Governor outlines Texas' response plans to coronavirus
The governor said the Department of State Health Services is now preparing state labs to administer tests for the virus.
The governor said the Department of State Health Services is now preparing state labs to administer tests for the virus.
Gov. Abbott provides update on state's coronavirus response
Governor Greg Abbott will give an update later today on the state's response to the coronavirus following a briefing from the state's top health agencies as well as emergency responders and federal officials.
Governor Greg Abbott will give an update later today on the state's response to the coronavirus following a briefing from the state's top health agencies as well as emergency responders and federal officials.
Homeless community finds state campground is safer, more changes likely soon
On Thursday, the governor announced the Texas Department of Transportation will consider leasing the five-acre property to a local nonprofit for one-dollar per month.
On Thursday, the governor announced the Texas Department of Transportation will consider leasing the five-acre property to a local nonprofit for one-dollar per month.
Gov. Abbott working to override Austin homeless camping ordinance
Gov. Greg Abbott is currently working on legislation for a statewide camping ban proposal, in direct response to Austin's homeless situation.
Gov. Greg Abbott is currently working on legislation for a statewide camping ban proposal, in direct response to Austin's homeless situation.
"Fixing homelessness in ATX is easy," says Texas Gov. Abbott
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is weighing in on homelessness in Austin.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is weighing in on homelessness in Austin.
Holocaust remembered with new call to stand with Israel
The governor's call is reminiscent of a law passed in 2017. When state lawmakers took a stand with Israel, then, it triggered a federal lawsuit.
The governor's call is reminiscent of a law passed in 2017. When state lawmakers took a stand with Israel, then, it triggered a federal lawsuit.
Abbott meets with state health officials on coronavirus
The virus, labeled 2019-nCoV, originated in Wuhan in the Hubei province of China. Last month, doctors in Wuhan began seeing the new virus in people who got sick after spending time at a wholesale seafood market.
The virus, labeled 2019-nCoV, originated in Wuhan in the Hubei province of China. Last month, doctors in Wuhan began seeing the new virus in people who got sick after spending time at a wholesale seafood market.
Governor Abbott to deliver remarks on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Governor Abbott is expected to deliver his remarks around 11:30 a.m. in the auditorium at the Texas State Capitol.
Governor Abbott is expected to deliver his remarks around 11:30 a.m. in the auditorium at the Texas State Capitol.
Volunteers gather across Austin to count homeless population
Following ordinance changes that effectively decriminalized, camping, sitting and lying on Austin’s streets this year, Mayor Adler, is hoping that number will be higher.
Following ordinance changes that effectively decriminalized, camping, sitting and lying on Austin’s streets this year, Mayor Adler, is hoping that number will be higher.
Recent crimes lead to examination of violence connected to the homeless
Is there an increase in homeless crime?
Is there an increase in homeless crime?
Gov. Abbott issues statement on downtown Austin stabbing that injured at least three
Abbott says in the statement that city leaders have allowed "lawlessness throughout the capital city" resulting in violence against Austin residents/.
Abbott says in the statement that city leaders have allowed "lawlessness throughout the capital city" resulting in violence against Austin residents/.
UT students react to added DPS enforcement on campus following deadly South Austin stabbing
Students aren't the only ones at the University of Texas at Austin as classes begin for the spring semester.
Students aren't the only ones at the University of Texas at Austin as classes begin for the spring semester.
Gov. Abbott responds to Mayor Adler's call for more funding for homeless
Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted to Mayor Steve Adler saying "Give me one day to cut the outrageous spending of taxpayer money and devote it to homeless issues."
Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted to Mayor Steve Adler saying "Give me one day to cut the outrageous spending of taxpayer money and devote it to homeless issues."
Austin Mayor Steve Adler looks to Gov. Abbott to provide funding to aid homelessness in Texas
A proposal by California Gov. Gavin Newsom that the state spend more than a billion to tackle the homeless crisis has Austin Mayor Steve Adler calling on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to do the same.
A proposal by California Gov. Gavin Newsom that the state spend more than a billion to tackle the homeless crisis has Austin Mayor Steve Adler calling on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to do the same.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott rejects resettlement of new refugees in letter
Interfaith Action of Central Texas executive director Simone Talma Flowers joins Marcel Clarke to discuss what impact Gov. Abbott's letter will have.
Interfaith Action of Central Texas executive director Simone Talma Flowers joins Marcel Clarke to discuss what impact Gov. Abbott's letter will have.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott's letter on resettlement of new refugees in Texas
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Progress Texas senior strategist Glenn Smith join Mike Warren to discuss the governor's recent letter on the resettlement of new refugees in Texas.
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Progress Texas senior strategist Glenn Smith join Mike Warren to discuss the governor's recent letter on the resettlement of new refugees in Texas.
Gov. Abbott pardons human trafficking survivor Robbie Ann Hamilton
Governor Abbott attributed her release to her actions in jail, citing her religious turn around saying in part, "...Robbie did not just 'find religion' in jail and then forget about it once she left. Instead, she continues to help guide adolescent girls to make decisions based on Biblical principles and to avoid the pitfalls of drugs and sex."
Governor Abbott attributed her release to her actions in jail, citing her religious turn around saying in part, "...Robbie did not just 'find religion' in jail and then forget about it once she left. Instead, she continues to help guide adolescent girls to make decisions based on Biblical principles and to avoid the pitfalls of drugs and sex."
Texas Catholic Bishops respond to Gov. Abbott refugee decision, "discouraging and disheartening"
According to the statement, the organization respects the Governor but believes his decision to reject the refugees is misguided. "It denies people who are fleeing persecution, including religious persecution, from being able to bring their gifts and talents to our state and contribute to the general common good of all Texans."
According to the statement, the organization respects the Governor but believes his decision to reject the refugees is misguided. "It denies people who are fleeing persecution, including religious persecution, from being able to bring their gifts and talents to our state and contribute to the general common good of all Texans."
Texas governor to reject new refugees, first state to do so under Trump administration
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the state will reject the resettlement of new refugees, becoming the first state known to do so under a recent Trump administration order.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the state will reject the resettlement of new refugees, becoming the first state known to do so under a recent Trump administration order.
Gov. Abbott orders TxDPS to expand patrols around state buildings in Austin
Starting Monday, troopers will patrol two block areas around all state-owned property. Not just downtown but apparently throughout Austin.
Starting Monday, troopers will patrol two block areas around all state-owned property. Not just downtown but apparently throughout Austin.