Gov. Greg Abbott Appoints Attorney Evan Young To Texas Supreme Court
Young replaces former justice Eva Guzman, who resigned to run for attorney general in 2022.
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Young replaces former justice Eva Guzman, who resigned to run for attorney general in 2022.
As the US Supreme Court grapples with the most restrictive abortion law in the country, two key conservative justices seem open to arguments from abortion providers that they should be able to challenge the law in Texas.
The United States Supreme Court is taking up challenges to a Texas law that has virtually brought abortions in the state -- after six weeks of pregnancy -- to a halt.
Civil rights groups have filed federal lawsuits that accuse GOP mapmakers of disenfranchising Hispanic and Black residents who are driving the state's rapid growth.
The Supreme Court is not immediately blocking the Texas law that bans most abortions, but has agreed to hear arguments in the case in early November.
The man Governor Greg Abbott has appointed as the new Texas Secretary of State briefly represented former President Donald Trump in his legal challenge of the 2020 election results.
Lawmakers voted to increase the homestead exemption on school property taxes from $25,000 to $40,000.
The Justice Department has formally asked the US Supreme Court to block the Texas law banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, while the fight over the measure plays out in the courts.
A bill focused on transgender athletes in Texas is headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.
On October 15 the Biden administration said it will turn next to the U.S. Supreme Court in another attempt to halt a Texas law that has banned most abortions since September.
Texas CPS disabled a website with resources for LGBTQ youth after Gov. Greg Abbott's Republican primary challenger, Don Huffines, criticized its content on social media.
A Texas House Committee held a hearing on a bill Wednesday afternoon that would ban a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council said Tuesday that North Texas hospitals, which face both orders, are now reviewing them, but haven't changed their vaccine requirements.
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines say it will comply with federal COVID vaccine mandates regardless of the executive order issued by Governor Greg Abbott blocking such actions.
"The COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective, and our best defense against the virus, but should remain voluntary and never forced," Gov. Abbott said in a statement.
"It is illegal for the shooter to either possess or to have purchased the gun that was used in this crime," Gov. Abbott said.
The Senate State Affairs Committee approved SB 9, which would stiffen the punishment from a class "A" misdemeanor to a second-degree felony.
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles approved a request that George Floyd be granted a posthumous pardon for a 2004 drug arrest.
It seems Texas Longhorn alum Matthew McConaughey really is considering a run for political office in the state.
Texas Governor Greg Abbot is expected to sign Senate Bill 576 into law today, September 22 that increases the penalty for human smuggling.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced two new agenda items added to Texas Legislature's including property tax relief and proposing a constitutional amendment on bail.
The office of Governor Greg Abbott said the Governor will hold a press conference to provide a border security update at the international bridge in Del Rio on Tuesday, September 21.
After enacting what is the most restrictive abortion ban law in the country, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has also signed a bill making it harder to obtain abortion-inducing drugs in the state.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting an emergency declaration for the state as a result of the escalating crisis at the Texas-Mexico border.
The governor signed the bill into law in Fort Worth because of the effort Fort Worth police officers made in getting it passed.
Last month, some camps filed suit against the state to block the requirement for a fiber-optic connection to the internet.
The crash briefly shut down eastbound lanes near Eastchase Parkway as Fort Worth police investigated.
A Tarrant County jury sentenced Tanner Horner to death for the 2022 kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand.
Police say both shootings were connected and stemmed from a financial dispute between the suspect and the victims.
Officers said there is no ongoing threat to the public and that the investigation remains ongoing.
Horner pleaded guilty to the crime just moments before his trial began last month.
Police say both shootings were connected and stemmed from a financial dispute between the suspect and the victims.
Last month, some camps filed suit against the state to block the requirement for a fiber-optic connection to the internet.
The crash briefly shut down eastbound lanes near Eastchase Parkway as Fort Worth police investigated.
Officers said there is no ongoing threat to the public and that the investigation remains ongoing.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Iranian vessels fired on U.S. ships guiding vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the U.S. sinking several small Iranian boats.
The U.S. Department of Education says it's opened an investigation into Smith College, an all-women's institution in Massachusetts, for admitting transgender women.
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed last week's landmark decision striking down Louisiana's congressional map to take effect immediately, drawing a sharp back-and-forth between two justices.
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
The Mavericks touted Ujiri's experience, saying he has a decade of experience leading NBA front offices.
Cherie DeVaux reflected on her place in history after becoming the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner with Golden Tempo.
Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers pulled away to a 7-1 victory over the Texas Rangers.
Dillon Dingler hit a three-run homer, Keider Montero pitched into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 5-1.
FC Dallas beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 on Saturday night to snap a four-game winless streak.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
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.
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