Ten Commandments in classrooms argument heard in federal court
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A federal appeals court heard arguments today about a Texas law requiring Texas classrooms to display the Ten Commandments from the Bible. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.

Fort Worth Councilmember Michael Crain apologizes following DWI arrest

A Fort Worth councilmember released a statement following his arrest for driving while intoxicated earlier this week, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Texas to launch school voucher program: Houston leads as applications open soon

Texas opens applications for its $1B Education Freedom Accounts on Feb. 4. With over 300 Houston schools participating, the city becomes the epicenter of a heated debate over school vouchers and public school funding.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott targets Medicaid in new fraud investigation order

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered state health officials to look into potential Medicaid fraud, the third such fraud investigation recently announced by his office.

New poll shows Talarico leading Crockett in Democratic Senate primary

The poll, conducted by Emerson College, shows neither Democratic candidate would have an advantage over the Republican nominee in November.

Texas food banks to receive 2 million eggs following pandemic lawsuit over price gouging

Attorney General Ken Paxton has finalized a settlement with Cal-Maine Foods Inc. that will provide more than 2 million eggs to food banks across the state following allegations of price gouging.

Race between Colin Allred, Julie Johnson for Texas' 33rd congressional district heats up
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The Democratic primary race for the newly drawn 33rd congressional district pits a current member of Congress against a former member of Congress. Julie Johnson currently represents the 32nd district, a seat Colin Allred gave up when he ran for US Senate in 2024. Now both are head-to-head for the new seat.  FOX 4’s Steven Dial spoke to both candidates over Zoom to get a better picture of the race.

Polls, players & path to victory | Battleground Texas
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The Texas trio looks at the latest polls and catches up with several candidates whose campaigns are in full swing for the March primary election.

District 25 hopeful William Marks kicks off campaign
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Last week, FOX 4 interviewed Dione Sims as she launched her campaign for Congressional District 25. Now, her Democratic rival William Marks is launching his campaign. 

Texas Democrats demand AG investigation into X for alleged child sex content

The joint letter from the House leaders says sexualized material is being created at a rate that should trigger a Texas law that would require age verification to use the site.

Hunt and Talarico hold campaign events in North Texas; Dallas pastor launches House bid

It was a busy day in North Texas for politicians. Both Wesley Hunt and James Talarico were in town for Senate campaign events. Dallas Pastor Freddy Haynes also launched his U.S. House bid.

Texas voters worried about health care costs as midterm primary approaches

The cost of health care is top of mind for Texas voters as they prepare to head to the polls during the consequential midterm election this year.

Texas proposes massive fee hikes for hemp retailers, manufacturers as part of new rules

Texas health officials are moving to drastically increase the cost of doing business for the state's hemp industry, proposing new rules that would see registration and licensing fees skyrocket by as much as 10,0000% for some businesses.

Opal Lee's granddaughter, Dione Sims, enters race for Congress

The granddaughter of Fort Worth's Opal Lee, who was by her side on the journey to make Juneteenth a federal holiday, is running for Congress.

Parent applications open soon for Texas private school voucher program

Parents can soon sign up for state-sponsored school vouchers as part of the controversial new program that starts next school year.

See over 750 Texas private schools that will be among first to get cash from state's new voucher program

Nearly 800 Texas private schools have signed up to begin accepting public money under Texas’ new education savings account program, according to a map released by the state comptroller’s office.

Texas leaders react to fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis

Texas lawmakers are lighting up social media with opinions about the fatal shooting of a woman in a car in Minneapolis by an ICE officer on Wednesday morning.

Andrew White drops from Texas governor race, endorses Gina Hinojosa

White cited troubles raising the necessary funds to run a successful campaign, saying it was more responsible to move aside and support the overall Democratic cause of removing Republican Gov. Greg Abbott from office.

Texas leaders react to US strikes on Venezuela, capture of Maduro

Texas officials on the Republican side of the aisle generally agree that Maduro is an illegitimate leader and the Trump Administration's decision was warranted, while Democrats are concerned that Trump overstepped his role in authorizing the strike without consulting Congress.

Family pleads for release of ICE detainee as disabled son’s health declines

Maher Tarabishi's family has been fighting to have him released from ICE custody on humanitarian grounds, calling him the primary caregiver for his disabled adult son.