Gov. Abbott prohibits purchase of sweetened drinks, candy with SNAP benefits
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that the state has received federal approval for a waiver that will restrict the use of federal food assistance benefits for certain sweetened drinks and candy.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that the state has received federal approval for a waiver that will restrict the use of federal food assistance benefits for certain sweetened drinks and candy.
New Texas laws for the 2025-26 school year: Cell phone ban; prayer in schools; DEI
News Texas laws impacting students in 2025 include a ban on cell phones, the Ten Commandments in classrooms, a personal financial literacy course requirement, banned additives in school lunches, parental control over library reading material, and more.
News Texas laws impacting students in 2025 include a ban on cell phones, the Ten Commandments in classrooms, a personal financial literacy course requirement, banned additives in school lunches, parental control over library reading material, and more.
The Texas redistricting fight spurring a legislative standoff: What you need to know
Texas Republicans are trying to redraw congressional districts to pick up five additional U.S. House seats. Democrats face financial and political risk in their bid to block the GOP plan.
Texas Republicans are trying to redraw congressional districts to pick up five additional U.S. House seats. Democrats face financial and political risk in their bid to block the GOP plan.
5 homicides in a week reported in Central Texas
Central Texas has seen five homicides in the span of a week, with one death a day for the last three days.
Central Texas has seen five homicides in the span of a week, with one death a day for the last three days.
6th Street to get new concrete barriers
Sixth Street has seen a series of changes over the last six months and is about to see another one: concrete barriers.
Sixth Street has seen a series of changes over the last six months and is about to see another one: concrete barriers.
Texas redistricting: Rep. Casar holds protest outside Governor's Mansion
Many Texas Democrats have fled to other states to block the vote on the new congressional redistricting map, which would create five more potential GOP seats in Congress.
Many Texas Democrats have fled to other states to block the vote on the new congressional redistricting map, which would create five more potential GOP seats in Congress.
6th Street to get new concrete barriers
Over the past six months, Sixth Sreet has seen some changes and it?s about to get another facelift.
Over the past six months, Sixth Sreet has seen some changes and it?s about to get another facelift.
Texas Democrats flee state, Republicans issue arrest warrants in redistricting fight
Texas House Democrats held a press conference on Monday to explain their decision to break quorum and leave the state, while Republicans issued civil arrest warrants for the absent lawmakers in an attempt to compel their return.
Texas House Democrats held a press conference on Monday to explain their decision to break quorum and leave the state, while Republicans issued civil arrest warrants for the absent lawmakers in an attempt to compel their return.
911 calls reveal more about June floods in San Antonio
911 calls obtained by FOX 7 Austin reveal more about what people were experiencing during the deadly flooding in San Antonio in June.
911 calls obtained by FOX 7 Austin reveal more about what people were experiencing during the deadly flooding in San Antonio in June.
Texas special session: Democrats threatened with arrest for breaking quorum
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered Texas DPS to arrest ‘delinquent’ House Democrats who fled the state in order to break quorum to stop further redistricting efforts in the Legislature.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered Texas DPS to arrest ‘delinquent’ House Democrats who fled the state in order to break quorum to stop further redistricting efforts in the Legislature.
Texas Sen. Mayes Middleton on Texas Women's Privacy Act
Texas Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston) is holding a press conference in the Texas Senate press room for Senate Bill 7 (SB7) dubbed the 'Texas Women's Privacy Act. PROTECT WOMEN?S SPACES: Legislation protecting women?s privacy in sex-segregated spaces.
Texas Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston) is holding a press conference in the Texas Senate press room for Senate Bill 7 (SB7) dubbed the 'Texas Women's Privacy Act. PROTECT WOMEN?S SPACES: Legislation protecting women?s privacy in sex-segregated spaces.
Gov. Abbott orders arrest of Texas Democrats in legislative standoff
Texas Democrats have fled the state to block a vote on a new redistricting map. Gov. Abbott has ordered their arrest, stalling critical legislation and raising legal questions.
Texas Democrats have fled the state to block a vote on a new redistricting map. Gov. Abbott has ordered their arrest, stalling critical legislation and raising legal questions.
Octopus latches onto 6-year-old boy, refusing to release, mother says, showing footage of the child's injuries
The marks extended up the child's arm.
The marks extended up the child's arm.
Teen arrested after relative's death in Travis County
The Travis County Sheriff's Office says a man is dead, and an 18-year-old relative has been arrested in connection to the man's death.
The Travis County Sheriff's Office says a man is dead, and an 18-year-old relative has been arrested in connection to the man's death.
Texas GOP's new map would move Rep. Crockett’s home out of her district, slash Dem seats
Crockett said she was asked to verify her address before Republicans unveiled the congressional redistricting proposal.
Crockett said she was asked to verify her address before Republicans unveiled the congressional redistricting proposal.
LGBTQ+ supportive church vandalized as Austin Pride Month begins
Austin church Life in the City openly supports the LGBTQ+ community and it says it experienced what it's calling an action of violence.
Austin church Life in the City openly supports the LGBTQ+ community and it says it experienced what it's calling an action of violence.
Austin police investigate North Austin homicide
Detectives with the Austin Police Department are investigating the 37th homicide of 2025 after a man died early Sunday morning.
Detectives with the Austin Police Department are investigating the 37th homicide of 2025 after a man died early Sunday morning.
Abbott issues ultimatum as Texas Democrats break quorum in redistricting fight
Texas House Democrats say they traveled to Chicago to avoid further movement in the state's redistricting process.
Texas House Democrats say they traveled to Chicago to avoid further movement in the state's redistricting process.
Texas Senate passes THC ban, bill now heads to Texas House
The Texas Senate has once again passed a bill that would enact a full ban on THC in hemp-derived consumables, setting up a potential showdown with Gov. Greg Abbott, who previously vetoed a similar measure.
The Texas Senate has once again passed a bill that would enact a full ban on THC in hemp-derived consumables, setting up a potential showdown with Gov. Greg Abbott, who previously vetoed a similar measure.
Fire destroys Travis County home
The Travis County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a structure fire that destroyed a home just after 6:30 a.m. Sunday.
The Travis County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a structure fire that destroyed a home just after 6:30 a.m. Sunday.