18-wheeler carrying toilet paper crashes in Dallas

A tractor-trailer loaded with toilet paper went up in flames early Wednesday morning near Dallas.

Federal judge rules in favor of abortion providers in Texas

The federal lawsuit filed in Austin, Texas, is among the most high-profile challenges to a government response to the coronavirus pandemic. 

Funeral homes offer virtual services during COVID-19 pandemic

All the CDC guidelines that are in place are to keep us safe during the coronavirus pandemic, unfortunately, mean staying apart even if your loved one has passed away.

Cook Children’s sees spike in child abuse cases likely from COVID-19 stress

Cook Children's Medical Center says it has treated seven cases of severe child abuse in the last week. Two of those children died from their injuries.

Matthew McConaughey, Governor Abbott release PSA on social distancing

The PSA encourages Texans across the state to practice social distancing by staying home in order to reduce the spread of CVOID-19. 

Officials with City of Austin announce cancellation of SXSW

Mayor Steve Adler and other city leaders will be providing the community with information and answering questions about how city and county operations concerning the recent coronavirus outbreak. 

Blue Bell ice cream licker in Texas sentenced to 30 days in jail

A man in Texas will spend 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to criminal mischief for licking a carton of Blue Bell ice cream.

CDC mistakenly releases San Antonio patient who later tests positive for Coronavirus

The patient was part of the group that came back from Wuhan, China over two weeks ago via a State Department chartered flight. According to the CDC, the patient was asymptomatic and had met all of the CDC's criteria for release.

Man charged in shooting that left 7 injured at north Harris Co. flea market

The Harris County Sheriff's Office says seven people were injured in a shooting that occurred during a dance event at a north Houston flea market.

Texas boy, 8, gets special adoption celebration after spending half his life in foster care

In a video posted on Twitter by adoption agency Bucker International, a smiling Nike is seen being embraced by loved ones on his special day and even dancing in celebration.

Black History Month: How an Austin teen turned lemons and honey into a multi-million dollar business

“Black Girl Magic is the ability for African American females to push past the restrictions that are set upon us today and show us that anything is possible," Ulmer said. "You can be an author, entrepreneur student no matter what the color of your skin is or what your gender is.”

Texas restaurant opens early for 3-year-old cancer patient: 'It's just really amazing what they did'

The restaurant immediately arranged to open early for Adelaide and her family to have a private meal, disinfecting the dining area and decorating a table with pink accents, celebrating Adelaide’s favorite color.

Officials confirm 15th U.S. case of coronavirus infection in San Antonio

Officials have confirmed another case of coronavirus infection in the U.S. and this latest one is a U.S. evacuee from China in Texas.