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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Most of the bills are expected to eventually be sent to the full senate for consideration.
Two education rallies held outside State Capitol
It was an education centered day for the Texas legislature as two rallies were held outside the State Capitol.
It was an education centered day for the Texas legislature as two rallies were held outside the State Capitol.
Texas teachers fight for more funding, speak out against school choice vouchers
“More funding and less vouchers," that was the simple message chanted by members of the Texas American Federation of Teachers, as teachers rallied outside the AFL-CIO building in Austin Monday.
“More funding and less vouchers," that was the simple message chanted by members of the Texas American Federation of Teachers, as teachers rallied outside the AFL-CIO building in Austin Monday.
Protesters call on Gov. Abbott to stop execution of Arthur Brown
Brown has been on death row for 30 years, convicted of the 1992 murders of four people in Houston.
Brown has been on death row for 30 years, convicted of the 1992 murders of four people in Houston.
Hundreds travel to Austin to call on Abbott to end Operation Lone Star
Those gathered at the capitol Saturday morning say Operation Lone Star has been ripping families apart at the border.
Those gathered at the capitol Saturday morning say Operation Lone Star has been ripping families apart at the border.
Texas senators face criticism, soften proposed ban on Chinese purchases of land
The measure, endorsed by Gov. Greg Abbott, originally would have banned citizens of China, Iran, Russia or North Korea from buying land in Texas. Under a new version considered Thursday, the ban wouldn’t apply to dual citizens or lawful permanent residents.
The measure, endorsed by Gov. Greg Abbott, originally would have banned citizens of China, Iran, Russia or North Korea from buying land in Texas. Under a new version considered Thursday, the ban wouldn’t apply to dual citizens or lawful permanent residents.
Texas A&M system removes diversity statements from hiring, admission policies
This decision comes after a memo from Gov. Greg Abbott's office told state agency and public university leaders that the use of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is illegal in hiring.
This decision comes after a memo from Gov. Greg Abbott's office told state agency and public university leaders that the use of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is illegal in hiring.
Governor Abbott makes economic development announcement
Governor Greg Abbott makes announcement regarding Texas economy.
Governor Greg Abbott makes announcement regarding Texas economy.