Governor Greg Abbott reports for jury duty
Governor Greg Abbott was ordered to make an appearance at the Travis County courthouse. He wasn't in trouble, the governor was called for jury duty.
Governor Greg Abbott was ordered to make an appearance at the Travis County courthouse. He wasn't in trouble, the governor was called for jury duty.
Hillary Clinton to announce presidential campaign on Sunday
Hillary Rodham Clinton will end months of speculation about her political future and launch her long-awaited 2016 presidential campaign on Sunday, according to people familiar with her plans.
Hillary Rodham Clinton will end months of speculation about her political future and launch her long-awaited 2016 presidential campaign on Sunday, according to people familiar with her plans.
Some UNT students petition for commencement speaker other than Governor Greg Abbott
Some students at the University of North Texas are not happy with the person speaking at graduation next month.
Some students at the University of North Texas are not happy with the person speaking at graduation next month.
Councilmembers back bill encouraging truck drivers to get off I-35, use SH-130
Some members of the Austin City Council are throwing their support behind a bill that would encourage 18-wheelers to get off I-35 and use SH-130 instead.
Some members of the Austin City Council are throwing their support behind a bill that would encourage 18-wheelers to get off I-35 and use SH-130 instead.
Gov. Abbott directs DFPS to implement new child safety measures
The Office of Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Governor Abbott sent a letter to Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Commissioner John Specia.
The Office of Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Governor Abbott sent a letter to Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Commissioner John Specia.
Ted Cruz first to announce presidential bid
The 2016 presidential race is 18 months away but it's already expected to be a crowded GOP primary.Texas Senator Ted Cruz will be the first major candidate to formally announce his bid.
The 2016 presidential race is 18 months away but it's already expected to be a crowded GOP primary.Texas Senator Ted Cruz will be the first major candidate to formally announce his bid.
Letter sent to White House tests tentatively for cyanide
The Secret Service says an envelope addressed to the White House has tentatively tested positive for cyanide.
The Secret Service says an envelope addressed to the White House has tentatively tested positive for cyanide.
Governor Abbott talks trade with Ireland's Prime Minister
Texas and Ireland are 4,000 miles apart, but they couldn't be more close, in history.
Texas and Ireland are 4,000 miles apart, but they couldn't be more close, in history.
White House fence jumped pleads guilty
A former Central Texas man pleaded guilty Friday to breaking into the White House.
A former Central Texas man pleaded guilty Friday to breaking into the White House.
Attorney General Paxton says Texas will continue to fight president's executive order
The federal government has asked an appeals court to lift a temporary hold on the president's executive action to shield millions of immigrants from deportation.
The federal government has asked an appeals court to lift a temporary hold on the president's executive action to shield millions of immigrants from deportation.
Marathon Kids Day
To motivate more people to live healthier lives, Marathon Kids and Whole Foods Market are teaming up today.
To motivate more people to live healthier lives, Marathon Kids and Whole Foods Market are teaming up today.
Governor Abbott weighs in on Rodney Reed stay of execution
Texas' top criminal appeals court put a hold on the execution of death row inmate Rodney Reed Monday. He was found guilty of killing 19-year-old Stacey Stites nearly 20 years ago in Bastrop County....
Texas' top criminal appeals court put a hold on the execution of death row inmate Rodney Reed Monday. He was found guilty of killing 19-year-old Stacey Stites nearly 20 years ago in Bastrop County....
Texas leaders join Governor Greg Abbott in outlining steps on President Obama's immigration action
At the Texas State Capitol Wednesday, Governor Greg Abbott once again said he'll keep fighting against President Obama's immigration plan.
At the Texas State Capitol Wednesday, Governor Greg Abbott once again said he'll keep fighting against President Obama's immigration plan.
Gov. Abbott delivers first State of the State Address
Governor Greg Abbott has given his first State of the State Address before a joint session of the State House and Senate.
Governor Greg Abbott has given his first State of the State Address before a joint session of the State House and Senate.
Texas' big city mayors to fight for local control during session
Mayors from big cities across the state are in Austin.
Mayors from big cities across the state are in Austin.
Former President George W. Bush visits Central Texas
The 43rd Commander and Chief spoke at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor as part of the McLane Lecture series.
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
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.
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
Representatives for Republican Senator Ted Cruz claim he “experimented with marijuana” in his youth.
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
Governor Greg Abbott issued an early warning to state lawmakers working on the budget.
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
Governor Abbott weighed in Friday on recent ugly confrontations at the state capitol during rallies for gun rights and the Muslim community.
Governor Abbott weighed in Friday on recent ugly confrontations at the state capitol during rallies for gun rights and the Muslim community.