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'We don't know where we stand': IVF in Texas is on shaky ground
By staying silent on a Denton couple’s divorce dispute over how to decide who should own the embryos they created via in vitro fertilization, the Texas Supreme Court left a lower court’s decision in place: frozen embryos aren’t legally children. Anti-abortion groups say it doesn't matter what...
Join the Fun: West Texas Fourth of July Events With Fireworks!
Are you looking for Fourth of July fun? Any one of these Independence Day celebrations in Texas should do. The best part is that most of these fireworks extravaganzas are FREE to attend. However, if you want the works (more than just fireworks, so to say) - all the food, music, and festivities - you may have to pay admission or buy a ticket.
Five Ladies Settle Dispute with Fists Outside Texas Restaurant
Houston Showdown: Five Women Settle Dispute with Fists Outside Popular Restaurant. Soul Food by Catherine is a staple of the Houston Soul Food Scene. They are the home of fried ribs and drive-thru soul food. A few ladies who recently visited the establishment served up more than just a bowl...
Federal Heat Rule Proposed Following Texas Bill That Stripped Worker Protections
Last Sept. 1, Gov. Greg Abbott’s “Death Star” law (House Bill 2127) made Austin’s historic rest-break ordinance void with its sweeping invalidation of local policy that overlaps with state law. As climate change worsens extreme heat each summer, it becomes more and more dangerous to work...
Busted: Florida Resident Found Guilty in Series of Crypto-Related Home Invasions
In a notable legal development involving crypto, Remy St. Felix, a 24-year-old from West Palm Beach, Florida, was recently convicted by a federal jury in Greensboro, North Carolina, for orchestrating a series of violent home invasions targeting crypto owners in states, including North Carolina, Florida, Texas, and New York. This...
North Texas Officers Honored by MADD for DWI Enforcement
DALLAS, Texas — Several North Texas officers were recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) at a luncheon for their efforts in DWI interdiction and enforcement. The officers honored include Robert Keith, who received the Distinguished Enforcement Hero Award, and Robert Carlson, Corey Horn, and Iman Khatib, each awarded the Outstanding Service Award. Robert Pruser was recognized with the Outstanding Rookie Award, while Ken Barber received the Outstanding Education Award.
'Let's give them a big Texas prayer': Millions impacted by flooding in the Midwest
SAN ANTONIO — More than 3 million people have been impacted by deadly flooding in the Midwest. Volunteers with the American Red Cross of Central & South Texas are now in Iowa helping with the relief efforts, according to officials. It’s been a week since torrential rainfall devastated communities...
Alberto does little to help water levels at South Texas reservoirs
Last week's tropical storm and depression brought much-needed rain to deep South Texas and slightly boosted two critical international reservoirs that supply water to the border region. But did not deliver the expected deluge to the northwest where it could have sent water surging into Mexican tributaries that feed the Rio Grande.
Texas Department of Public Safety breakdown Coastal Bend train wreck statistics
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Data from the Federal Railroad Association shows that Texas leads the country in train wrecks, with a recent fatal accident in Jim Wells County bringing railroad safety to the forefront. Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson Sgt. Rob Mallory said the Coastal Bend has seen...
‘It feels premeditated:’ More intended parents claim Houston company stole funds for surrogates, FBI seeks victims
HOUSTON – A Houston-based company is accused of stealing millions of dollars from intended parents meant for surrogates and more alleged victims are coming forward claiming to be caught in the middle of the scheme. Surrogacy Escrow Account Management, LLC (SEAM) and owner Dominique Side are facing mounting allegations...
Governor Greg Abbott wins legal battle on Texas' floating buoy barrier in border with Mexico
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott won a legal victory in his battle with Biden administration over the handling of unlawful immigration across the Texas-Mexico border, as a judge sided with his motion to exclude testimony that would jeopardize the floating buoys in the Rio Grande, part of the state's Operation Lone Star policy to deter the influx of migrants.
Baylor Scott and White and Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance yet to reach agreement for new contract
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - In early May, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Texas started to notify their patients a new contract was under negotiation between the insurance company and Baylor Scott and White. Baylor Scott and White said in a statement today that they are still negotiating ‘in good faith’...
Texas court denies request to reconsider governor’s pardon in BLM demonstrator’s killing
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas appeals court on Wednesday denied a request to consider whether to reverse Gov. Greg Abbott’s pardon of a man who was convicted of killing a Black Lives Matter demonstrator. The decision from the the all-Republican Court of Criminal Appeals on Wednesday at...
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