North Texas Congressman Ron Wright dies after contracting COVID-19

U.S. Rep. Ron Wright died Sunday at the age of 67. He had been battling lung cancer and two weeks ago was hospitalized because of COVID-19.

George P. Shultz, secretary of state in the Reagan administration, passes away at 100

President Ronald Reagan’s longtime secretary of state, George P. Shultz, who spent most of the 1980s trying to improve relations with the Soviet Union and forging a course for peace in the Middle East, has died. He was 100.

Wyoming State GOP Party votes to formally censure Liz Cheney for impeachment vote

The Wyoming state Republican Party formally censured Rep. Liz Cheney Saturday, for her January vote to impeach President Trump for the second time in the U.S. House of Representatives.

GOP lawmakers say Pelosi should be fined $5G for violating new House security measures

A group of House Republicans wasted no time in going after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday for allegedly breaking the new security measures she pushed to have passed earlier this week.

Gov. Ron DeSantis declares Feb. 6 'Ronald Reagan Day' in Florida

Reagan, who was the 40th president of the United States, was born on Feb. 6, 1911 in Illinois. He served two terms as president from 1981 to 1989. 

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responds to being stripped of House committees

Freshman Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia responded Friday, a day after being stripped of her committee assignments by the House Democratic majority over racist remarks, her embrace of conspiracy theories, and her past endorsement of violence against leading Democratic officials.

FOX 7 Discussion: The future of Pflugerville’s fire & EMS

Pflugerville Mayor Pro Tem Omar Pena joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to discuss how city leaders are considering providing much-needed fire and EMS services to Pflugerville.

Austin’s new homeless strategy officer talks hotels, HEAL Initiative

Dianna Grey held her first news conference Friday since assuming the role which helps coordinates the city's homeless response activities.

Governor Greg Abbott reveals key priorities in 2022-2023 budget

Officials say the budget ensures the State of Texas continues to build on progress made in previous legislatures.

Booker, Pressley renew push for 'baby bonds' in bid to narrow wealth gap

The government would provide every American child with a $1,000 savings account and would give an additional $2,000 every year depending on income.

Vice President Harris casts first tie-breaking vote as VP

The Senate early Friday approved a budget resolution that's a key step toward fast-track passage of President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan without support from Republicans. Vice President Kamala Harris was in the chair to cast the tie-breaking vote, her first.