Nov 29 Evacuation order lifted with Texas chemical plant fire 'contained' By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press “We are in a position to say it’s contained. We feel comfortable with the efforts that have been made by our firefighters,” Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick said at a news conference. Continue reading
Nov 28 Watch 4:44 News Wrap: Dozens more protesters killed in Iraqi violence In our news wrap Thursday, violence surged higher in Iraq, with security forces killing at least 40 people in a day. Crowds joined funeral processions as protesters denounced government corruption and economic mismanagement. Also, fires are still burning at a… Continue watching
Nov 27 3 injured in explosion at Texas chemical plant By Associated Press The blast occurred in an area of the plant that makes butadiene, a chemical used in the manufacture of synthetic rubber and other products. The plant has 175 full-time employees and 50 contract workers. Continue reading
Nov 15 Texas appeals court blocks inmate Rodney Reed's execution By Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press Reed's efforts to stop his execution have received support from such celebrities as Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian and Oprah. Lawmakers from both parties, including Texas GOP Sen. Ted Cruz, have also asked that officials take a closer look at the evidence… Continue reading
Nov 15 Texas archdiocese challenges LGBT anti-discrimination rights By Associated Press A Texas archdiocese wants to become a foster care provider, but only if it can be excused from federal rules protecting against anti-LGBT discrimination. Continue reading
Nov 10 Watch 10:30 Migrant aid workers face arrests and prosecutions By Ivette Feliciano, Zachary Green More than 3,000 undocumented migrants have died in Arizona during the last 20 years while trying to cross into the U.S. from Mexico, spurring the formation of aid groups along the border that aim to prevent the humanitarian crisis. Now,… Continue watching
Oct 18 Trump bashes Democrats as 'crazy,' unpatriotic at Texas rally By Jill Colvin, Kevin Freking, Associated Press "Don't kid yourselves," Trump said of the Democrats, "I really don't believe anymore that they love our country."… Continue reading
Oct 17 WATCH: Trump tours Louis Vuitton workshop in Texas By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Looking to promote new jobs, President Trump toured the Louis Vuitton plant in Alvarado with his elder daughter, Ivanka. Continue reading
Oct 16 Deadly police shootings keep happening. Data could be a missing piece By Gretchen Frazee Across the nation, 713 people have been fatally shot by police this year. Continue reading
Oct 15 Watch 4:33 News Wrap: Hundreds charged in Barcelona protests In our news wrap Tuesday, violence erupted for a second night in Catalonia after nine separatist leaders were convicted of sedition. The night before, more than 170 people were hurt in clashes with riot police. Also, actress Felicity Huffman reported… Continue watching