Texas Senate passes tougher abortion clinic rules

The measure cleared the Senate late Tuesday night on a 20-10 vote and now heads to the House before lawmakers conclude their special session next week.

State Senate debates tougher rules for abortion clinics

Republicans abandon an attempt to ban abortion after the 20th week of pregnancy.

Heimlich rescues choking Texas congressman

A Texas congressman who was choking on a piece of popcorn is thanking a fellow Republican from Arizona and a House staffer who is also a doctor for stepping in to help.

Judge sets Fort Hood suspect trial for July 9

Nearly four years after the deadly Fort Hood shooting rampage, the Army psychiatrist charged in the case will finally go on trial after a judge Tuesday refused his request for a three-month delay.

Perry’s veto of Blue Mound water bill angers sponsoring lawmaker

State Rep. Charlie Geren said he thinks either Rick Perry or his staff misunderstood what the bill was about.

Komen breast cancer charity names new CEO

Susan G. Komen for the Cure announced Monday that a physician with a long career in health policy and research will become the breast cancer charity's new president and CEO.

Skydiver killed in Houston-area chute accident

Investigators say a skydiver has been killed after plunging to the ground when one of his parachutes failed to open during a Houston-area jump.