Texas judges can now refuse to perform same-sex marriages

While the Texas Supreme Court's addition to the judicial conduct code does not include reasoning for the change, it follows a years-long debate over whether judges within the state are obligated to perform same-sex ceremonies.

Truck carrying research monkeys crashes in Mississippi — three still missing

Authorities in Mississippi say several monkeys were euthanized and three remain missing after a truck transporting the animals crashed on Interstate 59 in Jasper County.

Dallas ISD principal removed after a segregated meeting
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Dallas ISD removed the Woodrow Wilson High School principal following controversy over an academic meeting held only for Black students that parents felt was discriminatory and unfairly assigned blame for the school's performance rating.

Watch Live: Hurricane Melissa slams into Jamaica with 185-mph winds

Hurricane Melissa is making landfall in Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to hit the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago.

UIL bans foreign exchange students from Texas varsity sports

The University Interscholastic League is making changes to who is eligible to participate in varsity high school athletics.

DISD removes Woodrow Wilson principal following controversial meeting with Black students

Dallas ISD removed the Woodrow Wilson High School principal following controversy over an academic meeting held only for Black students that parents felt was discriminatory and unfairly assigned blame for the school's performance rating.

'Sweetest sound I could hear.' Heroic Fort Worth officers save baby after rollover crash

The Fort Worth Police Department is praising two of its officers who helped to lift a car and revive an unresponsive baby after a crash on Interstate 30 last week.

Texas attorney general sues Tylenol maker over autism claims

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the makers of Tylenol claiming the company failed to warn customers about the risk of taking the drug during pregnancy.

Federal Reserve likely to cut key interest rate: What to know

The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.

Dallas weather: Major cold front sparks 40+ mph wind gusts

North Texas is preparing for the first significant cold front of the season and a windy week ahead. Here's when wind gusts are expected to reach more than 40 mph and early-morning temperatures will drop into the 30s.

Dallas shooting: Altercation at short-term rental property leaves 4 hospitalized

Dallas police are investigating a shooting that took place late Monday night at a VRBO property in South Dallas, leaving three men wounded by gunfire and a fourth hospitalized with related injuries.

GCISD School closures 'inevitable' despite Mayor's opposition

Grapevine-Colleyville ISD plans to close up to three schools to address budget deficits and declining enrollment, a move strongly opposed by the city's mayor.

Texas family loses home to fire after lightning strike
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Community members rallied to support a Denton County family whose home was severely damaged by a lightning strike and fire, raising nearly $23,000 as the family fortunately escaped safely.