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Dan Patrick pushing Trump's unsubstantiated narrative of voter fraud

Dan Patrick pushing Trump's unsubstantiated narrative of voter fraud

Lt. Gov Dan Patrick offered up to $1 million in defense of President Trump's unsupported claims of irregularities in the U.S. presidential election.

November 10, 2020 9:25pm CST
Legal marijuana in Texas? 9 new bills introduced for consideration

Legal marijuana in Texas? 9 new bills introduced for consideration

Smoking marijuana is illegal in Texas, but could that change?

November 10, 2020 4:50pm CST
What will be ‘top of the list’ issues during Texas legislative session?

What will be ‘top of the list’ issues during Texas legislative session?

Over 500 bills were filed electronically Monday morning for the next Texas legislative session.

November 9, 2020 9:59pm CST
San Marcos CISD trustee ran for two elected positions at once; won one, in run-off for other

San Marcos CISD trustee ran for two elected positions at once; won one, in run-off for other

The 29-year-old San Marcos native was listed on the November ballot under both races, something that only happened because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

November 7, 2020 12:08am CST
Precinct-by-precinct reports delayed in Williamson County

Precinct-by-precinct reports delayed in Williamson County

According to the county, the Elections Department found a "minor, non-results-impacting discrepancy" in how precinct results were being reported in the Election Management System on Nov. 2.

November 6, 2020 4:53pm CST
Political experts are seeing parallels between 2020, 2000 election

Political experts are seeing parallels between 2020, 2000 election

Political experts say they are seeing some parallels this time around.

November 5, 2020 11:19pm CST
Texas Education Agency discusses COVID-19 budget impact, concerns

Texas Education Agency discusses COVID-19 budget impact, concerns

TEA Commissioner Mike Morath testified Thursday before a virtual state appropriations committee hearing.

November 5, 2020 6:55pm CST
First African American elected as Harris County attorney

First African American elected as Harris County attorney

Christian Menefee, 32, is now the youngest and first African American elected as Harris County Attorney.

November 4, 2020 10:39pm CST
Travis County voter turnout sets new record, Election Day not as busy as usual

Travis County voter turnout sets new record, Election Day not as busy as usual

More than 607,000 people voted in Travis County during the November 3 election. The previous record was about 477,000.

November 4, 2020 10:34pm CST
Austinites take to the streets downtown as wait for election results continues

Austinites take to the streets downtown as wait for election results continues

In Austin, three rallies were scheduled as Austinites took to the streets downtown.

November 4, 2020 10:01pm CST
Williamson County flips blue for president and Sheriff, stays red for other seats

Williamson County flips blue for president and Sheriff, stays red for other seats

It was a big week for Democrats in Williamson County as the area voted for a Democratic president, something that hasn’t been done in years.

November 4, 2020 9:56pm CST
In Austin City Council races, three winners, two runoffs ahead

In Austin City Council races, three winners, two runoffs ahead

The runoff for Alison Alter vs Jennifer Virden and Jimmy Flannigan vs. Mackenzie Kelly will happen on Dec.15.

November 4, 2020 8:45pm CST
Change at Williamson County Sheriff's Office brings hope, anxiety

Change at Williamson County Sheriff's Office brings hope, anxiety

When FOX7 spoke to the Sheriff-elect, Mike Gleason put the current command staff on notice.

November 4, 2020 7:12pm CST
Travis County voter turnout surpasses both 2016, 2018

Travis County voter turnout surpasses both 2016, 2018

The Travis County Clerk's office reported Wednesday morning that 70.45% of eligible voters participated in the election with 607,354 ballots cast.

November 4, 2020 2:33pm CST
Propositions approved in Pflugerville, 2 new council members elected

Propositions approved in Pflugerville, 2 new council members elected

Officials in Pflugerville have released preliminary results from Election Day. All three bond propositions that were on the ballot passed and two new members were elected to Pflugerville City Council.

November 4, 2020 1:55pm CST
Mike Gleason unseats Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody

Mike Gleason unseats Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody

Gleason beat Chody by more than 32,000 votes and earned 56% of the vote to Chody's 44%.

November 4, 2020 7:27am CST
Prop A passes, allowing CapMetro to move forward with Project Connect

Prop A passes, allowing CapMetro to move forward with Project Connect

The results Tuesday night showed 58 percent of Austin voters for Proposition A, 41 percent against.

November 4, 2020 1:02am CST
Austin voters approve Prop A, or Project Connect, and Prop B

Austin voters approve Prop A, or Project Connect, and Prop B

Austin voters decided to approve Proposition A or Project Connect, a potential solution for traffic, mobility, and climate change.

November 3, 2020 9:04pm CST
Republican John Cornyn wins re-election in Texas Senate Race

Republican John Cornyn wins re-election in Texas Senate Race

Republican Senator John Cornyn is up for re-election this year. Democratic candidate MJ Hegar is challenging him in the race for Texas Senate.

November 3, 2020 8:51pm CST
Over 43,000 people voted on 2020 Election Day in Travis County

Over 43,000 people voted on 2020 Election Day in Travis County

A big election that has brought a big turnout. The Travis County Clerk’s Office said that at 6 PM, more than 47,000 voted on Tuesday.

November 3, 2020 8:37pm CST
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