Ban on Big Bend border wall fails in U.S. House committee
A proposal to ban the Trump administration from building a border wall in Big Bend National Park failed Wednesday in the U.S. House Appropriations Committee in a vote along party lines.
A proposal to ban the Trump administration from building a border wall in Big Bend National Park failed Wednesday in the U.S. House Appropriations Committee in a vote along party lines.
Lawsuit seeks to stop SpaceX land exchange near Texas wildlife refuge
Several conservation groups and a Native American tribe have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeking to block the exchange of more than 700 acres of federally protected land in Cameron County.
Several conservation groups and a Native American tribe have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeking to block the exchange of more than 700 acres of federally protected land in Cameron County.
Solar energy passes coal power on list of largest U.S. electricity sources for first time
The United States hit a clean energy milestone last month as the amount of electricity generated through solar power topped what was made by coal for the first time ever.
The United States hit a clean energy milestone last month as the amount of electricity generated through solar power topped what was made by coal for the first time ever.
Possible toxic blue-green algae found on Lady Bird Lake & Lake Austin
Austin Watershed Protection says its staff has observed thick mats of blue-green algae, some of which may be toxic, on lakes in the area.
Austin Watershed Protection says its staff has observed thick mats of blue-green algae, some of which may be toxic, on lakes in the area.
Fowl play: Hundreds of live eggs smuggled as winter coats seized
Hundreds of live eggs that were claimed to be winter jackets were intercepted and seized by border patrol agents this week.
Hundreds of live eggs that were claimed to be winter jackets were intercepted and seized by border patrol agents this week.
Ocean Observatories Initiative dismantled by Trump administration: What to know
The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of over 900 sensors that track everything from climate change to extreme weather, is being dismantled by the Trump administration.
The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of over 900 sensors that track everything from climate change to extreme weather, is being dismantled by the Trump administration.
National Park Service ranger dies while on patrol at Mount McKinley
A National Park Service ranger died Thursday after she fell into a crevasse while patrolling on Mount McKinley.
A National Park Service ranger died Thursday after she fell into a crevasse while patrolling on Mount McKinley.
Data centers in Texas: Google launches water fund, stewardship plan
Google is offering a new multimillion-dollar water fund to help build more data centers in Texas, even amid water usage concerns by residents.
Google is offering a new multimillion-dollar water fund to help build more data centers in Texas, even amid water usage concerns by residents.
Google plans to develop data centers in Texas
A new multimillion-dollar water fund is being offered by Google to help build more data centers in Texas, even amid concerns by residents. FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski reports.
A new multimillion-dollar water fund is being offered by Google to help build more data centers in Texas, even amid concerns by residents. FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski reports.
Tyco agrees to $10M settlement over PFAS contamination in Wisconsin
The manufacturer of a firefighting foam that contaminated the water supply in northeastern Wisconsin with PFAS chemicals for decades agreed to a $10 million settlement with the state.
The manufacturer of a firefighting foam that contaminated the water supply in northeastern Wisconsin with PFAS chemicals for decades agreed to a $10 million settlement with the state.
How has recent rainfall affected Central Texas lake levels?
With all the rain we've been getting, how is that affecting our lake levels?
With all the rain we've been getting, how is that affecting our lake levels?
Recent rains' impact on lake levels
How is all the recent rain impacting our local lakes? FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports from Lake Austin.
How is all the recent rain impacting our local lakes? FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports from Lake Austin.
Wildfires are reversing years of progress on US ozone pollution, study finds
New research shows that increasingly intense wildfires are making the U.S. smoggier again.
New research shows that increasingly intense wildfires are making the U.S. smoggier again.
Trump announces $700M coal initiative using Defense Production Act
President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday to order federal support for coal-based plants and projects.
President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday to order federal support for coal-based plants and projects.
Gallery: Latest fountain of lava breaks record at Hawaiian volcano
When lava shot into the air at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, the fountaining set a new record for the volcano which has been erupting for more than a year.
When lava shot into the air at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, the fountaining set a new record for the volcano which has been erupting for more than a year.
Caldwell County residents concerned about nuclear power company's new test site
Residents in Caldwell County outside of Lockhart say they're concerned a nuclear power company is building a test site in their neighborhood.
Residents in Caldwell County outside of Lockhart say they're concerned a nuclear power company is building a test site in their neighborhood.
Rio Grande compact between Texas, New Mexico, Colorado approved by Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court has approved a compact between Texas, New Mexico and Colorado related to water rights of the Rio Grande.
The U.S. Supreme Court has approved a compact between Texas, New Mexico and Colorado related to water rights of the Rio Grande.
Erin Brockovich pushing for data center transparency as AI booms
Erin Brockovich says she’s received thousands of reports on AI data centers, and the most common concern is transparency. “If data centers are so great, why are they being built in secret?” she asks.
Erin Brockovich says she’s received thousands of reports on AI data centers, and the most common concern is transparency. “If data centers are so great, why are they being built in secret?” she asks.
Austin weather: May rainfall helps fill Llano River
Hill Country waterways up due to rainy May. Storm runoff from rainy May fills Highland Lakes, flows into Llano River.
Hill Country waterways up due to rainy May. Storm runoff from rainy May fills Highland Lakes, flows into Llano River.
Google aims to release 64 million “good" mosquitoes in California and Florida
Google’s Debug program promises its "good bugs" are designed to eliminate the disease-ridden "bad bugs."
Google’s Debug program promises its "good bugs" are designed to eliminate the disease-ridden "bad bugs."