'Texans will rise up,' Beto O'Rourke speaks out as Roe v. Wade controversy brews
"Texas was the answer to the challenges we faced in 1973, Texas will be the answer to the challenges we face in 2022," said O'Rourke during a press conference in Houston.
"Texas was the answer to the challenges we faced in 1973, Texas will be the answer to the challenges we face in 2022," said O'Rourke during a press conference in Houston.
With reversal looming, Texas Democrats vow defense of abortion rights
From those in Texas who have fought the hardest and longest for choice, the leaked opinion telegraphing a potential reversal of Roe versus Wade has triggered absolute fury.
From those in Texas who have fought the hardest and longest for choice, the leaked opinion telegraphing a potential reversal of Roe versus Wade has triggered absolute fury.
Prominent Texas GOP icon Dr. Wally Wilkerson passes away
News of Dr. Wilkerson's passing came via Twitter by Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, who called the former Montgomery County Party Chairman "an extraordinary icon."
News of Dr. Wilkerson's passing came via Twitter by Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, who called the former Montgomery County Party Chairman "an extraordinary icon."
'We're reversing Robin Hood,' Tax relief for millions of Texans on the ballot
Early voting is underway for the statewide May 7th election on two measures designed to lower taxes for millions of Texans.
Early voting is underway for the statewide May 7th election on two measures designed to lower taxes for millions of Texans.
Beto O’Rourke tests positive for COVID-19, says symptoms are mild
O’Rourke said he is vaccinated and boosted, and tests regularly while traveling the state. A campaign spokesperson said the candidate had no events scheduled for the week.
O’Rourke said he is vaccinated and boosted, and tests regularly while traveling the state. A campaign spokesperson said the candidate had no events scheduled for the week.
GOP activist Dr. Steven Hotze arraigned on felony charges amid bogus voter fraud investigation
Dr. Hotze’s attorneys have called the investigation a purely political prosecution, but at least one legal expert believes there’s a so-called smoking gun that could persuade a jury to convict.
Dr. Hotze’s attorneys have called the investigation a purely political prosecution, but at least one legal expert believes there’s a so-called smoking gun that could persuade a jury to convict.
Distraught over orders to investigate trans kids’ families, Texas child welfare workers are resigning
Other investigators don’t want to follow an order they believe harms families but worry about the impact of a mass employee exodus on the state’s most vulnerable children.
Other investigators don’t want to follow an order they believe harms families but worry about the impact of a mass employee exodus on the state’s most vulnerable children.
Sen. John Cornyn talks backing Ukraine, opposing SCOTUS nominee, and repeal of Article 42
Those sky-high gas prices, the war in Ukraine, and the troubled Texas border are all issues getting plenty of attention from Senator John Cornyn.
Those sky-high gas prices, the war in Ukraine, and the troubled Texas border are all issues getting plenty of attention from Senator John Cornyn.
In Texas, calls to boost U.S. oil production after Russian invasion run into hard realities
Labor shortages, supply chain issues, hesitant financial backers and a frosty relationship with the Biden administration have limited how much Texas oil and gas companies are ramping up production.
Labor shortages, supply chain issues, hesitant financial backers and a frosty relationship with the Biden administration have limited how much Texas oil and gas companies are ramping up production.
Feds sue Galveston County alleging redistricting plan impacts voters of color
The lawsuit alleges Galveston County's redistricting plan has discriminatory results, "denying Black and Hispanic citizens an equal opportunity to participate in the political process."
The lawsuit alleges Galveston County's redistricting plan has discriminatory results, "denying Black and Hispanic citizens an equal opportunity to participate in the political process."
Former city council member Amanda Edwards joins Houston's mayoral race
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan speaks with former Houston City council member Amanda Edwards, who is looking to make history with a run for mayor.
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan speaks with former Houston City council member Amanda Edwards, who is looking to make history with a run for mayor.
Houston city leaders call on federal agencies to take over Harvey relief funds
Residents continue waiting on Hurricane Harvey relief funds as the Texas General Land Office left the City of Houston out of distribution plans a second time.
Residents continue waiting on Hurricane Harvey relief funds as the Texas General Land Office left the City of Houston out of distribution plans a second time.
Texas Supreme Court deals final blow to federal abortion law challenge
The U.S. Supreme Court left abortion providers only the narrowest avenue to challenge the ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Friday’s Texas Supreme Court ruling has effectively ended that federal legal challenge.
The U.S. Supreme Court left abortion providers only the narrowest avenue to challenge the ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Friday’s Texas Supreme Court ruling has effectively ended that federal legal challenge.
Harris Co. vote count during 2022 Texas Primary Election now under direct oversight of State District Court
More election controversy looms as members from both political parties in Harris County admit public faith in the process has been badly shaken.
More election controversy looms as members from both political parties in Harris County admit public faith in the process has been badly shaken.
10 Houston City Council members making history during Women's History Month
Houston has never had 10 female city council members before now. 10 of the 17 Houston City Council Members are women.
Houston has never had 10 female city council members before now. 10 of the 17 Houston City Council Members are women.
Texas loses appeal over investigation of trans teen’s family
The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton’s appeal of the temporary order a judge issued last week halting the investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services into the parents of a transgender teenager.
The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton’s appeal of the temporary order a judge issued last week halting the investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services into the parents of a transgender teenager.
Texas Children's Hospital pauses hormone therapy for transgender children
Citing potential criminal penalties, Texas Children’s Hospital will no longer provide hormone therapy to transgender patients.
Citing potential criminal penalties, Texas Children’s Hospital will no longer provide hormone therapy to transgender patients.
2022 Texas Primary Election: 10,000 mail-in ballots not added into Harris Co. original election night count
According to Harris Co. Election Officials, about 10,000 mail-in ballots from 6,000 Democratic voters and 4,000 Republican voters were not added into the original Election Night count.
According to Harris Co. Election Officials, about 10,000 mail-in ballots from 6,000 Democratic voters and 4,000 Republican voters were not added into the original Election Night count.
Texas attorney general Democratic primary votes still being counted
It’s been three days since primary election day, but it’s still not clear who will be in a runoff among Democrats for Texas attorney general.
It’s been three days since primary election day, but it’s still not clear who will be in a runoff among Democrats for Texas attorney general.
Legal battle continues over whether gender-transitioning care for Texas trans youth is 'child abuse'
Governor Greg Abbott wants the state to investigate parents of transgender kids, who may be getting "gender-affirming healthcare." Civil rights groups sued, and the state is fighting back.
Governor Greg Abbott wants the state to investigate parents of transgender kids, who may be getting "gender-affirming healthcare." Civil rights groups sued, and the state is fighting back.