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.
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.
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.
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.
Mask-related calls to Austin Police, Fire, 3-1-1, and code have spiked since Governor Greg Abbott lifted the statewide mask mandate.
Matthew McConaughey criticizes Texas Gov. Abbott's decision to lift mask mandate: 'A little dumbfounded'
Matthew McConaughey is speaking out about Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to lift the state's mask mandate as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues.
Matthew McConaughey is speaking out about Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to lift the state's mask mandate as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Matthew McConaughey says running for governor of Texas is 'a true consideration'
Matthew McConaughey could be headed for a career in politics in the near future.
Matthew McConaughey could be headed for a career in politics in the near future.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Georgetown reopens most facilities, will still require masks
The guidelines state that face coverings are still required in city facilities.
The guidelines state that face coverings are still required in city facilities.