Travis County voting hours extended for Feb. 25 following winter weather
All Travis County polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.on Friday. Polling locations were closed one hour early on Feb. 23 because of winter weather.
All Travis County polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.on Friday. Polling locations were closed one hour early on Feb. 23 because of winter weather.
Over half of U.S. abortions now done with pills, not surgery, report says
A new report shows over half of U.S. abortions are now done with pills rather than surgery. The trend spiked during the pandemic as telemedicine increased and pills by mail were allowed.
A new report shows over half of U.S. abortions are now done with pills rather than surgery. The trend spiked during the pandemic as telemedicine increased and pills by mail were allowed.
Texas Supreme Court takes up challenge to state’s restrictive abortion law
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has asked the Texas Supreme Court to weigh in on a question of state law before the appeals court proceeds with its ruling.
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has asked the Texas Supreme Court to weigh in on a question of state law before the appeals court proceeds with its ruling.
Elizabeth Warren endorses Greg Casar, State Rep Eddie Rodriguez talks about campaign
Former Austin City Councilman Greg Casar has been making waves and headlines after announcing his run for U.S Congress, representing Texas' 35th district.
Former Austin City Councilman Greg Casar has been making waves and headlines after announcing his run for U.S Congress, representing Texas' 35th district.
Greg Abbott: Investigate gender-transitioning care for trans youth as ‘child abuse’
Abbott's letter said doctors, nurses, teachers, and anyone who comes into contact with a child has a requirement to report parents or face "criminal penalties."
Abbott's letter said doctors, nurses, teachers, and anyone who comes into contact with a child has a requirement to report parents or face "criminal penalties."
FOX 7 Discussion: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick vs University of Texas faculty
Last week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said during the next legislative session he will move to revoke tenure or professors who teach critical race theory. UT Austin President Jay Hartzell responded to that statement on Monday.
Last week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said during the next legislative session he will move to revoke tenure or professors who teach critical race theory. UT Austin President Jay Hartzell responded to that statement on Monday.
Parents protest against Austin ISD's mask mandate at schools
The Austin parents also called out top administrators who were recently photographed not wearing masks while at gatherings earlier this month.
The Austin parents also called out top administrators who were recently photographed not wearing masks while at gatherings earlier this month.
Justin Berry among 19 Austin law enforcement officers indicted
Justin Berry is among 19 Austin law enforcement officers indicted and accused of using excessive force on anti-police brutality protesters in 2020.
Justin Berry is among 19 Austin law enforcement officers indicted and accused of using excessive force on anti-police brutality protesters in 2020.
Kirk Watson, former Texas State Senator, to run for Austin mayor
Former Democratic Texas State Senator Kirk Watson has announced he is running for Austin mayor. Watson was previously Mayor of Austin from 1997-2001.
Former Democratic Texas State Senator Kirk Watson has announced he is running for Austin mayor. Watson was previously Mayor of Austin from 1997-2001.
FOX 7 Discussion: Gov. Abbott's lead narrowing against Beto O'Rourke
In the race for Texas governor, a new poll from the Dallas Morning News and UT Tyler shows Governor Greg Abbott's double-digit lead over Beto O'Rourke has shrunk to single digits.
In the race for Texas governor, a new poll from the Dallas Morning News and UT Tyler shows Governor Greg Abbott's double-digit lead over Beto O'Rourke has shrunk to single digits.
Texas Lt Gov proposes ending university tenures in response to CRT resolution
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is proposing ending university tenures at public universities following UT's response to Critical Race Theory teachings.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is proposing ending university tenures at public universities following UT's response to Critical Race Theory teachings.
California bill would allow private citizens to enforce weapons ban
A new bill in California would allow private citizens to go after gun makers in the same way Texas lets them target abortion providers. "If Texas can use a law to ban a woman’s right to choose and to put her health at risk, we will use that same law to save lives and improve the health and safety of the people in the state of California," Newsom said.
A new bill in California would allow private citizens to go after gun makers in the same way Texas lets them target abortion providers. "If Texas can use a law to ban a woman’s right to choose and to put her health at risk, we will use that same law to save lives and improve the health and safety of the people in the state of California," Newsom said.
Greg Casar, Eddie Rodriguez running for Congress in 35th District
Former Austin City Council Member Greg Casar and state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin are among four Democratic candidates running for the 35th Congressional District seat.
Former Austin City Council Member Greg Casar and state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin are among four Democratic candidates running for the 35th Congressional District seat.
FOX 7 Discussion: Beto O'Rourke trailing Gov. Abbott in campaign fundraising
Jamarr Brown and James Dickey joined FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss campaign fundraising in the Texas Governor race.
Jamarr Brown and James Dickey joined FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss campaign fundraising in the Texas Governor race.
Texas sues CDC to stop mask mandates on planes
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Irving, are suing the Biden administration to end mask mandates on planes.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Irving, are suing the Biden administration to end mask mandates on planes.
Hays County Commissioner Walt Smith admits to urinating in public
A Hays County commissioner was caught on camera urinating in a parking lot in Dripping Springs.
A Hays County commissioner was caught on camera urinating in a parking lot in Dripping Springs.
Gov. Greg Abbott sets special election for proposed constitutional amendments
Gov. Greg Abbott has set Saturday, May 7 as the special election day for two proposed constitutional amendments in Texas.
Gov. Greg Abbott has set Saturday, May 7 as the special election day for two proposed constitutional amendments in Texas.
Texans with disabilities fear new restrictions on voting help could mean criminal charges at the polls
Disability rights advocates say the state has not provided enough guidance about the type of help people with disabilities can and cannot receive under new voting laws passed last year.
Disability rights advocates say the state has not provided enough guidance about the type of help people with disabilities can and cannot receive under new voting laws passed last year.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas election integrity law violates free speech
A federal judge thinks SB1, or the Texas election integrity law, violates the free speech of workers.
A federal judge thinks SB1, or the Texas election integrity law, violates the free speech of workers.
2022 Texas Primary Election: What you need to know to vote
The 2022 Texas Primary Election is fast approaching. Here is a guide with everything you need to know to be able to vote in Texas. (
The 2022 Texas Primary Election is fast approaching. Here is a guide with everything you need to know to be able to vote in Texas. (