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.

Texas Legislature sends sweeping GOP voting bill to governor

The Texas Legislature sent a sweeping rewrite of the state's election laws to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday, dealing a bruising defeat for Democrats after a monthslong, bitter fight over voting rights.

30-year-old who led anti-mask efforts in Texas community dies of COVID-19

A man who led efforts in his community against wearing masks and other preventative measures during the pandemic has died from COVID-19, one month after being admitted to the emergency room.

Mother reunites with good Samaritan who leapt into action to save her son from choking

A good Samaritan came to the rescue after a woman's son began choking while they were driving in Texas City. The mother shares the frightening experience with us and her gratitude to the man for his heroic actions.

19-year-old charged with murder, accused of setting Houston man on fire

Houston police are searching for 19-year-old Emma Presler, who has been charged with murder and is accused of setting a man on fire at a home in Kingwood.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott tests negative for COVID-19

Less than a week after his positive test, Governor Abbott tweeted Saturday he is now testing negative for COVID-19.

Children grab steering wheel after seeing father shot in the head while driving

Investigators say the two boys initially thought a rock hit the windshield but after seeing their father slumped over, leaped into action and guided the SUV off the freeway.

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.

Texas State Capitol closed to visitors after flooding

Sloan Byerly, Chief of Staff for State Representative Travis Clardy, captured video from inside the building showing ankle-high water with more pouring in through the skylights.

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 man accused of murdering pregnant wife

A Hopkins County man is charged with capital murder after investigators say he shot his pregnant wife in a domestic violence incident.