Bette Midler says women should ‘refuse to have sex with men’ to protest Texas abortion law
"Why do #antivaxxers and #antimaskers get to live the ‘my body, my choice’ life, but pregnant women are not allowed to?" wrote Midler. "How is this fair?"
US DOJ ‘will not tolerate violence’ against Texas abortion seekers, providers
Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement that federal prosecutors are still urgently exploring options to challenge the Texas law.
Most parents want online or hybrid learning for students, survey finds
A new survey found most parents want their kids to return to in-person learning but were still concerned about the chances of students becoming infected with COVID-19.
Uber, Lyft to cover drivers' fees if they're sued under Texas abortion ban
Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft say they will cover the legal fees of any driver who is sued under the new law prohibiting most abortions in Texas.
12-state human trafficking sting frees 59 victims, including 2 minors; 102 suspects arrested
The states involved in operation United Front include Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.
Anonymous donor helps local family bring mother of 2 back to Texas after she passed away from COVID-19
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith spoke with the family about the incredible generosity shown by one anonymous donor.
2 Texas teachers die of COVID-19, prompting school district shutdown
A Central Texas school district is closing its schools after two teachers died last week of COVID-19.
Supreme Court declines to block Texas abortion ban in 5-4 vote
A deeply divided Supreme Court is allowing a Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in force, stripping most women of the right to an abortion in the nation’s second-largest state.
Durbin denounces new Texas abortion law: 'outrageous'
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin on Wednesday denounced a new law that just took effect in Texas, banning abortion after the sixth week of pregnancy.
Pritzker comes out swinging, blasts new abortion law in Texas
"An attack on reproductive freedom in Texas is an attack on reproductive freedom in Illinois and every state across the country."
WATCH: Freight train smashes through semi-truck hauling wind turbine blade
A freight train barreled through a semi-truck that was carrying what appeared to be a piece of a wind turbine as the 18-wheeler drove over the tracks at a rail crossing in Texas on Sunday.
Six-year-old Houston boy looking for family to adopt him
A six-year-old Houston boy is looking for a family to adopt him. His siblings have already found adoptive homes.
Timelapse video shows Hurricane Ida flooding Louisiana roads in under an hour
A Louisiana fire station captured surveillance video of surrounding roads being submerged as Hurricane Ida roared across the state.
Hurricane Ida hits Louisiana on anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Ida made landfall Sunday, 16 years after Katrina hit the state costing more than a thousand lives and billions of dollars in damages.
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.
Human trafficking operation in 12 states rescues dozens
Twelve states participated in “Operation United Front,” resulting in the rescue of dozens and the arrest of more than 100 suspects.
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.
'Death is on the table,' 2 charged with capital murder of off-duty New Orleans PD officer killed in Houston
Two suspects, who were previously out on bond, were arrested and charged for capital murder of an off-duty New Orleans PD officer in Houston. Officials say they're working to ensure they don't get a bond this time.
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.
Off-duty New Orleans PD officer killed outside Galleria-area restaurant, gunmen still on the loose
A manhunt is underway for suspects linked to shooting two men, one of them was Everett Briscoe, an off-duty officer with the New Orleans PD, who tragically died.