The National Rifle Association announced on Friday that it is "dumping" the "toxic political environment" of New York, filing for bankruptcy and moving its organization to Texas in what the organization calls a "restructuring plan."  "Today, the NRA announced a restructuring plan that positions us for the long-term and ensures our continued success as the nation’s leading advocate for constitutional freedom – free from the toxic political environment of New York," NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre wrote in a to members. "The plan can be summed up quite simply: We are DUMPING New York, and we are...…The National Rifle Association announced on Friday that it is "dumping" the "toxic political environment" of New York, filing for bankruptcy and moving its organization to Texas in what the organization calls a "restructuring plan."  "Today, the NRA announced a restructuring plan that positions us for the long-term and ensures our continued success as the nation’s leading advocate for constitutional freedom – free from the toxic political environment of New York," NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre wrote in a to members. "The plan can be summed up quite simply: We are DUMPING New York, and we are...WW…

Attorney General vowed to "challenge federal overreach" by President Biden’s administration following 's inauguration on Wednesday. "Congrats, President Biden. On , I wish our country the best. I promise to my fellow Texans and Americans that I will fight against the many unconstitutional and illegal actions that the new administration will take, challenge federal overreach that infringes on Texans’ rights, and serve as a major check against the administration’s lawlessness. Texas First! Law & Order always!"   Paxton, 58, spoke out just hours before Biden signed a slate of during...…Attorney General vowed to "challenge federal overreach" by President Biden’s administration following 's inauguration on Wednesday. "Congrats, President Biden. On , I wish our country the best. I promise to my fellow Texans and Americans that I will fight against the many unconstitutional and illegal actions that the new administration will take, challenge federal overreach that infringes on Texans’ rights, and serve as a major check against the administration’s lawlessness. Texas First! Law & Order always!"   Paxton, 58, spoke out just hours before Biden signed a slate of during...WW…

Former U.S. representative Allen West is currently in stable condition and undergoing an assessment following a motorcycle accident, according to his team. FOX 7 Austin did confirm from Waco DPS officials that there was an accident involving two motorcycles in Waco around 5 p.m. Saturday afternoon. Officials say the accident occurred at IH-35 at mile marker 353 going northbound. An unidentified vehicle changed lanes when unsafe in front of two motorcyclists. The motorcyclist attempted to brake, and the rear motorcyclist crashed into the front motorcyclist. He was transported by...…Former U.S. representative Allen West is currently in stable condition and undergoing an assessment following a motorcycle accident, according to his team. FOX 7 Austin did confirm from Waco DPS officials that there was an accident involving two motorcycles in Waco around 5 p.m. Saturday afternoon. Officials say the accident occurred at IH-35 at mile marker 353 going northbound. An unidentified vehicle changed lanes when unsafe in front of two motorcyclists. The motorcyclist attempted to brake, and the rear motorcyclist crashed into the front motorcyclist. He was transported by...WW…

The Austin Police Department provides latest information regarding the investigation after two people were found dead at a Central Austin medical center. The Austin Police Department said two people were found dead following a SWAT situation that lasted more than six hours at a doctor's office on West 35th Street in Central . Dr. Katherine Dodson and Dr. Bharat Narumanchi were found dead inside the building from apparent gunshot wounds. It appears that Dr. Narumanchi shot himself after shooting Dr. Dodson, according to police. According to police, a 911 call came in...…The Austin Police Department provides latest information regarding the investigation after two people were found dead at a Central Austin medical center. The Austin Police Department said two people were found dead following a SWAT situation that lasted more than six hours at a doctor's office on West 35th Street in Central . Dr. Katherine Dodson and Dr. Bharat Narumanchi were found dead inside the building from apparent gunshot wounds. It appears that Dr. Narumanchi shot himself after shooting Dr. Dodson, according to police. According to police, a 911 call came in...WW…

On Sunday,  deployed additional resources to cities in Texas in response to the George Floyd statewide protests.  “Texans First Amendment rights are absolute and will always be protected,” said Governor Abbott. “But violence, vandalism, and looting will not be tolerated in this state and those found in violation of the law will be arrested and prosecuted.” The additional resources come after Gov. Abbott May 30 announcement that state resources were being deployed to the cities of Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin to maintain public safety and ensure...…On Sunday,  deployed additional resources to cities in Texas in response to the George Floyd statewide protests.  “Texans First Amendment rights are absolute and will always be protected,” said Governor Abbott. “But violence, vandalism, and looting will not be tolerated in this state and those found in violation of the law will be arrested and prosecuted.” The additional resources come after Gov. Abbott May 30 announcement that state resources were being deployed to the cities of Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin to maintain public safety and ensure...WW…

(Travis County Sheriff's Office) The smell of natural gas has led to the arrest of an Austin woman.  At approximately 6 p.m. on May 26, deputies with the Travis County Sheriff's Office responded to assist the Austin Fire Department with a 911 call about a reported smell of natural gas in an apartment in the 1900 block of Wells Branch Parkway.  According to police, AFD advised officers that a person was running from the apartment.  It was determined that the source of the odor was a vehicle gas tank found inside of the apartment. TCSO VICE unit was called to the scene where...…(Travis County Sheriff's Office) The smell of natural gas has led to the arrest of an Austin woman.  At approximately 6 p.m. on May 26, deputies with the Travis County Sheriff's Office responded to assist the Austin Fire Department with a 911 call about a reported smell of natural gas in an apartment in the 1900 block of Wells Branch Parkway.  According to police, AFD advised officers that a person was running from the apartment.  It was determined that the source of the odor was a vehicle gas tank found inside of the apartment. TCSO VICE unit was called to the scene where...WW…

"Ready to save the world," is what Texas A&M says it is ready to do at the Center for Innovation in Advanced Development and Manufacturing (CIADM), a state-of-the-art biotech manufacturing center that’s set up to make millions of vaccine doses.  TAMU Chancellor John Sharp recently interviewed three scientists affiliated with CIADM who help ensure that the center is ready if the government orders it to begin rapidly manufacturing a mass amount of COVID-19 vaccines.  “The bottom line,” Chancellor Sharp told the scientists, is that “as soon as you get a...…"Ready to save the world," is what Texas A&M says it is ready to do at the Center for Innovation in Advanced Development and Manufacturing (CIADM), a state-of-the-art biotech manufacturing center that’s set up to make millions of vaccine doses.  TAMU Chancellor John Sharp recently interviewed three scientists affiliated with CIADM who help ensure that the center is ready if the government orders it to begin rapidly manufacturing a mass amount of COVID-19 vaccines.  “The bottom line,” Chancellor Sharp told the scientists, is that “as soon as you get a...WW…

Amanda Salinas breaks down the biggest announcements in Governor Greg Abbott's press conference regarding the protests across Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott held a press conference on Texas's response to violence at protests across the state at Dallas City Hall. Abbott opened his press conference by talking about George Floyd's death in Minneapolis.  Floyd was an unarmed black man who died after Derek Chauvin, a Minneapolis police officer, knelt on his neck for an extended period of time. Chauvin has since been charged with third-degree murder. People have been gathering in major cities...…Amanda Salinas breaks down the biggest announcements in Governor Greg Abbott's press conference regarding the protests across Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott held a press conference on Texas's response to violence at protests across the state at Dallas City Hall. Abbott opened his press conference by talking about George Floyd's death in Minneapolis.  Floyd was an unarmed black man who died after Derek Chauvin, a Minneapolis police officer, knelt on his neck for an extended period of time. Chauvin has since been charged with third-degree murder. People have been gathering in major cities...WW…

A driver who was following the off-duty police officer caught Tuminelli on his own dashcam. Dash camera footage released to FOX 7 Austin shows the moment an off-duty police officer pulled his gun on another driver after being rear-ended. A memo from the Austin Police Department, released in November 2020 states that Officer Thomas Tuminelli was trying to get to work on time, averaging a speed of 96 mph. Traveling southbound on I-35, Tuminelli can be seen in the video driving aggressively. It shows him cutting off other drivers and weaving in and out of traffic. In the memo, it states he...…A driver who was following the off-duty police officer caught Tuminelli on his own dashcam. Dash camera footage released to FOX 7 Austin shows the moment an off-duty police officer pulled his gun on another driver after being rear-ended. A memo from the Austin Police Department, released in November 2020 states that Officer Thomas Tuminelli was trying to get to work on time, averaging a speed of 96 mph. Traveling southbound on I-35, Tuminelli can be seen in the video driving aggressively. It shows him cutting off other drivers and weaving in and out of traffic. In the memo, it states he...WW…

Rep. Jarvis Johnson (D-Houston) held a virtual press conference to announce his filing of House Bill 36, which would abolish Confederate Heroes Day. For years, several lawmakers have worked to eliminate "Confederate Heroes Day."  The state holiday was formed in 1973 when lawmakers combined holidays honoring Confederate Generals Robert E. Lee and Jefferson Davis. They chose Lee’s birthday, January 19, the day after Martin Luther King Day.  "There is no reason to celebrate the confederacy at all," said Rep. Jarvis Johnson. The Houston Democrat says his great-great-grandfather...…Rep. Jarvis Johnson (D-Houston) held a virtual press conference to announce his filing of House Bill 36, which would abolish Confederate Heroes Day. For years, several lawmakers have worked to eliminate "Confederate Heroes Day."  The state holiday was formed in 1973 when lawmakers combined holidays honoring Confederate Generals Robert E. Lee and Jefferson Davis. They chose Lee’s birthday, January 19, the day after Martin Luther King Day.  "There is no reason to celebrate the confederacy at all," said Rep. Jarvis Johnson. The Houston Democrat says his great-great-grandfather...WW…