Texas Supreme Court deals final blow to federal abortion law challenge
The U.S. Supreme Court left abortion providers only the narrowest avenue to challenge the ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Friday’s Texas Supreme Court ruling has effectively ended that federal legal challenge.
The U.S. Supreme Court left abortion providers only the narrowest avenue to challenge the ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Friday’s Texas Supreme Court ruling has effectively ended that federal legal challenge.
Senate gives final approval to Ukraine aid, huge budget bill
A $13.6 billion emergency package of military and humanitarian aid for besieged Ukraine and its European allies easily won final congressional approval Thursday.
A $13.6 billion emergency package of military and humanitarian aid for besieged Ukraine and its European allies easily won final congressional approval Thursday.
Harm reduction services can reduce overdoses, advocates say
The Texas Harm Reduction Office held a rally and marched to Ted Cruz’s office in Austin to ask for him to support harm reduction services, rather than ending them.
The Texas Harm Reduction Office held a rally and marched to Ted Cruz’s office in Austin to ask for him to support harm reduction services, rather than ending them.
Kamala Harris embraces call for war crimes probe of Russia over Ukraine invasion
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris embraced calls for an international war crimes investigation of Russia, citing the “atrocities” of bombing civilians in Ukraine.
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris embraced calls for an international war crimes investigation of Russia, citing the “atrocities” of bombing civilians in Ukraine.
Whitmer kidnap trial focus turns toward entrapment
“They knew it was stoned-crazy talk and not a plan,” a defense attorney said, referring to the FBI. At one point, the attorney said the defendant's state of mind included coming up with a plan to put the governor on a kite to transport her.
“They knew it was stoned-crazy talk and not a plan,” a defense attorney said, referring to the FBI. At one point, the attorney said the defendant's state of mind included coming up with a plan to put the governor on a kite to transport her.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pelosi says SOTU hecklers Boebert and Greene 'should just shut up'
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had stern words for two of the most right-wing members of her chamber after their outbursts during President Joe Biden’s State of the Union.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had stern words for two of the most right-wing members of her chamber after their outbursts during President Joe Biden’s State of the Union.
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.
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.
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.
House passes bill to boost benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits
Veterans exposed to burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan would have a dramatic boost in health care services and disability benefits under the legislation.
Veterans exposed to burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan would have a dramatic boost in health care services and disability benefits under the legislation.