Nephew says Trump told him some disabled people 'should just die'
Fred Trump III, Donald Trump's nephew, claims his uncle told him that severely disabled people, including his nephew's son, "should just die."
Fred Trump III, Donald Trump's nephew, claims his uncle told him that severely disabled people, including his nephew's son, "should just die."
President Biden coming to Texas to commemorate Civil Rights Act anniversary
President Biden will be in Austin at the LBJ Presidential Library for an event commemorating the 60-year anniversary of the Civil Rights Act.
President Biden will be in Austin at the LBJ Presidential Library for an event commemorating the 60-year anniversary of the Civil Rights Act.
Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youths
The Texas Supreme Court upheld the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youths Friday, rejecting pleas from parents that it violates their right to seek medical care for their children.
The Texas Supreme Court upheld the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youths Friday, rejecting pleas from parents that it violates their right to seek medical care for their children.
Biden pardoning service members convicted under law that banned gay sex
Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex.
Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex.
Austin woman accuses Burger King of putting racial slur on her receipt
An Austin woman is accusing a fast food restaurant of putting a racial slur on her receipt after she asked for a refund on an incorrect order.
An Austin woman is accusing a fast food restaurant of putting a racial slur on her receipt after she asked for a refund on an incorrect order.
US military draft: Bill would require women to register for Selective Service
Women may be one step closer to a mandate requiring them to register for Selective Service, or the military draft.
Women may be one step closer to a mandate requiring them to register for Selective Service, or the military draft.
Travis County judge holds free weddings for Central Texas couples
Judge Denise Hernández is once again offering free weddings for couples this June in Travis County in honor of Pride Month.
Judge Denise Hernández is once again offering free weddings for couples this June in Travis County in honor of Pride Month.
Lia Thomas' Olympics dreams dashed after legal challenge to World Aquatics' transgender policy fails
Thomas had previously floated the possibility of competing for the Olympic team.
Thomas had previously floated the possibility of competing for the Olympic team.
A Texas county removed 17 books from its libraries. An appeals court says eight must be returned.
It was a partial victory for seven library patrons who sued numerous officials with the Llano County library system and the county government after 17 books were removed.
It was a partial victory for seven library patrons who sued numerous officials with the Llano County library system and the county government after 17 books were removed.
Autism Speaks foundation stresses importance of water safety for children
The Autism Speaks foundation is talking about the importance of water safety as more children head to the pools this summer.
The Autism Speaks foundation is talking about the importance of water safety as more children head to the pools this summer.
Tech company with 'whites only' job ad settles discrimination claims
Arthur Grand Technologies, a tech company in Ashburn, Virginia, will pay a $38,500 settlement after posting a job ad in March 2023 seeking "Only Born US Citizens (White)."
Arthur Grand Technologies, a tech company in Ashburn, Virginia, will pay a $38,500 settlement after posting a job ad in March 2023 seeking "Only Born US Citizens (White)."
Liberty Hill senior denied request to wear tribal regalia at graduation
Liberty Hill ISD will say farewell to the class of 2024 on Friday. But, ahead of graduation, one of those students says the district denied her request to wear Native American regalia to the ceremony.
Liberty Hill ISD will say farewell to the class of 2024 on Friday. But, ahead of graduation, one of those students says the district denied her request to wear Native American regalia to the ceremony.
America's first Black astronaut candidate finally goes to space at 90 years old
Not only did Ed Dwight finally get to space 60 years later with Blue Origin, but he’s also the new record-holder for the oldest person in space.
Not only did Ed Dwight finally get to space 60 years later with Blue Origin, but he’s also the new record-holder for the oldest person in space.
US issues alert on violence targeting LGBTQI+ individuals and events
The U.S. Department of State has issued a worldwide caution for U.S. citizens, warning of potential violence targeting LGBTQI+ individuals and events, urging increased caution, avoiding unsafe locations, and registering with STEP, as the FBI and DHS also warn of potential threats during Pride Month.
The U.S. Department of State has issued a worldwide caution for U.S. citizens, warning of potential violence targeting LGBTQI+ individuals and events, urging increased caution, avoiding unsafe locations, and registering with STEP, as the FBI and DHS also warn of potential threats during Pride Month.
Blind customer kicked out of restaurant over guide dog; video goes viral
A Seattle man detailed what he experienced with his guide dog in an Instagram video that gained tons of views and reactions on social media.
A Seattle man detailed what he experienced with his guide dog in an Instagram video that gained tons of views and reactions on social media.
Nationwide campus protests, DEI was focus of Texas Committee hearing
State lawmakers are trying to decide how to respond to the recent pro-Palestine protests on college campuses. Lawmakers also called on university leaders to explain how they have responded to a law requiring the closure of DEI programs.
State lawmakers are trying to decide how to respond to the recent pro-Palestine protests on college campuses. Lawmakers also called on university leaders to explain how they have responded to a law requiring the closure of DEI programs.
Catholic school can legally fire gay teacher, court finds
On May 8, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a North Carolina Catholic high school could legally fire gay teacher Lonnie Billard, citing the "ministerial exception" to uphold its religious doctrines.
On May 8, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a North Carolina Catholic high school could legally fire gay teacher Lonnie Billard, citing the "ministerial exception" to uphold its religious doctrines.
Virginia board votes to restore Confederate names to 2 schools
The Shenandoah County School Board in Virginia voted 5-1 to revert two schools, previously renamed for racial justice, back to their original Confederate-associated names, Stonewall Jackson High School and Ashby Lee Elementary.
The Shenandoah County School Board in Virginia voted 5-1 to revert two schools, previously renamed for racial justice, back to their original Confederate-associated names, Stonewall Jackson High School and Ashby Lee Elementary.
Texas DEI shutdown: UT Austin faculty members push back
Since January, when SB 17 took effect, colleges across Texas have shut down diversity, equity and inclusion programs. FOX 7's Rudy Koski spoke to UT faculty about why they believe DEI should remain.
Since January, when SB 17 took effect, colleges across Texas have shut down diversity, equity and inclusion programs. FOX 7's Rudy Koski spoke to UT faculty about why they believe DEI should remain.
Opal Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
The Fort Worth woman known as the grandmother of Juneteenth will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
The Fort Worth woman known as the grandmother of Juneteenth will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.