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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

Timberview High School shooting suspect bonds out of jail

Timothy Simpkins kept quiet after getting out of jail. He did not respond to reporters when asked if he had anything to say to those who were hurt in Wednesday's shooting at Timberview High School.

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.

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.

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.