Jonathan Joss shooting: Murder suspect released after posting bond

The man charged with murdering “King of the Hill" and “Parks and Recreation" actor Jonathan Joss is now on house arrest after posting bond.

Appeals court rules Texas library can remove books based on content

A federal appeals court ruled that public library patrons in Llano County, Texas, cannot challenge the removal of books and do not have a First Amendment right to information from a public library.

Texas House passes two bills concerning gender, sex; time running out on other bills

This is a critical week at the Texas legislature as because by the end of the week, hundreds of bills will die. However, debates over gender identity legislation took up most of the day on Monday.

Supreme Court allows Trump’s transgender military ban to take effect

The Supreme Court is allowing President Trump’s transgender military ban to take effect while lawsuits continue, affecting thousands of service members.

Jiggly Caliente, 'RuPaul's Drag Race' star, dies after infection resulting in leg amputation

Jiggly Caliente, who first found fame on "RuPaul's Drag Race" in 2011, has died just days after experiencing a "serious health setback" that resulted in the loss of her leg.

Federal court halts Trump’s transgender passport restrictions

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from banning the use of “X" gender markers on passports, siding with the ACLU and LGBTQ+ plaintiffs who argued the policy was discriminatory.

Texas A&M's 'Draggieland' allowed to proceed after judge rules against drag ban

A U.S. district judge has blocked a drag show ban put into place by the Texas A&M University System board of regents, that should allow its annual “Draggieland" event to be held this week.

Trump order banning transgender people from serving in military blocked by federal judge

Judge Ana Reyes ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s order to exclude transgender troops from military service likely violates their constitutional rights.

VA to end gender reassignment treatment for veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Monday that it will phase out medical treatments for gender dysphoria in compliance with President Donald Trump’s executive order on gender ideology. 

Republican lawmakers push to overturn Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage ruling

GOP lawmakers in several states are calling on the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. Here’s what to know.

Texas Lottery investigation, latest in legislative session: TWITP

FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts have a look at some of the top stories this week.

Transgender service members will be discharged from military, Pentagon says

A new policy at The Pentagon will disqualify service members or recruits from serving if they’ve ever been diagnosed with or treated for gender dysphoria – with few exceptions.

Texas sues NCAA, calls for 'sex screening' of athletes

Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking the courts to require the NCAA to perform sex screenings on its student-athletes to determine their eligibility.

Hunter Schafer, trans 'Euphoria' star, says new passport lists her as male

Hunter Schafer, the transgender actress best known for HBO’s "Euphoria," says her new passport now lists her as a male in accordance with Trump's new policy on gender.