texas

11-year-old Texas girl commits suicide after being bullied about immigration status

In the U.S, a mother in Texas says her 11-year-old daughter committed suicide after being bullied about her family's immigration status. School police are now investigating. Toni Waterman has more.

21 February, 2025 71

World

Texas Judge Blocks NYC Doctor from Mailing Abortion Pills

In North America, a Texas judge in the U.S has ordered a New York doctor to stop prescribing and sending abortion pills in the mail. The first-of-its kind case could test the limits of a New York law that shields doctors from out-of-state prosecution. Toni Waterman has more.

15 February, 2025 49

World

Texas sues NY doctor for allegedly sending abortion pills to Lone Star resident

Texas has sued a New York doctor that it says provided abortion pills to at least one Texas resident, in violation of state law. The first-of-its kind case could test the limits of a New York law that shields doctors from out-of-state prosecution. Toni Waterman has more.

16 December, 2024 26

World

Texas Proposes Ranch Land for Trump’s Mass Deportation Staging Area

In the U.S, Texas has offered up land for President-elect Donald Trump to use as a staging area for mass deportations. Toni Waterman has more.

21 November, 2024 54

Health / Medical

Pregnant teenager in Texas dies trying to get emergency care

A pregnant teenager in Texas has died after trying to access care at three emergency rooms - that's according to a new report in ProPublica. She's one of at least two women who have died under the state's strict abortion ban. With more, Toni Waterman:

4 November, 2024 53

Namibia

Windhoek to Renew Water Management MoU with San Antonio

The City of Windhoek is set to renew its Memorandum of Understanding on water management with San Antonio, Texas, USA. Mayor Ron Nirenberg of San Antonio will lead a delegation on a five-day visit to Windhoek from 24-28 July, culminating in the signing of the revised MoU. The visit will include tours of key projects such as the direct potable reuse plant, the Goreangab Water Reclamation Plant, and an affordable […]

25 July, 2024 73

World

More than 1.6m still without power in Texas as temperatures soar

Frustrations flare in Texas as 1.6 million customers are still without power, three days after Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Gulf Coast. The heat index is set to soar to 105F. President Biden is accusing state officials of dragging their feet on requesting federal assistance. Toni Waterman has more.

11 July, 2024 27

World

Beryl leaves millions of Texans without power as sweltering heat descends

As Texans pick up the pieces after Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Gulf Coast on Monday, they face another, potentially deadlier threat: Millions are without electricity as the heat index soars to 40C. And some officials are warning - it could take two weeks to get everyone back online. Toni Waterman has more from Austin.

10 July, 2024 25

Environment

Another violent storm hits Texas, killing one person and leaving half a million without power

Another round of violent storms has hit Texas - killing at least one person… and leaving a trail of destruction. About half a million people are without power in the state with officials warning they could be in the dark for days. Toni Waterman reports:

30 May, 2024 81