Austin City Council orders special May elections for 8 propositions
On Tuesday, the Austin City Council called a special election for eight propositions, including the homeless camping ban.
On Tuesday, the Austin City Council called a special election for eight propositions, including the homeless camping ban.
FOX 7 Discussion: Ted Cruz on Trump impeachment trial
Glenn Smith from Progress Texas and Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle discuss Sen. Ted Cruz's statements on the Trump impeachment trial.
Glenn Smith from Progress Texas and Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle discuss Sen. Ted Cruz's statements on the Trump impeachment trial.
FOX 7 Discussion: Casar on police oversight ballot measure
Austin City Councilmember Greg Casar joins FOX 7 Austin to talk about the ballot measure to make the Office of Police Oversight more independent.
Austin City Councilmember Greg Casar joins FOX 7 Austin to talk about the ballot measure to make the Office of Police Oversight more independent.
Impeachment trial: New video evidence shows senators fleeing, police begging on radio for help
For the first time, senators saw detailed security video of the break-in and heard grim emergency calls from Capitol police pleading for back-up as they were overwhelmed.
For the first time, senators saw detailed security video of the break-in and heard grim emergency calls from Capitol police pleading for back-up as they were overwhelmed.
Twitter’s Trump ban is ‘permanent' and former president will not be allowed back on platform, CFO says
Twitter’s CFO reiterated that former President Donald Trump would not be allowed back on their platform no matter what.
Twitter’s CFO reiterated that former President Donald Trump would not be allowed back on their platform no matter what.
Texas lieutenant governor announces bill protecting national anthem
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced a bill Wednesday introduced to ensure that the national anthem is performed at all publicly funded events
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced a bill Wednesday introduced to ensure that the national anthem is performed at all publicly funded events
FOX 7 Discussion: Firefighters union seeking binding arbitration option
AFA president Bob Nicks joins FOX 7 Austin to talk about the proposal for a city charter amendment regarding arbitration and collective bargaining.
AFA president Bob Nicks joins FOX 7 Austin to talk about the proposal for a city charter amendment regarding arbitration and collective bargaining.
House requests briefing from postmaster general about ‘alarmingly high’ COVID-19 infections among USPS workers
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
FOX 7 Discussion: Second Trump impeachment trial underway
Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas join FOX 7 Austin to talk about Trump's second impeachment trial.
Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas join FOX 7 Austin to talk about Trump's second impeachment trial.
Council leaves strong mayor, camping ban up to Austin voters in May
In a special-called meeting, the Austin City Council approved for voters to decide if the city should operate under a strong-mayor form of government.
In a special-called meeting, the Austin City Council approved for voters to decide if the city should operate under a strong-mayor form of government.
Senate sets confirmation hearing date for Merrick Garland, Biden's pick for attorney general
The Senate Judiciary Committee has set a confirmation hearing for Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden’s nominee for attorney general.
The Senate Judiciary Committee has set a confirmation hearing for Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden’s nominee for attorney general.
Senate votes to move forward with Trump’s 2nd impeachment trial after debating constitutionality
The impeachment trial against the former president opened Tuesday with a Senate debate and vote on whether it's constitutionally permissible to prosecute Donald Trump since he is no longer in office.
The impeachment trial against the former president opened Tuesday with a Senate debate and vote on whether it's constitutionally permissible to prosecute Donald Trump since he is no longer in office.
Williamson County prepared for legal battle over homeless hotel
Williamson County and the city of Austin are in dispute over the decision to buy a hotel in Northwest Austin and convert it into a homeless shelter.
Williamson County and the city of Austin are in dispute over the decision to buy a hotel in Northwest Austin and convert it into a homeless shelter.
Arizona man who wore horns at riot apologizes for storming Capitol
The so-called "QAnon Shaman" Jacob Chansley says he regrets storming the Capitol and expressed disappointment with former President Donald Trump.
The so-called "QAnon Shaman" Jacob Chansley says he regrets storming the Capitol and expressed disappointment with former President Donald Trump.
Biden revives weekly presidential address with personal phone calls
President Joe Biden conducted his first weekly address, talking with an unemployed California mother by phone.
President Joe Biden conducted his first weekly address, talking with an unemployed California mother by phone.
FOX 7 Discussion: Trump’s attorneys request impeachment trial dismissal
Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas talk about Trump's request to dismiss the impeachment trial.
Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas talk about Trump's request to dismiss the impeachment trial.
Senate confirms Biden pick Denis McDonough as VA secretary
The Senate has overwhelmingly voted to confirm President Joe Biden’s pick to oversee the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The Senate has overwhelmingly voted to confirm President Joe Biden’s pick to oversee the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Pete Buttigieg to quarantine after security agent tests positive for COVID-19
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will quarantine for 14 days after a member of his security detail tested positive Monday for the coronavirus.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will quarantine for 14 days after a member of his security detail tested positive Monday for the coronavirus.
Stimulus checks: Democrats propose $1,400 payments as part of Biden's COVID-19 relief plan
Democrats on a pivotal House panel on Monday proposed an additional $1,400 in direct payments to individuals as Congress began piecing together a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that largely follows President Joe Biden's proposal for battling the pandemic and reviving a still staggering economy.
Democrats on a pivotal House panel on Monday proposed an additional $1,400 in direct payments to individuals as Congress began piecing together a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that largely follows President Joe Biden's proposal for battling the pandemic and reviving a still staggering economy.
Trump lawyers blast impeachment as 'political theater' on eve of trial
Lawyers for Donald Trump on Monday blasted the impeachment case against him as an act of “political theater” by Democrats. The trial is set to begin Tuesday.
Lawyers for Donald Trump on Monday blasted the impeachment case against him as an act of “political theater” by Democrats. The trial is set to begin Tuesday.