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.

'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.

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.

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.

Justin Berry among 19 Austin law enforcement officers indicted

Justin Berry is among 19 Austin law enforcement officers indicted and accused of using excessive force on anti-police brutality protesters in 2020.

Kirk Watson, former Texas State Senator, to run for Austin mayor

Former Democratic Texas State Senator Kirk Watson has announced he is running for Austin mayor. Watson was previously Mayor of Austin from 1997-2001.

FOX 7 Discussion: Gov. Abbott's lead narrowing against Beto O'Rourke

In the race for Texas governor, a new poll from the Dallas Morning News and UT Tyler shows Governor Greg Abbott's double-digit lead over Beto O'Rourke has shrunk to single digits.

Truth Social, Trump's social media app, launches a year after Twitter ban

Former President Donald Trump’s Truth Social app was offered Monday on the Apple App store to a limited number of subscribers who preordered.

Trump took classified documents to Mar-a-Lago home, National Archives says

Classified information has been found in the 15 boxes of White House records that were stored at former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence.

Texas Lt Gov proposes ending university tenures in response to CRT resolution

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is proposing ending university tenures at public universities following UT's response to Critical Race Theory teachings.

California bill would allow private citizens to enforce weapons ban

A new bill in California would allow private citizens to go after gun makers in the same way Texas lets them target abortion providers. "If Texas can use a law to ban a woman’s right to choose and to put her health at risk, we will use that same law to save lives and improve the health and safety of the people in the state of California," Newsom said.

Greg Casar, Eddie Rodriguez running for Congress in 35th District

Former Austin City Council Member Greg Casar and state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin are among four Democratic candidates running for the 35th Congressional District seat.

‘The brand is so toxic’: Democrats fear extinction in rural US

These Democrats are used to being outnumbered by the local Republican majority, but as their numbers continue to dwindle, the few that remain are feeling increasingly isolated and unwelcome in their own communities.

Florida House passes ban on abortions after 15 weeks, sends bill to Senate

Florida House Republicans early Thursday approved a ban on abortions after 15 weeks. The bill now moves to the Republican-controlled Senate.