Gov. Abbott terminates COVID-19 related air travel restrictions
The order goes into immediate effect and will terminate all restrictions contained in the Governor's previous Executive order (GA-20).
The order goes into immediate effect and will terminate all restrictions contained in the Governor's previous Executive order (GA-20).
Texas DPS to reopen limited amount of driver license offices
DPS will launch a statewide driver license appointment system that will allow customers to book appointments up to six months in advance, and the limited services being offered will be by appointment only.
DPS will launch a statewide driver license appointment system that will allow customers to book appointments up to six months in advance, and the limited services being offered will be by appointment only.
Largest yet: $1.3 billion contract awarded for border wall
Trump has promised to build 450 miles of wall along the border with Mexico by the end of the year. So far, the government has awarded millions of dollars in contracts for construction of 30-foot-tall barriers, along with new lighting, technology, and infrastructure. The Trump administration says it has already built 187 miles of wall. Some of it is new, but most is replacing old, much shorter barriers that officials say were not sufficient.
Trump has promised to build 450 miles of wall along the border with Mexico by the end of the year. So far, the government has awarded millions of dollars in contracts for construction of 30-foot-tall barriers, along with new lighting, technology, and infrastructure. The Trump administration says it has already built 187 miles of wall. Some of it is new, but most is replacing old, much shorter barriers that officials say were not sufficient.
Change.org petition urges Joe Biden to endorse $2K monthly stimulus income amid COVID-19
A Change.org petition aimed at getting 2020 presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden to publicly endorse a “universal basic income” of $2,000 per month for every U.S. resident.
A Change.org petition aimed at getting 2020 presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden to publicly endorse a “universal basic income” of $2,000 per month for every U.S. resident.
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen to be released from prison: reports
President Donald Trump’s longtime personal lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen will be released from federal prison Thursday and is expected to serve the remainder of his sentence at home, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
President Donald Trump’s longtime personal lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen will be released from federal prison Thursday and is expected to serve the remainder of his sentence at home, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
President Trump congratulates daughter Tiffany on finishing law school
President Donald Trump is celebrating a new addition to his immediate family: a lawyer.
President Donald Trump is celebrating a new addition to his immediate family: a lawyer.
Gov. Abbott waives late fees for TABC license and permit renewals
The governor's office says that late fees will be waived on any renewals with an expiration date on or after March 13, 2020.
The governor's office says that late fees will be waived on any renewals with an expiration date on or after March 13, 2020.
Abbott, Texas DSHS distribute antiviral drug in Austin to treat COVID-19
DSHS received an initial 30 cases of remdesivir from the federal government last week and distributed it to 15 hospitals throughout Texas.
DSHS received an initial 30 cases of remdesivir from the federal government last week and distributed it to 15 hospitals throughout Texas.
Trump tells governors feds 'will step in' if government disagrees with state reopening plans
President Trump told governors on a conference call Monday that he "will step in" if the federal government disagrees with state reopening plans.
President Trump told governors on a conference call Monday that he "will step in" if the federal government disagrees with state reopening plans.
Matt Lauer breaks silence about sex assault allegations
Lauer chose to issue his response now, after Farrow's reporting was criticized recently in the New York Times.
Lauer chose to issue his response now, after Farrow's reporting was criticized recently in the New York Times.
Federal court grants injunction on Texas Democratic Party's vote-by-mail lawsuit
The lawsuit filed by the Texas Democratic Party contends that state law allows any voter to cast a mail-in ballot given the COVID-19 outbreak.
The lawsuit filed by the Texas Democratic Party contends that state law allows any voter to cast a mail-in ballot given the COVID-19 outbreak.
Trump allies lining up doctors to prescribe rapid reopening
A resurgent economy is seen as critical to boosting President Donald Trump’s reelection hopes and has become a growing focus of the White House coronavirus task force led by Vice President Mike Pence, the Associated Press reports.
A resurgent economy is seen as critical to boosting President Donald Trump’s reelection hopes and has become a growing focus of the White House coronavirus task force led by Vice President Mike Pence, the Associated Press reports.
My 'decision to make': Trump defends criticized use of hydroxychloroquine
Trump stood by his decision to continue taking hydroxychloroquine to stave off the COVID-19 virus.
Trump stood by his decision to continue taking hydroxychloroquine to stave off the COVID-19 virus.
Nancy Pelosi digs at Trump, calls president 'morbidly obese'
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., took a shot at President Trump's weight amid the revelation that he has been taking the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine that he previously touted as a treatment for the coronavirus.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., took a shot at President Trump's weight amid the revelation that he has been taking the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine that he previously touted as a treatment for the coronavirus.
FOX 7 Discussion: Pandemic report card
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith with Progress Texas join Rebecca Thomas to discuss the Trump administration's response to COVID-19 and Trump's response to President Obama's comments.
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith with Progress Texas join Rebecca Thomas to discuss the Trump administration's response to COVID-19 and Trump's response to President Obama's comments.
Trump says he's taking malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in case he gets coronavirus
Trump said his doctor did not recommend the drug to him, but he requested it from the White House physician.
Trump said his doctor did not recommend the drug to him, but he requested it from the White House physician.
Democrats: Fired watchdog was looking into Saudi arms sale
Democrats said Monday that ousted Inspector General Steve Linick was probing how the State Department pushed through a $7 billion Saudi arms sale over congressional objections.
Democrats said Monday that ousted Inspector General Steve Linick was probing how the State Department pushed through a $7 billion Saudi arms sale over congressional objections.
Texas bars can reopen May 22; restaurants allowed at 50 percent capacity
Abbott said all of his openings were unanimously supported by his panel of experts that he is consulting on how to handle COVID-19 and businesses.
Abbott said all of his openings were unanimously supported by his panel of experts that he is consulting on how to handle COVID-19 and businesses.
Former President Obama offers message to 2020 graduates in virtual ceremony
WATCH: Former President Barack Obama gave a commencement speech for 2020 graduates on Saturday night, since so many graduation ceremonies have been canceled because of coronavirus.
WATCH: Former President Barack Obama gave a commencement speech for 2020 graduates on Saturday night, since so many graduation ceremonies have been canceled because of coronavirus.
Pioneering NFL sportscaster Phyllis George dies at age 70
Pioneering sportscaster Phyllis George, who was known for being the 50th Miss America and for her work on "The NFL Today" has died at age 70.
Pioneering sportscaster Phyllis George, who was known for being the 50th Miss America and for her work on "The NFL Today" has died at age 70.