'He doesn’t really see undocumented students as people,' says University of Houston Sophomore

Undocumented college students speak with FOX 26 after a recent comment was made by Governor Greg Abbott. That comment was the governor wants to start banning unauthorized immigrants from Texas public schools.

'Texans will rise up,' Beto O'Rourke speaks out as Roe v. Wade controversy brews

"Texas was the answer to the challenges we faced in 1973, Texas will be the answer to the challenges we face in 2022," said O'Rourke during a press conference in Houston.

'Texans will rise up,' Beto O'Rourke speaks out as Roe v. Wade controversy brews
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Texas Gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke is taking a stance on abortion rights in Texas after the leaked SCOTUS document showed the high court could aim to overturn Roe vs. Wade.

Gov. Abbott raising eyebrows with comments about immigrants, education
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Governor Greg Abbott is saying he would consider challenging a decades-old supreme court ruling that requires states to offer free public education for all children.

Biden highlights deficit progress to counter criticism on US economy

The president is placing a renewed emphasis on reducing the deficit — which is the gap between what the nation spends and what it takes in — in order to blunt Republican criticism.

Judge accepts Derek Chauvin plea deal in federal civil rights case

The judge overseeing the federal civil rights cases of four former Minneapolis police officers in the killing of George Floyd said Wednesday that he has accepted the terms of Derek Chauvin’s plea agreement and will sentence him to 20 to 25 years in prison.

WNBA to honor Brittney Griner with league-wide floor decals

Russian authorities said a search of Brittney Griner's luggage revealed vape cartridges that allegedly contained oil derived from cannabis, which could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. She has a hearing set for May 19.

Special grand jury seated in Trump election interference investigation in Georgia

Grand jurors have been selected and impaneled in Fulton County. They're tasked with deciding if former President Donald Trump and others broke the law by pressuring Georgia officials to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

Elon Musk's big plans for Twitter: What we know so far

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who is buying Twitter for $44 billion to take it private, has outlined a mix of vague principles and technical details as he looks to make the platform "maximum fun!"

April 30th declared 'Houston Zoo Day' by mayor during centennial celebration

“Over the past 100 years, our Zoo has seen two world wars, a depression, multiple hurricanes, and a pandemic, yet we persevered and have thrived," Houston Zoo president and CEO Lee Ehmke said.

COVID-19 mitigation safety measures to be suspended for City of Houston employees

“With many taking advantage of widely available vaccines, booster shots, and the robust COVID-19 testing, our country and more importantly, our community has moved into a new phase of this pandemic,” Mayor Sylvester Turner said

Biden asks Congress for additional $33B to help Ukraine battle Russia

The proposal includes more than $20 billion in military assistance for Ukraine and for bolstering defenses in nearby countries.

Musk ordered to abide by SEC settlement over 2018 tweets

The whole dispute stems from an October 2018 agreement with the SEC that Elon Musk signed where he and Tesla each agreed to pay $20 million in civil fines over tweets about having the “funding secured” to take Tesla private.

President Biden to speak at Naval Academy graduation in Annapolis

President Joe Biden will speak at the Naval Academy’s Class of 2022 graduation and commissioning ceremony, according to school officials.

Biden pardons Kennedy-era Secret Service agent, 2 others

Biden granted pardons to Abraham Bolden Sr., a Kennedy-era Secret Service agent convicted of federal bribery charges, and two others who were convicted on drug-related charges.