2026 Election: National Voter Registration Day
Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Celia Israel, Travis County tax assessor-collector and voter registrar, joins Good Day Austin's Dave Froehlich to discuss.
Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Celia Israel, Travis County tax assessor-collector and voter registrar, joins Good Day Austin's Dave Froehlich to discuss.
Fallout over Bo French's controversial social media post about UT Austin students
The fallout continued on Monday from a controversial social media post from Bo French regarding college enrollment policies and immigrants.
The fallout continued on Monday from a controversial social media post from Bo French regarding college enrollment policies and immigrants.
UT Austin students react to Bo French comments
Bo French, the Texas Republican candidate for Railroad Commission, is making headlines after a racist comment he made about UT Austin students.
Bo French, the Texas Republican candidate for Railroad Commission, is making headlines after a racist comment he made about UT Austin students.
Backlash over Bo French's social media post
The fallout continued Monday from a controversial social media post from Bo French regarding college enrollment policies and immigrants. French and his opponent responded to the pushback.
The fallout continued Monday from a controversial social media post from Bo French regarding college enrollment policies and immigrants. French and his opponent responded to the pushback.
Wesley Hunt nominated by President Trump to become ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
President Donald Trump has announced has nominated U.S. Representative Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) to become the next Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
President Donald Trump has announced has nominated U.S. Representative Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) to become the next Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Talarico leads Paxton in new Texas Senate poll, but race shifts among older voters
The race for U.S. Senate in Texas is getting national attention as Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico continue to campaign across the state. A new AARP poll shows Talarico in a slight lead over Paxton, but Paxton has an advantage over older voters.
The race for U.S. Senate in Texas is getting national attention as Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico continue to campaign across the state. A new AARP poll shows Talarico in a slight lead over Paxton, but Paxton has an advantage over older voters.
Statewide GOP nominee Bo French sparks outrage after targeting UT football fans online
The Republican nominee for the Texas Railroad Commission is facing fierce backlash from within his own party after posting inflammatory remarks on social media about students celebrating a University of Texas football victory.
The Republican nominee for the Texas Railroad Commission is facing fierce backlash from within his own party after posting inflammatory remarks on social media about students celebrating a University of Texas football victory.
Bo French faces backlash over posts criticizing UT student demographics
Texas Railroad Commission Republican nominee Bo French is facing backlash from fellow Republicans after posting social media comments that mischaracterized a photo of celebrating University of Texas football fans as evidence of Americans being displaced by foreigners.
Texas Railroad Commission Republican nominee Bo French is facing backlash from fellow Republicans after posting social media comments that mischaracterized a photo of celebrating University of Texas football fans as evidence of Americans being displaced by foreigners.
Big push for both parties begins for November midterm elections
On Friday, the sprint toward the November midterm elections hit a new gear, fueled by new cash and tough words.
On Friday, the sprint toward the November midterm elections hit a new gear, fueled by new cash and tough words.
2026 Election: Big push for both parties begins
On Friday, the sprint toward the November midterm elections hit a new gear, fueled by new cash and tough words.
On Friday, the sprint toward the November midterm elections hit a new gear, fueled by new cash and tough words.
Abbott, Hinojosa deadlocked in new Texas governor poll
The race for Texas governor is shaping up to be a dead heat between Gov. Greg Abbott and his opponent, Gina Hinojosa, based on a new poll.
The race for Texas governor is shaping up to be a dead heat between Gov. Greg Abbott and his opponent, Gina Hinojosa, based on a new poll.
Galveston County cannot use new precinct map in November, Texas Supreme Court rules
The Texas Supreme Court ruled Galveston County cannot use its newly drawn precinct map in November’s election.
The Texas Supreme Court ruled Galveston County cannot use its newly drawn precinct map in November’s election.
Jimmy Kimmel to air Talarico interview on YouTube instead of ABC
Late-night television talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has made the decision to pull an interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico from network TV and air it on YouTube due to pressure from the Federal Communications Commission.
Late-night television talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has made the decision to pull an interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico from network TV and air it on YouTube due to pressure from the Federal Communications Commission.
Trump tells Republicans they ‘go to hell’ if they don’t vote in November
President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.
President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.
Trump calls Paxton greatest attorney general in history
President Donald Trump urged Texans to elect Ken Paxton, joking about Paxton’s appearance, clothing and speaking style before praising him as “the greatest attorney general in the history of our country.”
President Donald Trump urged Texans to elect Ken Paxton, joking about Paxton’s appearance, clothing and speaking style before praising him as “the greatest attorney general in the history of our country.”
FULL: JD Vance’s 2026 RNC Midterm Convention speech
Vice President JD Vance delivers his full speech at the 2026 Republican midterm convention in Dallas. Vance honors Charlie Kirk, discusses his family and the American “birthright,” and outlines the Trump administration’s record on immigration, crime, jobs, taxes, housing and health care. He also criticizes Democratic candidates and policies, including remarks about James Talarico in Texas and Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, before urging Republicans to turn out in the November midterm elections.
Vice President JD Vance delivers his full speech at the 2026 Republican midterm convention in Dallas. Vance honors Charlie Kirk, discusses his family and the American “birthright,” and outlines the Trump administration’s record on immigration, crime, jobs, taxes, housing and health care. He also criticizes Democratic candidates and policies, including remarks about James Talarico in Texas and Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, before urging Republicans to turn out in the November midterm elections.
Vance tells protester to ‘get your ass’ to Mexico during Republican convention speech in Dallas
Vice President JD Vance was one of the final speakers Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
Vice President JD Vance was one of the final speakers Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
JD Vance fires back after Mexican flag protest disrupts RNC convention
Vice President JD Vance responded to a protester waving a Mexican flag during the convention, saying, “If you love Mexico so much, get your ass over there. I’ll buy you the plane ticket.”
Vice President JD Vance responded to a protester waving a Mexican flag during the convention, saying, “If you love Mexico so much, get your ass over there. I’ll buy you the plane ticket.”
JD Vance targets James Talarico’s gender views
Vice President JD Vance criticized Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico over his views on gender and religion, then made a pointed reference to Talarico’s browser history.
Vice President JD Vance criticized Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico over his views on gender and religion, then made a pointed reference to Talarico’s browser history.
Dallas mayor brags about party switch during Republican midterm convention speech
The mayor of Dallas was among the Texas contingent to speak Thursday at the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention.
The mayor of Dallas was among the Texas contingent to speak Thursday at the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention.