Abbott vetoes bill protecting dogs left outside in harsh conditions
Abbott vetoed the "Safe Outdoor Dogs Act" that would protect dogs left outside by their owners in dangerous conditions, claiming the state doesn't need the bill.
Abbott vetoed the "Safe Outdoor Dogs Act" that would protect dogs left outside by their owners in dangerous conditions, claiming the state doesn't need the bill.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott vetoes part of budget that funds Legislature
Brian Ruddle and Glenn Smith join Mike Warren to talk about how Abbott has vetoed the part of the state budget bill that would fund the Legislature.
Brian Ruddle and Glenn Smith join Mike Warren to talk about how Abbott has vetoed the part of the state budget bill that would fund the Legislature.
Gov. Abbott vetoes bipartisan bill aimed at expanding Texas animal cruelty rules
Senate Bill 474, or the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act, would have prohibited the use of heavy chains to restrain a dog. Owners would’ve been punished for leaving dogs without drinkable water or adequate shelter. But once it reached Gov. Abbott's desk, he vetoed it.
Senate Bill 474, or the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act, would have prohibited the use of heavy chains to restrain a dog. Owners would’ve been punished for leaving dogs without drinkable water or adequate shelter. But once it reached Gov. Abbott's desk, he vetoed it.
Biden shares plan to ship remaining 55M COVID-19 vaccines globally
President Joe Biden is expected to fall short of his commitment to shipping 80 million COVID-19 vaccine doses abroad by the end of July.
President Joe Biden is expected to fall short of his commitment to shipping 80 million COVID-19 vaccine doses abroad by the end of July.
Exclusive: Grammy award-winning singer Macy Gray says US needs a 'new flag'
Grammy award-winning singer Macy Gray says the US needs a new flag and that the current one now represents divisiveness and hate. She spoke exclusively with FOX 11's Susan Hirasuna.
Grammy award-winning singer Macy Gray says the US needs a new flag and that the current one now represents divisiveness and hate. She spoke exclusively with FOX 11's Susan Hirasuna.
Beto O'Rourke holds voting rights rally at Texas Capitol
The Austin rally will serve as the last stop on Powered by People's "Texas Drive for Democracy" campaign, in which O'Rourke visited 18 other Texas towns and cities
The Austin rally will serve as the last stop on Powered by People's "Texas Drive for Democracy" campaign, in which O'Rourke visited 18 other Texas towns and cities
Road to White House: DeSantis tops early 2024 straw poll
DeSantis came out on top of a 2024 straw poll at the Western Conservative Summit, narrowly edging former President Donald Trump, according to organizers of the conference.
DeSantis came out on top of a 2024 straw poll at the Western Conservative Summit, narrowly edging former President Donald Trump, according to organizers of the conference.
California governor assaulted by 'aggressive' man on Oakland street
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting Gov. Gavin Newsom during his visit to downtown Oakland, authorities said Friday.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting Gov. Gavin Newsom during his visit to downtown Oakland, authorities said Friday.
Biden announces 300 million COVID-19 shots given in 150 days
The White House says President Joe Biden will announce 300 million COVID-19 shots have been administered in the 150 days since he took office on Jan. 20.
The White House says President Joe Biden will announce 300 million COVID-19 shots have been administered in the 150 days since he took office on Jan. 20.
California: People must look for work to get jobless aid
Since the pandemic began, California — the nation’s most populous state with nearly 40 million people — has processed more than 20 million unemployment claims and paid out more than $128 billion in benefits.
Since the pandemic began, California — the nation’s most populous state with nearly 40 million people — has processed more than 20 million unemployment claims and paid out more than $128 billion in benefits.
FOX 7 Discussion: The state of Texas's power grid
Ed Hirs, energy fellow at the University of Houston, joins Mike Warren and Rebecca Thomas to talk about Texas's power grid.
Ed Hirs, energy fellow at the University of Houston, joins Mike Warren and Rebecca Thomas to talk about Texas's power grid.
Austinites react to President Biden signing Juneteenth Act
Juneteenth has been celebrated for years on June 19 - the day that Union soldiers arrived in Galveston to deliver an order officially ending slavery in Texas.
Juneteenth has been celebrated for years on June 19 - the day that Union soldiers arrived in Galveston to deliver an order officially ending slavery in Texas.
‘Disgusting’ behavior: Officer injured in Capitol riot claims GOP representative shunned him
Officer Michael Fanone claimed Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-GA, refused to shake his hand during a tense encounter at the Capitol on Wednesday.
Officer Michael Fanone claimed Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-GA, refused to shake his hand during a tense encounter at the Capitol on Wednesday.
Lawmakers seek 9/11-style commission to probe COVID-19 pandemic
A push is underway on Capitol Hill and beyond for a full-blown investigation of the coronavirus outbreak by a national commission like the one that looked into 9/11.
A push is underway on Capitol Hill and beyond for a full-blown investigation of the coronavirus outbreak by a national commission like the one that looked into 9/11.
Biden signs bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas — two months after the Confederacy had surrendered.
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas — two months after the Confederacy had surrendered.
US lawmakers worried UFOs could pose threat to national security
During a Capitol Hill briefing on June 16, U.S. lawmakers said UFOs could potentially pose a threat to the nation’s security, the New York Post reported.
During a Capitol Hill briefing on June 16, U.S. lawmakers said UFOs could potentially pose a threat to the nation’s security, the New York Post reported.
House votes to repeal 2002 military force authorization in Iraq
The repeal legislation was passed overwhelmingly by a vote of 268-161. Forty-nine Republicans voted for the bill. Only one Democrat, Rep. Elaine Luria of Virginia, voted against it.
The repeal legislation was passed overwhelmingly by a vote of 268-161. Forty-nine Republicans voted for the bill. Only one Democrat, Rep. Elaine Luria of Virginia, voted against it.
Affordable Care Act: Supreme Court dismisses challenge to health law
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a challenge to the Affordable Care Act, preserving insurance coverage for millions of Americans.
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a challenge to the Affordable Care Act, preserving insurance coverage for millions of Americans.
FOX 7 Discussion: Gov. Abbott intends to build border wall
Is there really a need for Gov. Abbott's border wall? Brian Ruddle and Gilberto Hinojosa discuss Abbott's plans with FOX 7's Mike Warren.
Is there really a need for Gov. Abbott's border wall? Brian Ruddle and Gilberto Hinojosa discuss Abbott's plans with FOX 7's Mike Warren.
Gov. Abbott launches new Texas border wall plan
Texas is putting up $250,000,000 for the down payment, according to the Texas governor.
Texas is putting up $250,000,000 for the down payment, according to the Texas governor.