Texas Public Utility Commission Chairman says power grid can endure upcoming winter

Each winter in Texas will never be the same after the Big Freeze in February 2021. However, the Chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas made a large, very public pledge regarding the power grid.

No, Texas voting machines aren’t switching your votes

Sensitive touch screens aren’t always user friendly and make it easy for voters to accidentally select the wrong candidate. Voters should carefully review their ballots before submitting them.

Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo COVID outreach campaign allegedly never returned money

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo claims she wasn't involved in a COVID-19 communication contract, but a recent investigation reveals a rigged contract aimed at political data mining for Democrats.

FOX 26 calls 'B.S.' on extreme, inaccurate GOP border claims

It’s hard to find a Texas voter who is unconcerned about what’s happening on the border and at least two well-known Republicans are clearly looking to exploit that anxiety with claims that don’t stand up to scrutiny.

'Borderline BS:' Mealer ad goes too far predicting Hidalgo indictment

With Houston-area voters listing public corruption as a top concern, the appearance of an attack ad highlighting the bid rigging scandal at Harris County was a near certainty.

AG candidate Rochelle Garza talks going from daughter of educators to civil rights attorney

The polls say Rochelle Garza is closer than any other democrat to actually winning a state-wide race. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan caught up with Garza, who is facing off against incumbent Ken Paxton in the race for Texas Attorney General.

What day are midterm elections 2022? How to prepare beforehand

Texas voters will soon be heading to the polls to take part in the democratic process during the midterm election; and while it may seem like a while away, it's actually closer than we thought.

FOX 26 rates Hidalgo attack ad: 'Mostly B.S.'

Judge Lina Hidalgo, in her bid for re-election, has publicly and repeatedly accused challenger Alexandra Mealer of backing the ban on nearly all abortions passed into law by the Texas Legislature.

Texas AG Ken Paxton announces program aimed to combat opioid epidemic

The pilot program “Friday Night Lights Against Opioids" is geared toward stopping the drug epidemic among teens, especially among student-athletes.

Texas voter turnout expected to be high for midterm elections, with all eyes on the governor's race

SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson says there is voter interest in some high-profile statewide races, including the race for governor between Republican Greg Abbott and his Democrat challenger Beto O'Rourke.

Deadline to register to vote in November election is October 11, 2022

The Texas voter registration deadline is October 11 to vote in the November welection. A guide on how to register to vote in Texas.

New York City mayor declares state of emergency over busing of migrants from Texas

Mayor Eric Adams said the city needs emergency funding to provide shelter to migrants and other people without housing. He also asked El Paso to stop sending migrants there.

Beto O’Rourke wants to end the STAAR tests. Here’s why he can’t.

The Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate has said several times he will end the annual standardized tests. State and federal law make it impossible.