ERCOT Board Selection Committee members donate big to officials who appointed them
The newly-formed ERCOT Board Selection Committee is appointed by the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the Texas House. We take a look at how much these political appointees donated to the very officials who appointed them.
The newly-formed ERCOT Board Selection Committee is appointed by the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the Texas House. We take a look at how much these political appointees donated to the very officials who appointed them.
Vote by mail in Texas: How to mail your ballot successfully ahead of Texas primary
Voting by mail in Texas requires more steps after the passing of SB 1. We show you how to apply for mail ballots, what changed under the new voting law, why applications and mail ballots are being rejected, and more so your vote in the Texas primary is successful.
Voting by mail in Texas requires more steps after the passing of SB 1. We show you how to apply for mail ballots, what changed under the new voting law, why applications and mail ballots are being rejected, and more so your vote in the Texas primary is successful.
Looking ahead to the Texas Governor's race in March 2022 primary
Focus on the Texas Governor's race - A special WYP panel discusses the upcoming 2022 primaries and the mid-term elections in Texas
Focus on the Texas Governor's race - A special WYP panel discusses the upcoming 2022 primaries and the mid-term elections in Texas
2022 Texas Governor election: Democratic, Republican candidate guide
Thirteen candidates will be on the ballot in the March primary, with eight Republicans and five Democrats vying for their party's nomination.
Thirteen candidates will be on the ballot in the March primary, with eight Republicans and five Democrats vying for their party's nomination.
2022 Texas Attorney General election: Democratic, Republican candidate guide
The Democratic and Republican primary elections for Texas Attorney General will take place March 1, 2022. There are four Republican candidates and five Democratic candidates.
The Democratic and Republican primary elections for Texas Attorney General will take place March 1, 2022. There are four Republican candidates and five Democratic candidates.
Texas abortions fell 60% in 1st month under new limits
Abortions in Texas fell by 60% in the first month under the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S. in decades, according to new figures that for the first time reveal a full accounting of the immediate impact.
Abortions in Texas fell by 60% in the first month under the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S. in decades, according to new figures that for the first time reveal a full accounting of the immediate impact.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo accused of 'disrespect' at slain corporal's funeral
FOX 26's Greg Groogan helps explain a situation in which a deputy constable is publicly accusing the Harris County leader of disrespecting fallen Harris Co. Corporal Charles Galloway,
FOX 26's Greg Groogan helps explain a situation in which a deputy constable is publicly accusing the Harris County leader of disrespecting fallen Harris Co. Corporal Charles Galloway,
EXPLAINER: How Harris Co. is giving job seekers with a previous criminal history a ‘fair chance’ at employment
County commissioners approved a "Fair Chance Policy", where applicants do not have to disclose their criminal history on the application. FOX 26 spoke with activists, legal experts, and skeptics on what this could mean for Harris County.
County commissioners approved a "Fair Chance Policy", where applicants do not have to disclose their criminal history on the application. FOX 26 spoke with activists, legal experts, and skeptics on what this could mean for Harris County.
Mayor Turner announces $100 million initiative to end homelessness in Houston
Mayor Sylvester Turner says it’s the largest amount of funding Houston or Harris County has ever seen for such an initiative.
Mayor Sylvester Turner says it’s the largest amount of funding Houston or Harris County has ever seen for such an initiative.
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?