Judge blocks Texas troopers from stopping migrant transports on the grounds that they may spread COVID-19
A federal judge Tuesday blocked Texas from allowing state troopers to stop vehicles carrying migrants on the grounds that they may spread COVID-19 as worries and new cases are rising along the U.S.-Mexico border.
A federal judge Tuesday blocked Texas from allowing state troopers to stop vehicles carrying migrants on the grounds that they may spread COVID-19 as worries and new cases are rising along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Biden calls on resistant governors to 'get out of the way' of COVID-19 vaccine push
President Joe Biden called the COVID-19 pandemic “largely preventable,” saying Americans need to get vaccinated as the delta variant fuels case surges across the country.
President Joe Biden called the COVID-19 pandemic “largely preventable,” saying Americans need to get vaccinated as the delta variant fuels case surges across the country.
Investigators find NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed women
An investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo found that he sexually harassed several current and former state employees, many of whom were young women, announced NY Attorney General Letitia James.
An investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo found that he sexually harassed several current and former state employees, many of whom were young women, announced NY Attorney General Letitia James.
Gov. Cuomo responds to sexual harassment report
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has responded to an investigation that found that he sexually harassed several women.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has responded to an investigation that found that he sexually harassed several women.
Texas AFT calling on Abbott to allow school districts to mandate masks
A large majority of Texas AFT members surveyed online last week said the governor should allow school districts to mandate mask use in schools.
A large majority of Texas AFT members surveyed online last week said the governor should allow school districts to mandate mask use in schools.
Bill would send US adults 'guaranteed income' of up to $1,200 per month
A bill proposed by Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., would send monthly payments of up to $1,200 to adults and $600 to kids following years-long pilot programs.
A bill proposed by Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., would send monthly payments of up to $1,200 to adults and $600 to kids following years-long pilot programs.
Texas Senate committee discusses economic impact of UT leaving Big 12
A Texas Senate committee has held its first meeting to look at the economic impact of the University of Texas moving to the SEC from the Big 12.
A Texas Senate committee has held its first meeting to look at the economic impact of the University of Texas moving to the SEC from the Big 12.
Controversial Travis County jail policy may be heading to court
The early review program has prosecutors decide if charges will go to a magistrate, if another charge should be filed, or if the accused will be set free.
The early review program has prosecutors decide if charges will go to a magistrate, if another charge should be filed, or if the accused will be set free.
FOX 7 Discussion: Could another special session be on the way?
Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas discuss the possibility of another special session.
Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas discuss the possibility of another special session.
Sen. Lindsey Graham tests positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated
Sen. Lindsey Graham said on Monday that he is being placed under quarantine for 10 days after contracting COVID-19, despite being vaccinated.
Sen. Lindsey Graham said on Monday that he is being placed under quarantine for 10 days after contracting COVID-19, despite being vaccinated.
White House says CDC can’t stop evictions ban, calls on states to act
The eviction moratorium expired at midnight Saturday. The White House said the CDC was “unable to find the legal authority” to extend it and called on states to act.
The eviction moratorium expired at midnight Saturday. The White House said the CDC was “unable to find the legal authority” to extend it and called on states to act.
Senate unveils $1T bipartisan infrastructure bill after weekend session
Senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, made up of some 2,700 pages following a rare weekend session.
Senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, made up of some 2,700 pages following a rare weekend session.
Texas Democratic congressman calls on Biden to appoint new border czar
The letter asks President Biden to appoint a new border czar and recommends former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson, who worked under President Obama.
The letter asks President Biden to appoint a new border czar and recommends former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson, who worked under President Obama.
Senate still writing thousands of pages of text for $1T infrastructure bill
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill could be passed “in a matter of days.” But first senators still need to finish writing thousands of pages of text.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill could be passed “in a matter of days.” But first senators still need to finish writing thousands of pages of text.
27 mile Moral March for Democracy ends with rally at Texas Capitol
The rally concludes the 27-mile Moral March for Democracy that began in Georgetown earlier this week and featured a performance from country music legend Willie Nelson.
The rally concludes the 27-mile Moral March for Democracy that began in Georgetown earlier this week and featured a performance from country music legend Willie Nelson.
Cori Bush camped at Capitol to protest looming expiration of eviction ban
The Democratic lawmaker experienced homelessness herself and said she doesn’t want anyone else to go through what she went through. “Ever.” The ban expires at midnight Saturday.
The Democratic lawmaker experienced homelessness herself and said she doesn’t want anyone else to go through what she went through. “Ever.” The ban expires at midnight Saturday.
Senate convenes in rare weekend session to debate infrastructure bill
The Senate convened for a rare weekend session to continue debate on the bill that will greatly expand spending on roads, bridges and mass transit if passed.
The Senate convened for a rare weekend session to continue debate on the bill that will greatly expand spending on roads, bridges and mass transit if passed.
Eviction moratorium to expire Saturday as House leaves for August recess
A nationwide eviction moratorium for renters is set to expire Saturday night, after the House of Representatives adjourned for August recess without passing an extension.
A nationwide eviction moratorium for renters is set to expire Saturday night, after the House of Representatives adjourned for August recess without passing an extension.
This Week in Texas Politics: Executive orders, voting battles, special elections
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski is joined by a panel of political analysts and reporters to discuss some of the headlines that caught their eye in "This Week in Texas Politics."
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski is joined by a panel of political analysts and reporters to discuss some of the headlines that caught their eye in "This Week in Texas Politics."
Justice Department sues Texas following Gov. Abbott's executive order over transport of migrants
The Justice Department sued Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday over an executive order limiting transportation of migrants in Texas, arguing it violates federal law.
The Justice Department sued Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday over an executive order limiting transportation of migrants in Texas, arguing it violates federal law.