Abbott prepares resources ahead of expected winter weather
Governor Abbott has placed resources on standby ahead of significant winter weather and potential flash flooding that is expected to impact Texas.
Governor Abbott has placed resources on standby ahead of significant winter weather and potential flash flooding that is expected to impact Texas.
'It's that easy!' Texas Gov. Greg Abbott receives COVID-19 vaccine in Austin
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott received the COVID-19 vaccine at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott received the COVID-19 vaccine at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin.
Texas COVID-19 vaccine distribution predicted to hit 1M doses by end of December
Gov. Greg Abbott predicted more than a million people will be vaccinated in Texas by the end of the month because of this massive logistical effort.
Gov. Greg Abbott predicted more than a million people will be vaccinated in Texas by the end of the month because of this massive logistical effort.
Abbott speaks, lights candle at Texas Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony
Gov. Greg Abbott delivered remarks at the Texas Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony Thursday evening.
Gov. Greg Abbott delivered remarks at the Texas Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony Thursday evening.
Texas schools receive free access to supplemental K-5 math computer program
The governor's office says, like other THL 3.0 offerings, these instructional materials are optional and TEKS-aligned.
The governor's office says, like other THL 3.0 offerings, these instructional materials are optional and TEKS-aligned.
Abbott: Texas has distributed 224,000 doses of vaccine so far
Texas Governor Greg Abbott provided an update on the COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Texas at the UPS Distribution Center in Austin.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott provided an update on the COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Texas at the UPS Distribution Center in Austin.
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.