Travis Scott launches Project HEAL for community initiatives months after Astroworld Tragedy

According to Project HEAL's website, the initiatives range from "academic scholarships, free mental health resources, a creative design center and a first-ever, tech-driven solution for event safety."

Rep. Van Taylor admits affair, abandons U.S. House reelection bid

A report says the mistress Van Taylor was involved with is a former jihadist who was living in North Texas and met Taylor when she wanted to get involved in helping fight Islamic extremism.

Abbott directs DFPS to investigate "abusive" gender-transitioning procedures on Texas children

Abbott's letter also states that Texas law imposes reporting requirements on licensed professionals with direct contact with children, including doctors, nurses, and teachers, and criminal penalties for failing to report abuse.

Texas abortions fell 60% in 1st month under new limits

Abortions in Texas fell by 60% in the first month under the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S. in decades, according to new figures that for the first time reveal a full accounting of the immediate impact.

Plano dad beats COVID-19 after 197 days in the hospital

Josh Welch caught COVID-19 in July. After more than seven months in the hospital, he's finally back home with his family.

Weapon used in Houston police shootout was illegally-modified machine gun

The gun that was used in Thursday’s shootout with police appears to have been illegally modified to operate as an automatic weapon: a machine gun.