design center and a first-ever, tech-driven solution for event safety."

Biden visits Fort Worth as he seeks more health care for veterans

President Joe Biden will travel to Fort Worth to talk with veterans and their caregivers and push for more help for members of the military who face health problems after exposure to burn pits.

Live bat released during 'The Batman' screening in Austin theater

"One of the waiters asked if they could pause the film to see what was flying around the cinema. To our surprise, there was a bat flying around."

Employee of Austin-based IT company flees Ukraine with young family

Nikolin, his wife, Katheryna, and their three children – Sofia, Damian, and Emilia spent at least three nights in a bomb shelter before leaving Kyiv.

Harris County Primary Election vote count completed following lawsuit

Harris County has released the county’s unofficial election results from the March 1 primary following a pause in the ballot counting on Wednesday evening when a lawsuit was filed.

Rep. Van Taylor admits affair, abandons U.S. House reelection bid

A report says the mistress Van Taylor was involved with is a former jihadist who was living in North Texas and met Taylor when she wanted to get involved in helping fight Islamic extremism.

Sugar Land couple living in Ukraine, opens home to dozens of refugees fleeing Russian attacks

More than a dozen Ukrainian refugees are currently staying at their house, which is located seven miles outside the center of Lviv, where military and police are already staged at every corner.

Pearland woman trying to adopt children from Ukraine

With the rise in violence as Russia attacks Ukraine, children with no parents are caught in the middle. There is a desperate effort to get them out of the war zone by those who want to adopt the orphans fighting for their life.

Houston police officer reflects on training he provided to troops in Ukraine

Through a program with the United States Department of Justice, Upton has visited Ukraine several times since 2016 to teach the country’s new police officers. 

Dallas bar offers ‘F*** Putin Shot’ to show support for Ukraine

Alexandre’s in Oak Lawn has created a blue and yellow drink special to show support for Ukraine and condemn Russia President Vladimir Putin’s actions.