Parents now must opt-in for students to learn about dating violence, abuse
Parent signatures are now required for students to be educated on domestic violence, but this raises concerns around students in abusive situations.
Parent signatures are now required for students to be educated on domestic violence, but this raises concerns around students in abusive situations.
Abbott calls for wildfire resources as dangerous weather approaches
Friday, Dec. 24 will be the day with the highest potential for wildfire activity as strong winds, above normal temperatures, and low humidity will align with dry fuel.
Friday, Dec. 24 will be the day with the highest potential for wildfire activity as strong winds, above normal temperatures, and low humidity will align with dry fuel.
Texas governor's decision: Whether to pardon George Floyd
Doling out pardons is a holiday tradition for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who around every Christmas grants them to a handful of ordinary citizens, typically for minor offenses committed years or decades ago. But one name stands out on his desk: George Floyd.
Doling out pardons is a holiday tradition for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who around every Christmas grants them to a handful of ordinary citizens, typically for minor offenses committed years or decades ago. But one name stands out on his desk: George Floyd.
Governor Abbott adds $38.4M in funding for Operation Lone Star
PSO has awarded $74.8 million in OLS funds to cities and counties in proximity to the Texas-Mexico border since the operation was launched in March 2021.
PSO has awarded $74.8 million in OLS funds to cities and counties in proximity to the Texas-Mexico border since the operation was launched in March 2021.
Abbott: Texas won't enforce Biden's federal vaccine mandate
Governor Greg Abbott says Texas will not impose the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate on members of the Texas National Guard.
Governor Greg Abbott says Texas will not impose the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate on members of the Texas National Guard.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott is Texas Monthly's Bum Steer of the Year
Texas Monthly has named Gov. Greg Abbott the winner of their "Bum Steer of the Year" award. Ed Espinoza and James Dickey discuss.
Texas Monthly has named Gov. Greg Abbott the winner of their "Bum Steer of the Year" award. Ed Espinoza and James Dickey discuss.
Texas governor's race: Abbott leads O'Rourke by 15 points, Quinnipiac poll finds
"How far behind is Beto O'Rourke? Fifteen points is more than your typical two touchdown deficit in football and an even bigger hole in the game of politics."
"How far behind is Beto O'Rourke? Fifteen points is more than your typical two touchdown deficit in football and an even bigger hole in the game of politics."
Beto O'Rourke holds campaign kick off party in Downtown Austin
Beto O'Rourke held his campaign kick off party at Republic Square Park to continue his journey in hopes of becoming the governor of Texas.
Beto O'Rourke held his campaign kick off party at Republic Square Park to continue his journey in hopes of becoming the governor of Texas.
Gov. Abbott lights shamash at Capitol Menorah lighting ceremony
Gov. Greg Abbott also delivered remarks at the ceremony to mark the eight-day Jewish festival of lights.
Gov. Greg Abbott also delivered remarks at the ceremony to mark the eight-day Jewish festival of lights.
Texas' ban on mask mandates in public schools back in place after federal appeals court ruling
A federal appellate court has temporarily restored Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order prohibiting mask mandates in schools.
A federal appellate court has temporarily restored Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order prohibiting mask mandates in schools.
Analysis: Betting a Texas election on a weather forecast
Abbott says he can "guarantee" there won't be blackouts this winter in Texas after one that knocked out power for some people for four days last February.
Abbott says he can "guarantee" there won't be blackouts this winter in Texas after one that knocked out power for some people for four days last February.
Abbott remains silent on posthumous pardon for George Floyd
The state's parole board recommended in October that George Floyd be pardoned for a minor 2004 drug conviction in Houston. The governor hasn't acted, and isn't answering questions about what he will do.
The state's parole board recommended in October that George Floyd be pardoned for a minor 2004 drug conviction in Houston. The governor hasn't acted, and isn't answering questions about what he will do.
Matthew McConaughey announces he is not running for Texas governor
The actor announced in a video he posted to Twitter that he will not be running for governor against Greg Abbott.
The actor announced in a video he posted to Twitter that he will not be running for governor against Greg Abbott.
Texas Gov. Abbott promises power will stay on this winter
Inspections of power generators will begin in January - and with power companies reporting 15% more capacity than last winter- Abbott doubled down on his confidence in the grid.
Inspections of power generators will begin in January - and with power companies reporting 15% more capacity than last winter- Abbott doubled down on his confidence in the grid.
Meals on Wheels serves Thanksgiving, but needs more help
150 volunteers, along with staff, got up early and throughout the morning, cooked, packed, loaded, and delivered 350 Thanksgiving meals.
150 volunteers, along with staff, got up early and throughout the morning, cooked, packed, loaded, and delivered 350 Thanksgiving meals.
Samsung chooses Taylor as home for new chip manufacturing plant
The new plant is expected to create more than 2,000 jobs, and marks the company’s largest-ever investment in the United States.
The new plant is expected to create more than 2,000 jobs, and marks the company’s largest-ever investment in the United States.
Samsung to build $17B chip manufacturing plant in Taylor
The Taylor factory is set to be 1200 acres larger than the one in Austin. Construction will begin in early 2022 with a target of production start in the second half of 2024.
The Taylor factory is set to be 1200 acres larger than the one in Austin. Construction will begin in early 2022 with a target of production start in the second half of 2024.
Abbott mask mandate ban prevented Dallas County from managing pandemic, appeals court rules
A state appeals court ruled Gov. Abbott violated Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins' ability to fight COVID-19 with a mask mandate ban issued by the governor.
A state appeals court ruled Gov. Abbott violated Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins' ability to fight COVID-19 with a mask mandate ban issued by the governor.
How a YA oral-sex scene touched off Texas' latest culture war
A coming-of-age memoir by a California writer has been seized upon by politicians who want greater control over the kinds of books available in Texas schools.
A coming-of-age memoir by a California writer has been seized upon by politicians who want greater control over the kinds of books available in Texas schools.
Abbott allocates $4 million to fund county-level election audits
A new state law requires the secretary of state's office to audit results in four randomly selected counties every two years.
A new state law requires the secretary of state's office to audit results in four randomly selected counties every two years.