From Paxton impeachment to Operation Lone Star, here's what happened This Week in Texas Politics
From new developments in the Paxton impeachment trial to news with ERCOT and Operation Lone Star, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at what happened This Week in Texas Politics.
From new developments in the Paxton impeachment trial to news with ERCOT and Operation Lone Star, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at what happened This Week in Texas Politics.
US, Japan and South Korea open Camp David summit to bolster security over objections of Beijing
The move is one of several joint efforts expected to be announced as the three countries look to strengthen security and economic ties.
The move is one of several joint efforts expected to be announced as the three countries look to strengthen security and economic ties.
Ken Paxton impeachment: Attempts to dismiss foiled in wake of new documents
Be careful what you ask for: that's the lesson from the latest fallout from the Texas AG Ken Paxton impeachment case, says a Dallas-area constitutional law attorney.
Be careful what you ask for: that's the lesson from the latest fallout from the Texas AG Ken Paxton impeachment case, says a Dallas-area constitutional law attorney.
AFA, City differ on why firefighter labor contract negotiations ended
Labor contract negotiations for Austin's firefighters have stalled and the president of the Austin Firefighters Association is pushing back on claims made in an August 10 city memo.
Labor contract negotiations for Austin's firefighters have stalled and the president of the Austin Firefighters Association is pushing back on claims made in an August 10 city memo.
Will Arizona be the next state to indict former president Donald Trump?
Arizona could be the next state to indict former president Donald Trump on charges in connection to trying to overturn the 2020 election results.
Arizona could be the next state to indict former president Donald Trump on charges in connection to trying to overturn the 2020 election results.
New documents outline evidence in Ken Paxton impeachment trial
Some of the evidence mentioned includes a burner Uber account set up for impeached Texas AG Ken Paxton to book rides to meet his mistress.
Some of the evidence mentioned includes a burner Uber account set up for impeached Texas AG Ken Paxton to book rides to meet his mistress.
$130M bond package on Georgetown ballot this November
The City says the bond package would fund new and expanded customer service, animal shelter, and parks and recreation facilities.
The City says the bond package would fund new and expanded customer service, animal shelter, and parks and recreation facilities.
Fulton County grand jury indicts Trump, allies in 2020 Georgia election case
Indictments have been handed up in the Georgia election probe. The Fulton County DA handed the indictments into the clerk shortly before 9 p.m. Monday.
Indictments have been handed up in the Georgia election probe. The Fulton County DA handed the indictments into the clerk shortly before 9 p.m. Monday.
Georgia election probe timeline: From November 2020 to August 2023
By the time the polls closed on Nov. 3, 2020, nearly 5 million Georgians had voted early, in person or by absentee ballot.
By the time the polls closed on Nov. 3, 2020, nearly 5 million Georgians had voted early, in person or by absentee ballot.
Lockhart ISD calls for VATRE in November to offset state funding gaps
Lockhart ISD says it and nearly 150 other school districts – mainly in rural areas – are facing unprecedented levels of underfunding from the State of Texas this year.
Lockhart ISD says it and nearly 150 other school districts – mainly in rural areas – are facing unprecedented levels of underfunding from the State of Texas this year.
Skittles' new packaging has some calling to boycott candy company
New Skittles Pride wrappers say, 'Black Trans Lives Matter.'
New Skittles Pride wrappers say, 'Black Trans Lives Matter.'
Trump takes aim at judge overseeing 2020 election case on social media, testing court limits
Where is the line between free speech and behavior that can get you in trouble as a criminal defendant? It seems former President Donald Trump could soon find out.
Where is the line between free speech and behavior that can get you in trouble as a criminal defendant? It seems former President Donald Trump could soon find out.
'No Labels' political movement could offer independent presidential ticket in 2024
A national political movement that could offer an independent presidential ticket in 2024 as an alternative to major-party nominees has now won ballot access in 10 states.
A national political movement that could offer an independent presidential ticket in 2024 as an alternative to major-party nominees has now won ballot access in 10 states.
The origins of special counsels, their powers and what to expect in Hunter Biden investigation
Attorney General Merrick Garland tapped David Weiss to oversee the DOJ's investigation. Weiss is the U.S. attorney in Delaware who has been probing the financial and business dealings of the president’s son.
Attorney General Merrick Garland tapped David Weiss to oversee the DOJ's investigation. Weiss is the U.S. attorney in Delaware who has been probing the financial and business dealings of the president’s son.
Texas: The Issue Is - Leaders, lawmakers celebrate property tax relief measure
Calling it the "biggest property tax cut in the history of the world," Texas leaders and lawmakers gathered before the cameras in New Caney for a collective victory lap over the $18 billion they are refunding to millions of our state's landowners.
Calling it the "biggest property tax cut in the history of the world," Texas leaders and lawmakers gathered before the cameras in New Caney for a collective victory lap over the $18 billion they are refunding to millions of our state's landowners.
Attorney General Merrick Garland appoints special counsel in Hunter Biden probe
Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe, deepening the investigation of the president’s son.
Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe, deepening the investigation of the president’s son.
Texas congressman says border buoy barrier includes 'chainsaw-type devices'
Recent claims from U.S. Rep Joaquin Castro over the border buoy barrier deployed in the Rio Grande have drawn a sharp rebuke from Gov. Greg Abbott's office. The barrier is the subject of a federal lawsuit filed by the DOJ.
Recent claims from U.S. Rep Joaquin Castro over the border buoy barrier deployed in the Rio Grande have drawn a sharp rebuke from Gov. Greg Abbott's office. The barrier is the subject of a federal lawsuit filed by the DOJ.
Trump's trial on election interference could kick-off just days before Capitol riot anniversary
Prosecutors with special counsel Jack Smith’s team asked a judge on Thursday to set a Jan. 2 trial date for former President Donald Trump in the case charging him with plotting to overturn his 2020 election loss.
Prosecutors with special counsel Jack Smith’s team asked a judge on Thursday to set a Jan. 2 trial date for former President Donald Trump in the case charging him with plotting to overturn his 2020 election loss.
Some Central Texas school districts approve pay raises for teachers, staff
This summer, while most teachers were out on break, school board trustee members were hard at work finalizing the upcoming school year compensation plan.
This summer, while most teachers were out on break, school board trustee members were hard at work finalizing the upcoming school year compensation plan.
Idaho sued by college professors over law they say criminalizes classroom abortion discussions
Six university professors and two teachers’ unions are suing Idaho over a law that they say violates their First Amendment rights by criminalizing teaching about pro-abortion viewpoints.
Six university professors and two teachers’ unions are suing Idaho over a law that they say violates their First Amendment rights by criminalizing teaching about pro-abortion viewpoints.