Texas Fetal Heartbeat Law Banning Most Abortions In State Now In Effect
A Texas law banning most abortions in the state took effect at midnight, and the U.S. Supreme Court has yet to act on an emergency appeal to put it on hold.
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A Texas law banning most abortions in the state took effect at midnight, and the U.S. Supreme Court has yet to act on an emergency appeal to put it on hold.
"Protecting the integrity of our elections is critical in the state of Texas, which is why I made election integrity an emergency item during the 87th Legislative Session," said Gov. Greg Abbott.
The Texas law, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott in May, would ban abortion after a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can be as early as six weeks of pregnancy.
Governor Greg Abbott has placed resources on standby along the Gulf Coast ahead of Hurricane Ida's landfall early next week.
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of State Health Services is deploying an additional 2,500 medical staff to support health care facilities in Texas, including hospitals and nursing homes.
Gov. Abbott is vaccinated against COVID-19 and has said Texans should consider getting the vaccine.
"County Judge Jenkins has shown a probable right to relief on the merits of his claims against the Governor and the State of Texas," says the 116th Circuit Court.
Attorneys for Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins and Governor Greg Abbott made their arguments in court regarding mask mandates on Tuesday.
There could soon be clear direction for those living and doing business in Dallas County. A decision is set to be made in court on August 24 regarding if the public will or won't have to follow a mask mandate.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott reported Saturday that he is now testing negative for COVID-19.
Gov. Abbott asked the Supreme Court of Texas to support his ban of mask mandates -- they declined. As a result, the lower court ruling allowing school districts to require masks on campuses stands.
Gov. Abbott said his wife, Cecilia continues to test negative for COVID-19.
DSHS will open its newest COVID-19 antibody infusion center in Fort Worth on Friday, August 20 as well as one in Laredo.
Governor Greg Abbott this week announced a special election for Texas voters to decide on eight proposed constitutional amendments.
The Paris school district has found a way around Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order banning mask mandates by adding face coverings to its dress code.
The battle over masks is leading to some confusion for some parents in North Texas this morning -- so here's a breakdown of the facts.
In the continuing legal battle between Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins and Gov. Greg Abbott over mask mandates, the Texas Supreme Court on Sunday ruled in favor of the governor.
State District Judge John Chupp has approved a restraining order against Fort Worth ISD by a group of parents, saying it lacks the authority to require face masks.
Denton City Council Thursday night voted to pass a mask mandate applying to all city entities, including businesses, schools and city buildings. It goes into effect Friday, Aug. 13.
It's a legal showdown between Gov. Greg Abbott and Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins that could have implications across Texas.
A Texas agency has ruled that the genital mutilation of a child for purposes of gender confirmation, a surgery almost never performed on minors, should be considered child abuse.
In response to a face mask mandate signed by Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins Wednesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton have filed a petition with an appeals court to stop the order.
Face masks will be required inside schools and businesses in Dallas County, according to an executive order signed by Judge Clay Jenkins on Wednesday.
There was a hearing in Dallas Tuesday afternoon, and District Court Judge Tonya Parker made her ruling Tuesday night.
A monthlong standoff by Texas Democrats who left the state to block a GOP voting bill inched closer to ending on August 9 after several holdouts returned to Austin.
Fort Worth ISD's convocation officially kicked off the 2026-27 school year.
All seven council members voted unanimously to approve the site plan, telling residents the vote was procedural — simply on whether or not the plan fits the city's ordinances.
Both girls are being reunited with loved ones.
Officers at the scene said they're still looking for a suspect.
In a new filing in federal court, Teddy's Market denied Buc-ee's allegations that it copied the Texas travel center's branding and instead filed counterclaims.
Fort Worth ISD's convocation officially kicked off the 2026-27 school year.
All seven council members voted unanimously to approve the site plan, telling residents the vote was procedural — simply on whether or not the plan fits the city's ordinances.
Both girls are being reunited with loved ones.
Officers at the scene said they're still looking for a suspect.
In a new filing in federal court, Teddy's Market denied Buc-ee's allegations that it copied the Texas travel center's branding and instead filed counterclaims.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
Three words keep coming up when current and former elected leaders describe former Fort Worth Mayor and longtime Republican Congresswoman Kay Granger: trailblazer, tough, and tenacious.
Former U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, a trailblazing North Texas Republican who became the first woman to serve as Fort Worth's mayor, has died, officials said Sunday night.
This week on Eye On Politics, a new bill in Congress seeks to revoke birthright citizenship for the children whose parents entered the U.S. illegally, and Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says social issues matter even as affordability remains at the top of voter concerns.
The hemp industry is still challenging other state regulations in court, so the legal fight in Texas is expected to continue.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
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.
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
The illness may take up to 14 days to incubate.
Dangerous heat is sending more people to the ER. Here's where North Texas outdoor workers can get free hydration kits.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
Ezequiel Duran drove in four runs, the last on a game-ending double, and the Texas Rangers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4.
Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant is out for the season after sustaining a knee injury in training camp.
All the festivities will be hosted at the Ford Center at The Star.
Jung Hoo Lee hit two solo homers and drove in three RBIs and Logan Webb pitched six shutout innings as the San Francisco Giants beat the scuffling Texas Rangers 5-1.
Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant left practice early after apparently suffering a knee injury Monday.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
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.
