UT Austin gets school of civic leadership
The study of civics, with a strong emphasis on the constitution and capitalism, is getting a permanent home at UT Austin. The top two leaders in Texas were on hand this afternoon for the multi-million dollar announcement.
The study of civics, with a strong emphasis on the constitution and capitalism, is getting a permanent home at UT Austin. The top two leaders in Texas were on hand this afternoon for the multi-million dollar announcement.
Bill to help veterans claim benefits
In the FOX 7 Care Force, we are looking at a maddening problem many Texas veterans are having and a possible legislative solution to it. Mitch Fuller, the legislative chair for the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars, joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.
In the FOX 7 Care Force, we are looking at a maddening problem many Texas veterans are having and a possible legislative solution to it. Mitch Fuller, the legislative chair for the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars, joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.
House Republicans push federal lands sale: Here's what it would be used for
The plan would sell acres of public lands in two states and is part of President Donald Trump’s bill of tax breaks and spending cuts.
The plan would sell acres of public lands in two states and is part of President Donald Trump’s bill of tax breaks and spending cuts.
President Trump approval rating: Poll shows Texans' thoughts on immigration, tariffs and more
A newly released poll shows what Texans think of President Trump's second term so far.
A newly released poll shows what Texans think of President Trump's second term so far.
Abbott continues push for bail reform
On May 7, Gov. Abbott renewed his push to move bail reform through the state legislature. With less than a month left in the regular session, time is running out on his priority reform item
On May 7, Gov. Abbott renewed his push to move bail reform through the state legislature. With less than a month left in the regular session, time is running out on his priority reform item
Abortion bill labeled as priority by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick left pending in Texas House
Lawmakers failed to advance a bill to the Texas House floor that would block cities and counties from allocating public funds to nonprofits that help women travel out of the state to get abortions.
Lawmakers failed to advance a bill to the Texas House floor that would block cities and counties from allocating public funds to nonprofits that help women travel out of the state to get abortions.
'That's insanity and it has to stop': Gov. Abbott pushes for bond reform
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a roundtable discussion to call for tougher bail standards.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a roundtable discussion to call for tougher bail standards.
Texas House committee does not advance bill allowing prayer in schools
Lawmakers left a bill in House committee that would allow school districts to carve out time for prayer and reading of religious texts in school.
Lawmakers left a bill in House committee that would allow school districts to carve out time for prayer and reading of religious texts in school.
Texas lawmakers look to expand law on use of medical marijuana
Texas lawmakers are looking to expand the law that allows the use of medical marijuana. The expansion comes as lawmakers are also looking to clamp down on hemp products sold across the state.
Texas lawmakers are looking to expand the law that allows the use of medical marijuana. The expansion comes as lawmakers are also looking to clamp down on hemp products sold across the state.
Lawmakers look to expand medical marijuana
Texas lawmakers are looking to expand the law that allows the use of medical marijuana. The expansion comes as lawmakers are also looking to clamp down on hemp products sold across the state
Texas lawmakers are looking to expand the law that allows the use of medical marijuana. The expansion comes as lawmakers are also looking to clamp down on hemp products sold across the state
Trump, Carney quibble over buying Canada: ‘Never say never’
Tensions have been high between the U.S. and Canada, and the newly-elected prime minister visited the White House Tuesday after promising to “stand up" to President Trump.
Tensions have been high between the U.S. and Canada, and the newly-elected prime minister visited the White House Tuesday after promising to “stand up" to President Trump.
Texas Lottery: Judge puts courier rule change on hold; lawmakers consider bill to shut it down
Texas lawmakers are considering a bill that would shut down the Texas Lottery.
Texas lawmakers are considering a bill that would shut down the Texas Lottery.
Lawmakers look at funding for Texas Lottery
State lawmakers took up a bill that would shut down the lottery. The hearing follows a ruling from a Travis County judge who puts on hold a rule change involving lottery couriers.
State lawmakers took up a bill that would shut down the lottery. The hearing follows a ruling from a Travis County judge who puts on hold a rule change involving lottery couriers.
Tourists give thumbs down to Trump's plan to turn Alcatraz back into prison
San Francisco visitors weighed in on President Trump's weekend idea to turn Alcatraz Island – now a tourist attraction – back into a federal prison, saying the idea was nonsensical and expensive.
San Francisco visitors weighed in on President Trump's weekend idea to turn Alcatraz Island – now a tourist attraction – back into a federal prison, saying the idea was nonsensical and expensive.
Central Texas mayoral races: 5 incumbents re-elected, 1 race headed to runoff
Five incumbents have won re-election in the May elections, and one race is headed to a runoff.
Five incumbents have won re-election in the May elections, and one race is headed to a runoff.
Bastrop mayor's race heads to runoff
The race to replace former mayor Lyle Nelson is heading to a runoff in June.
The race to replace former mayor Lyle Nelson is heading to a runoff in June.
Bastrop mayoral race heading to runoff
The race to replace former Bastrop mayor Lyle Nelson is headed to a runoff in June.
The race to replace former Bastrop mayor Lyle Nelson is headed to a runoff in June.
May bond elections: Voters approve just over $1.7 billion
Central Texas voters have approved just over $1.7 billion in school bonds.
Central Texas voters have approved just over $1.7 billion in school bonds.
Texas Legislature in final stretch: FOX 7 Focus
In this FOX 7 Focus, John Krinjak sits down with Scott Braddock, editor of the Quorum Report, to talk about the final weeks of the Texas legislative session and what's still on the table.
In this FOX 7 Focus, John Krinjak sits down with Scott Braddock, editor of the Quorum Report, to talk about the final weeks of the Texas legislative session and what's still on the table.
New CIA videos encourage Chinese citizens to spy for US: 'Find peace'
CIA Director John Ratcliffe said two videos released this week on social media are “aimed at recruiting Chinese officials to steal secrets" from China.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe said two videos released this week on social media are “aimed at recruiting Chinese officials to steal secrets" from China.