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%.

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.

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.

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: The Issue Is - Will Texas lawmakers raise the age to buy assault-style rifles?

State Senator Roland Gutierrez, who represents Uvalde, said three of his Republican colleagues support raise the age to buy an assault-style rifle in Texas but won’t go public.