FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott to face challengers for governor
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza with Progress Texas discuss Gov. Abbott's vulnerability in 2022.
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza with Progress Texas discuss Gov. Abbott's vulnerability in 2022.
COVID-19 vaccine call center to be launched in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott, TDEM, and the Texas Military Department announced the launch of the call center, which will be available starting Friday at 8 a.m.
Gov. Greg Abbott, TDEM, and the Texas Military Department announced the launch of the call center, which will be available starting Friday at 8 a.m.
Emergency SNAP benefits extended for May
The emergency May allotments are in addition to the more than $3.1 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans since April 2020.
The emergency May allotments are in addition to the more than $3.1 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans since April 2020.
Prop B passes, reinstates camping ban in downtown Austin
The ban makes it illegal to camp in certain places, sit or lie on public sidewalks and panhandle at night. Council will vote to certify the votes and the ban will take place May 11th.
The ban makes it illegal to camp in certain places, sit or lie on public sidewalks and panhandle at night. Council will vote to certify the votes and the ban will take place May 11th.
Alcohol to go now good to go for Governor Abbott signature
The bill also applies to private clubs that have state permits. State lawmakers, Wednesday, sent it to Governor Greg Abbott for his signature.
The bill also applies to private clubs that have state permits. State lawmakers, Wednesday, sent it to Governor Greg Abbott for his signature.
Abbott says he would sign constitutional carry into law if passed
Gov. Abbott recently said he would sign legislation giving Texans the ability to carry a handgun openly or concealed without a license or permit.
Gov. Abbott recently said he would sign legislation giving Texans the ability to carry a handgun openly or concealed without a license or permit.
Dripping Springs designated as Music Friendly Community
The city of Dripping Springs completed the multi-step certification process to be designated as a Music Friendly Community.
The city of Dripping Springs completed the multi-step certification process to be designated as a Music Friendly Community.
State resources on standby in preparation for severe storms
Severe storms with heavy winds, large hail, and potential flash flooding are likely throughout North, East and Central Texas through Saturday morning.
Severe storms with heavy winds, large hail, and potential flash flooding are likely throughout North, East and Central Texas through Saturday morning.
Gov. Abbott casts ballot in city of Austin local election
Gov. Greg Abbott cast his ballot Tuesday in the city of Austin's local election and says that he voted yes on Proposition B.
Gov. Greg Abbott cast his ballot Tuesday in the city of Austin's local election and says that he voted yes on Proposition B.
Texas Gov. Abbott warns border woes 'will get worse,' points to 'bipartisan response' to Biden admin
Abbott also addressed recent allegations of child sex abuse among migrants at his state's Freeman Coliseum.
Abbott also addressed recent allegations of child sex abuse among migrants at his state's Freeman Coliseum.
Abbott calls on feds to investigate allegations of abuse at immigration center
Abbott called on feds to investigate allegations of abuse at the Freeman Coliseum, where a number of unaccompanied migrant children are being housed.
Abbott called on feds to investigate allegations of abuse at the Freeman Coliseum, where a number of unaccompanied migrant children are being housed.
FOX 7 Discussion: Are Abbott's orders effective for COVID-19 response?
Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas discuss possible confusion with Abbott's COVID-19 executive orders.
Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas discuss possible confusion with Abbott's COVID-19 executive orders.
Abbott issues executive order prohibiting "vaccine passports" in Texas
On Tuesday, many groups that receive “public funds” were scrambling to determine how Abbott's order will impact them, if at all.
On Tuesday, many groups that receive “public funds” were scrambling to determine how Abbott's order will impact them, if at all.
Abbott issues order against ‘vaccine passports’ in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott said Texans will not have to prove they've gotten the COVID-19 vaccine -- at least not to state and local governmental officials.
Gov. Greg Abbott said Texans will not have to prove they've gotten the COVID-19 vaccine -- at least not to state and local governmental officials.
Gov. Abbott declines to throw out first pitch for Rangers opening day
Gov. Greg Abbott has declined to throw out the first pitch at today's Rangers home opener because of controversy surrounding Major League Baseball and Georgia's new voting law.
Gov. Greg Abbott has declined to throw out the first pitch at today's Rangers home opener because of controversy surrounding Major League Baseball and Georgia's new voting law.
Texas lawmakers consider restructuring state pandemic response
Members of the Senate State Affairs committee Wednesday took up legislation to limit what a governor can do during a crisis.
Members of the Senate State Affairs committee Wednesday took up legislation to limit what a governor can do during a crisis.
Texas COVID numbers decrease 17 days after mask, other restrictions lifted
Over two weeks since Texas lifted coronavirus mandates that allowed businesses to open at full capacity and mask-wearing optional, the state is still seeing falling caseloads.
Over two weeks since Texas lifted coronavirus mandates that allowed businesses to open at full capacity and mask-wearing optional, the state is still seeing falling caseloads.
Court sides with Austin in mask mandate battle, denies injunction
Friday Judge Lora Livingston of the 261st District Civil Court ruled that Austin and Travis County’s mask mandates can remain in place.
Friday Judge Lora Livingston of the 261st District Civil Court ruled that Austin and Travis County’s mask mandates can remain in place.
Drop seen in Texans showing up for COVID-19 vaccines
Gov. Greg Abbott said that he's hoping to increase the number of Texans getting COVID-19 vaccines after seeing a drop in people showing up for it.
Gov. Greg Abbott said that he's hoping to increase the number of Texans getting COVID-19 vaccines after seeing a drop in people showing up for it.
Gov. Abbott promises small business protection during North Texas visit
The governor said he’s made litigation protection for small businesses an emergency item during the legislative session.
The governor said he’s made litigation protection for small businesses an emergency item during the legislative session.