Midterm elections: Rochelle Garza faces Ken Paxton in Texas AG race
Travis County Democratic Party executive director Cynthia Van Maanen and Travis County Republican Party chair Matt Mackowiak discuss the Texas Attorney General race between Ken Paxton and Rochelle Garza.
Poll: Abbott has 4-point lead over O’Rourke among Texas registered voters
The latest Marist Poll has incumbent Greg Abbott with a 4-point lead over challenger Beto O’Rourke among registered voters. But among those who say they definitely plan to vote, Abbott’s lead doubles to 8 points.
New Gov. Abbott campaign ad blames President Biden for inflation
Travis County Democrat Chair Katie Naranjo and Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County Republican Party, discuss Gov. Abbott's new ad blaming President Biden for inflation.
Texas voter turnout expected to be high for midterm elections, with all eyes on the governor's race
SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson says there is voter interest in some high-profile statewide races, including the race for governor between Republican Greg Abbott and his Democrat challenger Beto O'Rourke.
Beto O'Rourke ad claims he'll flip GOP voters over Texas abortion law
Travis County Democratic Chair Katie Naranjo and Political Consultant Ashley Brasher join FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss Texas' abortion law.
Texas voter registration deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 11
More than 90% of the population in Travis County is registered to vote. In 2018, the turnout was around 60%.
California Gov. Newsom's campaign puts up pro-abortion billboard in Austin
The billboard marks at least the second time California Gov. Gavin Newsom has paid for advertising in Texas concerning abortion.
VP Kamala Harris speaks on abortion, reproductive rights during Austin visit
With just a month before the midterm election, Vice President Kamala Harris encouraged people to vote for Democrats up and down the ballot and encouraged others to register to vote.
Texas: The Issue Is - Republican National Committee co-chair Tommy Hicks on the midterm election
Republican National Committee co-chair Tommy Hicks sat down with FOX 4's Steven Dial to discuss a series of issues facing the Republican Party and the American people as a whole.
Deadline to register to vote in November election is October 11, 2022
The Texas voter registration deadline is October 11 to vote in the November welection. A guide on how to register to vote in Texas.
Beto O’Rourke wants to end the STAAR tests. Here’s why he can’t.
The Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate has said several times he will end the annual standardized tests. State and federal law make it impossible.
Uvalde families who lost loved ones at Robb Elementary call for changes to gun laws
Families of loved ones lost at Robb Elementary school in May, gathered to call for change on gun laws and change to leadership.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton ordered to testify in abortion lawsuit after evading subpoena
A federal judge who previously quashed the subpoena ruled that the attorney general must take the witness stand in a lawsuit from abortion funds.
Recent celebrity endorsements may not move needle in Texas governor’s race, political analysts say
Out of all the endorsements, celebrity, business, political candidate or party, Dr. Carder said the one that carries the least amount of weight is celebrity endorsements.
Harry for Beto: Harry Styles endorses Beto O'Rourke during Austin concert
During Harry Styles' residency at Moody Center, he endorsed Democrat Beto O'Rourke in the Texas governor race. O'Rourke is running against Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
Willie Nelson plays at Beto O'Rourke campaign event in South Austin
Sporting an Uvalde hat, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke spoke on a variety of issues including reproductive choice, voter access, and reforming gun laws.
Congressman Crenshaw talks border crisis, calls drug cartels 'existential' threat
During an interview with Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) a decorated Navy SEAL officer who has represented Texas' 2nd district since 2019, explained how the issue at the border is in fact a crisis.
Uvalde shooting, border dominate only Texas governor debate
The promises reflected how Abbott and O’Rourke are eager to spotlight starkly different issues with just three weeks before early voting begins in a competitive Texas governor’s race.
Harry Styles speaks on abortion rights during Austin residency
“No one can tell you what to do with your own body, it's yours,” said Harry Styles at Monday night's show at the Moody Center to a crowd of thousands.
Texas 'trigger' abortion ban hearing: Groups sue AG Paxton, want ban declared unconstitutional
The groups say they're being deprived of their constitutional rights and are unable to help Texans receive out-of-state abortions.