Bipartisan support propels Texas bill to clarify medical exceptions in near-total abortion ban
The bill is aimed at better defining for doctors when it is ok for them to perform an abortion.
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The bill is aimed at better defining for doctors when it is ok for them to perform an abortion.
President Trump has singled out White Afrikaner farmers for U.S. refugee status, claiming they're persecuted in South Africa. But most people there say it's simply not true.
The Defense Department says it has accepted a Boeing jet from Qatar that will be retrofitted and used to transport President Trump.
Texas lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday to clarify medical exceptions under one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the U.S.,
President Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who pushed back on claims about White genocide in South Africa.
President Trump's oldest son, Don Jr., said Wednesday he could run for president "maybe one day," after previously denying he was considering a White House bid.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to release a report Thursday on how pesticides and other issues may be linked to childhood chronic diseases.
Immigration lawyers said they've been informed the U.S. may have deported migrants from Southeast Asian countries to South Sudan.
A North Texas man who has made a fortune off of honey is turning to politics to save the creatures that made him rich.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said the products are dangerous, especially to kids who get access to them.
President Trump wants a "Golden Dome" missile defense system like Israel's Iron Dome.
"I think in terms of political spending, I'm going to do a lot less in the future," billionaire Elon Musk said.
Republican tax bill could cost $3.8 trillion over 10 years as its tax cuts surpass spending reductions, according to one analysis.
The law requires platforms to remove images and videos, including deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence, within 48 hours after a victim's request.
Ashli Babbitt's death was a rallying point for Trump loyalists and Capitol rioters who alleged police used unnecessary force in stopping the mob on Jan. 6.
There is a Level 1 out of 5 threat for severe storms.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated, or missing.
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A vehicle and a train collided before 4 p.m. in Haltom City. DART reported Trinity Railway Express delays and bus shuttles for passengers.
Dallas Fire‑Rescue says two women were hospitalized after gunfire at the Forest Lane Walmart. The shooter was found dead in a car as police investigate.
The alleged ringleader of the scam is a 25-year-old man currently serving a 71-year prison sentence in Georgia for multiple convictions.
It is unclear whether the killing of "King of the Hill" voice actor Jonathan Joss will be considered a hate crime.
No students or campus staff were injured.
A 16-year FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired last month because he had a Pride flag displayed near his desk.
There is a Level 1 out of 5 threat for severe storms.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated, or missing.
Enter now for your chance to win a 'Christmas at Gaylord Texan' vacation package!
A vehicle and a train collided before 4 p.m. in Haltom City. DART reported Trinity Railway Express delays and bus shuttles for passengers.
Dallas Fire‑Rescue says two women were hospitalized after gunfire at the Forest Lane Walmart. The shooter was found dead in a car as police investigate.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
The average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
At a legislative hearing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted Judge Rob Kelly for being absent in his county's time of need.
A Collin County jury has convicted a Frisco-area Uber driver of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl.
A 16-year FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired last month because he had a Pride flag displayed near his desk.
The House sent to the Senate a bill that would force the release of the Epstein files, the final procedural move before President Trump's signature.
Hours after federal judges blocked Texas from using a newly drawn Congressional map, state leaders filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court.
Democratic Congresswoman Julie Johnson of Farmers Branch discusses the latest in the redistricting battle after a three-judge panel at federal court in El Paso struck down congressional maps drawn and approved by Republicans. She says she plans to run for re-election following this decision.
Democratic Congresswoman Marc Veasey of Fort Worth discusses the latest in the redistricting battle after a three-judge panel at federal court in El Paso struck down congressional maps drawn and approved by Republicans. He says he will be "cautiously optimistic and watching exactly what the Supreme Court does."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene an ally during the shutdown for joining Democrats in demanding that Congress address high health care costs.
The 22-year-old suffers from a rare condition called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, first diagnosed after a minor sports injury as a child.
In the wake of Marshawn Kneeland's death, Dr. Jaya Mathew said talking about suicide can help people who are struggling.
Children's Health specialists recommend adjusting bedtime routines and limiting electronics to ease the transition.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
It's estimated that thousands of content creators are living in North Texas. But how much are they earning from it, and could anyone be successful at it?
The SEC approved TXSE as a national securities exchange, paving the way for the first new, fully integrated U.S. stock exchange in decades — and the only one based in Texas.
After a penalty-free first and second periods, the whistles came out in a tense third period.
The Dallas Cowboys have won their first game since the death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland.
Naz Reid scored a season-high 22 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the short-handed Dallas Mavericks 120-96.
The Dallas Cowboys will take the field Monday night, honoring teammate Marshawn Kneeland with helmet decals in their first game since his tragic death on Nov. 6.
Dallas hit all seven of its field-goal attempts in overtime, all 2-pointers.
Many fans of Taylor Swift showed parasocial relationships with the pop star after her engagement to Travis Kelce.
The series spent the summer filming across Fort Worth and Dallas, shutting down streets and transforming neighborhoods into backlots.
The actor, writer and musician has been an unconventional and unforgettable presence, from his Oscar-winning "Sling Blade," to his rock band, The Boxmasters. He's now back in Season 2 of the Paramount+ series "Landman," set in the oil fields of West Texas.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
