Whataburger employee says wearing Black Lives Matter mask got her fired
A former Whataburger employee in Fort Worth, Texas, has filed a discrimination complaint against the company Wednesday after she says she was fired for wearing a Black Lives Matter Mask, according to a report by the Forth Worth Star-Telegram.
Lake Jackson issues disaster declaration after brain-eating amoeba is found in water
After several rounds of CDC testing, investigators discovered that traces of the amoeba were found at Lake Jackson Civic Center Splash pad, a nearby fire hydrant, and the 6-year-old's bib.
Abbott announces legislative proposals against 'rioters'
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference on Thursday, September 24 to announce legislative proposals that would target "rioters."
Over 15,000 flags in Austin yard for every Texan life lost to COVID-19
An artist has planted over 15,000 flags in his yard as a tribute for every Texan life lost to COVID-19.
28-year-old Houston doctor passes after losing battle with COVID-19
In July she tested positive for COVID-19 and Saturday she lost her battle to the illness.
Blue Bell ordered to pay $17.25M in connection with 2015 listeria contamination
The $17.25 million is the largest-ever criminal penalty following a conviction in a food safety case.
Fort Hood officials say reports of active shooter on post were false
Officials say an active duty soldier made homicidal threats towards his leadership and is currently in custody by Fort Hood law enforcement officers.
Florida woman victim of unemployment fraud in Texas
The Gallo family says they have never applied for unemployment benefits, but someone using their name will be receiving benefits from the state of Texas.
Operator safe after crane collision that injured 22
Officials say that more than 20 people have been injured after two cranes collided and caused a structural collapse in East Austin.
NFL fan shares her late dad’s Dallas Cowboys-themed room to mark NFL season opener
Malori Lopez tweeted a video that shows off the Cowboys-themed room, featuring a bar, wall decorations, and a painted floor.
Duncanville officer honored for saving baby in hot car
A police officer in the Dallas suburb of Duncanville was honored for saving a child locked inside a hot car.
Florida Power & Light crews return home after restoring power to those hit by Hurricane Laura, raising money
Crews worked 16-hour days, seven days a week, in excessively hot and difficult work conditions to restore power in the hardest-hit areas.
Flags to be flown at half-staff Sept. 15 after two Navajo Nation members die at Fort Hood
Two soldiers from Arizona's Navajo Nation died at Texas Army Base, Fort Hood, marking deaths 27 and 28 at the base this year. Now, Navajo Nation's President is calling for answers.
Second wave of coronavirus may arrive in spring, not winter, one scientist says
Coronaviruses commonly 'peak' in the spring months, the expert says.
Police drop off boy with autism at Texas school for first day back
Police in Texas drove a 6-year-old boy with autism to school.
Man hires live mariachi band, serenades wife sick with COVID-19 outside hospital
Santos Gutierrez planned the mariachi concert when he discovered his wife was feeling down.
Congress investigates Fort Hood following soldier deaths
Congress will launch an investigation into sexual assault, disappearances, deaths and the leadership’s response at Fort Hood after 28 soldiers stationed at the U.S. Army base in Texas died this year, two subcommittee leaders announced Tuesday.
Triplet African lion cubs born at the Dallas Zoo
The Dallas Zoo is celebrating the birth of three African lion cubs.
First responder: Boaters were saving boaters at Trump parade on Lake Travis
Five boats went down during the Trump Boat Parade on Lake Travis.
March and rally in Austin for murdered Ft. Hood Spc. Vanessa Guillen
Organizers said the event was held to demand a congressional investigation into Guillen's case. Friends and family say they deserve to know what happened, the identities of all those involved, and why Guillen wasn't safe on post.