Gov. Abbott calls for firing of Wylie ISD teacher over assignment that likened police to KKK, slave owners
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called for the firing of a Wylie ISD teacher who assigned a lesson to students that featured a cartoon that appeared to compare police with the KKK and slave owners.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called for the firing of a Wylie ISD teacher who assigned a lesson to students that featured a cartoon that appeared to compare police with the KKK and slave owners.
Dozens gather in Austin to protest for the right to vote by mail
In Austin, many say measures taken by the Postmaster General could impact the election come November.
In Austin, many say measures taken by the Postmaster General could impact the election come November.
Otter Pops apologizes, walks back tweet supporting Black Lives Matter movement
Popular frozen treat brand Otter Pops has apologized and walked back a statement after it tweeted out its support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Popular frozen treat brand Otter Pops has apologized and walked back a statement after it tweeted out its support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Mounting US deaths reveal an outsize toll on people of color
As many as 215,000 more people than usual died in the U.S. during the first seven months of 2020, suggesting that the number of lives lost to the coronavirus is significantly higher than the official toll.
As many as 215,000 more people than usual died in the U.S. during the first seven months of 2020, suggesting that the number of lives lost to the coronavirus is significantly higher than the official toll.
City audit highlights inefficiencies at several city cultural centers
A recent city audit is highlighting some inefficiencies at several city recreation and cultural centers.
A recent city audit is highlighting some inefficiencies at several city recreation and cultural centers.
FOX 7 Discussion: George Floyd Act and other police reform in Texas
Deaths at the hands of law enforcement officers have ignited calls for police reform. Here in Texas, one proposal is the George Floyd Act. Representative Sheryl Cole joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about what this bill hopes to accomplish.
Deaths at the hands of law enforcement officers have ignited calls for police reform. Here in Texas, one proposal is the George Floyd Act. Representative Sheryl Cole joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about what this bill hopes to accomplish.
Tourists flock to Nashville to see Dolly Parton mural with Black Lives Matter quote
Mural artist Kim Radford had already decided to paint the mural of the country music icon on the side of a local music club called The 5 Spot, which was made famous for being one of the many filming locations for the TV show “Nashville.”
Mural artist Kim Radford had already decided to paint the mural of the country music icon on the side of a local music club called The 5 Spot, which was made famous for being one of the many filming locations for the TV show “Nashville.”
Protesters clash with federal agents in Portland outside US immigration building
People in a group of about 100 late Thursday and before dawn Friday sprayed the building with graffiti, hurled rocks and bottles at agents and shined laser lights at them, Portland police said in a statement.
People in a group of about 100 late Thursday and before dawn Friday sprayed the building with graffiti, hurled rocks and bottles at agents and shined laser lights at them, Portland police said in a statement.
Pentagon report concludes use of surveillance planes in protests was legal
The investigation by the Air Force inspector general found that the planes were used to gather information about crowd size, crowd flows and fires but they did not monitor individuals.
The investigation by the Air Force inspector general found that the planes were used to gather information about crowd size, crowd flows and fires but they did not monitor individuals.
2 federal buildings closed in Portland after car-bomb threat reported
Investigators are trying to determine whether the threat is credible, the FBI said in a statement.
Investigators are trying to determine whether the threat is credible, the FBI said in a statement.
Culture Conversations: Amplifying the voices of Kirk Franklin, Jeff Friday
In this episode, Culture Conversation host Mimi Brown speaks to Kirk Franklin, one of the most recognizable names in contemporary gospel music and Jeff Friday, the man behind the annual American Black Film Festival that celebrates Black Americans in film and has helped launch the careers of some of the biggest names in Hollywood.
In this episode, Culture Conversation host Mimi Brown speaks to Kirk Franklin, one of the most recognizable names in contemporary gospel music and Jeff Friday, the man behind the annual American Black Film Festival that celebrates Black Americans in film and has helped launch the careers of some of the biggest names in Hollywood.
'Objection!': Susan B. Anthony Museum declines Trump's pardon of women's suffrage icon
The National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House has rejected Donald Trump’s presidential pardon of the woman suffrage icon.
The National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House has rejected Donald Trump’s presidential pardon of the woman suffrage icon.
Mayor Bottoms: 'We must pass on the gift John Lewis sacrificed to give us'
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said everyday actions are what create real change. Addressing the Democratic National Convention on the fourth and final night Thursday, the mayor spoke about how small gestures can help move toward fulfilling "America's Promise."
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said everyday actions are what create real change. Addressing the Democratic National Convention on the fourth and final night Thursday, the mayor spoke about how small gestures can help move toward fulfilling "America's Promise."
Neighbor feud over loud music in Troy spurs bold anti-racist lawn sign
A couple in Troy is responding to the racism they say they've been shown by neighbors with some attention-grabbing signs on their front lawn.
A couple in Troy is responding to the racism they say they've been shown by neighbors with some attention-grabbing signs on their front lawn.
Wylie ISD apologizes for school assignment that likens police officers to KKK, slave owners
Wylie ISD has apologized after some of its students recieved a political cartoon as part of a lesson that likens modern day police officers to the KKK and slave owners.
Wylie ISD has apologized after some of its students recieved a political cartoon as part of a lesson that likens modern day police officers to the KKK and slave owners.
Vandal spray paints George Floyd's eyes black at 38th and Chicago mural
A vandal spray painted George Floyd’s mural outside his 38th and Chicago mural Wednesday, prompting bystanders to catch and question him, according to a report.
A vandal spray painted George Floyd’s mural outside his 38th and Chicago mural Wednesday, prompting bystanders to catch and question him, according to a report.
Trump: 'If you can protest in person, you can vote in person' amid mail-in ballot controversy
Democrats have claimed that voting by mail is the only safe way to cast ballots amid the pandemic.
Democrats have claimed that voting by mail is the only safe way to cast ballots amid the pandemic.
FOX 7 Discussion: Property tax threat ahead of voter decision on Project Connect
Mark Roberts, executive director of the McCombs Real Estate Center at the University of Texas, joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to discuss how Gov. Abbott's proposed legislation punishing cities who defund police could affect Project Connect and the property taxes of Austin residents.
Mark Roberts, executive director of the McCombs Real Estate Center at the University of Texas, joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to discuss how Gov. Abbott's proposed legislation punishing cities who defund police could affect Project Connect and the property taxes of Austin residents.
Confederate statue finds home at Houston Museum of African American Culture
While most people might want to destroy the Confederate statue and forget about it, John Guess Jr. CEO of The Houston Museum of African American Culture wants people to remember it talk about it and heal from it.
While most people might want to destroy the Confederate statue and forget about it, John Guess Jr. CEO of The Houston Museum of African American Culture wants people to remember it talk about it and heal from it.
Kyle City Council changes "Rebel Drive" to "Fajita Drive"
Fajita Drive pays homage to Juan Antonio “Sonny” Falcón who sold the first fajita taco in September of 1969 at a concession booth at a Diez & Seis celebration in Kyle, the city says.
Fajita Drive pays homage to Juan Antonio “Sonny” Falcón who sold the first fajita taco in September of 1969 at a concession booth at a Diez & Seis celebration in Kyle, the city says.