NYC officials claim Texas using wristbands to barcode migrants bused to city
NYC officials claimed that many people wanted to get off the bus in different states, but were afraid to do so thinking they were being tracked.
Gov. Greg Abbott sends five more buses of migrants to New York, escalating feud with Mayor Eric Adams
The policy is an expansion of the governor’s plan to antagonize President Joe Biden over border security by busing migrants entering Texas to Washington, D.C., but research suggests the policy could allow more migrants to stay in the country even longer.
Dallas, Texas flooding: Gov. Greg Abbott makes disaster declaration
The floods left behind a stark reminder of the aging infrastructure in many cities. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and the governor both pointed out the last flood this size to hit Dallas dates back to 1932.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott joins other key Republicans in supporting repealing the “tampon tax”
Advocates have previously called for repealing the sales tax on products like tampons, sanitary pads and pantyliners. Menstrual products are already tax-free in 24 states.
Migrant children bused from Texas to NYC will get help for school year under new program
At least 1,000 migrants will enter the school system next month.
Beto O'Rourke stops in Pflugerville on 49-day 'Drive for Texas'
On Thursday, gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke stood on a small wooden box and spoke from the middle of the crowd.
Texans believe state is headed in wrong direction under Gov. Abbott, poll shows
Jamarr Brown, executive director of the Texas Democratic Party, and Ashley Brasher, board president of the Williamson County Republican leaders, join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss a recent poll showing how Texans feel about Gov. Greg Abbott.
This Week in Texas Politics: Governor's race, Trump raid, ERCOT CEO search
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and his group of experts speak on hot topics in This Week's Texas Politics.
Gov. Greg Abbott promises 'accountability at all levels' in wake of Uvalde school mass shooting
Abbott says there will be accountability following the botched response to the shooting in Uvalde. Now almost three months later, people in Uvalde and lawmakers are wondering how long that will take.
'Make my day': Gov. Abbott hits back at NYC mayor over threat to bus New Yorkers to Texas
“I kind of feel like Clint Eastwood. Go ahead, Mayor. Make my day,” said Abbott on Fox News Wednesday morning.
Abbott-O'Rourke agree to one debate, O'Rourke campaign wants more
The governor's campaign agreed to debate O'Rourke on Sept. 30 in the Rio Grande Valley.
ACLU calls on feds to investigate Abbott’s policy transporting migrants back to border
In July, Abbott authorized state law enforcement to transport migrants to ports of entry. It’s unclear how and why migrants are being detained, raising civil rights concerns and questions about whether the state is overstepping federal authority.
This Week in Texas Politics: Immigration, campaigns, migrant bus trips
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and his group of experts speak on hot topics in This Week's Texas Politics.
Justin Berry appointed to Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
Justin Berry was appointed to the commission alongside Martina Lemond Dixon of Kingwood.
First bus of migrants from Texas border arrives in New York
In addition to Washington D.C., New York City will now be a drop-off location for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's undocumented migrant busing strategy.
This Week in Texas Politics: Wildfires, education, cyber warfare
Some of the political fights that we saw this week in Texas politics were political cyber warfare. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts break it down.
Operation Lone Star has resulted in 30 deaths, 71 injuries since last year, ACLU claims
ACLU says it has linked DPS vehicle pursuits in South Texas to 30 deaths since the start of OLS, an initiative created by Gov. Greg Abbott in March 2021 to combat the rise in illegal immigration numbers.
Uvalde CISD to receive $1.25M state grant for trauma counseling
The grant will fund counseling, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and community outreach efforts, as well as establish a district-wide trauma-informed counseling program for Uvalde CISD.
California governor targets Greg Abbott in full-page ads in 3 Texas newspapers
Gavin Newsom's ads, which ran Friday, feature a modified quote from Greg Abbott about Senate Bill 8, which bans abortion in Texas after six weeks.
Texas Operation Lone Star taking mental toll on service members, top generals say
Complaints about poor living conditions for Operation Lone Star got the attention of state lawmakers. They heard on Wednesday what's being done about it.