State sends more DPS troopers to fight Uvalde gang violence
Gov. Abbott issued orders for a special deployment of troopers to Uvalde in response to a gang-related shooting two miles from Robb Elementary School where 19 children and two teachers were killed in May.
Gov. Abbott issued orders for a special deployment of troopers to Uvalde in response to a gang-related shooting two miles from Robb Elementary School where 19 children and two teachers were killed in May.
Mysterious group targeting Gov. Greg Abbott reserves $6M in TV ads ahead of November election
The minute-long ad from Coulda Been Worse LLC, which started airing Friday, rattles off a list of major calamitous events that have happened on Abbott’s watch, such the Uvalde school shooting and 2021 power-grid collapse.
The minute-long ad from Coulda Been Worse LLC, which started airing Friday, rattles off a list of major calamitous events that have happened on Abbott’s watch, such the Uvalde school shooting and 2021 power-grid collapse.
Migrants sent to Chicago through Gov. Abbott's busing program
Katie Naranjo, chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, and Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County Republican Party, join FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to speak on Gov. Abbott's busing program.
Katie Naranjo, chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, and Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County Republican Party, join FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to speak on Gov. Abbott's busing program.
Emergency contraception isn’t widely available for Texas' poorest people
Abbott said that victims of rape could take Plan B to prevent a pregnancy. Due to the state’s healthcare landscape, accessing emergency contraception may not be feasible for low-income Texans.
Abbott said that victims of rape could take Plan B to prevent a pregnancy. Due to the state’s healthcare landscape, accessing emergency contraception may not be feasible for low-income Texans.
After school shootings, are states making classrooms safer?
Here is what several states have done to implement school safety in the wake of the Uvalde elementary school massacre.
Here is what several states have done to implement school safety in the wake of the Uvalde elementary school massacre.
Pecan farmers get caught in power vacuum on Texas border
The dispute is the latest example of how Texas’ unprecedented challenge to the federal government’s authority on the border has created a clash among agencies working at cross purposes.
The dispute is the latest example of how Texas’ unprecedented challenge to the federal government’s authority on the border has created a clash among agencies working at cross purposes.
Migrants sent by Texas governor arrive in Chicago seeking 'better future'
Bused from Texas, a group of migrants shipped out to sanctuary cities arrived in Chicago Wednesday night as part of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to send undocumented immigrants into Democrat-led cities.
Bused from Texas, a group of migrants shipped out to sanctuary cities arrived in Chicago Wednesday night as part of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to send undocumented immigrants into Democrat-led cities.
Beto O'Rourke discusses guns, abortion and Pres. Biden not doing enough about the border
Democratic candidate for governor Beto O'Rourke sat down with FOX 4's Steven Dial to discuss some of the most important issues facing his campaign.
Democratic candidate for governor Beto O'Rourke sat down with FOX 4's Steven Dial to discuss some of the most important issues facing his campaign.
Narcan vending machine in Austin up and running
The machine, installed earlier this month by the N.I.C.E. Project, contains naloxone, known as Narcan.
The machine, installed earlier this month by the N.I.C.E. Project, contains naloxone, known as Narcan.
Beto O'Rourke speaks on abortions, Texas border in interview
Beto O'Rourke, in a pre-recorded interview for “Texas: The Issue Is,” was on TV in three of the Lone Star State's top markets.
Beto O'Rourke, in a pre-recorded interview for “Texas: The Issue Is,” was on TV in three of the Lone Star State's top markets.
Families of Uvalde, Santa Fe shooting victims call for Abbott to raise AR-15 purchase age from 18 to 21
It has been more than three months since the Uvalde shooting when 19 children and two teachers were killed. Families of those killed gathered with others on the steps of the Texas Capitol to demand gun safety.
It has been more than three months since the Uvalde shooting when 19 children and two teachers were killed. Families of those killed gathered with others on the steps of the Texas Capitol to demand gun safety.
Texas mass shooting victims, families join March for Our Lives rally to demand action on gun safety
March for Our Lives is rallying again on the Texas State Capitol steps, this time with the parents who lost children in the Uvalde mass shooting and survivors from the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School.
March for Our Lives is rallying again on the Texas State Capitol steps, this time with the parents who lost children in the Uvalde mass shooting and survivors from the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School.
Gov. Newsom vs Gov. Abbott in Twitter battle over gas-powered cars, abortions
California Gov. Newsom tangled with Texas Gov. Abbott' on Twitter over abortions and cars.
California Gov. Newsom tangled with Texas Gov. Abbott' on Twitter over abortions and cars.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.