Minnesota state senate candidate gives speech while in labor, pausing for contractions
A DFL state senate candidate who went into labor the morning of the party's convention Saturday had to pause her speech as she went into a contraction but ultimately pushed through to finish it. The moment, filmed by people in the crowd, has inspired some observers who see it as an example of the strength women need to overcome the unique challenges they face in their careers, but many also saw it as another example of the unfairness of system and society that does not accommodate them.
45,000 Easter eggs drop from helicopter at Lago Vista High School
45,000 Easter eggs were dropped from a helicopter as part of the second annual Lago Egg Drop presented by Northlake Church.
Travis County parks to have limited capacity on Easter Sunday
Parks managed by the county will be open, but visitors are asked to note that Easter is one of the busiest days for the entire park system, says Travis County.
Camila Alves McConaughey reflects on raising her family in Texas: ‘It really embodies our belief system’
The founder of Women of Today and her husband Matthew McConaughey call Austin, Texas home with their three children: Levi, 13, Vida, 12, and Livingston, 9.
'I grabbed him out of the toilet': Mother gives birth in hotel bathroom
A woman in town for a work trip found herself in the middle of an unimaginable situation. The woman says she was just a few weeks from her due date and didn't realize she was going into labor.
Austin Kite Fest returns to Zilker Park on Sunday, April 3
Let’s go fly a kite! The ABC Kite Fest returns to Zilker Park in Austin on Sunday, April 3. Bring your family, and a kite, any time from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Four siblings looking for one family to adopt them together
“It really doesn't matter which parent we get adopted with, the only thing that matters is being with my brother and sisters," says 11-year-old Bryan. He and his three siblings, ages 7 to 12, are looking for a family to adopt them together.
American mom in Ukraine races to get adoptive daughter out of Russian war zone
This teen in Ukraine was in a war zone the night Russia invaded — now, a mother from Kentucky is trying to bring her to safety.
Transgender rights activists push back against Abbott's directive
Gov. Greg Abbott called for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate families undergoing gender-affirming care, calling it child abuse.
Texas judge blocks investigations into parents of trans children
A Texas judge on Friday blocked the state from investigating as child abuse gender-confirming care for transgender youth.
Pennsylvania couple's newly adopted son stuck in Ukraine after judge issues waiting period for U.S. arrival
The local family adopted their son from Ukraine on Feb. 24, but when a judge issued a 30-day waiting period he became stranded in the war-torn country as Russia invaded.
Chino Valley firefighters welcome 15 new babies born within months of each other
According to the department, many of their firefighters became first-time dads “during the trying times that we all faced during the pandemic.”
Legal battle continues over whether gender-transitioning care for Texas trans youth is 'child abuse'
Governor Greg Abbott wants the state to investigate parents of transgender kids, who may be getting "gender-affirming healthcare." Civil rights groups sued, and the state is fighting back.
Texas temporarily blocked from investigating the family of a trans teen over gender-affirming care
A state judge’s ruling does not stop the agency from opening investigations into other families in similar situations.
Pfizer shot offers nearly no protection against infection in 5- to 11-year-olds
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is effective at preventing hospitalization in children 5 to 11 but offers virtually no protection against infection, even just a month after full immunization.
How to talk to children about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
As Russia’s escalating invasion of Ukraine unfolds, child development experts urge parents to check in with children of all ages and to have conversations with them about what’s happening.
Huggy Wuggy: What parents need to know about the disturbing new social media trend impacting kids
Huggy Wuggy, a popular character from an online video game, is raising concerns among some parents of elementary school aged children.
Greg Abbott: Investigate gender-transitioning care for trans youth as ‘child abuse’
Abbott's letter said doctors, nurses, teachers, and anyone who comes into contact with a child has a requirement to report parents or face "criminal penalties."
Micro-preemie born 11.5 ounces celebrates 1st birthday after 127-day stay in NICU
Baby Jari, who was born weighing about the size of a loaf of bread, has defied the odds
Texas couple returns home after adopting boy from Ukraine
A South Texas couple just got back to the United States with their newly adopted son from Ukraine. They managed to get on one of the last flights out of the country before airlines began canceling service.