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Gov. Greg Abbott to make "statewide announcement" on Tuesday

Gov. Greg Abbott to make "statewide announcement" on Tuesday

Gov. Greg Abbott says he will make a statewide announcement Tuesday in Lubbock.

9 hours ago
Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick calls for resignations of ERCOT CEO, PUC Chair

Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick calls for resignations of ERCOT CEO, PUC Chair

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is calling for the resignations of Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) President and CEO Bill Magness and Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman DeAnn Walker.

13 hours ago
TX State Rep. files bill to rename part of I-35 in Austin 'Steve Adler Public Restroom Highway'

TX State Rep. files bill to rename part of I-35 in Austin 'Steve Adler Public Restroom Highway'

Republican Texas State Rep. Bryan Slaton has filed a bill in the Texas House of Representatives asking that a portion of I-35 in Austin be renamed the Steve Adler Public Restroom Highway.

15 hours ago
Texas AG sues Griddy over customers’ sky-high energy bills

Texas AG sues Griddy over customers’ sky-high energy bills

Texas’ attorney general said Monday he’s suing electricity provider Griddy for passing along massive bills to its customers during last month’s winter storm.

17 hours ago
Texas Railroad Commission chair answers questions in hearing over power outages from winter storm

Texas Railroad Commission chair answers questions in hearing over power outages from winter storm

There was a different tone to the first round of questions Friday in the second day of hearings by Texas lawmakers into last week’s power grid meltdown.

3 days ago
Texas House, Senate hold hearings about last week’s winter storm

Texas House, Senate hold hearings about last week’s winter storm

Committees in both chambers of the Texas Legislature discussed what went wrong with the state's power infrastructure during last week's winter storm.

4 days ago
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas power failures, disaster response

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas power failures, disaster response

State Rep. Donna Howard joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss Gov. Abbott's statewide address and what the next steps are for the Texas Legislature.

5 days ago
Five ERCOT board members who live outside of Texas resign in week after power outage, winter storm

Five ERCOT board members who live outside of Texas resign in week after power outage, winter storm

Five ERCOT board members will resign on Wednesday, according to a notice to the Public Utility Commission.

5 days ago
Texas officials hold emergency meeting to address energy bill spikes

Texas officials hold emergency meeting to address energy bill spikes

Some Texans have been reporting energy bills in the thousands following the power outages earlier this week.

February 20
Hillary Clinton jabs Cruz: 'Don't vote for anyone you wouldn't trust with your dog'

Hillary Clinton jabs Cruz: 'Don't vote for anyone you wouldn't trust with your dog'

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton took aim at Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz Friday, for his decision to fly with his family to Cancun, Mexico amid devastating winter storms — and allegedly leaving his poodle behind.

February 20
Texas mayor tells residents it's 'sink or swim', resigns amid winter power outages

Texas mayor tells residents it's 'sink or swim', resigns amid winter power outages

A Texas mayor has resigned over controversial social media posts that called his constituents lazy for complaining about power outages, according to a report.

February 18
Texas legislative hearings called to investigate power grid crisis

Texas legislative hearings called to investigate power grid crisis

This will be the second time state lawmakers will hold hearings because of a massive power grid shutdown.

February 17
Austin City Council orders special May elections for 8 propositions

Austin City Council orders special May elections for 8 propositions

On Tuesday, the Austin City Council called a special election for eight propositions, including the homeless camping ban.

February 10
FOX 7 Discussion: Casar on police oversight ballot measure

FOX 7 Discussion: Casar on police oversight ballot measure

Austin City Councilmember Greg Casar joins FOX 7 Austin to talk about the ballot measure to make the Office of Police Oversight more independent.

February 10
Texas lieutenant governor announces bill protecting national anthem

Texas lieutenant governor announces bill protecting national anthem

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced a bill Wednesday introduced to ensure that the national anthem is performed at all publicly funded events

February 10
Council leaves strong mayor, camping ban up to Austin voters in May

Council leaves strong mayor, camping ban up to Austin voters in May

In a special-called meeting, the Austin City Council approved for voters to decide if the city should operate under a strong-mayor form of government.

February 9
Williamson County prepared for legal battle over homeless hotel

Williamson County prepared for legal battle over homeless hotel

Williamson County and the city of Austin are in dispute over the decision to buy a hotel in Northwest Austin and convert it into a homeless shelter.

February 9
North Texas Congressman Ron Wright dies after contracting COVID-19

North Texas Congressman Ron Wright dies after contracting COVID-19

U.S. Rep. Ron Wright died Sunday at the age of 67. He had been battling lung cancer and two weeks ago was hospitalized because of COVID-19.

February 8
FOX 7 Discussion: The future of Pflugerville’s fire & EMS

FOX 7 Discussion: The future of Pflugerville’s fire & EMS

Pflugerville Mayor Pro Tem Omar Pena joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to discuss how city leaders are considering providing much-needed fire and EMS services to Pflugerville.

February 5
Governor Greg Abbott reveals key priorities in 2022-2023 budget

Governor Greg Abbott reveals key priorities in 2022-2023 budget

Officials say the budget ensures the State of Texas continues to build on progress made in previous legislatures.

February 5
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TX State Rep. files bill to rename part of I-35 in Austin 'Steve Adler Public Restroom Highway'

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