Abbott Hints At Transgender Restroom Law In Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott in Dallas on Thursday vowed to help defend North Carolina's law on transgender restrooms, and hinted that a similar measure could be coming soon to Texas.
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Gov. Greg Abbott in Dallas on Thursday vowed to help defend North Carolina's law on transgender restrooms, and hinted that a similar measure could be coming soon to Texas.
Gov. Greg Abbott is launching a bus tour to promote his book detailing how he overcame an accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Abbott plans to hit 19 Texas cities starting May 18.
Texas leaders have sued the federal government dozens of times for what they contend are policies that infringe on local control and states' rights. But when cities have attempted to pass laws on issues state lawmakers have moved to quash those efforts.
Gov. Greg Abbott has selected one his longtime aides to take over the state's massive health agency.
Parker County was one of the hardest hit areas by floods in North Texas.
If the request is granted by the President, affected citizens in these counties may be eligible for Individual Assistance grants of up to $33,000 from the federal government, and low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
The biggest Texas oil bust in decades has lawmakers taking stock of the fallout as other energy producing states slash spending.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday selected the former head of the Texas Rangers as the new leader of the state's embattled child welfare agency, calling the status quo there "unacceptable."
It's hard to imagine much more tragic than the death of a four-year-old, but Alisa Clakley said she can. She's said what's worse is a death of a child that was preventable.
Gov. Greg Abbott has written a book detailing how he overcame a freak accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. The book, titled "Broken But Unbowed," will be released on May 17.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is defending the decision to offer Dallas help from state police as the nation's ninth-largest city grapples with a dramatic spike in violent crime. DPD Chief David Brown has welcomed the offer.
Governor Abbott has written to President Obama requesting federal disaster aid for Jasper, Newton and Orange counties.
Abbott says emergency coordination among local and state agencies helped minimize dangers to residents.
Governor Greg Abbott is scheduled Wednesday to tour flood-ravaged communities in Southeast Texas where swollen waterways have displaced thousands of people and floodwaters are forecast to rise yet more.
The expansion is projected to create at least 325 jobs and $10 million in capital investment.
Gov. Greg Abbott will make the announcement Monday afternoon at the capitol.
A national atheist group has filed a federal lawsuit after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in December ordered a mock Nativity display to be removed from the Capitol.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz returned home to the Lone Star State looking for some momentum leading into Super Tuesday.
After coming in third place in Nevada Tuesday Tuesday night, Ted Cruz says he's glad to be back at home in Houston and in the Lone Star State.
Sen. Ted Cruz has received a big endorsement, as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott posted a video on the candidate's YouTube page that officially put the governor's support behind the state's senator.
Abbott said Scalia's "loyalty to the Constitution set an unmatched example" for Americans.
Texas Governor calls the group "pathetic" with "disgusting viewpoints."
Ted Cruz wants to win Iowa, and to prove it, he's made it a point to campaign in all 99 counties.
Governor Abbott says he doesn't believe David Daleiden and Sandra Merritt will be convicted.
"There will be some announcements coming forth soon about new jobs, especially thousands of new jobs in the Dallas area, that hopefully will be announced in the coming months," Gov. Abbott said.
City leaders warn the proposed changes would add nearly $600 million in costs and deepen financial losses tied to the center's long‑term closure.
A child who survived the collision on State Highway 171 was taken to a hospital with non‑life‑threatening injuries as DPS continues to investigate.
Wet road conditions contributed to multiple crashes in both directions as crews worked the scene.
State officials say sensitive identifiers such as Social Security numbers and financial records were not accessed.
The crash unfolded around 11 a.m., police said.
City leaders warn the proposed changes would add nearly $600 million in costs and deepen financial losses tied to the center's long‑term closure.
A child who survived the collision on State Highway 171 was taken to a hospital with non‑life‑threatening injuries as DPS continues to investigate.
Wet road conditions contributed to multiple crashes in both directions as crews worked the scene.
State officials say sensitive identifiers such as Social Security numbers and financial records were not accessed.
The crash unfolded around 11 a.m., police said.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
Donald Mercer was sentenced to 300 days behind bars for soliciting sex from a woman he arrested.
While FIFA is expected to make billions on the tournament, local cities are spending millions to host.
Drivers towed from a Fort Worth CVS may be eligible for refunds after an I-Team investigation found questions over whether the tow company had authorization to operate in the lot.
Before striking a pipeline, causing a natural gas leak and subsequent explosion, an engineering firm did follow proper protocol to begin work at a Dallas apartment building.
In Frisco, a new Mayor will take office for the first time in 9 years. Mark Hill defeated Rod Vilhauer in a divisive runoff election. He told Jack about his goals in this city of more than 245-thousand people and about his main campaign theme of uniting Frisco and the impact it had on his victory.
The federal government awarded a company owned by a Trump donor $1.7 million to install a new water cleaning system for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, records show.
The Altoids were a callback to a viral moment between former first lady Michelle Obama and former President George W. Bush.
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
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.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
Despite the costs and rules, fans are excited for the World Cup madness that's finally taking off.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
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.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup.
Honduran national Luis Mauricio Flores Ordonez, 33, is in federal custody after he was arrested on Sunday, June 14.
"Overall, we felt things went well," Arlington police said.
Kaitlyn Chen came off the bench to score 15 points against former UConn teammates Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
Creative minds are coming together in North Texas.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
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.
