Texas House passes redrawn congressional district map
The Texas House approved new mid-decade redistricting maps on Wednesday after a two-week delay with a vote of 88-52.
The Texas House approved new mid-decade redistricting maps on Wednesday after a two-week delay with a vote of 88-52.
Texas House to vote on new redistricting maps
On Wednesday, the Texas House is expected to vote on new mid-decade redistricting maps after a two-week delay. Within the state, Republicans currently hold 25 of the state's 38 Congressional districts. LiveNOW?s Andy Mac is getting the latest from reporter Sarah Alegre, who is live in Austin, TX.
On Wednesday, the Texas House is expected to vote on new mid-decade redistricting maps after a two-week delay. Within the state, Republicans currently hold 25 of the state's 38 Congressional districts. LiveNOW?s Andy Mac is getting the latest from reporter Sarah Alegre, who is live in Austin, TX.
Watch the moment Texas Dem is told to leave bathroom
In a confusing moment during a conference call with Texas legislature representatives in regards to efforts in Texas to redraw their maps, and Democratic representatives attempts to block the vote, it appears a Texas Democratic representative was being removed from her place in a bathroom or office to ask questions of the chairman.
In a confusing moment during a conference call with Texas legislature representatives in regards to efforts in Texas to redraw their maps, and Democratic representatives attempts to block the vote, it appears a Texas Democratic representative was being removed from her place in a bathroom or office to ask questions of the chairman.
VIDEO: SUV crashes into influencers mid-food review at restaurant
A car smashed into a restaurant, hitting two social media influencers.
A car smashed into a restaurant, hitting two social media influencers.
Redistricting debate continues as Texas Dems return
Dozens of Texas House Democrats left the state on August 3 to prevent voting on a redrawn congressional district map. They said that the new map could potentially give Republicans five more seats in the upcoming 2026 midterms. These Texas Democrats have now returned to the state. LiveNOW?s Andrew Craft is getting the latest from Brad Johnson, a senior reporter and managing editor for The Texan.
Dozens of Texas House Democrats left the state on August 3 to prevent voting on a redrawn congressional district map. They said that the new map could potentially give Republicans five more seats in the upcoming 2026 midterms. These Texas Democrats have now returned to the state. LiveNOW?s Andrew Craft is getting the latest from Brad Johnson, a senior reporter and managing editor for The Texan.
Dems return to Texas, ending redistricting walkout
Texas Democrats have ended their two-week walkout that put a hold on efforts from Republicans to redraw congressional districts. LiveNOW?s Andy Mac is getting all the updates, live from Texas, from FOX 7 Austin?s Rudy Koski.
Texas Democrats have ended their two-week walkout that put a hold on efforts from Republicans to redraw congressional districts. LiveNOW?s Andy Mac is getting all the updates, live from Texas, from FOX 7 Austin?s Rudy Koski.
Texas man mysteriously disappears from Atlanta airport: search intensifies
Rashon Barney, a 27-year-old from Houston, was last seen at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on August 2.
Rashon Barney, a 27-year-old from Houston, was last seen at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on August 2.
New Uvalde body camera video captures parents pleading with officers during 70-minute delay
Body cam video from the Uvalde school shooting shows parents pleading with officers to act. Nearly 400 law enforcement waited over 70 minutes to respond.
Body cam video from the Uvalde school shooting shows parents pleading with officers to act. Nearly 400 law enforcement waited over 70 minutes to respond.
TX state Senate passes new congressional map
On Tuesday, the Texas state Senate was able to approve Republican-drawn maps, which have led House Democrats to flee the state. Texas Republicans began pushing for new maps after the Trump administration directed state officials that they were in violation of the Voting Rights Act. LiveNOW?s Andy Mac is getting all the latest from the Lone Star State from KDFW's Steven Dial.
On Tuesday, the Texas state Senate was able to approve Republican-drawn maps, which have led House Democrats to flee the state. Texas Republicans began pushing for new maps after the Trump administration directed state officials that they were in violation of the Voting Rights Act. LiveNOW?s Andy Mac is getting all the latest from the Lone Star State from KDFW's Steven Dial.
'He said that he was Jesus': APD releases more info on Target shooting, suspect
The Austin Police Department has identified the suspect and the victims in the triple homicide outside a North Austin Target.
The Austin Police Department has identified the suspect and the victims in the triple homicide outside a North Austin Target.
Texas flooding: Victim's family files lawsuit in Kerr County
The family of a woman killed in the Kerr County floods has filed suit against the RV resort she was staying at. The suit alleges that despite being aware of the flooding risk, the resort continued to operate and did not warn visitors.
The family of a woman killed in the Kerr County floods has filed suit against the RV resort she was staying at. The suit alleges that despite being aware of the flooding risk, the resort continued to operate and did not warn visitors.
North Austin Target shooting: 3 dead, suspect detained: APD
Three people are dead and a suspect has been detained after a shooting incident at a North Austin Target, says APD.
Three people are dead and a suspect has been detained after a shooting incident at a North Austin Target, says APD.
North Austin Target shooting: What we know about the suspect
Austin police say a 32-year-old man with a history of mental health issues killed three people in a North Austin Target shooting before being arrested in South Austin.
Austin police say a 32-year-old man with a history of mental health issues killed three people in a North Austin Target shooting before being arrested in South Austin.
Ghislaine Maxwell moved to federal prison in Bryan, Texas
Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, has been moved from a federal prison in Florida to a prison camp in Texas.
Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, has been moved from a federal prison in Florida to a prison camp in Texas.
Proposed Texas redistricting map would drastically shift Democrat-held seats
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump said he would like to gain five congressional seats through a midterm redistricting effort in the state.
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump said he would like to gain five congressional seats through a midterm redistricting effort in the state.
Go big or go home': Disturbing confession from husband who allegedly murdered wife and concealed her body
Charles Byrd, 49, allegedly lived with his wife's corpse for weeks before being apprehended by authorities.
Charles Byrd, 49, allegedly lived with his wife's corpse for weeks before being apprehended by authorities.
TX flooding: Number of missing drops sharply
Texas officials reported good news last night -- that the number of individuals missing after the devastating floods significantly decreased from over 160 to just three in Kerr County. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall is speaking with Hal Kempfer, a retired Marine Intelligence Officer with extensive training in disaster preparedness and response, who also served as an emergency preparedness liaison officer.
Texas officials reported good news last night -- that the number of individuals missing after the devastating floods significantly decreased from over 160 to just three in Kerr County. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall is speaking with Hal Kempfer, a retired Marine Intelligence Officer with extensive training in disaster preparedness and response, who also served as an emergency preparedness liaison officer.
Rashee Rice pleads guilty, sentenced to 5 years probation for Dallas crash
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver and former SMU football star Rashee Rice has pleaded guilty to charges related to a high-speed crash in Dallas last year.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver and former SMU football star Rashee Rice has pleaded guilty to charges related to a high-speed crash in Dallas last year.
FOX viewers donate over $7M to Texas flood victims: How you can help
FOX viewers have come through in a big way for the victims of the devastating Central Texas floods, raising over $7 million – so far.
FOX viewers have come through in a big way for the victims of the devastating Central Texas floods, raising over $7 million – so far.
NORAD sends fighter plane after latest unauthorized flight over Kerrville floods
The military had to send an F-16 fighter jet to the skies over Texas after private aircraft repeatedly violated a temporary no-fly zone around the deadly floods.
The military had to send an F-16 fighter jet to the skies over Texas after private aircraft repeatedly violated a temporary no-fly zone around the deadly floods.