Texas urges Supreme Court to leave abortion law in place

Texas is also opposing the Biden administration’s call for the court to take up the abortion law and rule on its constitutionality, even though the 5th Circuit has yet to do so.

Federal investigators looking into fiery Texas plane crash headed to Boston

A plane with several passengers on board headed to Boston crashed, but fortunately, everyone survived. The National Transportation Safety Board announced Wednesday it is looking into the cause

Suspect in deadly Forest Park shooting arrested in Texas

An “armed and dangerous” suspect wanted for a deadly shooting in Forest Park is in custody after being caught in Texas.

Video shows women kidnapping toddler from Garland motel

Video shows three women entering a Garland motel room early Sunday morning and grabbing a woman's 20-month-old son.

DOJ asks Supreme Court to block Texas abortion law

The Justice Department asked the high court Monday to lift an order imposed by a conservative federal appeals court that has allowed Texas to continue enforcing the nation's strictest curbs on abortion.

Mother identifies son as shooter in gang-related murder in Austin: prosecutors

A teenager’s mother helped identify him as the shooter in a fatal gang-related attack last month in Austin, Cook County prosecutors said Sunday.

3 officers shot, 1 killed during apparent ambush in north Harris Co.

Officials say the three officers were working extra jobs at a bar on North Fwy when they were trying to intervene a robbery and were shot from behind

DOJ will ask Supreme Court to suspend Texas abortion law

The Biden administration will turn next to the Supreme Court in an effort to halt a Texas law that has banned most abortions since September.

Southlake Carroll ISD teachers told Holocaust lessons need 'opposing viewpoints'

The superintendent of the Carroll Independent School District in Southlake is apologizing after an administrator told teachers they had to offer an opposing viewpoint on books about the Holocaust.

Couple surprised at airport with stowaway in luggage: their Chihuahua

A Texas couple about to board a flight to Las Vegas was surprised to find their pet Chihuahua had stowed away inside their luggage.

William Shatner launches into space aboard Blue Origin rocket

William Shatner, known to many "Star Trek" fans as Captain James T. Kirk, launched into space on Wednesday aboard a Blue Origin rocket.

Man indicted for allegedly threatening doctor who advocated for COVID-19 vaccines

A Texas man faces up to five years in prison after he allegedly sent violent text messages to a Maryland doctor who advocated for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Southwest cancellations: Lines persist in Las Vegas amid ‘more normal’ operations

The airline released a statement on Oct. 12 telling travelers that operations would be “more normal” after more than 2,400 flights were canceled in the previous three days.

Southwest, American Airlines will comply with federal vaccine mandate despite Texas governor's order

Southwest Airlines says it will go against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest executive order and instead comply with President Joe Biden’s mandate requiring employees to be vaccinated.

Bounty hunter fatally shoots wanted person in West Harris Co, authorities say

An investigation is underway after authorities said a bounty hunter fatally shot a wanted person at a West Harris County apartment complex on Monday.

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.

'Miracles do exist,' Missing toddler from Grimes Co. found safe following lengthy search

It's unclear exactly where the toddler was found, but according to Grimes Co. Sheriff Donald Sowell, he was found late Saturday morning “in good health" and was taken to Texas Children's Hospital for evaluation.