'A Doll Like Me': Helping children with disabilities feel seen through personalized dolls
The doll maker behind “A Doll Like Me” makes dolls for children who don't see themselves on store shelves. The dolls resemble their owners: children with a variety of disabilities, so that every child feels seen.
The push to ban books in Texas schools spreads to public libraries
Some Texas residents are asking for greater say in what titles appear on public library shelves.
Claudette Colvin's record cleared after refusing to move seat on segregated bus in 1955
A 15-year-old high school student at the time, Claudette Colvin refused to shift seats on a segregated Montgomery bus even before Rosa Parks.
Abortion pills by mail to be allowed as US health regulators permanently loosen restrictions
The FDA permanently loosened restrictions on abortion pills, including the requirement for abortion pills to be picked up in person.
Fordham University lecturer fired after mixing up names of two Black students
A Fordham University lecturer was fired after allegedly mixing up the names of two Black students in his class.
Fort Benning soldier makes history with Medal of Honor for heroic rescue
Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe will make history as the first Black service member to receive the Medal of Honor since Vietnam for his heroic efforts rescuing fellow soldiers during a fiery wreck in Iraq.
Downtown Austin Alliance, Frida Friday ATX partner for ‘The People’s Market’
Beyond supporting local artists and businesses, the goal was to celebrate Austin’s diverse community and offer a safe, inclusive space.
NYC Council approves bill allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections
The bill does not confer voting rights for state or federal elections to the city's 800,000 immigrants with green cards and work authorization, nor does it permit unauthorized immigrants to vote.
State judge declares Texas abortion law unconstitutional, doesn't stop enforcement
As of Sept. 1, Texas’ law prohibits abortions after approximately six weeks, defying federal constitutional precedent. It has, until now, escaped most judicial oversight due to the unique way it is enforced.
California AG opens probe into Torrance Police Dept. following report of officers' racist texts
The revelation of the racist text messages shared among a group of officers for years led to the dismissal of hundreds of criminal cases in which the officers were involved.
FOX 7 Discussion: DOJ sues Texas over new redistricting maps
Glenn Smith, the senior strategist at Progress Texas, and James Dickey, the former Texas GOP Chairman, joins Mike Warren to talk about the lawsuit the Department of Justice filed against Texas over its latest redistricting maps.
DOJ sues Texas over redistricting, saying new maps discriminate
The Department of Justice sued Texas over new redistricting maps, saying the plans discriminate against voters in the state’s booming Latino and Black populations.
DOJ sues Texas over redistricting, saying new maps discriminate
The DOJ sued Texas over new redistricting maps, saying the plans discriminate against discriminate the state’s Latino and Black populations.
Texas now bans medical abortions after seven weeks of pregnancy
Beginning today, a new law restricts abortion-inducing medication, the most common abortion method in Texas. Medical abortion is the most common way women in Texas terminate their pregnancies.
FOX 7 Discussion: Will the Supreme Court overturn Roe vs. Wade?
Members of the Supreme Court’s conservative majority are suggesting they may make sweeping changes to limit abortion rights in the United States.
Racism is a 'public health threat,' Biden says in new HIV/AIDS strategy
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.
Menorah lit over MoPac in same location anti-Semitic banners were placed
A menorah lighting for the second night of Hanukkah was held on the overpass at Far West and MoPac. At least two times in October, banners with antisemitic messages were seen hanging from the same overpass.
"Signing Santa" returns to Barton Creek Square on Dec. 6
Santa Claus knows all languages, including American Sign Language, and he will be arriving at Barton Creek Square on Dec. 6, ready to check the wish lists of Austin-area children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
Montgomery, Ala. facing fine, lawsuit over Confederate name drop
Montgomery last month changed the name of Jeff Davis Avenue to Fred D. Gray Avenue.
Santa gets a boyfriend in Norway postal service Christmas ad
The commercial, titled, “When Harry Met Santa,” celebrates 50 years since the country decriminalized homosexuality.