FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott continues to demand removal of 'pornography' from Texas schools
Ben Sterling, a teacher from Round Rock, joins Mike Warren to talk about Abbott's directive to develop statewide standards preventing “pornography” and “other obscene content in Texas public schools.”
Analysis: Early signs point to another GOP-dominated election cycle in Texas
Republican incumbents enter their reelection campaigns well ahead of their Republican challengers and with most voters unacquainted with the Democratic challengers in the field, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
This Week in Texas Politics: COVID-19 mandates, election surprises
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and a panel of political analysts discuss how these topics played out this week.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott, Beto in virtual tie for Texas governor
Glen Smith, a senior strategist with Progress Texas and former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey talk about a new poll that shows Beto O’Rourke is within the margin of error and virtually tied with Greg Abbott.
Texas Association of School Boards 'confused' by Abbott's letter about library books
Abbott argued that the Texas Association of School Boards has an "obligation" to identify any inappropriate materials in its schools and "remove any such content."
Evan Young appointed by Governor Abbott to Supreme Court of Texas
Young is a former clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and will replace Justice Eva Guzman who resigned in June.
Texas' 36th Infantry Division holds change of command, responsibility
The official change of command is the traditional passing of the colors from the outgoing to the incoming commander symbolically passing responsibility for, and authority over, the unit to the new commander.
Restrictions on transgender student athletes’ participation in school sports signed into law by Gov. Abbott
Texas’ transgender student-athletes will be restricted from playing on K-12 school sports teams that align with their gender identity under a bill Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Monday.
Gov. Greg Abbott signs off on Texas’ new political maps
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday approved Texas’ new political maps for the state’s congressional, legislative, and State Board of Education districts, according to Texas Legislature Online.
Abbott’s pick for top Texas election post worked with Trump to fight 2020 results
As secretary of state, Fort Worth attorney John Scott would oversee election administration in Texas.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott claims Biden has 'abandoned Texas'
Jamarr Brown, co-executive director of the Texas Democratic Party, and James Dickey, the former Texas GOP chairman, talk about Abbott's claims regarding the border.
Operation Lone Star initiatives to receive $36.4M in grant funding
The funds will assist law enforcement, prosecutors, jail administrators, medical examiners, and court administration officials with border security operations.
Texas Hospital Association wants hospitals left out of vaccine order
The Texas Hospital Association wants hospitals left out of Gov. Abbott‘s recent order preventing any entity from having a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Mixed reaction to vaccine mandate ban as Abbott hopes it becomes law
Governor Greg Abbott is hoping the Texas Legislature will turn his executive order banning vaccine mandates into state law as Texas businesses and politicians react to the order.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler reacts to Abbott's ban on vaccine mandates
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the latest executive order from Governor Greg Abbott.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott bans vaccine mandates from any entity
Jamarr Brown, the co-executive director of the Texas Democratic Party, and James Dickey, the former Texas GOP chairman, share their thoughts on Abbott's new order blocking vaccine mandates.
Cornyn, Doggett react to Abbott's order against vaccine mandates
Senator John Cornyn and Representative Lloyd Doggett share their thoughts on Governor Greg Abbott's new order against vaccine mandates in Texas.
Texas order reflects growing GOP vaccine mandates hostility
The growing battle over what some see as an overreach by the federal government is firing up, even though many large employers have already decided on their own to require their workers to get the shot.
Southwest, American Airlines will comply with federal vaccine mandate despite Texas governor's order
Southwest Airlines says it will go against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest executive order and instead comply with President Joe Biden’s mandate requiring employees to be vaccinated.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott bans vaccine mandates by any entity
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Monday stating that no entity in Texas can mandate getting a COVID-19 vaccine.