Travis County DA race: Democrats Jose Garza, Jeremy Sylestine face off
Super Tuesday kicks off on March 5. In Travis County, the district attorney race between democratic candidates Jose Garza and Jeremy Sylestine heats up.
Travis County DA race: Final day of campaigning for Democratic candidates
Primary Election Day is on Tuesday, March 5. And, one of the hottest races involves the democratic candidates for Travis County District Attorney.
Supreme Court temporarily blocks Texas law that allows police to arrest migrants
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday temporarily halted a new Texas law that allows police to arrest migrants who enter the country illegally and set up another legal showdown over the federal government’s authority over immigration.
Judge blocks SB4, new Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants who illegally enter U.S.
A federal judge on Thursday blocked a new Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S.
Texas border crisis: SB 4 blocked by federal court
A federal court is blocking Texas' SB 4, a controversial law that would allow police to arrest migrants suspected of entering the U.S. illegally.
Austin gun store owner fights Supreme Court over bump stocks
An Austin gun shop owner, who is fighting to end the ban on bump stocks, took his battle to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Michael Cargill said the Trump administration did not follow federal law.
Supreme Court split on federal bump stock ban challenged by Texas gun store owner
The Trump administration banned bump stocks after the deadly mass shooting in Las Vegas, but the ban was put on hold. This comes down to whether the justices believe the accessory makes a weapon a machine gun. Those supporting bump stocks say there is still a manual action taken by the shooter.
Travis County DA primary: Elon Musk weighs in
Elon Musk weighed in on the upcoming Democratic primary for Travis County District Attorney.
Teacher survey shows big pushback on Texas school choice plan
A survey by the Texas American Federation of Teachers comes at a time when voter turnout is running low, but a powerful voting block could be a deciding factor.
Texas primary 2024: Gov. Abbott, Paxton campaign against fellow Republicans
Gov. Abbott and Attorney General Paxton are campaigning against fellow Republicans because of how those candidates voted on certain issues. Will these retribution politics work in primary races?
Texas border, Ken Paxton, voting anxiety: This Week in Texas Politics
FOX 7 Austin’s Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski, and our panel of analysts, took a look at the top stories happening in Texas, and other hot topics, this week.
Voting in 2024 Texas primaries: What you need to know
FOX 7 Austin has put together a guide with everything you need to know to be able to vote in Texas for the 2024 primaries.
Travis County DA race: Democratic candidates agree safety of community is top priority
Travis County DA Jose Garza is standing by his conviction record, but his challenger Jeremy Sylestine, a former prosecutor, believes he is a better fit for the job.
Early voting begins for Texas primary races
Early voting is now underway for the Texas primary races, including the contentious Travis County District Attorney race.
Texas border, post-election violence big issues in new UT poll
A new UT Texas Politics Project poll indicates voters are digging in on several key issues this election season.
Texas border: Abbott expands security operations in Eagle Pass
On Friday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the state is constructing an 80-acre installation he called a “forward base camp" in Eagle Pass.
Judge rejects Ken Paxton's attempts to throw out charges
A judge has rejected Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's attempts to throw out felony securities fraud charges that have followed the republican for nearly a decade.
Texas border, 2024 election: This Week in Texas Politics
FOX 7 Austin’s Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski, and our panel of analysts, took a look at the top stories happening in Texas, and other hot topics, this week.
Calls for ceasefire resolution continue at Austin City Council meeting
Members of the Austin for Palestine Coalition rallied outside City Hall and addressed city council members during a meeting.
Republican Party of Texas censures Speaker Dade Phelan
The Republican Party of Texas has officially censured Representative Dade Phelan, according to a release.