Central Texans split on lifting state mask order 

FOX 7 Austin spoke with Central Texans on how they feel about Gov. Greg Abbott potentially ending Texas' mask mandate.

House passes $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill on near party-line vote, sends it to Senate

The House approved a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill early Saturday in a win for President Joe Biden, even as top Democrats tried assuring agitated progressives that they'd revive their derailed drive to boost the minimum wage.

President Joe Biden visits Pfizer plant in Portage, Michigan

The president is expected to visit Portage on the west side of the state Friday afternoon where he'll tour the Pfizer plant where vaccines are being produced.

Pres. Biden, first lady visit Houston after crippling winter storm

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden have arrived in Houston on Friday following a historic winter storm that left millions across the state of Texas without power.

CPAC 2021: Trump allies push his continued dominance in GOP, false fraud claims

The annual conference marks the first significant gathering of Republicans since the election and its aftermath as the party reckons with the faction that continues to support Trump and those who don’t.

Emergency SNAP benefits extended for March in Texas

The emergency March allotments are in addition to the more than $2.5 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans since April 2020.

US airstrike, 1st under Biden, kills Iran-backed militiaman

An Iraqi militia official says a U.S. airstrike in Syria has killed one militiaman and wounded a number of others with a powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi group.

TDEM requesting 54 counties be added to federal disaster declaration

More counties will continue to be re-requested as the state receives information from those who suffered damage due to the recent winter storms.

CPAC schedule: Who is speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Florida

The annual Conservative Political Action Conference  (CPAC) is slated to run through Sunday and a number of high-profile conservatives will take the stage to share conservative ideas with the crowd. 

Bastrop County designated Film Friendly Texas community

Bastrop County has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission.

Gov. Abbott delivers address to Texans after historic winter storm

More than four million Texans reported having no power due to a winter storm last week that also caused many water issues and claimed the lives of at least 80 people.

Austin looking at all legal options to prevent future crisis

On Thursday, the Austin City Council will hold a special-called meeting to address immediate needs following the severe winter storm last week.

Biden nominates 3 to USPS board amid increased scrutiny over persistent mail delays

The nominees are Ron Stroman, a former deputy postmaster general; Amber McReynolds, a mail voting advocate who leads the nonprofit National Vote at Home Institute; and Anton Hajjar, the former general counsel of the American Postal Workers Union.

Romney says Trump likely to be GOP nominee if he runs in 2024

Sen. Mitt Romney said that if former President Donald Trump were to run for office again in 2024, he would likely win the Republican nomination: "He has by far the largest voice and a big impact in my party."

Neera Tanden committee votes abruptly delayed as Biden budget pick’s nomination in jeopardy

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) and Budget Committees postponed planned business meetings Wednesday where they were supposed to vote on Neera Tanden, President Biden's pick to be the director of the Office of Management and Budget.