Power demand sets new record as lawmakers get grid reform update
As temperatures in Texas continue to sore, concern surrounding the grid increases.
As temperatures in Texas continue to sore, concern surrounding the grid increases.
Uvalde victim’s sister pleads for gun safety measures
"I’m here begging for you guys to do something," said Jazmin Cazares, whose young sister Jacklyn was one of 19 children shot to death in the 80 minutes the gunman spent inside Robb Elementary School on May 24.
"I’m here begging for you guys to do something," said Jazmin Cazares, whose young sister Jacklyn was one of 19 children shot to death in the 80 minutes the gunman spent inside Robb Elementary School on May 24.
Texas senator sues DPS over withholding information on Uvalde mass shooting
While the head of the DPS continues to point fingers at the local response to the deadly school shooting, a state senator has sued the department for withholding video from the scene. “We are getting half-truths, innuendos and snippets of body cam video that he chooses to give."
While the head of the DPS continues to point fingers at the local response to the deadly school shooting, a state senator has sued the department for withholding video from the scene. “We are getting half-truths, innuendos and snippets of body cam video that he chooses to give."
Head of CLEAT speaks out as Uvalde mayor, head of DPS share differing views on police response
Charley Wilkison, executive director of the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT), said committee hearings that are ongoing are all talk, and nothing can happen unless lawmakers are in session.
Charley Wilkison, executive director of the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT), said committee hearings that are ongoing are all talk, and nothing can happen unless lawmakers are in session.
Gun debate missing from Texas hearings on Uvalde shooting
The bungled response to the attack that left 19 children and two teachers dead at Robb Elementary has infuriated the nation, and a recent wave of deadly mass shootings has renewed a push for more gun laws.
The bungled response to the attack that left 19 children and two teachers dead at Robb Elementary has infuriated the nation, and a recent wave of deadly mass shootings has renewed a push for more gun laws.
Unlocked doors were 'first line of defense' at Uvalde school
Questions about how the shooter entered Robb Elementary and what happened at multiple doors have been a big part of the changing information about the attack.
Questions about how the shooter entered Robb Elementary and what happened at multiple doors have been a big part of the changing information about the attack.
Texas Senate committee on Uvalde school shooting listens to public testimony
The special Texas Senate committee on the Uvalde school shooting is listening to public testimony today. Public testimony will be limited to 2 minutes per person.
The special Texas Senate committee on the Uvalde school shooting is listening to public testimony today. Public testimony will be limited to 2 minutes per person.
Uvalde mayor speaks out on Texas DPS director's testimony in Austin
McLaughlin said families are still in the dark on the investigation and he hasn't been briefed since May. He said he tried calling everyone he could think of for the past week, but people in Uvalde still don't have answers.
McLaughlin said families are still in the dark on the investigation and he hasn't been briefed since May. He said he tried calling everyone he could think of for the past week, but people in Uvalde still don't have answers.
Texas police commander: Uvalde police could've ended rampage early on
The police commander made the comments while giving testimony during a committee hearing on the deadly school shooting that left 2 teachers and 19 children dead.
The police commander made the comments while giving testimony during a committee hearing on the deadly school shooting that left 2 teachers and 19 children dead.
Texas Senate Democrats push for special session on gun control
The Uvalde shooting sprung Democrats into action. The state democratic caucus is demanding the governor call a special session on gun control and safety measures.
The Uvalde shooting sprung Democrats into action. The state democratic caucus is demanding the governor call a special session on gun control and safety measures.
No, Texas can’t legally secede from the U.S., despite popular myth
The theme of independence has recurred throughout the history of Texas, which was a republic from 1836–45. But the Civil War established that a state cannot secede.
The theme of independence has recurred throughout the history of Texas, which was a republic from 1836–45. But the Civil War established that a state cannot secede.
Texas Republican Convention calls Biden win illegitimate and rebukes Cornyn over gun talks
Some 5,100 delegates and alternates voted on a party platform that also calls for ending the federal income tax, requiring education about fetal gestation and limiting the Legislature’s right to regulate guns.
Some 5,100 delegates and alternates voted on a party platform that also calls for ending the federal income tax, requiring education about fetal gestation and limiting the Legislature’s right to regulate guns.
State Board of Education rejects Heritage Classical Academy charter school for third time
The Heritage charter’s application has been vetoed multiple times, most recently in June 2021.
The Heritage charter’s application has been vetoed multiple times, most recently in June 2021.
'It's time to be responsible:' Matthew McConaughey shares video calling for bipartisan gun reform
"This is and was about gun responsibility," the video began. "Camila and I met with over 30 members across both parties. We met with leaders of the Senate, the House and the president."
"This is and was about gun responsibility," the video began. "Camila and I met with over 30 members across both parties. We met with leaders of the Senate, the House and the president."
Quinnipiac University poll shows race for Texas governor tightening
Fifty-one percent of voters think stricter gun laws would help decrease the number of mass shootings. That's up from 42 percent last year.
Fifty-one percent of voters think stricter gun laws would help decrease the number of mass shootings. That's up from 42 percent last year.
Texas House speaker pitches spending more than $100 million for mental health, school safety programs
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick had asked House leaders to support his push for arming school police officers with bulletproof shields after the Uvalde shooting. House Speaker Dade Phelan is also asking for more money for mental health and school safety programs.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick had asked House leaders to support his push for arming school police officers with bulletproof shields after the Uvalde shooting. House Speaker Dade Phelan is also asking for more money for mental health and school safety programs.
Drag shows in Houston open for families as one Texas lawmaker is drafting possible legal ban
Last weekend, cell phone video surfaced of kids inside a Dallas bar with their families for a drag performance. The children are on camera dancing with and tipping the entertainers.
Last weekend, cell phone video surfaced of kids inside a Dallas bar with their families for a drag performance. The children are on camera dancing with and tipping the entertainers.
This Week in Texas Politics: Gun violence dominates hot political week
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the hot topics that dominated Texas politics this week.
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the hot topics that dominated Texas politics this week.
Judge blocks Texas investigating families of trans youth
The temporary restraining order halts investigations against three families who sued, and prevents any similar investigations against members of the LGBTQ advocacy group PFLAG Inc.
The temporary restraining order halts investigations against three families who sued, and prevents any similar investigations against members of the LGBTQ advocacy group PFLAG Inc.
Uvalde school shooting hearings begin at State Capitol
On Thursday, the State Capitol hearings began into the Uvalde, Texas school shooting, where 19 children and two teachers were killed.
On Thursday, the State Capitol hearings began into the Uvalde, Texas school shooting, where 19 children and two teachers were killed.