California court overturns murder convictions, cites racism
The prosecutor in the Contra Costa County case inappropriately questioned the 25-year-old woman’s support of the Black Lives Matter movement and dismissed her for reasons that “were plainly tied to race,” said a unanimous ruling by a division of the First Appellate District of California.
DOJ is reviewing policies on transgender inmates
A Justice Department official tells The Associated Press that the department is reviewing its policies on housing transgender inmates in the federal prison system.
East Austin teen national champion boxer breaking through stereotypes
Paulena Miles hopes her story breaks through the stereotypes when it comes to strengths and legacies in the Hispanic community.
Why Hispanic Heritage Month begins in the middle of September
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, but why does it start in the middle of the month?
Texas abortion law strains clinics: 'Exactly what we feared'
One Texas woman traveled nearly 1,000 miles to Colorado for an abortion. Others are driving four hours to New Mexico. And in Houston, clinics that typically perform more than 100 abortions in a week are down to a few a day.
FOX 7 Discussion: Third special session to address redistricting
Former Texas GOP chairman James Dickey and Ed Espinosa with Progress Texas join Rebecca Thomas to discuss the third special session and redistricting.
Ex-Minneapolis police officers plead not guilty to violating George Floyd's civil rights
The four former Minneapolis police officers accused of violating George Floyd’s civil rights pleaded not guilty to the charges against them in federal court Tuesday.
DOJ limits use of chokeholds, no-knock entries by federal officers
Federal officers are banned from using chokeholds and “sleeper holds” — unless deadly force is authorized — and limited on the use of no-knock entries, the DOJ said.
No more Squaw Valley: New name of ski resort revealed
Regional California tribes had asked for the name of the resort to be changed numerous times over the years, with little success. But after George Floyd was killed in May 2020, a growing number of brands began rethinking their marketing.
1st openly transgender bishop of major Christian denomination installed in San Francisco
The Rev. Megan Rohrer served as pastor of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset and was San Francisco police’s first transgender chaplain.
Pig mask, hate sign found outside Islamic center on anniversary of 9/11
CAIR-Austin is calling for an investigation after a pig mask and an anti-Muslim sign were found outside an Islamic Center and school on the 20th anniversary of September 11.
California moves to return Bruce’s Beach to descendants of Black couple
California lawmakers unanimously moved Thursday to allow the return of prime beachfront property to descendants of a Black couple who were stripped of their resort for African Americans amid racist harassment a century ago.
Judge: California county can’t ban water delivery to Hmong pot farmers
A federal judge has ruled Northern California county officials can’t stop trucks from delivering water to Hmong farmers who are illegally growing marijuana, saying the practice raises “serious questions” about racial discrimination and leaves the growers without a source of water for drinking, bathing and growing food.
California may require menstrual products in public schools
Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia said her measure was inspired by Scotland, which last year declared access to menstrual products to be a human right and required public places to provide them free of charge.
Billboard in Georgetown pushing to have Confederate monument removed
The billboard was put up in partnership with the Southern Poverty Law Center and the local organization Wilco Patriots and asks for removal of monument at the square.
UT San Antonio removing 'Come and Take It' football tradition
The university’s tradition to display a giant Come and Take It flag and fire a cannon during the fourth quarter was meant to inspire fans and challenge opponents.
FOX 7 Discussion: Effort to help Afghan refugees ahead of 9/11 anniversary
Pastor Zach Lambert with Restore Austin Church explains how you can help gather resources for Afghanistan refugees ahead of the anniversary of Sept. 11.
What's in the Texas election law signed by Gov. Abbott?
Here's what's in the legislation that some Democrats have compared to Jim Crow laws.
Ex-Brunswick DA charged in Ahmaud Arbery case surrenders to law enforcement
The former prosecutor charged with misconduct for her handling of the Ahmaud Arbery case turned herself in to authorities on a felony charge of violating her oath of office and a misdemeanor count of obstructing police.
Robert E. Lee statue removed in Richmond
Virginia brought in a deconstruction crew surrounded by a heavy police presence on Wednesday to remove one of the nation's largest remaining monuments to the Confederacy, a towering statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee.