Surrogate gives birth to baby at center of multistate legal battle
Surrogate McKenna West declined to get an abortion requested by the intended parents after the baby she was carrying was diagnosed with a severe but treatable heart defect.
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Surrogate McKenna West declined to get an abortion requested by the intended parents after the baby she was carrying was diagnosed with a severe but treatable heart defect.
The case of surrogate McKenna West has ties to California, Alaska and now Texas.
Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico introduced their economic agendas while campaigning in North Texas last week.
The Democrat outlined proposals on wages, medical debt, and affordability as both campaigns intensify ahead of November.
The attorney general promoted deductions for medical costs, homebuyers and healthy living while dismissing concerns about cost and recent polling.
Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton's refusal to answer questions about his property acquisitions and voting residence went viral last week.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused Maria Rojas of performing illegal abortions and practicing medicine without a license last year.
Ken Paxton and James Talarico are facing political headwinds as a variety of polls continue to show them in a dead heat.
A pollster and political science professor at Texas A&M's Bush School said that the candidates' visits to South Texas highlight the region's importance this year.
Talarico has said he wants to create a federal public health insurance option, raise the federal minimum wage and increase taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
A death certificate shows an Afghan national who fought alongside U.S. forces died from an allergic reaction while in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, one day after he was detained.
"These folks in Texas are looking for leaders that have solutions for their problems," said Texas Democratic Party Chairman Kendall Scudder. "And that's what I'm wanting the party to do."
President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections in Dallas.
Representatives Matt Shaheen of Prosper and Jeff Leach of Allen are from Collin County, Paxton's home turf.
Two Republican members of the Texas House who have butted heads with Ken Paxton and endorsed incumbent John Cornyn told CBS News Texas they are fully supporting the Attorney General in his race against Democratic State Representative James Talarico. Representatives Matt Shaheen of Prosper and Jeff Leach of Allen are from Collin County, Paxton's home turf.
"He needs to pitch a tent in Texas." In a tight Senate race between Paxton and Talarico, Republicans say President Trump will be welcomed in the state.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is seeking a fourth term, and during his speech to attendees, he criticized the top three Democrats on the statewide ballot this fall.
Monday night, Texas Tech issued a statement saying Sorsby will not be a member of the Red Raider football team this fall.
An attorney who defended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his impeachment trial has endorsed Paxton's Democratic opponent in the U.S. Senate race.
In the battle for U.S. Senate, Republican Ken Paxton visits Washington while Democrat James Talarico campaigns in North Texas and talks about Texas barbecue.
After years of silence, customers' complaints lead to Paxton's first rooftop solar lawsuit as his tenure winds down.
The inquiry centers on how the company presents its products and whether its labeling meets state safety standards.
Ken Paxton and his wife, Angela Paxton, will no longer face a public divorce trial after making substantial progress toward a settlement, his attorneys said.
The June 7 event, called "Big Gay Swim Day," was organized by two nonprofit groups and is set to be held at the Quakertown Civic Center.
After it became clear that Paxton secured the Republican nomination, both campaigns unleashed their attacks on Tuesday night, with Talarico calling Paxton "corrupt" and Paxton calling Talarico "radical."
Deep Ellum and downtown drivers will see higher meter prices and new windshield immobilizers as the city aims to reduce congestion and increase parking turnover.
Dallas' No. 1 pick will undergo arthroscopic surgery next week after missing several games with right‑knee soreness.
Haiying Huang filed a complaint under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, alleging she was fired after raising concerns about her work environment.
First responders located the 5-year-old and immediately began lifesaving measures, taking over for family members. The child was transported to the hospital, where she was later pronounced dead, police confirmed.
The competition consisted of four categories: the "Most Creative," "Best Taste Savory," "Best Taste Sweet" and "Best Taste Sipper."
Deep Ellum and downtown drivers will see higher meter prices and new windshield immobilizers as the city aims to reduce congestion and increase parking turnover.
Dallas' No. 1 pick will undergo arthroscopic surgery next week after missing several games with right‑knee soreness.
His attorneys asked for a new judge on Wednesday to oversee the 19-year-old's appeal, which is scheduled to begin Thursday.
Haiying Huang filed a complaint under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, alleging she was fired after raising concerns about her work environment.
First responders located the 5-year-old and immediately began lifesaving measures, taking over for family members. The child was transported to the hospital, where she was later pronounced dead, police confirmed.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
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.
In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
Many people across the state, including suburban and rural Texans, are unhappy about data centers, particularly AI data centers.
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
U.S. ICE officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
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.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
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.
Cal Quantrill gave up four hits in seven innings, Justin Foscue hit a home run, and the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 5-0.
Texas Values and other groups plan a Thursday news conference and rally outside the AAC ahead of the Fever-Wings game.
Golden State has already surpassed its win total from last season by two and will get another chance on the postseason stage.
Homecoming is the only way to describe Sunday night's news: DeSoto native Von Miller is finally putting that blue star on his helmet.
The Stars' lease for the AAC ends in 2031, and the team is pushing to construct a new arena in Plano.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
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.
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.
