Winner of Houston's District G Special Election says crime is top issue for voters
With public safety looming above all other issues, voters on Houston’s west side have chosen a new representative on the city council.
With public safety looming above all other issues, voters on Houston’s west side have chosen a new representative on the city council.
Ken Paxton hasn’t disclosed donors who fueled most of $2.8 million campaign haul
Attorney General Ken Paxton has not disclosed a large chunk of his campaign donors from the past six months, a week after he was required to report them to the Texas Ethics Commission.
Attorney General Ken Paxton has not disclosed a large chunk of his campaign donors from the past six months, a week after he was required to report them to the Texas Ethics Commission.
Texas launches statewide online mail-in-ballot tracker for voters
Was your mail-in-ballot rejected? Now you can check, a statewide online mail-in-ballot tracker is now available for voters in Texas.
Was your mail-in-ballot rejected? Now you can check, a statewide online mail-in-ballot tracker is now available for voters in Texas.
O'Rourke, Abbott both speak with Texas mayors on the campaign trail
Both Governor Greg Abbott and Beto O'Rourke recently held meetings with groups of Texas mayors to discuss current issues.
Both Governor Greg Abbott and Beto O'Rourke recently held meetings with groups of Texas mayors to discuss current issues.
Mail-in ballot application rejections at 50%, says Travis County Clerk
The Travis County Clerk's office says many other counties are also experiencing the same high rejection rate.
The Travis County Clerk's office says many other counties are also experiencing the same high rejection rate.
Gov. Greg Abbott gathers major police backing in Houston for re-election bid
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was in Houston Wednesday gathering some big-time backing for his re-election bid from those who wear the Blue.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was in Houston Wednesday gathering some big-time backing for his re-election bid from those who wear the Blue.
24 new Texas laws taking effect on January 1, 2022
Dozens of laws go into effect in Texas on January 1, 2022. Among them are changes that affect where Texans with Disabled Veteran license plates can park and requirements for landlords of residential rental property to notify renters signing a lease if the property is located in a 100-year floodplain.
Dozens of laws go into effect in Texas on January 1, 2022. Among them are changes that affect where Texans with Disabled Veteran license plates can park and requirements for landlords of residential rental property to notify renters signing a lease if the property is located in a 100-year floodplain.
Beto O'Rourke calls for more nuanced border policy, legalization of marijuana in Texas
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan sat down Wednesday for a one-on-one with Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke. He has been campaigning nonstop since making his announcement.
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan sat down Wednesday for a one-on-one with Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke. He has been campaigning nonstop since making his announcement.
Democrat Matthew Dowd drops out of Texas Lieutenant Governor race
Dodd said he's dropping out because he sees a growing diversity in candidates for the office and that he doesn't want to stand in the way of new diverse leadership.
Dodd said he's dropping out because he sees a growing diversity in candidates for the office and that he doesn't want to stand in the way of new diverse leadership.
DOJ sues Texas over new redistricting maps, says plans discriminate against minority voters
The Department of Justice sued Texas over new redistricting maps Monday, saying the plans discriminate against voters in the state’s booming Latino and Black populations.
The Department of Justice sued Texas over new redistricting maps Monday, saying the plans discriminate against voters in the state’s booming Latino and Black populations.
Can the Democrats hold the House through the midterm elections - What's Your Point?
Looking ahead - A special WYP panel discusses the upcoming 2022 primaries and the mid-term elections, can the Democrats hold the fort?
Looking ahead - A special WYP panel discusses the upcoming 2022 primaries and the mid-term elections, can the Democrats hold the fort?
New sidewalk built in west Houston to make roads safer for pedestrians, children
A west-side neighborhood has a solution to a problem that’s fairly common across the city. FOX 26's Tom Zizka has more.
A west-side neighborhood has a solution to a problem that’s fairly common across the city. FOX 26's Tom Zizka has more.
State Sen. John Whitmire announces he will run for Houston mayor in 2023
Whitmire, the longest-serving member of the Texas Senate, will first run for reelection to the chamber in 2022 before his mayoral run the following year.
Whitmire, the longest-serving member of the Texas Senate, will first run for reelection to the chamber in 2022 before his mayoral run the following year.
Longtime Houston Democrat Garnet Coleman to retire from Texas Legislature
The lawmaker has represented parts of central and southeast Houston in state House District 147 since 1991.
The lawmaker has represented parts of central and southeast Houston in state House District 147 since 1991.
Congressman Dan Crenshaw campaigning to jump start stalled I-45 project
FOX 26's Greg Groogan sat down for a one-on-one conversation with Congressman Dan Crenshaw to get his thoughts on the controversial I-45 expansion project.
FOX 26's Greg Groogan sat down for a one-on-one conversation with Congressman Dan Crenshaw to get his thoughts on the controversial I-45 expansion project.
Texas farmer rides tractor to Austin to talk about farming regulations
James Lockridge pulled up in his John Deere outside the Capitol Tuesday night. He spent the day Wednesday in the Texas Capitol, hoping to meet with the Governor and others.
James Lockridge pulled up in his John Deere outside the Capitol Tuesday night. He spent the day Wednesday in the Texas Capitol, hoping to meet with the Governor and others.
Día De Los Muertos festival promotes Latino vote
Hispanic community leaders encourage voters to participate in Tuesday's election while addressing diluted voting power in new redistricting maps.
Hispanic community leaders encourage voters to participate in Tuesday's election while addressing diluted voting power in new redistricting maps.
Election Day 2021: Here's what you need to know as you head to the polls
It's Election Day in Texas! Here's what voters need to know before they head to the polls, including the details on the eight Texas propositions.
It's Election Day in Texas! Here's what voters need to know before they head to the polls, including the details on the eight Texas propositions.
Supreme Court questions Texas law banning most abortions
The Supreme Court heard three hours of arguments in two cases that challenge a Texas law that has virtually ended abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.
The Supreme Court heard three hours of arguments in two cases that challenge a Texas law that has virtually ended abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.
Abortion law makes it harder for Texans who have difficult pregnancies
Genetic screenings can help determine if a fetus will have certain conditions — or even be viable. But those usually occur at the end of the first trimester, long after Texas' new abortion law bans people from terminating their pregnancies.
Genetic screenings can help determine if a fetus will have certain conditions — or even be viable. But those usually occur at the end of the first trimester, long after Texas' new abortion law bans people from terminating their pregnancies.