Governor Greg Abbott says Texas will 'eliminate all rapists'

The statement was made during a press briefing Tuesday morning in response to a question about Senate Bill 8, also known as the Heartbeat Act.

Satanic Temple to fight Texas abortion law, cites religious freedom

The Satanic Temple is arguing that women should be able to take an abortion-inducing drug as an expression of religious freedom within the first 24 weeks of pregnancy.

Con-men running online COVID-19 scams, here's what you need to look out for

The Better Business Bureau is warning of email and other online scams. So stick to reputable sites when you're purchasing items pertaining to the pandemic such as masks, home COVID tests, thermometers and other supplies.

Uber, Lyft to cover drivers' fees if they're sued under Texas abortion ban

Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft say they will cover the legal fees of any driver who is sued under the new law prohibiting most abortions in Texas.

Crews to limit search for Texas man reported missing at Grand Canyon

According to the National Park Service, 49-year-old Charles Lyon of Tyler, Texas was last seen on June 10 at the Best Western in Tusayan.

Supreme Court declines to block Texas abortion ban in 5-4 vote

A deeply divided Supreme Court is allowing a Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in force, stripping most women of the right to an abortion in the nation’s second-largest state.

Medical cannabis use expanded to Texas PTSD, cancer patients

Thousands of Texas veterans suffering often life-threatening post-traumatic stress disorder can now legally access medical cannabis to ease the symptoms.

2nd victim in Galleria-area robbery that also killed off-duty New Orleans PD officer, dies

Dyrin "DJ" Riculfy was hospitalized for more than a week after authorities say he and an off-duty officer with New Orleans PD were shot during a robbery that turned sideways at Grotto Ristorante on Westheimer.

Texas law banning most abortions takes effect after Supreme Court stays silent

The Texas law bans abortions around six weeks and authorizes private citizens to sue abortion providers and anyone involved in facilitating abortions.

Texas Legislature sends sweeping GOP voting bill to governor

The Texas Legislature sent a sweeping rewrite of the state's election laws to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday, dealing a bruising defeat for Democrats after a monthslong, bitter fight over voting rights.

Travis County grand jury indicts man for murder in 6th Street shooting

A Travis County grand jury has indicted 19-year-old De'Ondre Jermirris White with first-degree murder and 14 counts of aggravated assault.