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.
Gov. Greg Abbott signs off on Texas’ new political maps
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday approved Texas’ new political maps for the state’s congressional, legislative, and State Board of Education districts, according to Texas Legislature Online.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday approved Texas’ new political maps for the state’s congressional, legislative, and State Board of Education districts, according to Texas Legislature Online.
EXCLUSIVE: Land Commissioner George P. Bush calls cancelled housing deal 'potentially criminal'
The commissioner of the Texas General Land Office is saying potential crime has been committed at Houston City Hall, gathering evidence, George P. Bush is referring to that controversial affordable housing contract and he spoke exclusively with our Greg Groogan.
The commissioner of the Texas General Land Office is saying potential crime has been committed at Houston City Hall, gathering evidence, George P. Bush is referring to that controversial affordable housing contract and he spoke exclusively with our Greg Groogan.
DOJ asks Supreme Court to block Texas abortion law
The Justice Department asked the high court Monday to lift an order imposed by a conservative federal appeals court that has allowed Texas to continue enforcing the nation's strictest curbs on abortion.
The Justice Department asked the high court Monday to lift an order imposed by a conservative federal appeals court that has allowed Texas to continue enforcing the nation's strictest curbs on abortion.
New redistricting map on horizon for state of Texas
It's up to Texas lawmakers to approve a new redistricting map to fit two new Congressional seats due to an increase in the state's population.
It's up to Texas lawmakers to approve a new redistricting map to fit two new Congressional seats due to an increase in the state's population.
Texas lawmakers wage emotional debate over transgender athletic participation
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan explains the debate going on in Austin.
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan explains the debate going on in Austin.
Democrats in Fort Bend, Harris counties protesting new election boundaries
Hundreds of thousands of people in Greater Houston may soon find they have a different member of Congress representing them in Washington depending on where your home sits within new political boundaries being drawn up in Austin.
Hundreds of thousands of people in Greater Houston may soon find they have a different member of Congress representing them in Washington depending on where your home sits within new political boundaries being drawn up in Austin.
Allen West, GOP candidate for governor, says he has pneumonia caused by COVID-19
West, the former chair of the state Republican party, tweeted that his oxygen levels are low and he will likely be hospitalized, but says his condition is "not serious."
West, the former chair of the state Republican party, tweeted that his oxygen levels are low and he will likely be hospitalized, but says his condition is "not serious."
Appeals court allows Texas abortion law to resume, stopping federal judge’s order to block its enforcement
Texas officially appealed two days after a federal judge temporarily blocked the new law.
Texas officially appealed two days after a federal judge temporarily blocked the new law.