Round Rock ISD files for 'good cause exception' amid House Bill 3
Round Rock ISD is one of the many school districts in Central Texas seeking a "good cause exception" to House Bill 3. The new law requires districts to have at least one armed officer on every campus.
Round Rock ISD is one of the many school districts in Central Texas seeking a "good cause exception" to House Bill 3. The new law requires districts to have at least one armed officer on every campus.
This Week in Texas Politics: Ken Paxton acquittal
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski caught up with political experts to discuss in This Week in Texas Politics.
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski caught up with political experts to discuss in This Week in Texas Politics.
Sen. Bob Menendez and wife face bribery charges
The new charges follow a yearslong investigation. Between April and June of 2022, the couple cashed out at least part of their precious metal holdings, forms show, selling between $200,000 and $400,000 worth of gold bars, while keeping at least $250,000 worth of them.
The new charges follow a yearslong investigation. Between April and June of 2022, the couple cashed out at least part of their precious metal holdings, forms show, selling between $200,000 and $400,000 worth of gold bars, while keeping at least $250,000 worth of them.
Ken Paxton releases statement following reinstatement as Texas AG
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has released a statement following his reinstatement in the office.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has released a statement following his reinstatement in the office.
Gender-affirming care for kids being dropped by some providers in cases where it's legal
Some medical providers are dropping continuing gender-affirming care for minors, even though it remains legal.
Some medical providers are dropping continuing gender-affirming care for minors, even though it remains legal.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says he is now a Republican
Johnson's party switch makes him the only Republican mayor of the nation's 10 largest cities.
Johnson's party switch makes him the only Republican mayor of the nation's 10 largest cities.
Nevada Republicans brace for confusion as party eyes election rules that could favor Donald Trump
The state GOP, led by the former president's allies, is insisting on moving forward with a presidential caucus on Feb. 8 despite a new state law that set a primary election two days earlier.
The state GOP, led by the former president's allies, is insisting on moving forward with a presidential caucus on Feb. 8 despite a new state law that set a primary election two days earlier.
Texas border receives resources in response to new migrant surge
Thousands of migrants continued to cross the Rio Grande from Mexico into Texas on Sept. 21. The main push is happening around Eagle Pass with nearly 10,000 crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border in the past 24-hours.
Thousands of migrants continued to cross the Rio Grande from Mexico into Texas on Sept. 21. The main push is happening around Eagle Pass with nearly 10,000 crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border in the past 24-hours.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivers upbeat message to legislators on war progress as some GOP support softens
The Ukrainian president briefed lawmakers on the state of the war and told them Ukrainians “are winning." He was facing Republicans who question the flow of U.S. dollars that for 19 months has helped keep his troops in the fight against Russian forces.
The Ukrainian president briefed lawmakers on the state of the war and told them Ukrainians “are winning." He was facing Republicans who question the flow of U.S. dollars that for 19 months has helped keep his troops in the fight against Russian forces.
New poll shows Trump pulling even with Biden in hypothetical 2024 rematch
A new poll shows that in a hypothetical Election Day rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, the two would be tied for votes.
A new poll shows that in a hypothetical Election Day rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, the two would be tied for votes.
Republicans clash with Attorney General Merrick Garland, accusing him of favoring Hunter Biden
The GOP used a routine oversight hearing on Wednesday to instead grill the attorney general about a special prosecutor's investigation of Hunter Biden.
The GOP used a routine oversight hearing on Wednesday to instead grill the attorney general about a special prosecutor's investigation of Hunter Biden.
Abbott to call special session on school choice in October
Gov. Greg Abbott is prepared to go to great lengths to pressure reluctant Republicans to support a school choice bill. It will be part of a special session he plans to call soon.
Gov. Greg Abbott is prepared to go to great lengths to pressure reluctant Republicans to support a school choice bill. It will be part of a special session he plans to call soon.
Hunter Biden goes on offensive against Republicans. That may be tricky for the president
Hunter Biden is arguing in a lawsuit against the IRS that although he is the son of the president, he shouldn’t be treated differently than anyone else.
Hunter Biden is arguing in a lawsuit against the IRS that although he is the son of the president, he shouldn’t be treated differently than anyone else.
President Biden and Brazil's Lula meeting in New York to discuss labor, climate
The two leaders are expected to discuss labor and the environment as the two nations roll out a partnership on workers’ rights.
The two leaders are expected to discuss labor and the environment as the two nations roll out a partnership on workers’ rights.
Ken Paxton interview with Tucker Carlson expected to be released on Wednesday
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's interview with former FOX News host Tucker Carlson is expected to be released Wednesday evening.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's interview with former FOX News host Tucker Carlson is expected to be released Wednesday evening.
Biden urges world leaders at UN to stand up to Russia, warns not to let Ukraine 'be carved up'
The president is trying to rally support for Kyiv’s effort to repel a nearly 19-month-old Russian invasion that has no end in sight.
The president is trying to rally support for Kyiv’s effort to repel a nearly 19-month-old Russian invasion that has no end in sight.
Donald Trump calls DeSantis abortion ban 'a terrible mistake,' inciting anger from key Republicans
The former president is facing criticism for refusing to commit to national abortion restrictions and for questioning Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' signing of a six-week ban on the procedure.
The former president is facing criticism for refusing to commit to national abortion restrictions and for questioning Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' signing of a six-week ban on the procedure.
Texas AG Ken Paxton acquitted on 16 articles of impeachment
The Texas Senate acquitted Attorney General Ken Paxton on 16 articles of impeachment that they considered related to bribery and corruption.
The Texas Senate acquitted Attorney General Ken Paxton on 16 articles of impeachment that they considered related to bribery and corruption.
Ken Paxton acquittal could factor into education special session
After the Senate's acquittal vote for the AG Ken Paxton on Saturday, Sept. 16, repairing the political rift that it caused poses a big job.
After the Senate's acquittal vote for the AG Ken Paxton on Saturday, Sept. 16, repairing the political rift that it caused poses a big job.
Texas Lt. Gov requests expense audit for Ken Paxton impeachment trial
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has requested an audit of all expenses related to the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton two days after he has been acquitted.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has requested an audit of all expenses related to the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton two days after he has been acquitted.