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.

Texas Dems calling for state committee member to resign amid alleged racist remarks

Dr. Nancy Nichols, a Chair on the State Democratic Executive Committee, wrote in the chat section of a Zoom meeting that she was, “held on the chocolate side of town and the Trumpers drove around but kept a distance. I believe they were afraid to get out. Good."

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.

Blame game over who dropped the ball with Hurricane Harvey relief funds continues

Days after an audit by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) slammed Houston for doing a dismal job helping the city's Hurricane Harvey victims rebuild. A new complaint, by the agency, is holding the state General Land Office (GLO) accountable for similar reasons.

New Texas laws taking effect on New Years Day 2022
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As we go into the new year that means new laws and there's a wide variety spanning from flood prevention - to chicken coops. FOX 26?s Tiffany Justice breaks it all down for us.

EXCLUSIVE: Beto O'Rourke calls for more nuanced border policy, legalization of marijuana in Texas
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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.

State Sen. John Whitmire announces he will run for Houston mayor in 2023
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State Sen. John Whitmire, the longest-serving member of the Texas Senate, announced Wednesday night he will run for Houston mayor in 2023. FOX 26's Greg Groogan explains 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.

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.

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.

New legislation could categorize wigs as ?durable medical equipment?
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Our panel discusses proposed legislation from Rep. Ayanna Pressley that would categorize wigs as ?durable medical equipment,? which could help men and women across the country suffering from conditions that lead to hair loss.

Father of slain Houston teen furious at accused shooter's bond release

"There’s no guarantee that he won’t do the same thing to another family." Paul Castro says he is furious after finding out his son's accused killer was released on bond and wants fundamental changes to the bail system.