Wife of Texas governor candidate Allen West arrested for DWI in Dallas with grandchild in car
The wife of Texas governor candidate Allen West was arrested Friday night in Dallas for DWI with a child in her vehicle, which her husband said was her grandchild.
The wife of Texas governor candidate Allen West was arrested Friday night in Dallas for DWI with a child in her vehicle, which her husband said was her grandchild.
This Week in Texas Politics: COVID, quorums, uncertainty under the dome
FOX 7's Rudy Koski and his panel of political analysts noted the sudden end to the quorum break came with little celebration because political tensions remain.
FOX 7's Rudy Koski and his panel of political analysts noted the sudden end to the quorum break came with little celebration because political tensions remain.
Patrick criticized for blaming Black Texans for spread of COVID-19
Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick is facing backlash for comments he made on Fox News claiming Black Texans were at fault for spreading COVID-19.
Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick is facing backlash for comments he made on Fox News claiming Black Texans were at fault for spreading COVID-19.
Dan Patrick blames Dems for low vaccinations among Black residents, but more white Texans are unvaccinated
In Texas, the vaccination rate among Black people is low compared to other racial and ethnic groups, but in terms of raw numbers, the biggest group of the unvaccinated is white people.
In Texas, the vaccination rate among Black people is low compared to other racial and ethnic groups, but in terms of raw numbers, the biggest group of the unvaccinated is white people.
After a nearly six-week exodus over GOP voting bill, enough Democrats return to Texas House to resume work
Democrat Reps. Garnet Coleman, Armando Walle and Ana Hernandez were the latest to rejoin the House on Thursday, narrowly clinching a quorum.
Democrat Reps. Garnet Coleman, Armando Walle and Ana Hernandez were the latest to rejoin the House on Thursday, narrowly clinching a quorum.
Texas says schools now must notify families of a positive COVID-19 case in classrooms
This is a reversal of the TEA’s previous guidance, which didn’t explicitly require school districts to notify parents of a close contact.
This is a reversal of the TEA’s previous guidance, which didn’t explicitly require school districts to notify parents of a close contact.
Disability rights group files federal lawsuit challenging Gov. Abbott’s mask mandate ban
Disability Rights Texas claims in a lawsuit that Gov. Greg Abbott's ban on mask mandates prevents students with disabilities from safely returning to school and is a violation of students federal rights.
Disability Rights Texas claims in a lawsuit that Gov. Greg Abbott's ban on mask mandates prevents students with disabilities from safely returning to school and is a violation of students federal rights.
Paris ISD finds loophole in governor's mask mandate ban by adding masks to dress code
A small northeast Texas school district may have found a way to get around Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban on mask mandates. Masks are now part of the dress code for students in Paris ISD.
A small northeast Texas school district may have found a way to get around Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban on mask mandates. Masks are now part of the dress code for students in Paris ISD.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas “fetal heartbeat” law goes into effect in Sept.
Andy Hogue with the Travis County GOP and Diana Gomez, advocacy manager for Progress Texas talk about the new law that goes into effect in September.
Andy Hogue with the Travis County GOP and Diana Gomez, advocacy manager for Progress Texas talk about the new law that goes into effect in September.
Parent physically assaults Texas teacher, rips mask off her face
Another teacher was verbally assaulted by parents who claimed they could not understand what the teacher was saying while her face was covered.
Another teacher was verbally assaulted by parents who claimed they could not understand what the teacher was saying while her face was covered.
Parents demonstrate outside Governor's Mansion over mask mandate ban
Several parents and other demonstrators expressed opposition to Gov. Greg Abbott’s opposing view on mask mandates Monday morning.
Several parents and other demonstrators expressed opposition to Gov. Greg Abbott’s opposing view on mask mandates Monday morning.
FOX 7 Discussion: Has Abbott lost some of his power in Texas?
Glenn Smith from Progress Texas joins Mike Warren to talk about how Governor Abbott has been handling things in Texas as of late.
Glenn Smith from Progress Texas joins Mike Warren to talk about how Governor Abbott has been handling things in Texas as of late.
Abbott sets special election for proposed constitutional amendments
Governor Abbott has set November 2, 2021, as the special election day for eight proposed constitutional amendments in Texas.
Governor Abbott has set November 2, 2021, as the special election day for eight proposed constitutional amendments in Texas.
Texas Supreme Court sides with Gov. Abbott, temporarily blocking Dallas County mask mandate
The Republican-controlled Texas Supreme Court sided with Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton by issuing a stay order in the legal battle over mask mandates in Texas.
The Republican-controlled Texas Supreme Court sided with Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton by issuing a stay order in the legal battle over mask mandates in Texas.
This Week in Texas Politics: Legislative impasse and courtroom battles
FOX 7's Rudy Koski and his panel of Texas political journalists weigh in on the legislative and legal news of This Week in Texas Politics.
FOX 7's Rudy Koski and his panel of Texas political journalists weigh in on the legislative and legal news of This Week in Texas Politics.
Court rules against Gov. Abbott in legal battle over Dallas County mask mandate
An appeals court said Governor Greg Abbott cannot take away the power of local government leaders to manage local disasters.
An appeals court said Governor Greg Abbott cannot take away the power of local government leaders to manage local disasters.
Supreme Court halts Harris Co. Judge's order protecting Dems from arrest warrants
Gov. Greg Abbott announced on his Twitter that the Supreme Court halted Harris Co. judges' order to block the arrest of more than 40 Democrats
Gov. Greg Abbott announced on his Twitter that the Supreme Court halted Harris Co. judges' order to block the arrest of more than 40 Democrats
Texas senator ends 15-hour filibuster, voting bill passes
After a long 15 hours, Texas Senator Carol Alvarado ends her filibuster Thursday morning of a voting rights bill, which passed the senate vote moments later.
After a long 15 hours, Texas Senator Carol Alvarado ends her filibuster Thursday morning of a voting rights bill, which passed the senate vote moments later.
FOX 7 Discussion: Legal fight over emergency health powers
UT law professor Randall Erben joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the legal battles over Abbott's mask mandate ban.
UT law professor Randall Erben joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the legal battles over Abbott's mask mandate ban.
Austinites set to vote on 'Make Austin Safe' ordinance
In a recently released fiscal analysis, the Chief Financial Officer of Austin broke down what it would take if voters said yes to the ordinance.
In a recently released fiscal analysis, the Chief Financial Officer of Austin broke down what it would take if voters said yes to the ordinance.