FOX 7 Discussion: Temporary blocks on gender-affirming care investigations
Former GOP Chairman James Dickey and LGBTQ+ policy consultant at Progress Texas Ash Hall join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren for FOX 7 Discussion on transgender youth.
Austin safe, inclusive city for transgender youth & families, officials proclaim
Austin and Travis County officials made a proclamation declaring Austin as a safe and inclusive city for transgender families and the LGBTQIA+ community.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas oil tycoon Kelsey Warren sues Beto O'Rourke
Travis County Democratic Party Chair Katie Naranjo and former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss billionaire Kelcy Warren's lawsuit against Beto O'Rourke.
Steve McCraw with Texas DPS defends Operation Lone Star during hearing
The leadership of the Texas Guard will weigh in on Operation Lone Star during the next hearing, which is set for the end of March or early April.
John Cornyn renews calls for Joe Biden to help Trevor Reed, a Texan detained in Russia for more than two years
Trevor Reed’s case has taken on new urgency, given increasing Russian instability after that country’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
Harris County elections administrator resigns after mishandling of Texas Primary Election
Harris County Elections Administrator Isabel Longoria has submitted her resignation following the mishandling of the Texas Primary Election on March 1 and subsequent fallout.
Texas students push back against book bans for censoring LGBTQ, racial justice issues
Students are forming banned-book clubs and distribution drives to contest restrictions that focus mostly on LGBTQ and racial themes.
This Week in Texas Politics: Primary election dominates
The Texas Primary dominated This Week in Texas Politics. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and his group of political analysts discuss the 2022 election twists and turns.
Operation Lone Star marks one year amid controversy, allegations
Abbott's Operation Lone Star has been in place for one year at the Texas border. Some have said the operation has set back their income, education, and well-being.
Texas attorney general Democratic primary votes still being counted
It’s been three days since primary election day, but it’s still not clear who will be in a runoff among Democrats for Texas attorney general.
Legal battle continues over whether gender-transitioning care for Texas trans youth is 'child abuse'
Governor Greg Abbott wants the state to investigate parents of transgender kids, who may be getting "gender-affirming healthcare." Civil rights groups sued, and the state is fighting back.
SB1 rules, extra traffic caused Election Day website issues, Travis Co. Clerk's Office says
The Travis County Clerk's Office says that its site was down for about 40 minutes on Election Day due to two extra livestreaming cameras and added site traffic when polls closed.
Harris County Primary Election vote count completed following lawsuit
Harris County has released the county’s unofficial election results from the March 1 primary following a pause in the ballot counting on Wednesday evening when a lawsuit was filed.
Bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers propose economic sanctions against Russia
A group of bipartisan Texas lawmakers announced proposed economic sanctions against Russia.
Rep. Van Taylor admits affair, abandons U.S. House reelection bid
A report says the mistress Van Taylor was involved with is a former jihadist who was living in North Texas and met Taylor when she wanted to get involved in helping fight Islamic extremism.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas GOP Attorney General Runoff
Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Ed Espinosa from Progress Texas join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren for a FOX 7 Discussion.
Texas temporarily blocked from investigating the family of a trans teen over gender-affirming care
A state judge’s ruling does not stop the agency from opening investigations into other families in similar situations.
Beto O'Rourke wins Democratic nomination for Texas governor
Beto O'Rourke hopes to unseat incumbent Governor Greg Abbott in the November election.
Live Updates on 2022 Texas Primary: Vote count continues in state's largest county
Texas Primary Election results are still trickling in on Wednesday. Follow along with FOX Texas TV Station for live updates.
Texas primary 2022: Greg Abbott, Beto O'Rourke easily win nominations for governor
Texas kicked off the 2022 midterm election season on Tuesday, serving as an early preview of the nation’s political mood.