Texas mass shooting victims, families join March for Our Lives rally to demand action on gun safety
The rally is to urge Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session immediately and to raise the minimum age to purchase an AR-15 to 21.
FOX Faceoff: Abbott’s latest appointee of indicted Austin police officer
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed an indicted Austin police officer, accused of using excessive force during George Floyd protests in 2020 to Texas’ Regulatory Law Enforcement Agency.
More migrants arrive in New York City from Texas
The showdown between Governor Greg Abbott and New York City’s mayor is heating up after more migrant buses from Texas arrived in New York City.
Houston Crime Stoppers’ Andy Kahan appointed to the Crime Victims' Institute Advisory Council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Houston’s own Andy Kahan to the Crime Victims' Institute Advisory Council. The council is tasked with examining the impact of crime on victims and society.
Dozens of Texas restaurants pooling their earning to send food to Ukraine
Thousands of miles from Ukraine, Austin restaurants are cooking up a plan to help donate a percentage of sales to an organization helping Ukrainians.
Gov. Greg Abbott talks border, Ukraine while in El Paso
Russia's war in Ukraine was a topic of discussion for Governor Greg Abbott during a visit to El Paso for the annual Lincoln Day Dinner. The governor says the Texas Oil Industry could help Ukraine become less dependent on natural gas from Russia.
Hundreds of LGBTQIA+ advocates rallied against directive at the Texas Capitol
Several demonstrators gathered outside the Texas Capitol after Governor Greg Abbott called gender-affirming healthcare for Transgender children "child abuse"
A look ahead to election races in Texas
As the votes wrap up during the Texas 2022 Primary Election, all eyes are shifting towards November.
2022 Texas Primary Election: Understanding the state results and how it impacts Houston
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan and Political Analyst Mark Jones break down the state election results from the 2022 Texas primaries and how it impacts Houston residents.
New Texas laws taking effect on New Years Day 2022
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.
Rally to drop ban on trans students in sports
A member of the Texas Freedom Network discusses why allies were at the capitol in Austin to testify and rally against anti-trans legislation.
Texas musician plays piano while undergoing brain tumor surgery
Alex Chod was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor video provided by Memorial Hermann that shows the removal procedure while doctors kept him awake while mapping his brain.
Houston senator ends historic 15-hour Voting Rights' filibuster
Senator Carol Alvarado read a message from one of her constituents as she held a marathon filibuster. The Houston Democrat was on the Senate floor for 15 hours trying to block a Voting Rights' bill, but the measure passed.
Texas Democrats remain in Washington, D.C. as second special session continues
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee spoke with on Texas Democrat who remains in Washington as a second special session continues in Austin.
27-mile Moral March for Democracy ends with rally at Texas Capitol
Country Music legend Willie Nelson, performed at a rally in Austin, concluding a 27-mile self-described March for Democracy in Texas.
Handful of state lawmakers return to Texas after fleeing to Washington, D.C.
FOX 26 Reporter Matthew Seedorff has more after a handful of state lawmakers are returning back to Austin.
Bail Reform author says eloping democrats are compromising
With her legislation aimed at keeping violent predators "locked up" once again withering in Austin, State Senator Joan Huffman pounded eloping House Democrats for, in her view, putting electoral politics ahead of public safety.
As weekend approaches, Texas democrats remain in D.C.
As the one week mark since the Texas House Democrats’ quorum break nears, we talk to two of them still in D.C. to ask if this effort has been worth it.
Making the Case: Will fleeing Dems be arrested?
The tug of war between Texas lawmakers is intensifying each day. After more than 50 Democratic lawmakers fled the state to break quorum, the GOP house members they left behind voted to activate arrest warrants. The big question now... will the lawmakers be arrested if they remain out of the state until the end of the special session? The News Edge legal analyst Charles Adams breaks down arrest possibilities and spoke on the reality of civilians going after elected officials they feel are not fulfilling their elected duties.
SB 6 approved by Texas Senate
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more on the vote and what reaction has been.