Beach communities start to bounce back
Janet Shamlian is in Galveston, Texas to find out how beach communities are recovering from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Fort Worth man executed
Quintin Jones was executed on Wednesday, bringing an end to a 10-month pause in executions in the state of Texas. Jones was convicted of murdering his 83-year-old great aunt in 1999. CBSN Dallas has the story.
Texas enacts abortion ban as early as 6 weeks
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a law that bans abortions as early as six weeks. The law also allows private citizens to sue anyone who helps a woman get an abortion.
Pro bono lawyers help tenants fight eviction during pandemic
Less than 10% of Texas' rental assistance has been dispersed to tenants in need.
Texas governor signs law outlawing abortion after 6 weeks
The legislation would let private citizens sue doctors who perform abortions as well as any individuals who "aid and abet" in patients getting the procedure.
Doctor: CDC made "grave mistake" on masks
Many states across the U.S. are letting go of masks as more people get vaccinated. The easing of mask restrictions comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its guidelines, saying fully vaccinated Americans can now stop wearing masks in most settings. Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding, an epidemiologist, health economist and senior fellow at the Federation of American Scientists, spoke with Tanya Rivero on CBSN about the eased restrictions.
Texas governor signs abortion ban
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into a law a bill outlawing abortion as early as six weeks into pregnancy. Unlike other states' so-called "heartbeat" bills, this one would allow private citizens to file lawsuits against doctors, clinics or even family members who "aid and abet" the procedure. CBSN Dallas-Fort Worth has more.
Survivor recalls narrow escape as storms pound Louisiana
Hundreds of people in Louisiana had to be rescued from the rising water, and the worst may not be over.
Texas bars most government entities from requiring masks
The order is Abbott's latest effort to roll back coronavirus protective measures in the state.
Tiger seen roaming Texas neighborhood found
The tiger spotted prowling around a Houston neighborhood has finally been found after nearly a weeklong search by authorities. The woman who helped bring the tiger to safety happens to be the owner of a local athletic club that also houses exotic animals. Janet Shamlian reports.
Supreme Court declines case over racial slur in workplace
The justices turned away an appeal from Robert Collier, a Texas man who argued the hospital where he worked created a racially hostile work environment.
Severe weather slams the Southwest
On Sunday, a tornado was seen tearing up Hill County, Texas. Thunderstorms are now threatening the region with torrential rain.
Missing tiger in Texas found
A Bengal tiger that had been seen roaming a Houston neighborhood last week has been found, Houston police said Saturday. The tiger, named India, appears to be unharmed and has been relocated to a sanctuary. CBSN's Lana Zak has the details.
Death row inmate pleading to have life spared
A Texas death row inmate scheduled to be executed next week is pleading with Governor Greg Abbott to spare his life. Quintin Jones was convicted of killing his great-aunt in 1999, when he was 20 years old. His advocates say Jones turned his life around in prison, and is remorseful. Omar Villafranca spoke to Jones' aunt. He reports from Dallas.
Sister of woman killed by death row inmate wants his life spared
Long said she and Berthena Bryant were extremely close. She does not believe Quintin Jones should die.
Schools fear dropout surge amid pandemic
Many educators are doing everything they can to track down students who stopped showing up for class during the pandemic. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villareal spoke to one student who managed to get back on track and is set to graduate after getting help from his principal.
Texas election results leave Dems worried
Two Republicans will face each other in a runoff election following a special election for Texas' 6th congressional district. Democrats were optimistic heading into this election, but no candidate from the party qualified for the runoff race. Los Angeles Times columnist Mark Barabak joined CBSN to discuss what went wrong for Democrats in this race and what they can do differently heading into the midterm elections.
Rep. Allred on family leave, voting rights
Democrats and Republicans are clashing over provisions of a voting rights bill known as the For the People Act as the Senate Rules Committee takes it up. The legislation would protect voting access nationwide, as several GOP-led states advance various restrictions. Congressman Colin Allred, a Democrat from Texas, joined CBSN to discuss the bill, as well as what needs to be done when it comes to paid family leave in America.
White House monitors pipeline cyberattack
A pipeline stretching from Texas to New Jersey remains offline following a cyberattack. The FBI says a group of hackers called "DarkSide" is responsible for shutting it down. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM with more on how the U.S. is responding.
Tiger found roaming Houston neighborhood
Houston police are searching for a man, who is out on bond in a murder case, after his pet tiger was seen prowling a front yard. Mola Lenghi reports. Read more here.
Cyberattack shuts down miles of gas pipeline
Colonial Pipeline Company, which supplies gasoline to a large portion of the East Coast, says it is restoring some operations after a ransomware attack shut down 5,000 miles of pipeline. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Texas House passes GOP-backed elections bill after marathon session
The bill could undergo more changes. Governor Greg Abbott has said he supports "election integrity" efforts.
Texas House passes GOP-backed voting bill
Republican lawmakers in the Texas House of Representatives passed a major election bill after debating with Democrats for hours. Republicans said the legislation would increase election security, and Democrats argue it limits who can actually cast a ballot. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero for a closer look at the bill.
Texas considers controversial voting bill
Texas lawmakers are moving forward on a Republican-sponsored bill to overhaul election laws. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has details on the proposal, and CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN with more on the voting controversy in Texas and other states.
Biden set to address April jobs report
President Joe Biden is gearing up to deliver remarks on the April jobs report, which showed the country added just 266,000 jobs in the month. This comes as he urges Congress to take up his infrastructure proposal. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss these and other developments.
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