State emergency response resources activated ahead of severe weather
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate emergency response resources ahead of severe weather expected across Texas.
"Your church has risen": Salado dedicates rebuilt church destroyed by tornado
Governor Greg Abbott and community members in Salado gathered for the dedication of the First Cedar Valley Baptist Church, which was destroyed by an EF-3 tornado a year ago.
Texas: The Issue Is – State Rep. Matt Schaefer on reorganizing Operation Lone Star
Operation Lone Star is entering its third year and people are wondering how this mission can continue as it is. State Rep. Matt Schaefer talks with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about HB 20 and how he hopes to reorganize the mission.
Central Texans left with tree debris following severe winter weather
Residents in Austin and elsewhere in Central Texas are left to clean up broken tree limbs and other debris following the recent freeze.
17 cadets graduate from Texas Division of Emergency Management Academy
Seventeen cadets from the Texas Division of Emergency Management Academy celebrated their accomplishments after dedicating eight months in the academy.
School voucher debate gets underway at Texas Capitol
Most of the bills are expected to eventually be sent to the full senate for consideration.
Two education rallies held outside State Capitol
It was an education centered day for the Texas legislature as two rallies were held outside the State Capitol.
Texas teachers fight for more funding, speak out against school choice vouchers
“More funding and less vouchers," that was the simple message chanted by members of the Texas American Federation of Teachers, as teachers rallied outside the AFL-CIO building in Austin Monday.
Protesters call on Gov. Abbott to stop execution of Arthur Brown
Brown has been on death row for 30 years, convicted of the 1992 murders of four people in Houston.
Hundreds travel to Austin to call on Abbott to end Operation Lone Star
Those gathered at the capitol Saturday morning say Operation Lone Star has been ripping families apart at the border.
Texas senators face criticism, soften proposed ban on Chinese purchases of land
The measure, endorsed by Gov. Greg Abbott, originally would have banned citizens of China, Iran, Russia or North Korea from buying land in Texas. Under a new version considered Thursday, the ban wouldn’t apply to dual citizens or lawful permanent residents.
Texas A&M system removes diversity statements from hiring, admission policies
This decision comes after a memo from Gov. Greg Abbott's office told state agency and public university leaders that the use of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is illegal in hiring.
Governor Abbott makes economic development announcement
Governor Greg Abbott makes announcement regarding Texas economy.
Georgetown father who lost son to suspected fentanyl poisoning wants suppliers in jail
A Georgetown father who lost his son to a suspected fentanyl poisoning wants to know why suppliers aren’t being put in jail for these deaths.
Texas PTA pushes for education to be bigger priority; push back against Abbott's school voucher plan
This session there’s a bill that would increase per-student funding, and another to fund schools based on enrollment as opposed to attendance.
Gov. Abbott responds to criticism of school voucher program
Governor Greg Abbott says Texas public schools will not lose funding if education savings accounts are established in the state.
State legislation filed in 2023 session would legalize fentanyl test strips
More than a dozen fentanyl-related bills have been filed this legislative session, with most decriminalizing test strips if passed. The controversial topic has recently gained bipartisan support.
Debate over school vouchers continues in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott has made school vouchers one of his highest priorities this legislative session. However, the Texas chapter of the American Federation of Teachers says this is school privatization.
Governor launches statewide street takeover task force after Austin incidents
Governor Abbott announced Thursday the launch of a statewide street takeover task force to combat the rise in these incidents across Texas.
Texas Democrats say Gov. Abbott's State of the State comes up short
Texas Democrats are responding to Abbott's State of the State address, with some suggesting the governor's priorities are out of alignment with what's best for all Texans.