The Trump factor to play heavily in midterm elections, political experts say
Chances are you’ve seen attack ads on repeat with the election being Tuesday. We wanted to take a look at the ‘Trump factor’ and if the weight of the former president could impact the outcome in some races.
Chances are you’ve seen attack ads on repeat with the election being Tuesday. We wanted to take a look at the ‘Trump factor’ and if the weight of the former president could impact the outcome in some races.
EXCLUSIVE: Texas Railroad Commission candidate appearing nearly nude on pumpjack has 'no regrets'
Long on experience, but short on exposure, Sarah Stogner opted to pull in plenty of eyeballs aboard a West Texas pumpjack while mostly in the buff. The video has gone viral.
Long on experience, but short on exposure, Sarah Stogner opted to pull in plenty of eyeballs aboard a West Texas pumpjack while mostly in the buff. The video has gone viral.
Texas primary is George P. Bush's biggest test yet in GOP
It’s a heated race that, if George P. Bush doesn’t win, will take America’s most enduring political family out of elected office for one of the few times in the last 50 years.
It’s a heated race that, if George P. Bush doesn’t win, will take America’s most enduring political family out of elected office for one of the few times in the last 50 years.
2022 midterm elections: What to know ahead of Texas' primary
The 2022 Texas Primary Election is Tuesday, March 1. Here is a guide of what to watch as the Texas primary unfolds.
The 2022 Texas Primary Election is Tuesday, March 1. Here is a guide of what to watch as the Texas primary unfolds.
Everything you need to know to vote in Texas on Election Day
FOX 7 Austin has put together a voter guide with everything you need to know to be able to vote in the 2022 Texas Primary Election on Tuesday, March 1.
FOX 7 Austin has put together a voter guide with everything you need to know to be able to vote in the 2022 Texas Primary Election on Tuesday, March 1.
'Bring them to their financial knees,' Texas leaders speak out against Russia
FOX 26's Gabby Hart shares the latest on local leaders' addressing the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine
FOX 26's Gabby Hart shares the latest on local leaders' addressing the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine
Psaki condemns directive from Abbott labeling sex changes for minors as child abuse
Psaki said that Abbott's directive and similar action in Florida and other states are "designed to target and attack the kids who need support the most."
Psaki said that Abbott's directive and similar action in Florida and other states are "designed to target and attack the kids who need support the most."
This Week in Texas Politics: Last day for early voting, Russia invades Ukraine
FOX 7's Rudy Koski and his panel of political consultants and journalists discuss This Week in Texas Politics, bringing up the governor race and the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
FOX 7's Rudy Koski and his panel of political consultants and journalists discuss This Week in Texas Politics, bringing up the governor race and the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
2022 Midterm Elections: Everything you need to know
The 2022 midterm elections will include several governor’s races, as well as many key House and Senate races that could tip the balance of power. See the full primary voting calendar and more.
The 2022 midterm elections will include several governor’s races, as well as many key House and Senate races that could tip the balance of power. See the full primary voting calendar and more.
Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson? Biden taps 1st Black woman to Supreme Court
President Joe Biden tapped federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman picked for the high court.
President Joe Biden tapped federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman picked for the high court.
3 Texas GOP attorney general candidates debate without Ken Paxton
The fight for the Texas attorney general job got heated during a debate Thursday night. But the man who holds the position now was a no-show.
The fight for the Texas attorney general job got heated during a debate Thursday night. But the man who holds the position now was a no-show.
Texas Supreme Court hears arguments on SB 8, abortion providers speak out
The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments surrounding Senate Bill 8 this week, with some claiming the bill's language allows medical officials to play a role in enforcement.
The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments surrounding Senate Bill 8 this week, with some claiming the bill's language allows medical officials to play a role in enforcement.
Travis County voting hours extended for Feb. 25 following winter weather
All Travis County polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.on Friday. Polling locations were closed one hour early on Feb. 23 because of winter weather.
All Travis County polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.on Friday. Polling locations were closed one hour early on Feb. 23 because of winter weather.
Over half of U.S. abortions now done with pills, not surgery, report says
A new report shows over half of U.S. abortions are now done with pills rather than surgery. The trend spiked during the pandemic as telemedicine increased and pills by mail were allowed.
A new report shows over half of U.S. abortions are now done with pills rather than surgery. The trend spiked during the pandemic as telemedicine increased and pills by mail were allowed.
Texas Supreme Court takes up challenge to state’s restrictive abortion law
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has asked the Texas Supreme Court to weigh in on a question of state law before the appeals court proceeds with its ruling.
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has asked the Texas Supreme Court to weigh in on a question of state law before the appeals court proceeds with its ruling.
Elizabeth Warren endorses Greg Casar, State Rep Eddie Rodriguez talks about campaign
Former Austin City Councilman Greg Casar has been making waves and headlines after announcing his run for U.S Congress, representing Texas' 35th district.
Former Austin City Councilman Greg Casar has been making waves and headlines after announcing his run for U.S Congress, representing Texas' 35th district.
Greg Abbott: Investigate gender-transitioning care for trans youth as ‘child abuse’
Abbott's letter said doctors, nurses, teachers, and anyone who comes into contact with a child has a requirement to report parents or face "criminal penalties."
Abbott's letter said doctors, nurses, teachers, and anyone who comes into contact with a child has a requirement to report parents or face "criminal penalties."
'You know who I am, right?': Sarasota congressional candidate apologizes after 'belligerent' traffic stop
A Sarasota police officer's body camera recorded as a Republican congressional candidate insulted her and threatened her job during a traffic stop. Martin Hyde now says his actions were "belligerent and rude" and has issued an apology.
A Sarasota police officer's body camera recorded as a Republican congressional candidate insulted her and threatened her job during a traffic stop. Martin Hyde now says his actions were "belligerent and rude" and has issued an apology.
FOX 7 Discussion: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick vs University of Texas faculty
Last week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said during the next legislative session he will move to revoke tenure or professors who teach critical race theory. UT Austin President Jay Hartzell responded to that statement on Monday.
Last week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said during the next legislative session he will move to revoke tenure or professors who teach critical race theory. UT Austin President Jay Hartzell responded to that statement on Monday.
Parents protest against Austin ISD's mask mandate at schools
The Austin parents also called out top administrators who were recently photographed not wearing masks while at gatherings earlier this month.
The Austin parents also called out top administrators who were recently photographed not wearing masks while at gatherings earlier this month.