Hays County leaders, businesses respond to lifting of mask mandate
County Judge Ruben Becerra says that less than 0.7 percent of Hays County people have been vaccinated, meaning the threat of COVID-19 is not over.
Majority of Gov. Abbott’s health advisors weren’t consulted before reopening announcement
While the governor defended his decision to reopen Texas, FOX 4 is learning he didn't directly consult at least three of his four chief medical advisers on his COVID-19 strike force.
‘Neanderthal thinking’: Biden calls Texas, other states’ decisions to ease COVID-19 rules ‘a big mistake’
President Joe Biden called Texas and other states’ decisions to end mask mandates and loosen other COVID-19 restrictions “a big mistake” and said it's “Neanderthal thinking.”
State Senator Zaffirini files bills supporting open government reform
Senator Judith Zaffirini filed a series of bills Tuesday to reform the state's open government laws, specifically the Texas Open Meetings Act and Texas Public Information Act.
PUC Chair resigns after criticism in aftermath of Texas power crisis
Public Utility Commission of Texas Chairwoman DeAnn Walke resigned after increasing calls for her to do so in the aftermath of the power crisis in Texas.
Gov. Greg Abbott to make "statewide announcement" on Tuesday
Gov. Greg Abbott says he will make a statewide announcement Tuesday in Lubbock.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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