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Former President George W. Bush visits Central Texas

February 11, 2015 4:44pm CST

The 43rd Commander and Chief spoke at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor as part of the McLane Lecture series.

President Obama sends Congress requests for military force against ISIS

February 11, 2015 2:35pm CST

President Barack Obama asked Congress on Wednesday to authorize military force to "degrade and defeat" Islamic State forces in the Middle East without sustained, large-scale U.S. ground combat operations, setting lawmakers on a path toward their first war powers vote in 13 years.

Ted Cruz campaign says Senator "foolishly experimented with marijuana" in his youth

February 4, 2015 6:19pm CST

Representatives for Republican Senator Ted Cruz claim he “experimented with marijuana” in his youth.

Gov. Abbott says he'll veto any budget that doesn't include a tax cut

February 3, 2015 5:00pm CST

Governor Greg Abbott issued an early warning to state lawmakers working on the budget.

"Push for your cause but don't be so pushy," says Governor Abbott

January 30, 2015 7:12pm CST

Governor Abbott weighed in Friday on recent ugly confrontations at the state capitol during rallies for gun rights and the Muslim community.

Abbott calls to end Perry's pet fund for Texas startups

January 29, 2015 5:00pm CST

Governor Greg Abbott is planning to abolish Rick Perry's program that gave $200 million in taxpayer dollars to Texas startups and was beset by bankruptcies and transparency issues.

Texans from across the state attend inauguration festivities

January 20, 2015 10:12pm CST

Republicans come from all over Texas from across the state made the trip to Austin for Governor Greg Abbott's inauguration.

A Parade, BBQ and a Ball: Austin welcomes 48th Governor

January 20, 2015 4:42pm CST

Moments after the inauguration of Governor Greg Abbott, the celebration started and will continue into the Tuesday night.

Inauguration Day for Abbott and Patrick

January 19, 2015 10:09pm CST

Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick have both been sworn in.

Austin Mayor Adler outlines future of Waller Creek Conservancy Project

January 14, 2015 3:55pm CST

New Austin Mayor Steve Adler held a press conference Wednesday to discuss future plans for the Waller Creek Conservancy Project.

Governor-elect Abbott wants to end local ban on plastic bags

January 8, 2015 8:46pm CST

Governor-elect Greg Abbott won't be sworn in for another week and a half but already he's proposing sweeping changes to the way local government passes laws.

Austin Mayor, Council propose changes to meetings at City Hall

January 8, 2015 4:13pm CST

Austin mayor Steve Adler and the new city council are already getting to work.Just days into their new positions, they are proposing big changes to the way City Hall does business.

New City Council swears-in

January 6, 2015 10:09pm CST

Tuesday marked a historic night for the capital city.Austin has a new mayor and ten council members that geographically represent the city.

Austin's new city government to be sworn in

January 6, 2015 7:56am CST

Austin's new city government will be sworn into office tonight but there could be a last minute change.

Austin's new city government to be sworn in Tuesday

January 5, 2015 5:12pm CST

Ten new council members will join Mayor-elect Steve Adler at the ceremony.

Obama Visits Texas

July 10, 2014 2:44pm CDT

Photo slide show of President Obama's visit to Texas.

President Obama arrives in Austin

July 9, 2014 10:03pm CDT

President Obama is landed at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Air Force One Wednesday night.

AG Abbott: $300M border security plan as governor

February 4, 2014 8:53pm CST

Republican Attorney General Greg Abbott says he wants to double state spending on border security and deploy an extra 500 troopers along the Texas-Mexico border if elected governor in November.