Biden defends skipping border visit while in Arizona, says there are 'more important things'
Biden has never visited the border throughout his presidency, despite the ongoing crisis with record numbers of illegal immigrants crossing the border each month.
Biden has never visited the border throughout his presidency, despite the ongoing crisis with record numbers of illegal immigrants crossing the border each month.
Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick diverge ahead of the legislative session on property taxes, power grid
The dueling approaches are coming into focus as lawmakers prepare to return to Austin for the session which begins Jan. 10.
The dueling approaches are coming into focus as lawmakers prepare to return to Austin for the session which begins Jan. 10.
Gov. Greg Abbott nominates Flower Mound state senator Jane Nelson to be secretary of state
The announcement comes one day after interim Secretary of State John Scott announced he will step down at the end of the year.
The announcement comes one day after interim Secretary of State John Scott announced he will step down at the end of the year.
?Texas Killing Fields? featured in Netflix Docuseries
Netflix's top ten right now in the U.S. is examining Houston's infamous ?Killing Fields,? an area of I-45 between Houston and Galveston where the bodies of multiple young women were discovered including Lauren Miller, daughter of Texas EquuSearch founder Tim Miller.
Netflix's top ten right now in the U.S. is examining Houston's infamous ?Killing Fields,? an area of I-45 between Houston and Galveston where the bodies of multiple young women were discovered including Lauren Miller, daughter of Texas EquuSearch founder Tim Miller.
Tesla delivers its first electric Semi trucks promising 500 miles of range
Tesla has started production of its electric Semi, which has a range of up to 500 miles per charge and the ability to recharge to 70% in a half-hour.
Tesla has started production of its electric Semi, which has a range of up to 500 miles per charge and the ability to recharge to 70% in a half-hour.
Trump faces bipartisan rebuke for call to suspend Constitution
Former President Donald Trump faced bipartisan rebuke after calling for the "termination" of parts of the Constitution over his lie that the 2020 election was stolen.
Former President Donald Trump faced bipartisan rebuke after calling for the "termination" of parts of the Constitution over his lie that the 2020 election was stolen.
Deshaun Watson returns from ban with some support, many boos
Deshaun Watson signed autographs for Texans and Browns fans, posed for selfies, and prepared for his first game in 700 days in a familiar place.
Deshaun Watson signed autographs for Texans and Browns fans, posed for selfies, and prepared for his first game in 700 days in a familiar place.
Former Texans QB Deshaun Watson back in Houston playing for Cleveland
Aside from battling the Texans and some fans likely to taunt him, Deshaun Watson may have another not-so-visible opponent: rust. However, if the NFL had its way, Watson wouldn’t be playing this week or anytime this year.
Aside from battling the Texans and some fans likely to taunt him, Deshaun Watson may have another not-so-visible opponent: rust. However, if the NFL had its way, Watson wouldn’t be playing this week or anytime this year.
Biden's student loan forgiveness program remains blocked for now, Supreme Court says
The Supreme Court says the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices have agreed to take up the case in late winter.
The Supreme Court says the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices have agreed to take up the case in late winter.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson dodges non-football questions after NFL suspension
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson refused to address non-football questions on Thursday in his first comments since returning from an 11-game NFL suspension over sexual misconduct allegations.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson refused to address non-football questions on Thursday in his first comments since returning from an 11-game NFL suspension over sexual misconduct allegations.
Texas Lt. Governor details how state will spend $30 billion budget surplus
During a press conference Wednesday, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick revealed a list of priority investments for how the state will spend its $30 billion budget surplus. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan has more.
During a press conference Wednesday, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick revealed a list of priority investments for how the state will spend its $30 billion budget surplus. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan has more.
What will congress do before the end of the year as potential rail strike looms
There is a little more than a week until a potential rail strike; this is a big deal because it could wreak havoc on the economy before the holidays, so now President Joe Biden is gathering congressional leaders to give a to-do list and see what they want before the end of the year.
There is a little more than a week until a potential rail strike; this is a big deal because it could wreak havoc on the economy before the holidays, so now President Joe Biden is gathering congressional leaders to give a to-do list and see what they want before the end of the year.
How does a city as large as Houston suffer such a water plant purification issue?
So many people are asking how is it possible for a city as large as Houston to have two transformers to malfunction leading to a power failure, low water pressure, and a potential water crisis. FOX 26's Damali Keith explains how the mayor is looking for answers as well.
So many people are asking how is it possible for a city as large as Houston to have two transformers to malfunction leading to a power failure, low water pressure, and a potential water crisis. FOX 26's Damali Keith explains how the mayor is looking for answers as well.
McConnell skewers Trump for dinner with Kanye, Fuentes: 'Highly unlikely' he'll be elected president
"There is no room in the Republican Party for antisemitism or white supremacy," McConnell said, "and anyone meeting with people advocating that point of view, in my judgment, are highly unlikely to ever be elected president of the United States."
"There is no room in the Republican Party for antisemitism or white supremacy," McConnell said, "and anyone meeting with people advocating that point of view, in my judgment, are highly unlikely to ever be elected president of the United States."
Deshaun Watson's sexual misconduct accusers to attend first game back in Houston
Come Sunday, Deshaun Watson will be back in H-Town, taking snaps in an NFL game for the first time in nearly two years. The former Texans QB is also expected to have some unexpected guests: his accusers.
Come Sunday, Deshaun Watson will be back in H-Town, taking snaps in an NFL game for the first time in nearly two years. The former Texans QB is also expected to have some unexpected guests: his accusers.
Brittney Griner: Russian diplomat says prisoner swap with US remains possible
The Biden administration has been trying for months to negotiate the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and another American jailed in Russia, Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan, including through a possible prisoner swap with Moscow.
The Biden administration has been trying for months to negotiate the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and another American jailed in Russia, Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan, including through a possible prisoner swap with Moscow.
Biden asks Congress to block potential railroad strike
President Joe Biden is calling on Congress to pass legislation to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month’s deadline in the stalled contract talks.
President Joe Biden is calling on Congress to pass legislation to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month’s deadline in the stalled contract talks.
Elon Musk GOAT statue delivered to Tesla's Austin headquarters
The large statue was delivered Saturday to Tesla's Austin headquarters in an event dubbed “Goatsgiving" by the creators of the cryptocurrency Elon GOAT.
The large statue was delivered Saturday to Tesla's Austin headquarters in an event dubbed “Goatsgiving" by the creators of the cryptocurrency Elon GOAT.
Elon Musk granting 'amnesty' to suspended Twitter accounts
Elon Musk asked in a poll to vote on reinstatements for accounts that have not “broken the law or engaged in egregious spam.” The yes vote was 72%.
Elon Musk asked in a poll to vote on reinstatements for accounts that have not “broken the law or engaged in egregious spam.” The yes vote was 72%.
Biden brings Thanksgiving pies to Nantucket first responders
President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered at least half a dozen pies to Massachusetts firefighters during a Thanksgiving Day show of appreciation.
President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered at least half a dozen pies to Massachusetts firefighters during a Thanksgiving Day show of appreciation.