GOP and Democrats talk about affordability with voters
A new poll shows the number one factor in the upcoming election for voters is the economy. That issue helped Republicans win two years ago, but Democrats are now using concerns about "affordability" to their advantage.
A new poll shows the number one factor in the upcoming election for voters is the economy. That issue helped Republicans win two years ago, but Democrats are now using concerns about "affordability" to their advantage.
Texas lawmakers consider action against sports prediction markets
A certain kind of online wagering is drawing scrutiny from Texas lawmakers. They are now considering whether the state should take action against prediction markets.
A certain kind of online wagering is drawing scrutiny from Texas lawmakers. They are now considering whether the state should take action against prediction markets.
Texas Senate hearing on sports betting
A certain kind of online wagering is drawing scrutiny from Texas lawmakers. They are now considering whether the state should take action against prediction markets.
A certain kind of online wagering is drawing scrutiny from Texas lawmakers. They are now considering whether the state should take action against prediction markets.
Jasmine Crockett faces backlash after honoring Chris Brown at Arlington concert
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) is facing criticism after honoring singer Chris Brown with an official recognition during a show in Arlington on Saturday.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) is facing criticism after honoring singer Chris Brown with an official recognition during a show in Arlington on Saturday.
2026 Election: National Voter Registration Day
Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Celia Israel, Travis County tax assessor-collector and voter registrar, joins Good Day Austin's Dave Froehlich to discuss.
Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Celia Israel, Travis County tax assessor-collector and voter registrar, joins Good Day Austin's Dave Froehlich to discuss.
Texas voting guide: National Voter Registration Day and other important dates ahead of the November election
Election day isn't until Nov. 3, but there are many upcoming dates that voters should remember as they prepare to cast their ballots.
Election day isn't until Nov. 3, but there are many upcoming dates that voters should remember as they prepare to cast their ballots.
Fallout over Bo French's controversial social media post about UT Austin students
The fallout continued on Monday from a controversial social media post from Bo French regarding college enrollment policies and immigrants.
The fallout continued on Monday from a controversial social media post from Bo French regarding college enrollment policies and immigrants.
UT Austin students react to Bo French comments
Bo French, the Texas Republican candidate for Railroad Commission, is making headlines after a racist comment he made about UT Austin students.
Bo French, the Texas Republican candidate for Railroad Commission, is making headlines after a racist comment he made about UT Austin students.
Backlash over Bo French's social media post
The fallout continued Monday from a controversial social media post from Bo French regarding college enrollment policies and immigrants. French and his opponent responded to the pushback.
The fallout continued Monday from a controversial social media post from Bo French regarding college enrollment policies and immigrants. French and his opponent responded to the pushback.
Wesley Hunt nominated by President Trump to become ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
President Donald Trump has announced has nominated U.S. Representative Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) to become the next Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
President Donald Trump has announced has nominated U.S. Representative Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) to become the next Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Talarico leads Paxton in new Texas Senate poll, but race shifts among older voters
The race for U.S. Senate in Texas is getting national attention as Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico continue to campaign across the state. A new AARP poll shows Talarico in a slight lead over Paxton, but Paxton has an advantage over older voters.
The race for U.S. Senate in Texas is getting national attention as Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico continue to campaign across the state. A new AARP poll shows Talarico in a slight lead over Paxton, but Paxton has an advantage over older voters.
Statewide GOP nominee Bo French sparks outrage after targeting UT football fans online
The Republican nominee for the Texas Railroad Commission is facing fierce backlash from within his own party after posting inflammatory remarks on social media about students celebrating a University of Texas football victory.
The Republican nominee for the Texas Railroad Commission is facing fierce backlash from within his own party after posting inflammatory remarks on social media about students celebrating a University of Texas football victory.
Bo French faces backlash over posts criticizing UT student demographics
Texas Railroad Commission Republican nominee Bo French is facing backlash from fellow Republicans after posting social media comments that mischaracterized a photo of celebrating University of Texas football fans as evidence of Americans being displaced by foreigners.
Texas Railroad Commission Republican nominee Bo French is facing backlash from fellow Republicans after posting social media comments that mischaracterized a photo of celebrating University of Texas football fans as evidence of Americans being displaced by foreigners.
Big push for both parties begins for November midterm elections
On Friday, the sprint toward the November midterm elections hit a new gear, fueled by new cash and tough words.
On Friday, the sprint toward the November midterm elections hit a new gear, fueled by new cash and tough words.
2026 Election: Big push for both parties begins
On Friday, the sprint toward the November midterm elections hit a new gear, fueled by new cash and tough words.
On Friday, the sprint toward the November midterm elections hit a new gear, fueled by new cash and tough words.
Abbott, Hinojosa deadlocked in new Texas governor poll
The race for Texas governor is shaping up to be a dead heat between Gov. Greg Abbott and his opponent, Gina Hinojosa, based on a new poll.
The race for Texas governor is shaping up to be a dead heat between Gov. Greg Abbott and his opponent, Gina Hinojosa, based on a new poll.
Galveston County cannot use new precinct map in November, Texas Supreme Court rules
The Texas Supreme Court ruled Galveston County cannot use its newly drawn precinct map in November’s election.
The Texas Supreme Court ruled Galveston County cannot use its newly drawn precinct map in November’s election.
Jimmy Kimmel to air Talarico interview on YouTube instead of ABC
Late-night television talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has made the decision to pull an interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico from network TV and air it on YouTube due to pressure from the Federal Communications Commission.
Late-night television talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has made the decision to pull an interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico from network TV and air it on YouTube due to pressure from the Federal Communications Commission.
Trump tells Republicans they ‘go to hell’ if they don’t vote in November
President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.
President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.