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Colorado group helps other transgender people escape hostile states, unsafe conditions
Transgender Texans, frequently the targets of antagonistic state legislation and policies, continually weigh the threats to their civil rights against the costs of relocating to safer, more survivable states.
Texas' strict abortion laws may be fueling tragic trend: 6 babies abandoned in Harris Co. since June
Investigators are calling it an epidemic: parents abandoning their babies.ABC13 has reported on six instances of child abandonment in Harris County since the beginning of June. In two cases, children died.READ RELATED: Multiple babies found abandoned last month in Houston: 'It's heartbreaking'Leah Kipley with the National Safe Haven Alliance said the landscape is troubling.States like Texas with near-total abortion bans are dealing with more parents abandoning their children for several reasons like desperation and a lack of information.Texas' safe haven law, or the Baby Moses law, allows a parent to leave a baby less than 60 days old safe and unharmed at a hospital, fire station, or EMS station.They must notify an employee that the child needs a safe haven.Though this type of law exists nationwide, Kipley said parents still need more support.The National Safe Haven Alliance has helped save more than 4,800 babies since 1999. Their hotline for immediate assistance is 1-888-510-BABY(2229).For updates on this story, follow Briana Conner on Facebook, X and Instagram.RELATED: Houston woman abandoned 40 years ago says bigger conversation needed after 2 babies found days apartRELATED: 18-year-old charged after newborn abandoned in dumpster near SW Houston apartment, HPD says
Watch: Texas Buc-ee’s Employee Chops Brisket at Warp Speed
A guy working at Buc-ee's in New Braunfels is incredibly dedicated. That, or he’s hopped up on something. Trust me, I’ve been to a lot of barbecue joints in my life and have never seen anyone chop brisket so fast. When I first came across the below video...
District 29-6A Season Preview
This district was incredible competitive a year ago with a three-way tiebreaker deciding its final two playoff spots. There are a couple of changes this season. New Braunfels heads back to 5A. In its place come in a proven winner in 5A in Canyon and a Buda Johnson team that’s been knocking on the door to the playoffs in a tough Austin-area district the past couple years.
3-year-old pre-K student ‘sad’ after New Braunfels ISD transportation issues
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – A three-year-old New Braunfels ISD student didn’t make it home on her normal bus route two days in a row. The school district is now investigating the second incident, as she was left sitting on a bus after all the other students got off.
Driver hospitalized after losing control and rolling over on interstate
SAN ANTONIO - A major accident caused I-10 to be shut down for a brief period early Sunday morning. The accident happened around 1:25 a.m. near I-10 and S Laredo St. According to the San Antonio Police Department, the driver lost control of their vehicle, hit a wall, and rolled over.
2 injured in drive-by shooting after custody dispute, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – An argument over the custody of a family member ended with two people being wounded during a drive-by shooting, according to San Antonio police. The shooting happened around 8 p.m. on Saturday in the 3500 block of South Zarzamora Street. Police said there was an argument...
Deputies seize drugs and $39,000 in cash during traffic stop
SAN ANTONIO - Two people were arrested after narcotics, a firearm, and a large sum of cash were discovered in their vehicle during a traffic stop. According to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, on August 1st, deputies conducted a traffic stop near the 8700 block of Mountain Breeze in Northwest San Antonio. During the stop, deputies detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle.
This Disgusting Crime is Happening Way Too Much in Texas
I’m tired of this uncomfortable topic not being discussed, it’s happening way too much in Texas and across the country and it needs to stop. While I admit I don’t watch the news anymore I try to stay up on news and information that applies to Texas, and it seems like this crime is popping up all the time. I am talking about teachers, aides, and administration preying on students.
Texas Man Caught Smuggling Drugs In Plush Toys From Buc-ee’s
Folks in Texas flock to Buc-ee's for many good reasons. But using their plush toys to hide your drugs is usually not one of them. Such was the case when a man was busted in the Lone Star State after the cops found a bunch of drugs in his toys.
Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Six Inches of Snow for Texas
Is another “snowpocalypse” in store for Texas?. The Great Texas Freeze of 2021 is still fresh on the minds of Texans. I’ll never forget the fact that there was a winter storm warning for the entire state. Talk about an unprecedented weather event. Here in North Texas,...
It’s A Felony Yet It Continues to Happen in Texas
If someone in Texas decides to break this law they are facing a felony charge, but for some reason it continues to increase and it needs to stop, immediately. For most people the idea of dumping an animal somewhere is a disgusting and horrible action, but it’s a serious problem here in the state of Texas.
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