State legislators propose additional changes to improve Texas power grid

State legislators are proposing more changes to Texas's power grid, two years after Winter Storm Uri caused widespread outages. Doug Lewin, president of Stoic Energy, joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss.

Former President Donald Trump’s first 2024 campaign rally will be in Waco

In his third consecutive bid for the White House, the former president hopes “Trump Country” supporters in Texas will turn out next Saturday.

Lawmakers propose energy bill relief for Texans with $4 billion legislation

Texas lawmakers are pushing to set aside nearly $4 billion to bring down electric bills that went up following the 2021 winter storm. Most customers have been paying an extra $20 a month on average since the grid failure two years ago.

Biden to put issue of lowering drug costs at center of political agenda

Biden plans to talk up how his administration is rolling out several parts of a law passed last year that cap the price of insulin and allow the government to negotiate deals on pharmaceutical drugs for Medicare enrollees.

Abortion pill challenge goes before judge in Texas

A federal judge in Texas will hear arguments Wednesday in a high-stakes court case that could threaten access to abortion medication and blunt the authority of U.S. drug regulators.

Biden signs executive order to strengthen gun background checks

Tuesday's executive order does not change U.S. government policy. Instead, it directs federal agencies to ensure compliance with existing laws and procedures.

Texas Senate gives first OK to make illegal voting a felony again

If Senate Bill 2 becomes law, a person found guilty of the crime could face up to 20 years in prison and more than $10,000 in fines.

Donald Trump returns to Iowa planning for more disciplined campaign

The former president returns to Iowa Monday as his team focuses on building the data and digital engagement some feel he will need to persuade Iowa voters to participate in state caucuses next year.

Three Texas women are sued for wrongful death after allegedly helping friend obtain abortion medication

In the first lawsuit of its kind since Roe v. Wade was overturned, a husband seeks damages from women who allegedly helped his ex-wife obtain the medications to terminate her pregnancy.

Lawmaker files bill to dissolve, replace Texas juvenile justice system

A state lawmaker says it's time to dissolve the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and switch to treating teens in trouble by focusing on mental health rehabilitation and intervention.

Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell remains in hospital after concussion

The Kentucky senator, who's 81, was attending a private dinner in Washington when he tripped and fell and remains hospitalized “for a few days of observation and treatment.”

Controversial Texas bill aims to give property tax relief to straight married couples with kids

There’s a part of the bill that has many doing a double-take. In order to qualify, the couple must be a man and a woman legally married to each other, neither of whom has ever been divorced.

'Boy Meets World' star Ben Savage announces run for Congress in California

Former "Boy Meets World" star Ben Savage is running for Congress in California's 30th Congressional District to succeed Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff.