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.
Gov. Abbott pens letter to TxDPS, troopers ordered to do extra patrols around state buildings
In a letter penned to the Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, Governor Abbott has ordered DPS troopers to do extra patrols around state facilities.
In a letter penned to the Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, Governor Abbott has ordered DPS troopers to do extra patrols around state facilities.
Gov. Abbott, Austin city leaders at odds over homeless policies
Austin Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza says enough with the back and forth on social media.
Austin Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza says enough with the back and forth on social media.
Gov. Abbott: Texas computers targeted by supporters of Iran
A recent review, according to Gov. Greg Abbott, indicates state computers have been targeted for retaliation.
A recent review, according to Gov. Greg Abbott, indicates state computers have been targeted for retaliation.
White Settlement church shooting victim remembered at funeral
Gov. Greg Abbott attended the funeral on Thursday for one of the victims from Sunday's deadly church shooting in White Settlement.
Gov. Greg Abbott attended the funeral on Thursday for one of the victims from Sunday's deadly church shooting in White Settlement.
Governor brings Thanksgiving to state homeless campsite
Gov. Greg Abbott and his wife Cecilia stopped by the state homeless campsite to deliver some Thanksgiving food to those spending their holiday there.
Gov. Greg Abbott and his wife Cecilia stopped by the state homeless campsite to deliver some Thanksgiving food to those spending their holiday there.
Gov. Abbott denounces Chick-fil-A in tweet: "I'm headed to Bill Miller's tonight"
Governor Greg Abbott didn't seem very pleased with the update, retweeting an article about the decision with a caption supporting a San Antonio based barbecue restaurant: "I'm headed to Bill Miller's tonight."
Governor Greg Abbott didn't seem very pleased with the update, retweeting an article about the decision with a caption supporting a San Antonio based barbecue restaurant: "I'm headed to Bill Miller's tonight."
Gov. Abbott praises Kanye West for visiting Houston area prison
Governor Greg Abbott praises Kanye West for visiting a Houston area prison.
Governor Greg Abbott praises Kanye West for visiting a Houston area prison.
City of Austin looking to buy Rodeway Inn on I-35 to house homeless
On Thursday, Austin City Council is expected to vote on a plan to buy the Rodeway Inn on I-35 in South Austin to start housing people.
On Thursday, Austin City Council is expected to vote on a plan to buy the Rodeway Inn on I-35 in South Austin to start housing people.
Governor Abbott makes political comments during Veterans Day ceremony
Along with songs from a choir, a memorial wreath was presented, as well as a traditional rifle salute. But political shots were also fired by Governor Greg Abbott.
Along with songs from a choir, a memorial wreath was presented, as well as a traditional rifle salute. But political shots were also fired by Governor Greg Abbott.
State opens up temporary campground for homeless community in Southeast Austin
Five acres of what was once a Texas Highway Depot has become a temporary home for the homeless community.
Five acres of what was once a Texas Highway Depot has become a temporary home for the homeless community.
Two exonerated men travel to deliver letter to governor to stop Reed’s execution
Shujaa Graham and Juan Roberto Melendez traveled from Maryland and New Mexico to hand-deliver a letter to Gov. Greg Abbott's office, urging him to halt Reed's execution and allow time for new evidence that could prove his innocence to be reviewed.
Shujaa Graham and Juan Roberto Melendez traveled from Maryland and New Mexico to hand-deliver a letter to Gov. Greg Abbott's office, urging him to halt Reed's execution and allow time for new evidence that could prove his innocence to be reviewed.
As execution looms, Rodney Reed’s mother hopeful governor saves her son’s life
Sandra Reed's son Rodney has been locked up for the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites, but with new witnesses and evidence that have appeared, many believe Reed is an innocent man and that Stites' former fiancé should be looked at.
Sandra Reed's son Rodney has been locked up for the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites, but with new witnesses and evidence that have appeared, many believe Reed is an innocent man and that Stites' former fiancé should be looked at.
FOX 7 Discussion: State Rep. John Bucy on Rodney Reed case
State Rep. John H. Bucy III joins Marcel Clarke to discuss what prompted a group of bipartisan lawmakers to support Rodney Reed and if the support Reed has received will convince Gov. Greg Abbott to grant a reprieve.
State Rep. John H. Bucy III joins Marcel Clarke to discuss what prompted a group of bipartisan lawmakers to support Rodney Reed and if the support Reed has received will convince Gov. Greg Abbott to grant a reprieve.
Business coalition pitches new shelter as Abbott opens campground
A coalition called ATX Helps wants to raise $14 million to build and operate a new temporary shelter. Construction could start by early 2020, but first about an acre of land in downtown is needed.
A coalition called ATX Helps wants to raise $14 million to build and operate a new temporary shelter. Construction could start by early 2020, but first about an acre of land in downtown is needed.
State of Texas opens temporary homeless campsite near 183, Montopolis
The shelter will include portable restrooms, hand washing stations, and comes with commitments from local charities to deliver food multiple times during the day, according to the governor's office.
The shelter will include portable restrooms, hand washing stations, and comes with commitments from local charities to deliver food multiple times during the day, according to the governor's office.
Rodney Reed murder case: Kim Kardashian, Rihanna among celebs urging Gov. Abbott to take inmate off death row
Other rappers — including T.I., LL Cool J and Busta Rhymes — have also tweeted encouragements to sign the petition for Reed.
Other rappers — including T.I., LL Cool J and Busta Rhymes — have also tweeted encouragements to sign the petition for Reed.
Hazardous living conditions at homeless camp cleared by TxDOT Monday
At West Gate and SH 71, state troopers stood by as TxDOT crews began clearing the camp there.
At West Gate and SH 71, state troopers stood by as TxDOT crews began clearing the camp there.
Rally for Rodney Reed held in Bastrop County
Reed and his supporters believe Stites’ former fiance and ex-cop Jimmy Fennell is the real killer.
Reed and his supporters believe Stites’ former fiance and ex-cop Jimmy Fennell is the real killer.