Legal battle heats up over 'gender-affirming care' for Texas transgender children
The legal battle over the governor's directive to investigate families of certain transgender children heated up this week. Groups suing the state want to make clear that state investigators should not be able to continue investigations while their case makes its way through courts.
The legal battle over the governor's directive to investigate families of certain transgender children heated up this week. Groups suing the state want to make clear that state investigators should not be able to continue investigations while their case makes its way through courts.
Texas judge blocks investigations into parents of trans children
A Texas judge on Friday blocked the state from investigating as child abuse gender-confirming care for transgender youth.
A Texas judge on Friday blocked the state from investigating as child abuse gender-confirming care for transgender youth.
Denton family with transgender child says they’re under state investigation
In 2016, Amber Briggle’s family made headlines after they invited Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton into their Denton home to have dinner with them and their transgender son. Now, she says they are one of the families under investigation simply because of their son.
In 2016, Amber Briggle’s family made headlines after they invited Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton into their Denton home to have dinner with them and their transgender son. Now, she says they are one of the families under investigation simply because of their son.
International Women's Day 2022 asks: Will you help #BreakTheBias?
March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a global celebration of women’s achievements, and a continued call to action for equality.
March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a global celebration of women’s achievements, and a continued call to action for equality.
Biden seeks $2.6B to promote gender equity as White House marks International Women's Day
President Joe Biden says he's asking Congress for $2.6 billion for foreign aid programs that promote gender equality around the world.
President Joe Biden says he's asking Congress for $2.6 billion for foreign aid programs that promote gender equality around the world.
Dallas hospitals halt gender affirming care for new patients
Days after a Houston hospital announced it's halting gender-affirming care for transgender kids, FOX 4 has learned that a similar program in Dallas had already stopped taking new patients. The program still treats current patients. But for months, it's been referring new patients to other providers.
Days after a Houston hospital announced it's halting gender-affirming care for transgender kids, FOX 4 has learned that a similar program in Dallas had already stopped taking new patients. The program still treats current patients. But for months, it's been referring new patients to other providers.
Smithsonian debuts 120 statues for Women’s History Month
The “#IfThenSheCan — The Exhibit” features 3D-printed statues depicting women who have excelled in the fields of science and technology.
The “#IfThenSheCan — The Exhibit” features 3D-printed statues depicting women who have excelled in the fields of science and technology.
Legal battle continues over whether gender-transitioning care for Texas trans youth is 'child abuse'
Governor Greg Abbott wants the state to investigate parents of transgender kids, who may be getting "gender-affirming healthcare." Civil rights groups sued, and the state is fighting back.
Governor Greg Abbott wants the state to investigate parents of transgender kids, who may be getting "gender-affirming healthcare." Civil rights groups sued, and the state is fighting back.
Opal Lee attends Black History Month celebration at White House
The Fort Worth grandmother, known for her fight to create a Juneteenth federal holiday, got a special invitation to attend the event hosted by President Biden and the first lady.
The Fort Worth grandmother, known for her fight to create a Juneteenth federal holiday, got a special invitation to attend the event hosted by President Biden and the first lady.
Interior Department seeks to remove derogatory name from federal lands
U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland in November formally declared the term derogatory and initiated a process to remove the word from use by the federal government and to replace other existing derogatory place names.
U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland in November formally declared the term derogatory and initiated a process to remove the word from use by the federal government and to replace other existing derogatory place names.
Gov. Abbott's order treats gender-transitioning care for trans youth as ‘child abuse’
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the state’s child welfare agency to investigate reports of gender-confirming care for kids as abuse, a directive that opponents say is a first by any governor over GOP efforts to restrict transgender rights.
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the state’s child welfare agency to investigate reports of gender-confirming care for kids as abuse, a directive that opponents say is a first by any governor over GOP efforts to restrict transgender rights.
Ahmaud Arbery's family pleased men found guilty of hate crimes: 'Ahmaud's hands were in this'
Ahmaud Arbery's mother, Wanda Cooper-Jones, and father, Marcus Arbery, joined hands outside the federal courthouse minutes after hearing the three men convicted of killing their son were found guilty of hate crimes.
Ahmaud Arbery's mother, Wanda Cooper-Jones, and father, Marcus Arbery, joined hands outside the federal courthouse minutes after hearing the three men convicted of killing their son were found guilty of hate crimes.
NAACP files discrimination complaint against Carroll ISD
The wealthy and mostly white Carroll Independent School District in Southlake is facing a new complaint over the way students of color and LGBTQ students are treated.
The wealthy and mostly white Carroll Independent School District in Southlake is facing a new complaint over the way students of color and LGBTQ students are treated.
Goodell: NFL won’t tolerate racism, vows changes amid Dolphins fallout
At his annual Super Bowl news conference, the NFL commissioner was grilled on two hot topics that have put the league under heavy scrutiny: racism and discrimination in hiring.
At his annual Super Bowl news conference, the NFL commissioner was grilled on two hot topics that have put the league under heavy scrutiny: racism and discrimination in hiring.
Dallas County turns Oak Cliff apartment complex into transitional housing
The Dallas complex will become transitional housing for men coming out of prison and is a public-private partnership with the Regional Black Contractors Association.
The Dallas complex will become transitional housing for men coming out of prison and is a public-private partnership with the Regional Black Contractors Association.
Meteorologist goes viral after doing forecast using American Sign Language
A meteorologist in Oklahoma is making forecasting more accessible and inspiring the next generation of meteorologists along the way.
A meteorologist in Oklahoma is making forecasting more accessible and inspiring the next generation of meteorologists along the way.
Detectives suspended over handling of 2 Black women's deaths
Two police detectives have been suspended after concerns of racial insensitivity and misconduct were raised by families of two Black women who were found dead in their homes in Connecticut's largest city.
Two police detectives have been suspended after concerns of racial insensitivity and misconduct were raised by families of two Black women who were found dead in their homes in Connecticut's largest city.
HBCU bomb threats reported at several universities across US
Authorities are investigating after several historically black colleges and universities across the county reported threats to their campuses Monday.
Authorities are investigating after several historically black colleges and universities across the county reported threats to their campuses Monday.
Carroll ISD board, teacher reach agreement after complaint about anti-racist book
Both Carroll ISD and the teacher came to an agreement during a hearing Monday morning. Neither the district nor the teacher’s attorney would say much about the agreement they were able to reach, only saying both sides are pleased with the outcome.
Both Carroll ISD and the teacher came to an agreement during a hearing Monday morning. Neither the district nor the teacher’s attorney would say much about the agreement they were able to reach, only saying both sides are pleased with the outcome.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell responds to backlash over comment about Black voters
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says the criticism he received over a comment made about African American voters is outrageous and offensive.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says the criticism he received over a comment made about African American voters is outrageous and offensive.