Austin leaders relieved after Trump administration rescinds federal funding freeze memo
“Losing federal support would devastate our community, jeopardize critical projects, and harm our most vulnerable Austinites,” Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said in a statement shared to social media Wednesday afternoon, adding that he was thankful the White House memo outlining the freeze had been rescinded.
Federal funding key for many Austin projects
The Trump administration's dizzying effort to curb federal spending leaves plenty of unknowns about how much money might be available for projects in the Austin area.
The inside story of Harris' lost gamble on Joe Rogan, Beyoncé and a late Texas rally
A new book by Jonathan Allen of NBC News and Amie Parnes of The Hill has details about the Harris campaign's botched attempt to schedule an interview with Joe Rogan.
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What would a pause on wind energy projects mean for Texas?
According to the latest numbers from 2023, wind power accounted for more than 28 percent of the mix in Texas, almost three times the national average. Wind is second only to natural gas, helping make Texas a leader in the industry.
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Texas border, school vouchers and a possible THC ban: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the top stories in Texas politics from this week.
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Trump heads back to the White House and he’s taking these Texans with him
Texans have been tapped to run the CIA, the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Agriculture.
Austin mayor discusses federal aid freeze, legislative collaboration at forum
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson sat down with the Texas Tribune this morning to talk about his goals in office for his new term. Some of those goals co
'Deportation flights have begun' as Trump sends 'strong and clear message,' White House says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Friday that "Deportation flights have begun," releasing a photo of people boarding a military aircraft.
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Texas and White House officials appear to be in agreement on border security
The state of Texas is working with the Trump administration to secure the southern border. Already, the state has announced new initiatives as the White House targets criminal undocumented immigrants.
Who is Karoline Leavitt? What to know about youngest White House press secretary
Trump 2024 presidential campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt made her debut as White House's youngest press secretary on Tuesday.
With President Trump’s backing, Gov. Abbott expands Texas border security efforts
The newly deployed forces will join thousands of Texas National Guard soldiers already stationed at the border as part of Operation Lone Star.
How Donald Trump and Project 2025 previewed the federal grant freeze
The approach was outlined in Project 2025, which then-candidate Trump repeatedly denied was a blueprint for his second administration.