Mesquite homeowner shares squatter horror story in Texas Senate committee hearing
We hear about squatters in cities like New York and Los Angeles, but the problem is happening here in North Texas and across the state as well.
Texas Democrats demand Gov. Abbott call for special session on public school funding
In the letter from 39 Texas House Democrats to Gov. Abbott, they say the state’s surplus of about $18 billion means it has the resources to better fund public schools. But the governor quickly pointed the finger back at them, claiming they had a chance to pass school funding but lost it over their opposition to his school voucher program.
Texas congresswoman files bill to deport foreigners committing crimes at college protests
The bill filed by Texas Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne calls for a change in the immigration law that would deport foreign nationals found guilty of a crime at "pro-terrorism or antisemitic rallies" in the United States.
Rep. Beth Van Duyne on bill to deport over antisemitism
North Texas Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne has filed a bill calling for foreign nationals charged with a crime at anitsemitic or pro-terror rallies to be deported.
Texas DEI shutdown: UT Austin faculty members push back
Since January, when SB 17 took effect, colleges across Texas have shut down diversity, equity and inclusion programs. FOX 7's Rudy Koski spoke to UT faculty about why they believe DEI should remain.
Texas: The Issue Is - DEI
SB17 in Texas bans state-funded institutions from establishing or maintaining diversity, equity and inclusion offices and practices. That includes public colleges. A recent rally in Austin called for schools to resist the anti-DEI law. The Texas Trio discusses the law and its effect.
LIVE: Denton County Election Results
Here are the results of the 2024 Texas municipal elections in Denton County.
LIVE: Collin County Election Results
Here are the results of the 2024 Texas municipal elections in Collin County.
LIVE: Tarrant County Election Results
Here are the results of the 2024 Texas municipal elections in Tarrant County.
LIVE: Local election results in North Texas
There are several races on the ballot across North Texas, including a $1.25 billion bond package in Dallas and several mayoral and school board seats up for grabs.
Gov. Greg Abbott, UT Austin shift from championing free speech to policing protesters’ intentions
Four years ago, as Texas Republicans worried that conservative voices were being silenced at universities, Gov. Abbott signed a bill that enshrined new free speech protections on campuses. But since last week, he's deployed DPS to crack down on protests at UT Austin that he vociferously disagreed with.
Poll: Texans support destination casinos, online sports gambling, split on sportsbooks at stadiums
A new poll shows that Texans are split about where gambling should and shouldn't be allowed in the state.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz: Joe Biden is 'inviting terrorists into this country'
Texas Senator Ted Cruz sat down with FOX 4's Steven Dial to talk about the dismissed impeachment of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and the current situation at the border.
Sen. Ted Cruz on Mayorkas impeachment
Texas Senator Ted Cruz talks about the Senate's dismissal of the impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas and the situation at the Texas-Mexico border.
Texas voters to elect members of appraisal district boards for the first time
As early voting gets underway, voters are able to weigh in on who controls property appraisals for the first time.
Gov. Abbott 'certain' school vouchers will pass next session
Governor Abbott says he expects to have the votes to pass school vouchers in 2025. See why he believes public schools may have missed their chance to accept the best possible deal.
Gov. Greg Abbott 'certain' school vouchers will pass
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has made passing school choice legislation a top priority. The governor sat down with FOX 4's Steven Dial to talk about where things stand after the primary election and says deals that were previously offered may now be off the table.
Republican North Texas congressional candidates debate Ken Paxton’s impeachment, Ukraine relief funding
"Republican North Texas congressional candidates debate Ken Paxton’s impeachment, Ukraine relief funding" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Texas: The Issue Is - Gov. Abbott on the border
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talks with FOX 26's Greg Groogan about the current situation on the border. Abbott talks about the state's Operation Lone Star and has some harsh criticism for the Biden Administration, including Alejandro Mayorkas.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talks border security, bussing of immigrants to other cities
Texas Governor Greg Abbott sat down to discuss the latest in border security as well as busing immigrants to other cities.