Ken Paxton, Trump's tariff war, and more: TWITP
Hollywood stars under the Capitol dome and budget trouble with tariffs. These are some of the big stories in This Week in Texas Politics.
Hollywood stars under the Capitol dome and budget trouble with tariffs. These are some of the big stories in This Week in Texas Politics.
Stocks plummet amid Trump's tariff war
The stock market plunge was profound, and world markets are also being affected. Now, President Trump has announced he's "open to negotiations" when it comes to tariffs
The stock market plunge was profound, and world markets are also being affected. Now, President Trump has announced he's "open to negotiations" when it comes to tariffs
Austin Convention Center demolition begins
Lane closures have started around the Austin Convention Center as crews start the convention center expansion project.
Lane closures have started around the Austin Convention Center as crews start the convention center expansion project.
Deadly downtown Austin shooting
Austin police are looking for two people involved in the deadly shooting of a man in downtown Austin on Monday, March 31.
Austin police are looking for two people involved in the deadly shooting of a man in downtown Austin on Monday, March 31.
Maryland man deported to El Salvador must be returned to the United States, judge says
A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to arrange for the return of a Maryland man to the United States after he was mistakenly deported to a notorious El Salvador prison.
A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to arrange for the return of a Maryland man to the United States after he was mistakenly deported to a notorious El Salvador prison.
Ex-husband of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene apologizes to Muslim women
The man caught on camera shouting offensive remarks at a group of Muslim women in Alpharetta issued a public apology Friday afternoon.
The man caught on camera shouting offensive remarks at a group of Muslim women in Alpharetta issued a public apology Friday afternoon.
Frisco track meet stabbing suspect: ‘I did it’
The 17-year-old accused of fatally stabbing a Frisco student athlete during a track meet allegedly admitted to the crime. He also asked officers if his actions could be considered self-defense, according to a newly released arrest report.
The 17-year-old accused of fatally stabbing a Frisco student athlete during a track meet allegedly admitted to the crime. He also asked officers if his actions could be considered self-defense, according to a newly released arrest report.
ABC Kite Fest returns to Zilker Park
The 97th annual ABC Kite Fest will once again fill the skies with kites of all shapes, sizes and colors. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King gets details about the event from Zilker Park.
The 97th annual ABC Kite Fest will once again fill the skies with kites of all shapes, sizes and colors. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King gets details about the event from Zilker Park.
Tampa dog owner pries open gator’s jaws to save pet from attack
A Floridian's worst nightmare: a battle between a dog and a gator, but it was no match for the dog's owner, who made sure her beloved pet was coming home and pulled her dog "Kona" from the alligator's grip.
A Floridian's worst nightmare: a battle between a dog and a gator, but it was no match for the dog's owner, who made sure her beloved pet was coming home and pulled her dog "Kona" from the alligator's grip.
'Sushi will definitely be more expensive' because of tariffs, Hayward wholesaler says
“The price of sushi will definitely be more expensive," said Glenn Sakata, a seafood wholesaler at Marine International Products in Hayward. “Sadly, yes, there will be a big impact."
“The price of sushi will definitely be more expensive," said Glenn Sakata, a seafood wholesaler at Marine International Products in Hayward. “Sadly, yes, there will be a big impact."
Border wall construction resumes
Border wall construction is gearing up in several locations along the southern border.
Border wall construction is gearing up in several locations along the southern border.
Paxton FBI probe comes to an end: AP reports
The FBI probe into Ken Paxton came to an end at the end of the Biden Administration, according to reports from the Associated Press. The news fuels speculation that Paxton will attempt to run for the US Senate seat currently held by John Cornyn.
The FBI probe into Ken Paxton came to an end at the end of the Biden Administration, according to reports from the Associated Press. The news fuels speculation that Paxton will attempt to run for the US Senate seat currently held by John Cornyn.
Trump Tariffs: Economist on impact to Central Texas
The impact of President Trump's new worldwide tariffs are expected to be felt right here in Central Texas. Economists say it could have an impact on everyday items.
The impact of President Trump's new worldwide tariffs are expected to be felt right here in Central Texas. Economists say it could have an impact on everyday items.
Two Step Inn preparations underway
Georgetown's annual music festival, Two Step Inn, is this weekend and preparations are underway.
Georgetown's annual music festival, Two Step Inn, is this weekend and preparations are underway.
Austin ISD considers consolidating schools
Austin ISD is looking at ways to cut its budget as the district faces a $100 million deficit. One of the main ways consultants suggest cutting funds is to consolidate schools.
Austin ISD is looking at ways to cut its budget as the district faces a $100 million deficit. One of the main ways consultants suggest cutting funds is to consolidate schools.
Suspects in Austin deadly shooting near I-35
Austin police released new video of two suspects walking to and running from the scene of a shooting.
Austin police released new video of two suspects walking to and running from the scene of a shooting.
ATM robbery suspects accused of multi-state robbery spree tracked through Playstation 5 console data
Three men were arrested in Houston for a string of multi-state robberies, including the robbery of an ATM in Tempe.
Three men were arrested in Houston for a string of multi-state robberies, including the robbery of an ATM in Tempe.
Tariffs expected to impact auto industry
President Trump's policy is especially expected to affect the automotive industry, as a 25% tariff takes effect on all foreign made cars and auto-parts. FOX's Shaun Rabb has more on how dealerships are reacting.
President Trump's policy is especially expected to affect the automotive industry, as a 25% tariff takes effect on all foreign made cars and auto-parts. FOX's Shaun Rabb has more on how dealerships are reacting.
Inflation and online shopping
Inflation has greatly impacted America's spending habits during the past few years. One area is an exception: e-commerce. FOX's Eben Brown has more.
Inflation has greatly impacted America's spending habits during the past few years. One area is an exception: e-commerce. FOX's Eben Brown has more.
Court battle over Trump deportation flights
DOJ attorneys were back in court today for a hearing on the Trump administration's deportation flights. FOX's Caroline Shively reports.
DOJ attorneys were back in court today for a hearing on the Trump administration's deportation flights. FOX's Caroline Shively reports.