Political battleground emerging in Texas schools over books on racism, sexual orientation
Experts say increasing scrutiny on what’s taught in schools has become a political tool in recent elections and will be in future ones.
Experts say increasing scrutiny on what’s taught in schools has become a political tool in recent elections and will be in future ones.
Election Results: Prop A fails, state constitutional amendments pass
Voters in Austin overwhelmingly rejected Proposition A and all eight state constitutional amendments were passed.
Voters in Austin overwhelmingly rejected Proposition A and all eight state constitutional amendments were passed.
Texas Association of School Boards 'confused' by Abbott's letter about library books
Abbott argued that the Texas Association of School Boards has an "obligation" to identify any inappropriate materials in its schools and "remove any such content."
Abbott argued that the Texas Association of School Boards has an "obligation" to identify any inappropriate materials in its schools and "remove any such content."
Election Day: Do you know what's on the Austin ballot?
Voters will be voting on two propositions for the City of Austin special election on November 2. There will be a statewide election as well.
Voters will be voting on two propositions for the City of Austin special election on November 2. There will be a statewide election as well.
Texans will decide eight proposed amendments to state Constitution on Nov. 2. Here’s what you need to know
Two proposed amendments — one regarding religious services and another related to nursing home visitors — stem from restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two proposed amendments — one regarding religious services and another related to nursing home visitors — stem from restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Voters to decide on Austin's Prop A, state constitutional amendments
Depending on where you live, there are races for local elected offices, as well as a slew of state and local propositions.
Depending on where you live, there are races for local elected offices, as well as a slew of state and local propositions.
FOX 7 Discussion: Supreme Court questions Texas abortion law
Diana Gomez, the advocacy director for Progress Texas, and former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey join Mike Warren to talk about the Texas abortion law and the Supreme Court.
Diana Gomez, the advocacy director for Progress Texas, and former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey join Mike Warren to talk about the Texas abortion law and the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court questions Texas law banning most abortions
The Supreme Court heard three hours of arguments in two cases that challenge a Texas law that has virtually ended abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.
The Supreme Court heard three hours of arguments in two cases that challenge a Texas law that has virtually ended abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.
Evan Young appointed by Governor Abbott to Supreme Court of Texas
Young is a former clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and will replace Justice Eva Guzman who resigned in June.
Young is a former clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and will replace Justice Eva Guzman who resigned in June.
This Week in Texas Politics: The fight over books, the border and dog chains
Fox 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and a panel of political analysts discuss how these topics played out this week and how another big fight is looming for next week.
Fox 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and a panel of political analysts discuss how these topics played out this week and how another big fight is looming for next week.
Abortion law makes it harder for Texans who have difficult pregnancies
Genetic screenings can help determine if a fetus will have certain conditions — or even be viable. But those usually occur at the end of the first trimester, long after Texas' new abortion law bans people from terminating their pregnancies.
Genetic screenings can help determine if a fetus will have certain conditions — or even be viable. But those usually occur at the end of the first trimester, long after Texas' new abortion law bans people from terminating their pregnancies.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas lawmaker to investigate school districts' books
Texas Tribune reporter Brian Lopez joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss how a Republican state lawmaker is investigating Texas schools concerning books pertaining to race or sexuality.
Texas Tribune reporter Brian Lopez joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss how a Republican state lawmaker is investigating Texas schools concerning books pertaining to race or sexuality.
Let’s Talk Prop A: A town hall leading up to the November 2 election
Learn from both sides of the issue in this one-hour town hall leading up to the November 2 election. Live on Talk 1370 (KJCE-AM) in Austin and FOX7Austin.com at 4 p.m.
Learn from both sides of the issue in this one-hour town hall leading up to the November 2 election. Live on Talk 1370 (KJCE-AM) in Austin and FOX7Austin.com at 4 p.m.
FOX 7 Discussion: Lawsuit filed against new redistricting maps in Texas
Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Genevieve Van Cleeve, state director for All on the Line, join Mike Warren to talk about a new lawsuit in federal court over Texas's newly redrawn congressional district maps.
Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Genevieve Van Cleeve, state director for All on the Line, join Mike Warren to talk about a new lawsuit in federal court over Texas's newly redrawn congressional district maps.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller recovering after heart surgery
Miller was admitted to Harris Hospital on Saturday after he had experienced shortness of breath and chest discomfort that occurred on Friday.
Miller was admitted to Harris Hospital on Saturday after he had experienced shortness of breath and chest discomfort that occurred on Friday.
FOX 7 Discussion: Crowded primary race for attorney general
Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Jamarr Brown, the co-executive director of the Texas Democratic Party, join Mike Warren to talk about the crowded and contentious race for attorney general.
Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Jamarr Brown, the co-executive director of the Texas Democratic Party, join Mike Warren to talk about the crowded and contentious race for attorney general.
Restrictions on transgender student athletes’ participation in school sports signed into law by Gov. Abbott
Texas’ transgender student-athletes will be restricted from playing on K-12 school sports teams that align with their gender identity under a bill Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Monday.
Texas’ transgender student-athletes will be restricted from playing on K-12 school sports teams that align with their gender identity under a bill Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Monday.
Gov. Greg Abbott signs off on Texas’ new political maps
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday approved Texas’ new political maps for the state’s congressional, legislative, and State Board of Education districts, according to Texas Legislature Online.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday approved Texas’ new political maps for the state’s congressional, legislative, and State Board of Education districts, according to Texas Legislature Online.
Only 4% of Travis County voters have cast a ballot so far
According to the Travis County Clerk’s Office, around 36,000 people have taken part in early voting this year.
According to the Travis County Clerk’s Office, around 36,000 people have taken part in early voting this year.
Local activist group holds “No Way on A” rally against Prop A
The group, Undoing White Supremacy Austin, says they believe Prop A would essentially be a step backwards.
The group, Undoing White Supremacy Austin, says they believe Prop A would essentially be a step backwards.