Austin holds town hall to hear from residents about homeless concerns
The city of Austin recently held a town hall that brought out dozens of concerned citizens.
The city of Austin recently held a town hall that brought out dozens of concerned citizens.
Harris asserts 'progress' made amid 'tough' situation at US-Mexico border
Vice President Kamala Harris has used her first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office to call for an end to political “rhetoric” and “infighting” over immigration, an issue that Republicans have been eager to weaponize against her.
Vice President Kamala Harris has used her first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office to call for an end to political “rhetoric” and “infighting” over immigration, an issue that Republicans have been eager to weaponize against her.
Texans oppose permitless carry, but support expanding Medicaid and restricting transgender student athletes
The Legislature gaveled out at the end of month after passing bills on abortion, guns, police budgets and the Texas power grid. Here's how Texas voters feel about the results.
The Legislature gaveled out at the end of month after passing bills on abortion, guns, police budgets and the Texas power grid. Here's how Texas voters feel about the results.
Abbott issues statewide call for jailers to assist at border
Earlier in the month, Abbott announced that state trespassing charges would be filed on those caught illegally crossing or smuggling people into Texas.
Earlier in the month, Abbott announced that state trespassing charges would be filed on those caught illegally crossing or smuggling people into Texas.
Police, Trump supporters sued over Texas highway incident
Videos shared on social media show a group of cars and pickup trucks riding alongside the campaign bus as it traveled from San Antonio to Austin.
Videos shared on social media show a group of cars and pickup trucks riding alongside the campaign bus as it traveled from San Antonio to Austin.
Democrats sue Texas governor over vetoing pay after walkout
Going straight to the Texas Supreme Court, Democrats called the veto an unconstitutional power grab.
Going straight to the Texas Supreme Court, Democrats called the veto an unconstitutional power grab.
Quinnipiac University poll shows Texans split on Abbott reelection
According to the poll, voters in Texas are split on Governor Greg Abbott, who is up for reelection next year. 46% say he deserves to be reelected while 48% say he does not.
According to the poll, voters in Texas are split on Governor Greg Abbott, who is up for reelection next year. 46% say he deserves to be reelected while 48% say he does not.
Texas border wall project receives over $450K in donations in one week
Texas received $459,000 in private donations for the state’s planned wall at the southern border, Gov. Greg Abbott's office announced.
Texas received $459,000 in private donations for the state’s planned wall at the southern border, Gov. Greg Abbott's office announced.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott sets date for special session
Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas discuss what could be on the table for July's special session.
Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas discuss what could be on the table for July's special session.
Eanes ISD superintendent defends diversity project
Parents fear the program is actually Critical Race Theory. State lawmakers have passed legislation that prohibits school districts from adopting it.
Parents fear the program is actually Critical Race Theory. State lawmakers have passed legislation that prohibits school districts from adopting it.
Harris to make 1st visit to US-Mexico border Friday
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make her first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office.
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make her first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office.
FOX 7 Discussion: GOP candidates running for Texas Attorney General
Travis County GOP Executive Director Brian Ruddle and Democratic consultant Joe Deshotel join Mike Warren to talk about the GOP candidates challenging Ken Paxton.
Travis County GOP Executive Director Brian Ruddle and Democratic consultant Joe Deshotel join Mike Warren to talk about the GOP candidates challenging Ken Paxton.
2021 Texas Legislature special session to start July 8
Gov. Greg Abbott said the special session will begin July 8, with the topics to be announced at a later date.
Gov. Greg Abbott said the special session will begin July 8, with the topics to be announced at a later date.
FOX 7 Discussion: Firearms instructors pushing gun education, safety
Raul Camacho, founder of Professional Firearms Instructors of Texas, talks about how firearms instructors are pushing the importance of gun safety.
Raul Camacho, founder of Professional Firearms Instructors of Texas, talks about how firearms instructors are pushing the importance of gun safety.
Abbott vetoes bill protecting dogs left outside in harsh conditions
Abbott vetoed the "Safe Outdoor Dogs Act" that would protect dogs left outside by their owners in dangerous conditions, claiming the state doesn't need the bill.
Abbott vetoed the "Safe Outdoor Dogs Act" that would protect dogs left outside by their owners in dangerous conditions, claiming the state doesn't need the bill.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott vetoes part of budget that funds Legislature
Brian Ruddle and Glenn Smith join Mike Warren to talk about how Abbott has vetoed the part of the state budget bill that would fund the Legislature.
Brian Ruddle and Glenn Smith join Mike Warren to talk about how Abbott has vetoed the part of the state budget bill that would fund the Legislature.
Gov. Abbott vetoes bipartisan bill aimed at expanding Texas animal cruelty rules
Senate Bill 474, or the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act, would have prohibited the use of heavy chains to restrain a dog. Owners would’ve been punished for leaving dogs without drinkable water or adequate shelter. But once it reached Gov. Abbott's desk, he vetoed it.
Senate Bill 474, or the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act, would have prohibited the use of heavy chains to restrain a dog. Owners would’ve been punished for leaving dogs without drinkable water or adequate shelter. But once it reached Gov. Abbott's desk, he vetoed it.
Beto O'Rourke holds voting rights rally at Texas Capitol
The Austin rally will serve as the last stop on Powered by People's "Texas Drive for Democracy" campaign, in which O'Rourke visited 18 other Texas towns and cities
The Austin rally will serve as the last stop on Powered by People's "Texas Drive for Democracy" campaign, in which O'Rourke visited 18 other Texas towns and cities
FOX 7 Discussion: The state of Texas's power grid
Ed Hirs, energy fellow at the University of Houston, joins Mike Warren and Rebecca Thomas to talk about Texas's power grid.
Ed Hirs, energy fellow at the University of Houston, joins Mike Warren and Rebecca Thomas to talk about Texas's power grid.
Austinites react to President Biden signing Juneteenth Act
Juneteenth has been celebrated for years on June 19 - the day that Union soldiers arrived in Galveston to deliver an order officially ending slavery in Texas.
Juneteenth has been celebrated for years on June 19 - the day that Union soldiers arrived in Galveston to deliver an order officially ending slavery in Texas.