Asian American leaders across Texas address anti-Asian hate crimes

For the first time in Texas history, top Asian American leaders from the state's largest cities join in standing against hate and demanding action.  

Lt. Gov. Patrick urges action on high winter storm energy prices

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is asking Texas Governor Greg Abbott to take action when it comes to the high energy prices from ERCOT.

Mask-related incidents in Austin have spiked since Abbott's decision

Mask-related calls to Austin Police, Fire, 3-1-1, and code have spiked since Governor Greg Abbott lifted the statewide mask mandate.

Public Utility Commission chairman resigns at Gov. Abbott's request

Gov. Greg Abbott says he has asked for and accepted the resignation of Arthur D'Andrea, the last remaining member of the three-seat commission.

State resources on standby in preparation for severe weather in Texas

Heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and damaging winds are expected in North, Central, and East Texas Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott discusses election integrity legislation

Texas Gov. Abbott was in Houston Monday to discuss legislative efforts meant to ensure election integrity across the state.

Department of Homeland Security to hold vaccination clinic at border

The Department of Homeland Security will hold a mass vaccination clinic next week in the Rio Grande Valley to vaccinate Border Patrol agents in Texas.

Texas AG sues Austin, Travis County over mask mandate

The Texas AG’s office has officially filed suit in district court to ask for a temporary restraining order on the local mask rule until a hearing is held.  

State, local leaders battle over lifting of mask mandate in Texas

The Texas Attorney General is throwing his support behind Governor Abbott's decision to lift the statewide mask mandate. 

FOX 7 Discussion: Poll shows Texans split on lifting mask mandate

Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas discuss a recent poll showing that Texans are split about lifting the mask mandate.

‘We’ll see you in court’: State, City of Austin battle over mask mandate

In Austin and Travis County masks are still mandatory. The fear of a possible surge from the upcoming Spring Break is reason enough to go against the state according to County Judge Andy Brown.

City of Round Rock will continue to require residents wear masks

The City of Round Rock is still requiring residents to wear masks, despite Governor Abbott's decision to lift the statewide mask mandate.

Gov. Abbott blames Biden administration for migrant surge at border

Abbott said it is President Joe Biden’s "open border" policies that give the greenlight to cartels and other criminal activity.

FOX 7 Discussion: Gov. Abbott’s visit to South Texas border

Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and immigration attorney Pooja Sethi share their opinions on Abbott calling the situation at the border a crisis.

Gov. Greg Abbott holds press conference to discuss border crisis

Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference at the Texas-Mexico border to talk about the state’s border security efforts amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis.