U.S. Department of Education dismantled: What does it mean for Texas?

On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. But some Texas education advocates are worried about funds being allocated by the state, rather than overseen federally.

Atlanta man freed after 2 years in Taliban captivity, State Department says

An American man who was held captive in Afghanistan for over two years has been freed by the Taliban and is now on his way back to the United States.

AG Ken Paxton gets restraining order against Houston-area abortion clinics

A temporary restraining order was filed against Maria Margarita Rojas and her abortion clinic facilities in the Houston-area for allegedly providing illegal abortions, announced Texas AG Ken Paxton.

Texas Senate passes bill to ban THC products

On Wednesday, the Texas Senate passed a bill that would ban THC products from being sold in the state. The bill now moves to the Texas House.

Unilever, Ben & Jerry's parent company, accused of removing CEO over politics

Ben & Jerry’s has accused Unilever, its parent company, of unlawfully removing the ice cream maker’s CEO because of his social and political activism.

Sen. Justin Eichorn arrested in minor prostitution sting: What we know

A Minnesota lawmaker from Grand Rapids is accused of attempting to solicit a minor for prostitution after he was arrested by Bloomington police in a prostitution sting.

Amanda Edwards running for late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner's seat

Amanda Edwards announced Wednesday that she will run for late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner’s seat to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District.

Texas Senate passes bill to allow prayer in schools

A bill that would allow schools to set aside time for prayer cruised through the Texas Senate on Tuesday.

Three arrested, two accused of performing illegal abortions in Houston-area clinics

A Texas woman and a Cuban national living in Houston are accused of illegally providing abortions in the Houston area. FOX 26's Abigail Dye spoke with the Waller County District Attorney and a resident in the area.

Texas lawmakers want to add warning label to social media platforms

Texas House Bill 499 would require platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to show a warning that there is a link between a teen's social media usage and significant mental health issues. A similar bill was introduced in Congress, but it never made it out of committee.

Texas bill targets 'furries,' banning non-human behavior in schools

A new Texas bill, known as the FURRIES Act, would ban non-human behaviors in public schools, including the use of litter boxes and wearing animal accessories.

School choice coming to Texas? | Texas: The Issue Is

School choice legislation could pass the Texas House soon. FOX's Rudy Koski sat down with a school choice advocate to discuss the specifics of the bill.

Trump order guts Voice of America, Radio Free Europe and Asia

“For the first time in 83 years, the storied Voice of America is being silenced,” Michael Abramowitz, the organization's director, said in a statement.