Politics derail Texas State Board of Education meeting
Katie Naranjo, chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, and Bryan Talley, the Public Education Accountability chair of the Travis County Republican Party join FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss controversial curriculum inclusions in Texas.
Texas School Board to set new standards for social studies curriculum
On Tuesday, the Texas school board indicated they may push the process to set new standards for social studies to 2025.
Texas education board moves to delay updates to social studies curriculum after conservative pushback
Opponents of the recommended changes, including Republican legislators, complained that they downplayed Texan and American exceptionalism and didn't present opposing views on the gay rights movement.
Beto O'Rourke discusses guns, abortion and Pres. Biden not doing enough about the border
Democratic candidate for governor Beto O'Rourke sat down with FOX 4's Steven Dial to discuss some of the most important issues facing his campaign.
Carroll ISD rejects 'In God We Trust' signs written in Arabic, rainbow font
School board members in one North Texas school district rejected an parent's offer to donate signs with the national motto -- 'In God We Trust.' Here's what they say was the reason behind the decision.
Beto O'Rourke speaks on abortions, Texas border in interview
Beto O'Rourke, in a pre-recorded interview for “Texas: The Issue Is,” was on TV in three of the Lone Star State's top markets.
Beto O'Rourke temporarily off campaign trail due to 'bacterial infection'
Events for Beto O'Rourke's gubernatorial campaign are being postponed while he recovers from a bacterial infection.
Families of Uvalde, Santa Fe shooting victims call for Abbott to raise AR-15 purchase age from 18 to 21
It has been more than three months since the Uvalde shooting when 19 children and two teachers were killed. Families of those killed gathered with others on the steps of the Texas Capitol to demand gun safety.
Texas mass shooting victims, families join March for Our Lives rally to demand action on gun safety
March for Our Lives is rallying again on the Texas State Capitol steps, this time with the parents who lost children in the Uvalde mass shooting and survivors from the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School.
Texans react to abortion trigger law in effect
Under the Texas trigger law, a doctor who performs an abortion in Texas could face life in prison, a $100,000 fine and could lose their medical license.
How does Texas' trigger law taking effect impact voters this November?
Texas' trigger law is now in effect. How does this impact voters?
Federal judge says Texas can’t ban 18 to 20-year-olds from carrying handguns
A federal court in Fort Worth on Thursday struck down a Texas prohibition that limited adults under 21 from carrying handguns.
'Don't move to Texas': California billboards tell citizens to not move to Texas
The billboards say the Texas miracle died following the Uvalde school shooting. Katie Narajo, the chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, and Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County Republican Party, join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss the topic.
Texas schools required to display 'In God We Trust' signage
Katie Naranjo, the chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, and Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County Republican Party, join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren for a discussion.
Pflugerville ISD school board calls for 3 elections for November
The Pflugerville ISD board voted unanimously at its August 18 meeting to call for an Attendance Credit Election, a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election, and a Bond Election.
Texas public schools required to display 'In God We Trust' posters if they are donated
The law passed last year says schools must display the national motto in a “conspicuous place” but only if the poster is “donated” or “purchased by private donations.”
Migrant children bused from Texas to NYC will get help for school year under new program
At least 1,000 migrants will enter the school system next month.
Beto O'Rourke stops in Pflugerville on 49-day 'Drive for Texas'
On Thursday, gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke stood on a small wooden box and spoke from the middle of the crowd.
ERCOT hires new CEO Pablo Vegas
Starting Oct. 1, Pablo Vegas will be in charge of managing the flow of electric power to more than 26 million Texas customers.
Texans believe state is headed in wrong direction under Gov. Abbott, poll shows
Jamarr Brown, executive director of the Texas Democratic Party, and Ashley Brasher, board president of the Williamson County Republican leaders, join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss a recent poll showing how Texans feel about Gov. Greg Abbott.