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Gov. Greg Abbott 'Getting Fire From Both Sides' Following Comments About New Abortion Law And Rape
Governor Greg Abbott's comments on the new fetal heartbeat law received national attention, but perhaps not the reaction he was looking for.
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Governor Greg Abbott's comments on the new fetal heartbeat law received national attention, but perhaps not the reaction he was looking for.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the Heartbeat Act does not force rape and incest victims to give birth, even though it prohibits abortions before some women know they're pregnant.
Bryant Keith Martin Jr., of Amarillo, was arrested on Aug. 16 in Amarillo. Joseph Darwin Watson, of Hamilton, was captured on Aug. 18 in Stephenville.
Agents apprehended Jose Jorge Romanis Beltran on August 16 at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge.
Laxavier Whittley then violently sexually assaulted the victim for over an hour. After that, he demanded money, jewelry, and firearms before he left.
Thirty-eight-years later to the day, Montgomery County Cold Case Detectives collected DNA from the man now charged with raping, strangling and setting Laura Marie Purchase on fire.
Two convicted sex offenders, Marcus Lee Torres and Henry Anthony Taylor are on the run.
Under Operation Hercules, investigators also seized electronic devices used by the suspects that will be forensically examined by the Child Exploitation Unit for evidence.
The FBI says Felipe Mata-Benavidez of Muleshoe attempted to rape an 11-year-old girl who he had forced to send lewd images to his phone.
A former Border Patrol agent criticized the federal agency's internal culture, accusing it of promoting an environment of abuse and corruption.
It was 25 years ago Wednesday when Amber Hagerman was kidnapped in Arlington. With the crime still unsolved the Arlington Police Department looked to renew the public's interest surrounding her abduction and subsequent murder
The two counts La Rosa-Lopez pleaded guilty to arise from allegations made against him while he was a priest at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Conroe, located just north of Houston.
A Dallas man was charged a man in connection with the murder and sexual assault of a Boyle Heights teen whose body was found in Malibu, California nearly 25 years ago.
Accusations of harassment and sexual assault at the Fort Hood Army base in Killeen continue. The latest accounts come from nearly a half-dozen women who say soldiers at the base have been committing crimes for years.
She claims SMU officials "permitted a campus condition rife with sexual assault and lacking the basic standards of support for victims as required by federal and state law."
Advancements in technology and DNA evidence helped Dallas police finally catch suspected serial rapist, David Thomas Hawkins.
A self-recorded video on 25-year-old Jessie Dewayne Ray's iPhone led police to arrest him for sexually assaulting a woman at Crystal Canyon Park in Arlington last September.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) says a man who prosecutors allege sexually assaulted a 3-year-old girl should have been turned over to the agency last year.
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied an appeal from Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed, who was found guilty of the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites and has spent over 20 years in prison.
Everardo Raul Sanchez-Cabrera, 45, of Plano, volunteered as a worship leader at the same church where his victim and her family attended.
Harvey Weinstein was convicted Monday at his sexual assault trial, sealing his dizzying fall from powerful Hollywood studio boss to archvillain of the #MeToo movement.
A former principal with Princeton ISD, Larry Preston Latham is accused of having sexual contact with an 8-year-old boy.
A 41-year-old man from Allen was sentenced for child pornography violations in the Eastern District of Texas.
After reviewing graphic images found on Robert Kessler's computer, law enforcement identified 6,200 known victims listed on the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children database.
Authorities in Collin County are investigating what they say is possibly the largest child pornography bust the county has ever seen.
Ryan Aiken said he stopped having important mail sent to his home. Even after taking extra precautions, he still became a victim of mail theft Tuesday morning.
The Trump rally gunman fired eight bullets in under six seconds before he was killed, according to an analysis by two audio experts, video analysis by CBS News and sworn statements from state police.
Previously, two girls, ages 15 and 16, were arrested in connection with the death of 18-year-old Jake Reynosa.
The department hired a production company to make a recruitment video worthy of playing on the big screen.
Normal Texas summer heat returns next week.
Ryan Aiken said he stopped having important mail sent to his home. Even after taking extra precautions, he still became a victim of mail theft Tuesday morning.
CBS News Texas sat down with Cindy Clemishire and the writer who helped her share her story.
The Trump rally gunman fired eight bullets in under six seconds before he was killed, according to an analysis by two audio experts, video analysis by CBS News and sworn statements from state police.
Previously, two girls, ages 15 and 16, were arrested in connection with the death of 18-year-old Jake Reynosa.
The department hired a production company to make a recruitment video worthy of playing on the big screen.
Months after the I-Team revealed a massive illegal dump in a quiet Fort Worth neighborhood, the cleanup has begun.
After exposing a company allegedly connected to fraudulent billings, people flooded CBS News Texas with calls and emails.
A North Texas man managed to track down his wife's stolen car, leading police to an apparent chop shop.
A year after Andre Craig was killed in a high-speed Fort Worth police chase, his grieving family seeks answers.
The judge cited the company's cruel treatment of the animals for, "unreasonably depriving the animals of necessary care or shelter."
Many of the falsehoods have followed Kamala Harris for years and focus on her citizenship status, racial identity and political achievements.
President Biden made the shocking announcement Sunday that he would end his reelection campaign and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris soon afterward.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down from her role after facing calls to resign after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
"Remember, viruses don't really care what time of year it is, or who you are."
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
Massive flames and heavy smoke could be seen coming from Baby Doll's for hours as firefighters worked to put the fire out.
Jerry Jones countersued a woman for breach of contract after she publicly claimed he was her father.
Texas rookie Wyatt Langford hit a game-ending RBI single in the 10th inning, after scoring the tying run in the ninth, as the Rangers rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3.
Fresh off competing in a national competition, the 18-year-old from Coppell is now preparing to compete at the international World Skate Games in Italy later this year.
Jerry Jones countersued a woman for breach of contract after she publicly claimed he was her father.
Adrian Beltré was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
"Oftentimes, it takes something like messing up the national anthem on live TV in order for a person to get some help."
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Residents can expect a warmer day on Wednesday, with rain chances expected to improve on Thursday and Friday before the summer heat returns.
A Dallas man had his mail stolen for the fourth time. The recurring thefts have caused frustration and distrust among residents.
"The allegations contained in the lawsuit filed by Mr. Johnson’s parents are inconsistent with the allegations in the criminal indictment accusing Joel of intentional and knowing murder," an attorney for Joel Garcia said in a statement.
It's been seven weeks since her story of being molested as a child first appeared in print. CBS News Texas sat down with Cindy Clemishire and the writer who helped her share her story.
The Dallas Cowboys are back in California for the next four weeks for training camp, ahead of yet another season with sky-high expectations.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.