2024 Election: Where to find your sample ballots
Take a look at the sample ballot for your county ahead of the November 5 election.
How Southeast Texas has voted in recent presidential elections
FOX 26 took a look at the results of each presidential election in Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties since 1992 to see how some things have changed and others have stayed the same.
Biden to Trump: 'Get a life, man,' and stop spreading hurricane misinformation
President Joe Biden did not mince words when asked what he would say to Donald Trump about spreading falsehoods on hurricane recovery.
Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, has died at 96
Ethel Kennedy, the family matriarch, founded the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights and advocated for many causes, including joining a hunger strike against then-President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
DACA challenge heads to 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
A federal appeals court in New Orleans heard arguments Thursday on the future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy.
Supreme Court won't hear arguments in Texas emergency abortion case
Supreme Court justices on Monday decided to keep in place a lower court order stating hospitals cannot be required to provide pregnancy terminations that would violate Texas law.
Today is the last day to register to vote in Texas
Today is the last day to register to vote for the 2024 Election. Registering to vote in Texas is easy as long as you are eligible.
Abortion, private school vouchers and legislative control are the key issues in Texas’ 2024 election
Texan voters will have significant influence in November, both within and outside the state. They will be electing a U.S. senator, 38 U.S. House members, 150 state House members, as well as various judges and local elected officials. Additionally, they will have influence over important questions.
Ted Cruz vs. Collin Allred: Texas Senate race tightens with 34 days until election
As Texas gears up for the November 5 Senate election, incumbent Ted Cruz faces a surprisingly competitive challenge from Democrat Collin Allred, who is just three points behind in the polls.
Unsealed court docs say Trump not immune; ‘resorted to crimes’ after losing 2020 election
Donald Trump “resorted to crimes" after losing the 2020 election, federal prosecutors said in a court filing unsealed Wednesday that argues that the former president is not entitled to immunity.
Texas Voting Guide: What you need to know
With the 2024 Election just weeks away, we’ve put together a voting guide for Texans. Here are the election dates you should know, details about where to vote, and links to what’s on the ballot.
Media bias alert: Why do newspapers endorse candidates?
For years, newspapers have endorsed political candidates through their news coverage, but a study explores if this practice has influenced the media outlet to favor one candidate over the other.
Cruz-Allred Senate race drawing millions in ad dollars to Lone Star State
Millions of dollars are flooding into the Lone Star State as Ted Cruz and Colin Allred are in a tight race for a U.S. Senate seat.
Government shutdown averted as Congress passes stopgap funding bill until December
Congress has avoided a government shutdown just weeks before the Nov. 5 election.
Trump assassination attempt: Inexperienced Secret Service agent flying drone called toll-free number for help
The Secret Service agent had just an hour of informal training on the device, a Congressional committee found.
Cruz vs. Allred race tightens as attack ads vie for uncommitted voters
In a closely contested Texas Senate race, incumbent Ted Cruz maintains a slight edge over Democratic challenger Colin Allred, with attack ads likely to play a pivotal role in swaying undecided voters.
Appeals court denies attempt to block State Fair of Texas gun ban
An appeals court has denied a motion by Attorney General Ken Paxton to block a gun ban at this year's State Fair of Texas.
Record 80% of Americans believe nation is divided, Gallup poll finds
A new Gallup poll reveals that a record-high 80% of Americans believe the country is divided on important values, up from 77% in 2016.
TEA commissioner calls for phones to be banned from Texas classrooms
Commissioner Mike Morath called phones a distraction that are “extremely harmful for student learning."
Trump indicates he won't make another presidential run in 2028 if unsuccessful this time
The former president is currently seeking a second term in the Oval Office.