Backlash greets Abbott’s description of 5 shooting victims as “illegal immigrants"
The governor’s focus on immigration status, not the loss of life, draws rebukes from across the country.
Task force bill takes on flash mob robberies in Texas
Violent crime at convenience stores has also doubled over the past five years, according to FBI data.
Gov. Abbott activates emergency response resources ahead of severe weather
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of a string of severe storms across the state.
Abbott activates state emergency resources ahead of storm system
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed TDEM to activate and put state resources on standby ahead of a storm system expected to impact parts of Texas this weekend.
Biden partially approves Abbott's major disaster declaration request for Texas ice storm
Abbott originally requested assistance for 23 counties, but the White House approved access to FEMA's public assistance program for just 13.
Texas: The Issue Is - Governor Abbott pledges to push 'school choice' through legislative head wind
Five days after his "school choice" proposal was gunned down by the Texas House in a budgetary "test vote", Governor Greg Abbott drew a line in the sand for lawmakers in the lower chamber.
Juror says Texas Gov. Abbott’s rush to pardon shooter a ‘travesty’
Her comments are the first time a juror has spoken publicly since Abbott, a Republican, announced Saturday he would use the power of his office and seek to wipe away the verdict.
Over 3.1M lethal doses of fentanyl seized during traffic stop in Mission
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized over 3.1 million lethal doses of fentanyl, or about 14 pounds, during a traffic stop in Mission, Texas.
Daniel Perry sentencing might not matter as Gov. Abbott calls for pardon
After Daniel Perry was found guilty of murder, a judge will be the one to sentence him. It is a sentencing that might not matter since the Gov. Abbott announced he wants to pardon Perry.
Gov. Abbott calls for Daniel Perry pardon after found guilty of murder in death of protester in 2020
On Friday, April 7, Daniel Perry was found guilty of murder in death of Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster on July 25, 2020.
Travis County DA reacts to Abbott’s call for pardon of Daniel Perry
On Saturday, Gov. Abbott requested the Board of Pardons and Paroles to look into pardoning Sgt. Daniel Perry. Perry was convicted of murder in the 2020 shooting death of Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster.
Abbott requests board to look into potential pardon for Daniel Perry
Travis County DA José Garza responded Sunday to Abbott's statement about pardoning Perry, calling it “deeply troubling".
Gov. Abbott announces $10M campaign on fentanyl dangers, statewide distribution of Narcan
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a $10 million multimedia campaign for outreach on the dangers of fentanyl as well as statewide distribution of Narcan.
Texas Senate passes bill setting mandatory prison sentences for gun crimes
Senate Bill 23 would create a mandatory 10-year prison sentence for criminals who commit gun crimes.
State emergency response resources activated ahead of severe weather
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate emergency response resources ahead of severe weather expected across Texas.
"Your church has risen": Salado dedicates rebuilt church destroyed by tornado
Governor Greg Abbott and community members in Salado gathered for the dedication of the First Cedar Valley Baptist Church, which was destroyed by an EF-3 tornado a year ago.
Texas: The Issue Is – State Rep. Matt Schaefer on reorganizing Operation Lone Star
Operation Lone Star is entering its third year and people are wondering how this mission can continue as it is. State Rep. Matt Schaefer talks with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about HB 20 and how he hopes to reorganize the mission.
Central Texans left with tree debris following severe winter weather
Residents in Austin and elsewhere in Central Texas are left to clean up broken tree limbs and other debris following the recent freeze.
17 cadets graduate from Texas Division of Emergency Management Academy
Seventeen cadets from the Texas Division of Emergency Management Academy celebrated their accomplishments after dedicating eight months in the academy.
School voucher debate gets underway at Texas Capitol
Most of the bills are expected to eventually be sent to the full senate for consideration.