Abbott: Texas will charter buses of undocumented immigrants to DC
This comes after the CDC announced last week that it is ending a policy that limited asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border to prevent the spread of COVID-19, also known as Title 42.
State senate committee hears testimony on border security efforts
Sarah Hicks, budget director for the Office of the Governor, said of the border funding so far roughly $24 million has gone to TxDOT to build their 1.7-mile section of the wall, and around $2 million has gone to temporary fencing and c-wire.
FOX 7 Discussion: Poll shows what Texans think are most important issues in state
President of Progress Texas Ed Espinosa and CEO of JD Key Communications James Dickey join FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to speak on the Texas Lyceum poll.
Abbott proclaims April 2022 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Texas
This comes roughly six months after Governor Greg Abbott said Texas will work to "eliminate all rapists" when responding to a question about why he would sign a bill that forces a victim to carry her rapists’ baby to term.
Elgin residents cleaning up after tornado ripped through town
Bastrop County officials say over 100 homes were either damaged or destroyed after a tornado touched down in the area.
Tornadoes in Texas: Abbott meets with local officials, discusses response
Texas Governor Greg Abbott received a briefing and held a press conference with local officials to talk about the state's response to the severe weather that hit the state on March 21.
Eastland County wildfire takes life of County Deputy, destroys 40 homes
More than 40 homes were destroyed as of Friday as the Eastland County complex wildfire burns for more than 45,000 acres.
Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for 11 Texas counties in response to wildfires
Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 11 Texas counties in response to wildfire activity throughout several communities.
FOX 7 Discussion: Troops question Gov. Abbott's US border mission
Senior Strategist for Progress Texas Glenn Smith and the CEO of JD Ky Communications James Dickey join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren for a FOX 7 Discussion on the Texas Tribune's article regarding Operation Lone Star.
National Guard troops dispatched to famous Texas ranches with private security as part of border mission
The dispatching of troops to famous Texas private ranches, far from the border, raises questions about the use of National Guard troops.
Beto O'Rourke calls Abbott a 'thug' at SXSW amid heated race for Texas governorship
Beto O'Rourke is facing current Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott in a bid for governor, who he slammed as a "thug" in his SXSW discussion.
Texas Governor's Mansion lit up to show support for Ukraine
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation on March 9 announcing Sunday, March 13, 2022, as a Day of Prayer for Ukraine.
This Week in Texas Politics: Hearings, Harris County vote count, gas prices
FOX7's Rudy Koski and our panel of political experts take a look at the issues that dominated This Week in Texas Politics including border and power grid hearings and the vote count issues in Harris County.
Texas judge blocks investigations into parents of trans children
A Texas judge on Friday blocked the state from investigating as child abuse gender-confirming care for transgender youth.
FOX 7 Discussion: Temporary blocks on gender-affirming care investigations
Former GOP Chairman James Dickey and LGBTQ+ policy consultant at Progress Texas Ash Hall join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren for FOX 7 Discussion on transgender youth.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas oil tycoon Kelsey Warren sues Beto O'Rourke
Travis County Democratic Party Chair Katie Naranjo and former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss billionaire Kelcy Warren's lawsuit against Beto O'Rourke.
Steve McCraw with Texas DPS defends Operation Lone Star during hearing
The leadership of the Texas Guard will weigh in on Operation Lone Star during the next hearing, which is set for the end of March or early April.
Texas Children's Hospital pauses hormone therapy for transgender children
Citing potential criminal penalties, Texas Children’s Hospital will no longer provide hormone therapy to transgender patients.
Operation Lone Star marks one year amid controversy, allegations
Abbott's Operation Lone Star has been in place for one year at the Texas border. Some have said the operation has set back their income, education, and well-being.
Legal battle continues over whether gender-transitioning care for Texas trans youth is 'child abuse'
Governor Greg Abbott wants the state to investigate parents of transgender kids, who may be getting "gender-affirming healthcare." Civil rights groups sued, and the state is fighting back.