WilCo judge Bill Gravell visits Israel, calls for release of hostages
Tensions have continued to rise even in this part of the world over the ongoing battle between Israel and Hamas. The heartache and anger caused by the conflict is something Williamson County judge Bill Gravell experienced while in Israel last week.
Tensions have continued to rise even in this part of the world over the ongoing battle between Israel and Hamas. The heartache and anger caused by the conflict is something Williamson County judge Bill Gravell experienced while in Israel last week.
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan wins runoff, but several GOP incumbents lose seats
House Speaker Dade Phelan was victorious in his home district Tuesday night, after a hard-fought primary runoff race against GOP challenger David Covey.
House Speaker Dade Phelan was victorious in his home district Tuesday night, after a hard-fought primary runoff race against GOP challenger David Covey.
Low voter turnout in May runoff elections across Texas
Statewide, early voting numbers pointed to an Election Day dud. Not even two congressional runoffs have brought out the votes.
Statewide, early voting numbers pointed to an Election Day dud. Not even two congressional runoffs have brought out the votes.
Texas runoff election: Will Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan hang onto his seat?
There are some big questions on the eve of Tuesday’s primary runoff elections in Texas.
There are some big questions on the eve of Tuesday’s primary runoff elections in Texas.
High-stakes campaigning, party in-fighting: This Week in Texas Politics
This Week in Texas Politics involved some high-stakes campaigning, party in0fighting, party line votes and a rare alliance between two long-running political adversaries.
This Week in Texas Politics involved some high-stakes campaigning, party in0fighting, party line votes and a rare alliance between two long-running political adversaries.
Texans concerned about economy, immigration: poll
According to a new Texas Lyceum poll, anxiety about inflation and the national economy are the top issues in Texas.
According to a new Texas Lyceum poll, anxiety about inflation and the national economy are the top issues in Texas.
Judge blocks Biden administration from enforcing new gun sales background check rule in Texas
A federal judge has blocked the Biden administration from enforcing a new rule in Texas that would require firearms dealers to run background checks on buyers at gun shows or other places outside brick-and-mortar stores.
A federal judge has blocked the Biden administration from enforcing a new rule in Texas that would require firearms dealers to run background checks on buyers at gun shows or other places outside brick-and-mortar stores.
House committee meeting erupts into chaos after 'fake eyelash' insult
A House Committee hearing turned into chaos when Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responded to a question from Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett by telling her “I think your fake eyelashes are messing up what you’re reading."
A House Committee hearing turned into chaos when Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responded to a question from Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett by telling her “I think your fake eyelashes are messing up what you’re reading."
CAIR files lawsuit over alleged free speech violations at campus protests in Texas
CAIR officials believe Texas Gov. Greg Abbott misused the slogan “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" in an executive order to justify shutting down Pro-Palestine protests at several state universities.
CAIR officials believe Texas Gov. Greg Abbott misused the slogan “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" in an executive order to justify shutting down Pro-Palestine protests at several state universities.
Texas lawmakers begin work on anti-squatting legislation
Texas lawmakers are looking at creating a law to make it easier for homeowners to kick squatters off their property.
Texas lawmakers are looking at creating a law to make it easier for homeowners to kick squatters off their property.
2024 election: Donald Trump's VP candidate list
Former President Donald Trump has not picked a running mate, yet, and according to Business Insider, Greg Abbott didn't make the list.
Former President Donald Trump has not picked a running mate, yet, and according to Business Insider, Greg Abbott didn't make the list.
Nationwide campus protests, DEI was focus of Texas Committee hearing
State lawmakers are trying to decide how to respond to the recent pro-Palestine protests on college campuses. Lawmakers also called on university leaders to explain how they have responded to a law requiring the closure of DEI programs.
State lawmakers are trying to decide how to respond to the recent pro-Palestine protests on college campuses. Lawmakers also called on university leaders to explain how they have responded to a law requiring the closure of DEI programs.
Campus Palestine protests, Paxton sues Biden, political deepfakes: This Week in Texas Politics
Campus protests were the big news this week, but there were still plenty of other headlines This Week in Texas Politics.
Campus protests were the big news this week, but there were still plenty of other headlines This Week in Texas Politics.
Democratic US Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife are indicted over ties to Azerbaijan
Texas Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been charged with bribery, unlawful foreign influence and money laundering schemes.
Texas Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been charged with bribery, unlawful foreign influence and money laundering schemes.
UT Palestine protests, voting issues and flips: This Week in Texas Politics
Protests and big voting issues were some of the headlines This Week in Texas Politics. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our political panel discusses.
Protests and big voting issues were some of the headlines This Week in Texas Politics. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our political panel discusses.
Abbott promises school vouchers will come to Texas soon
Governor Abbott is promising that school vouchers will be coming to Texas in the next legislative session. FOX 7 Austin spoke with two political experts to discuss.
Governor Abbott is promising that school vouchers will be coming to Texas in the next legislative session. FOX 7 Austin spoke with two political experts to discuss.
Texas Rep. John Carter's office vandalized with 'Free Gaza,' red liquid
U.S. Rep John Carter shared a photo on X of the front door of his Georgetown office covered in red liquid and the words "Free Gaza" spray-painted on the floor.
U.S. Rep John Carter shared a photo on X of the front door of his Georgetown office covered in red liquid and the words "Free Gaza" spray-painted on the floor.
Gov. Abbott 'certain' school vouchers will pass next session
Governor Abbott says he expects to have the votes to pass school vouchers in 2025. See why he believes public schools may have missed their chance to accept the best possible deal.
Governor Abbott says he expects to have the votes to pass school vouchers in 2025. See why he believes public schools may have missed their chance to accept the best possible deal.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talks border security, bussing of immigrants to other cities
Texas Governor Greg Abbott sat down to discuss the latest in border security as well as busing immigrants to other cities.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott sat down to discuss the latest in border security as well as busing immigrants to other cities.
Texas’ diversity, equity and inclusion ban has led to more than 100 job cuts at state universities
Universities throughout Texas rushed to make changes after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 17 into law last year.
Universities throughout Texas rushed to make changes after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 17 into law last year.