Matthew McConaughey says running for governor of Texas is 'a true consideration'
Matthew McConaughey could be headed for a career in politics in the near future.
Matthew McConaughey could be headed for a career in politics in the near future.
State, local leaders battle over lifting of mask mandate in Texas
The Texas Attorney General is throwing his support behind Governor Abbott's decision to lift the statewide mask mandate.
The Texas Attorney General is throwing his support behind Governor Abbott's decision to lift the statewide mask mandate.
FOX 7 Discussion: Poll shows Texans split on lifting mask mandate
Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas discuss a recent poll showing that Texans are split about lifting the mask mandate.
Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas discuss a recent poll showing that Texans are split about lifting the mask mandate.
City of Round Rock will continue to require residents wear masks
The City of Round Rock is still requiring residents to wear masks, despite Governor Abbott's decision to lift the statewide mask mandate.
The City of Round Rock is still requiring residents to wear masks, despite Governor Abbott's decision to lift the statewide mask mandate.
Poll: Sharp divide between rural and urban areas on mask wearing
Repeal is not popular in major metro areas or with people of color, according to the findings of the study.
Repeal is not popular in major metro areas or with people of color, according to the findings of the study.
GOP Texas lawmaker introduces anti-abortion bill that could allow death penalty for violators
The bill would direct the state attorney general to prosecute abortion cases with assault and 'criminal homicide' charges
The bill would direct the state attorney general to prosecute abortion cases with assault and 'criminal homicide' charges
Williamson County businesses prepare for 100% capacity, lifting of mask mandate
Businesses are also gearing up to open at full capacity after nearly a year of either opening at partial capacity or being closed altogether.
Businesses are also gearing up to open at full capacity after nearly a year of either opening at partial capacity or being closed altogether.
Gov. Abbott blames Biden administration for migrant surge at border
Abbott said it is President Joe Biden’s "open border" policies that give the greenlight to cartels and other criminal activity.
Abbott said it is President Joe Biden’s "open border" policies that give the greenlight to cartels and other criminal activity.
FOX 7 Discussion: Gov. Abbott’s visit to South Texas border
Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and immigration attorney Pooja Sethi share their opinions on Abbott calling the situation at the border a crisis.
Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and immigration attorney Pooja Sethi share their opinions on Abbott calling the situation at the border a crisis.
Masks will continue to be required within the City of Austin
“In Austin, we’re committed to saving lives. Period."
“In Austin, we’re committed to saving lives. Period."
Essential workers at rally demand to be vaccinated as soon as possible
Organizers of the rally say the lifting of the mask mandate highlights why essential workers need to be vaccinated as soon as possible.
Organizers of the rally say the lifting of the mask mandate highlights why essential workers need to be vaccinated as soon as possible.
Service industry workers calling on Abbott to delay lifting COVID mandates
Organizers of the rally say the lifting of the mask mandate underscores why essential workers need to be vaccinated now.
Organizers of the rally say the lifting of the mask mandate underscores why essential workers need to be vaccinated now.
Texas bills aim to protect consumers, strengthen state's electric grid
Members of the Texas House have filed legislation to protect consumers and strengthen the state's electric grid following massive power outages.
Members of the Texas House have filed legislation to protect consumers and strengthen the state's electric grid following massive power outages.
Activists gather at Texas Capitol asking for CPS, DFPS reform
Some Texas parents want to bring change to child welfare services, and they are hoping new legislation will help.
Some Texas parents want to bring change to child welfare services, and they are hoping new legislation will help.
City of Austin apologizes for role in disenfranchising Black people
Austin City Council voted yes to a resolution to begin racial reconciliation at the local, state, and federal levels.
Austin City Council voted yes to a resolution to begin racial reconciliation at the local, state, and federal levels.
TDEM Chief Kidd grilled about power outage messaging during hearing
Chief Nim Kidd was grilled throughout the morning about how the state and some local utilities did not sound a bigger alarm before the winter storm.
Chief Nim Kidd was grilled throughout the morning about how the state and some local utilities did not sound a bigger alarm before the winter storm.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.