"The goal of Texas is to get back to work in a safe fashion": Speaker Bonnen on plans to "re-open Texas"
Bonnen, who is part of the strikeforce to “open Texas,” says “the reality is there’s a long time between today and Monday.”
Bonnen, who is part of the strikeforce to “open Texas,” says “the reality is there’s a long time between today and Monday.”
Close to 6,000 sign petition for no-excuse vote-by-mail for upcoming Texas elections
Last week a Travis County District Court Judge ruled that Texas voters could mail in their votes during COVID-19.
Last week a Travis County District Court Judge ruled that Texas voters could mail in their votes during COVID-19.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas House Speaker discusses Abbott's plan to reopen Texas economy
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen joins Mike Warren to talk about reopening the Texas economy and other COVID-19 topics.
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen joins Mike Warren to talk about reopening the Texas economy and other COVID-19 topics.
Elective surgeries across Texas resume as Gov. Abbott moves to reopen the state
Gov. Greg Abbott issued executive orders Friday to reopen Texas. By Wednesday, elective surgery restrictions were loosened allowing more surgeries to take place.
Gov. Greg Abbott issued executive orders Friday to reopen Texas. By Wednesday, elective surgery restrictions were loosened allowing more surgeries to take place.
US vaccine agency director says he was dismissed over skepticism of malaria drug touted by Trump
The head of a government agency combating the coronavirus pandemic alleged Wednesday that he was ousted for opposing politically connected efforts to promote a malaria drug that President Donald Trump touted without proof as a remedy for COVID-19.
The head of a government agency combating the coronavirus pandemic alleged Wednesday that he was ousted for opposing politically connected efforts to promote a malaria drug that President Donald Trump touted without proof as a remedy for COVID-19.
Trump instructs Navy to destroy 'any and all Iranian gunboats' harassing American warships at sea
President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday morning that he has instructed the U.S. Navy to destroy Iranian gunboats if they harass American Navy vessels at sea.
President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday morning that he has instructed the U.S. Navy to destroy Iranian gunboats if they harass American Navy vessels at sea.
Gov. Abbott says order outlining next steps to reopen economy will be released Monday
The governor said that will be contingent on a plan to increase testing as well as contact tracing, but claims the state's coronavirus response team is already working with business owners to outline ways they can operate safely.
The governor said that will be contingent on a plan to increase testing as well as contact tracing, but claims the state's coronavirus response team is already working with business owners to outline ways they can operate safely.
Gov. Abbott mobilizes Texas National Guard to testing sites across Texas
25 mobile testing teams will be stationed in different cities in Texas, equipped with 11 healthcare professionals, support staff and 34 soldiers.
25 mobile testing teams will be stationed in different cities in Texas, equipped with 11 healthcare professionals, support staff and 34 soldiers.
Biden says he’d make Michelle Obama his running mate 'in a heartbeat'
Joe Biden said he’d choose Michelle Obama to be his running mate if she expressed interest, though he also downplayed the idea — saying he doubts the former first lady wants to live anywhere near the White House again.
Joe Biden said he’d choose Michelle Obama to be his running mate if she expressed interest, though he also downplayed the idea — saying he doubts the former first lady wants to live anywhere near the White House again.
Trump's Mar-a-Lago furloughs 153 servers, cooks amid coronavirus pandemic
It isn't the only Trump resort in Florida to furlough workers.
It isn't the only Trump resort in Florida to furlough workers.
Trump announces 60-day 'pause' on immigration, will only apply to those seeking certain green cards
The president made the announcement in a tweet on Monday.
The president made the announcement in a tweet on Monday.
Senate panel backs assessment that Russia interfered in the 2016 election
A bipartisan Senate report released Tuesday affirms the U.S. intelligence community’s conclusions that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election in a far-ranging influence campaign approved by Russian President Vladimir Putin and aimed at helping Donald Trump win the White House.
A bipartisan Senate report released Tuesday affirms the U.S. intelligence community’s conclusions that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election in a far-ranging influence campaign approved by Russian President Vladimir Putin and aimed at helping Donald Trump win the White House.
Austin Mayor Adler responds to Gov. Abbott's plan to reopen Texas
On April 17, Texas Governor Greg Abbott released his plan to get Texas businesses back open and Mayor Adler says it's not that different than what's already happening in the city of Austin.
On April 17, Texas Governor Greg Abbott released his plan to get Texas businesses back open and Mayor Adler says it's not that different than what's already happening in the city of Austin.
Nurses protest at White House to call attention to lack of PPE; honor those who died from COVID-19
Nurses from around the nation held a protest in front of the White House Tuesday to call attention to health care workers nationwide who have become infected with COVID-19 and to highlight the shortage of personal protective equipment their industry is facing.
Nurses from around the nation held a protest in front of the White House Tuesday to call attention to health care workers nationwide who have become infected with COVID-19 and to highlight the shortage of personal protective equipment their industry is facing.
Michelle Obama to read children's books on PBS amid coronavirus outbreak
Former first lady Michelle Obama announced Friday she’s partnering with PBS for the next month for a virtual storytime each Monday during the coronavirus outbreak.
Former first lady Michelle Obama announced Friday she’s partnering with PBS for the next month for a virtual storytime each Monday during the coronavirus outbreak.
'Political game'? Governors push back on President Trump's virus charge
A chorus of governors from both parties pushed back hard Monday after President Donald Trump accused Democrats of playing “a very dangerous political game” by insisting there is a shortage of tests for the coronavirus. The governors countered that the White House must do more to help states do the testing that's needed before they can ease up on stay-at-home orders.
A chorus of governors from both parties pushed back hard Monday after President Donald Trump accused Democrats of playing “a very dangerous political game” by insisting there is a shortage of tests for the coronavirus. The governors countered that the White House must do more to help states do the testing that's needed before they can ease up on stay-at-home orders.
Texas parks reopen, but complications are presenting
For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks.
For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks.
Trump, Congress near deal on small business, hospital aid
The Trump administration and Congress expect an agreement Monday on a coronavirus aid package of up to $450 billion.
The Trump administration and Congress expect an agreement Monday on a coronavirus aid package of up to $450 billion.
North Texas retail businesses ready to get back to work, as retail-to-go will allow them to reopen Friday
On Friday, retail businesses in Texas can reopen with curbside pick-up, much like restaurants have been able to do.
On Friday, retail businesses in Texas can reopen with curbside pick-up, much like restaurants have been able to do.
Ex-California mayor who quit after criticizing Trump dies in plane crash
The former mayor of a Northern California city who stepped down after he harshly criticized President Donald Trump and his supporters died Saturday in a plane crash, the Sacramento Bee reported.
The former mayor of a Northern California city who stepped down after he harshly criticized President Donald Trump and his supporters died Saturday in a plane crash, the Sacramento Bee reported.