New power company to build natural gas power plant near Rockdale
The owners of a new power company said they are going to build a new natural gas power plant near Rockdale.
The owners of a new power company said they are going to build a new natural gas power plant near Rockdale.
Austin awarded $1M grant to help fight climate change
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made the announcement at city hall on Monday, Feb. 12. that Austin is getting a “Climate Pollution Reduction Grant."
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made the announcement at city hall on Monday, Feb. 12. that Austin is getting a “Climate Pollution Reduction Grant."
Water restrictions in Leander due to pipeline project
The City of Leander says its primary source of potable water will be shut down while a pipeline is being replaced.
The City of Leander says its primary source of potable water will be shut down while a pipeline is being replaced.
Groups sue utility company for contributing to low flow at Jacob's Well
Two groups are accusing a utility company of contributing to the low flow at Jacob's Well. They held a meeting in Wimberley on Friday to discuss the issue.
Two groups are accusing a utility company of contributing to the low flow at Jacob's Well. They held a meeting in Wimberley on Friday to discuss the issue.
City cracks down on pollution in San Marcos River
A new San Marcos city ordinance makes it unlawful to fail to secure ice chests while on the river.
A new San Marcos city ordinance makes it unlawful to fail to secure ice chests while on the river.
Why Taylor Swift’s private jet use is being criticized ahead of the Super Bowl
In order for Swift to make it to the Super Bowl in time, her private jet would release more than 200,000 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions.
In order for Swift to make it to the Super Bowl in time, her private jet would release more than 200,000 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions.
Here are the top 10 deadliest national parks, according to research
The serene landscapes of our national parks feature a plethora of mountainous landscapes, pristine beaches and lush forests, but there are some deadly risks associated with visiting. Outdoor clothing brand KÜHL looked at different criteria and came up with a list of the top 10 deadliest national parks.
The serene landscapes of our national parks feature a plethora of mountainous landscapes, pristine beaches and lush forests, but there are some deadly risks associated with visiting. Outdoor clothing brand KÜHL looked at different criteria and came up with a list of the top 10 deadliest national parks.
Leander water restrictions: No outside watering beginning Feb. 12
The City of Leander says its primary source of potable water will be shut down while a pipeline is being replaced. This shut down will significantly reduce the city's overall water capacity.
The City of Leander says its primary source of potable water will be shut down while a pipeline is being replaced. This shut down will significantly reduce the city's overall water capacity.
Austin city leaders make effort to save Blues on the Green
Austin City Council members are making an effort to save Blues on the Green.
Austin City Council members are making an effort to save Blues on the Green.
Giant troll sculpture to be installed at Pease Park
The new Thomas Dambo troll in Pease Park is made up of repurposed materials, and will be placed in the park to teach visitors the importance of valuing the earth.
The new Thomas Dambo troll in Pease Park is made up of repurposed materials, and will be placed in the park to teach visitors the importance of valuing the earth.
Drilling underway on new monitoring well at Zilker Park
The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District is installing two new wells in South Austin to monitor the Edwards Aquifer.
The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District is installing two new wells in South Austin to monitor the Edwards Aquifer.
Texas Parks turn Christmas trees into fish habitats
Texas Parks and Wildlife is using a unique tool to help build new aquatic habitats in lakes across the state: Christmas trees.
Texas Parks and Wildlife is using a unique tool to help build new aquatic habitats in lakes across the state: Christmas trees.
States with plastic bag bans prevented billions of bags from being used, report says
The report, Plastic Bag Bans Work, noted that bans in just five locations in the U.S. cut single-use plastic bag consumption by about 6 billion bags per year.
The report, Plastic Bag Bans Work, noted that bans in just five locations in the U.S. cut single-use plastic bag consumption by about 6 billion bags per year.
Proposed concert venue in Dripping Springs has residents voicing concerns
A new concert venue is set to open in Dripping Springs, and some residents say they don't want it.
A new concert venue is set to open in Dripping Springs, and some residents say they don't want it.
Millions of gallons of wastewater released from Georgetown treatment plants after heavy rain
Georgetown released millions of gallons of wastewater into the San Gabriel River following this week's heavy rain.
Georgetown released millions of gallons of wastewater into the San Gabriel River following this week's heavy rain.
Eating snow 'not worth the risk' of ingesting contaminants, health expert says
One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.
One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.
Hays County residents to continue fight against proposed concert venue
Hays County residents are continuing their fight against a proposed music venue outside of Austin on Fitzhugh Road. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.
Hays County residents are continuing their fight against a proposed music venue outside of Austin on Fitzhugh Road. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.
Texas weather: Will forecasted rain put a dent in drought?
With rain forecasted for Central Texas next week, the district will continue to monitor the Edwards Aquifer.
With rain forecasted for Central Texas next week, the district will continue to monitor the Edwards Aquifer.
Smoke near Lake Walter E. Long due to prescribed fire: AFD
Seeing smoke in east Austin? It could be from prescribed fires around Lake Walter E. Long, which AFD says is part of an ongoing ecological restoration project.
Seeing smoke in east Austin? It could be from prescribed fires around Lake Walter E. Long, which AFD says is part of an ongoing ecological restoration project.
Aldi eliminates plastic shopping bags from US stores
Aldi has completely removed plastic shopping bags from all of its stores in the U.S., the discount supermarket chain announced.
Aldi has completely removed plastic shopping bags from all of its stores in the U.S., the discount supermarket chain announced.