Abbott plans for 100,000 people to begin the vaccination process
Governor Abbott said the State of Texas has been practicing distribution since the spring.
Governor Abbott said the State of Texas has been practicing distribution since the spring.
Gov. Abbott proposes state takes over policing downtown Austin
The governor's plan would establish state control between the lake and 32nd Street and I-35 to Lamar or Mopac. That stretch includes UT, the Capitol, the Governor's Mansion and the downtown business district.
The governor's plan would establish state control between the lake and 32nd Street and I-35 to Lamar or Mopac. That stretch includes UT, the Capitol, the Governor's Mansion and the downtown business district.
ATPE weighs in on COVID-19 vaccine access for Texas educators
The Association of Texas Professional Educators says that the availability of a COVID-19 vaccine is "welcome news."
The Association of Texas Professional Educators says that the availability of a COVID-19 vaccine is "welcome news."
Emergency SNAP benefits extended for December in Texas
The emergency December allotments are in addition to the almost $1.7 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans between April and November.
The emergency December allotments are in addition to the almost $1.7 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans between April and November.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas must boost coronavirus control efforts
Travis County GOP Executive Director Brian Ruddle and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas talk about the recommendations that Texas do more to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Travis County GOP Executive Director Brian Ruddle and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas talk about the recommendations that Texas do more to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Abbott announces initial COVID-19 vaccine distribution for December
Gov. Abbott has announced the state's distribution plan, which will initially focus on healthcare and frontline workers.
Gov. Abbott has announced the state's distribution plan, which will initially focus on healthcare and frontline workers.
Gov Abbott says COVID vaccine will not be mandatory for Texans
Doctors said even in the months after the vaccine is distributed, it will be important for people to wear masks and social distance.
Doctors said even in the months after the vaccine is distributed, it will be important for people to wear masks and social distance.
Comfort food care packages available for at-risk youth, families in Texas
A program has been launched to provide holiday meals for at-risk youth and families across Texas, while also supporting local restaurants.
A program has been launched to provide holiday meals for at-risk youth and families across Texas, while also supporting local restaurants.
Abbott won’t order another shutdown of Texas despite COVID-19 spike
The governor said a shutdown would not provide the positive results some people think.
The governor said a shutdown would not provide the positive results some people think.
Texas schools getting reimbursed for COVID-19 remote learning costs
Governor Abbott has announced a $420M reimbursement program to cover costs incurred by Texas public schools.
Governor Abbott has announced a $420M reimbursement program to cover costs incurred by Texas public schools.
Coronavirus cases in Texas are soaring again. But this time Gov. Greg Abbott says no lockdown is coming.
The last time case numbers were this high, Abbott closed bars and urged Texans to avoid summer holiday gatherings. This time, he's staying the course, relying on a 2-month-old blueprint to claw back reopenings regionally based on hospitalizations.
The last time case numbers were this high, Abbott closed bars and urged Texans to avoid summer holiday gatherings. This time, he's staying the course, relying on a 2-month-old blueprint to claw back reopenings regionally based on hospitalizations.
ATPE pushing for STAAR test to be waived amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Association of Texas Professional Educators is calling for Governor Greg Abbott to halt the requirements for the 2021 school year.
The Association of Texas Professional Educators is calling for Governor Greg Abbott to halt the requirements for the 2021 school year.
Abbott looking to establish state control of policing in some areas of Austin
Abbott said he is eyeing an area that stretches from “the river to 32nd Street,” encompassing the UT Austin campus and from I-35 to either “Lamar or MoPac.”
Abbott said he is eyeing an area that stretches from “the river to 32nd Street,” encompassing the UT Austin campus and from I-35 to either “Lamar or MoPac.”
FOX 7 Discussion: Gov Abbott weighs in on safety in City of Austin
Governor Greg Abbott joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about public safety within the capital of Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about public safety within the capital of Texas.
Abbott confirms Texas National Guard deployed ahead of Election Day
Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed that the Texas National Guard will be used to protect cities if there are violent protests following the election.
Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed that the Texas National Guard will be used to protect cities if there are violent protests following the election.
Texas deploys team to Louisiana to assist in Hurricane Zeta response
According to his office, Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to deploy Texas A&M Task Force 1 to Baton Rouge.
According to his office, Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to deploy Texas A&M Task Force 1 to Baton Rouge.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas social workers can deny LGBTQ, disabled clients
At the direction of Abbott's office, the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners voted unanimously to make the change to its code of conduct.
At the direction of Abbott's office, the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners voted unanimously to make the change to its code of conduct.
Texas court upholds order allowing multiple absentee ballot drop-off locations, appeal to hold opening others
A state appeals court has upheld a Travis County State district court order allowing Texas counties to have multiple drop-off locations for hand delivery of absentee ballots, undercutting Gov. Greg Abbott's recent directive limiting counties to one drop-off site.
A state appeals court has upheld a Travis County State district court order allowing Texas counties to have multiple drop-off locations for hand delivery of absentee ballots, undercutting Gov. Greg Abbott's recent directive limiting counties to one drop-off site.
Program established to help families of students with cognitive disabilities
Nearly 59,000 students statewide are eligible to benefit from this new program.
Nearly 59,000 students statewide are eligible to benefit from this new program.
Gov. Abbott announces appointment for Texas Supreme Court
Governor Greg Abbott has announced he is appointing Rebecca Huddle to be the next justice on the Texas Supreme Court.
Governor Greg Abbott has announced he is appointing Rebecca Huddle to be the next justice on the Texas Supreme Court.