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.

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.

Court again lets Texas continue banning most abortions

The decision Thursday night keeps the law known as Senate Bill 8 in place as the Justice Department tries halting the law.

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.

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.

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.

Texas toddler missing after chasing dog into woods

A 3-year-old Texas boy was still missing after he reportedly ran into the woods with a neighbor's dog and never returned.

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.

Alexis Sharkey's husband found dead as authorities tried to serve arrest warrant in her death

Houston police say Thomas Sharkey, the husband of 26-year-old social media influencer Alexis Sharkey, took his own life in Florida when authorities attempted to serve an arrest warrant in connection to her death last November.

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.