Austin first Texas city to advance 100% property tax exemption for eligible child care providers
The Austin City Council approved a resolution from Council Member Alison Alter (District 10) ensuring the 100% percent abatement just two days after Proposition 2 passed by 64.78%.
Election Day 2023: Lockhart ISD voters approve VATRE for staff pay, security upgrades
59 percent of voters approved the VATRE for Lockhart ISD, generating about $3 million for staff pay and districtwide security upgrades.
Election Day 2023: City of Kyle announces unofficial results, council runoff
The City of Kyle has released the unofficial results from the Nov. 7 election. Results are not official until they are canvassed on Nov. 14.
Philadelphia Mayoral Election 2023: Cherelle Parker projected as first female mayor of Philadelphia
Cherelle Parker, a Democrat who has held office at the state and local level after first becoming involved in politics as a teenager, was elected Tuesday as Philadelphia’s 100th mayor, becoming the first woman to hold the post.
Election 2023 highlights: Democrats win in several states on abortion rights
The off-year elections provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. But two big names — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — weren’t on the ballot this time.
Ohio voters pass constitutional amendment to protect abortion access
The outcome of Tuesday’s election in Ohio follows a string of defeats in statewide votes since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.
Election Day 2023: Some Central Texas voters waited over an hour at polling locations
Some Central Texans casting their ballot Tuesday found themselves waiting in long lines. Moments before polls closed at 7 p.m., there were eight polling locations in Travis County reporting wait times of close to an hour.
Election Day 2023: Texans vote on new constitutional amendments
Voters across the state were asked to approve 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.
Virginia election night: Here are the key races in the House and Senate
The polls have closed in Virginia and with all 140 seats of the State Legislature up for grabs, it’s a key election that has Democrats and Republicans vying for control of the Commonwealth.
Round Rock polling place evacuated due to fire alarm
A fire alarm forced the evacuation of a polling place in Round Rock.
Gov. Youngkin criticizes Democratic opponents over abortion rhetoric as polls open in Virginia
Virginia’s Gov. Glenn Youngkin made the rounds Tuesday morning as voters headed to the polls to decide the fate of the state legislature.
What’s happening in the 2023 election: 4 races to watch Tuesday
From governor races to a state’s Supreme Court, access to abortion has been a frequent topic in campaign debates and advertising for almost all races in the spotlight this year.
Texas voters to decide on numerous proposed amendments on Election Day
Across the Lone Star State, voters have been asked to make the call on 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.
2023 Voter Guide: What you need to know before you vote this Election Day
FOX 7 Austin has put together a guide with everything you need to know to be able to vote in Texas for the 2023 election.
Central Texas elections: 10 school districts call for bond, VATRE elections
Ten Central Texas school districts have called elections for Nov. 7, with five calling for a VATRE, or Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election.
Human error with programming ballots reported: WilCo Elections Department
The Williamson County Elections Department was notified that a voter in Emergency Service District (ESD) 9 did not have the ESD 9 sales and use tax proposition on their ballot.
Travis County polling site closes due to flooding
The Travis County Clerk's Office says the Austin Recreation Center will be closed until it can safely re-open.
Supreme Court to decide whether South Carolina targeted Black voters in redistricting
With Republicans holding a thin margin in the U.S. House, any change to competitive districts has a chance to alter the balance of power after the 2024 elections.
Lockhart ISD calls for VATRE in November to offset state funding gaps
Lockhart ISD says it and nearly 150 other school districts – mainly in rural areas – are facing unprecedented levels of underfunding from the State of Texas this year.
Which candidates qualified for the first GOP presidential debate of the 2024 campaign
In a few weeks, Republicans will hold their first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign.