FORT WORTH, Texas — When TCU dismissed KaVontae Turpin from its football program in 2018 the prevailing thought was his football career was over. Then-coach Gary Patterson kicked Turpin off the team after the returner was accused of assaulting a girlfr…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sends employees home to ‘celebrate’ Roe v. Wade news
FORT WORTH, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent employees home on Friday to “celebrate” the overturning of Roe. v Wade, according to an email sent throughout the agency. In the email, Paxton said the day will be an annual holiday at the stat…
Which states are likely to eliminate or severely restrict abortion post Roe v. Wade?
Roe v. Wade made abortion legal in the U.S. with restrictions implemented by states. These are the locations that would likely restrict abortion access with an overturned Roe v. Wade decision according to predictions by the Planned Parenthood Action Fu…
What Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade means for abortion in Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas — With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Texas is set to further limit access to abortions in a state that already has one of the most restrictive abortion laws. Texas last year enacted a law that effectively bans most abortions in the …
Here’s how Texas’ abortion trigger law works, now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned
Texas’ so-called “trigger” law will further restrict abortion access after Roe v. Wade was overturned. A person who performs, induces, or attempts an abortion could face up to 20 years in prison if the abortion is unsuccessful and up to life if it is s…
Attorneys for former Fort Worth officer who killed Atatiana Jefferson argue judge is biased
FORT WORTH, Texas — Sitting in the leather swivel chair normally occupied by the judge whose future involvement in a case she will determine, a former state appellate court justice heard again and again Thursday about matters of demeanor, fairness and …
Mac Engel: Texas either added Chris Simms 2.0, or found its true savior in the latest Manning
Steve Sarkisian may never be Mack Brown’s equal in Austin, but he had the presence of mind not to make one of Mack’s biggest mistakes. Signing one five-star quarterback should never stop you from signing another one. Keep bringing them in, and let the …
Mac Engel: Stars do what they do best: Keep hiring head coaches. Maybe this one will work.
FORT WORTH, Texas — On Wednesday morning, the Dallas Stars did what this franchise does better than any other not only in the National Hockey League, but also all of sports. No franchise can hire a new coach like the Stars. The Stars are on their eight…