Burn ban in effect for unincorporated areas of Travis County
A burn ban is now in effect for unincorporated areas of Travis County.
Audit finds Austin not on track to meet 'zero waste' goals
A recent audit shows that the City of Austin is not on track or even halfway to its zero-waste goal of 90 percent waste diversion by 2040.
Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District declares 'exceptional drought'
The aquifer that feeds Barton Springs has declared an “exceptional drought” for just the second time in its history.
Lake Austin battles hydrilla invasion
On the surface, Lake Austin looks great, but just below the surface is a growing problem, hydrilla.
Dozens of scientists cite errors in Energy Department climate change report
A group of scientists published a report challenging findings from a Department of Energy report that experts suggest obscure facts about climate change.
East Coast beaches hit with 'fecal contamination' warnings ahead of Labor Day weekend
Labor Day vacationers across the East Coast are facing "fecal contamination" warnings at their beaches this holiday weekend.
Austin easing water restrictions following recent heavy rain
Austin Water is relaxing some restrictions following July's heavy rainfall.
Today's air quality among worst globally in Midwest, Northeast
Smoke from ongoing Canadian wildfires has led to some of the worst air quality in the world across parts of the U.S.
Watch the 3M PFAS documentary | Everywhere & Forever: Blood. Water. And the Politics of PFAS
A new FOX 9 documentary "Everywhere & Forever: Blood. Water. And the Politics of PFAS." will reveal the inside story of how 3M withheld early research into PFAS contamination and how a state regulatory agency shut down its own research.
Hays County Commissioners vote against upgraded septic system for San Marcos shopping center
Several businesses in San Marcos may have to close because of an out-of-date septic system. A loophole in Hays County may prevent a new one from being installed.
EPA’s research and development office eliminated; thousands laid off
The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees.
Trump administration backs out of plan to publish key climate reports on NASA website
The Trump administration has reversed course on a plan to host major national climate change reports on NASA’s website.
Greenland village comes face-to-face with a giant iceberg
Photos released by the town in Greenland show giant wedges of ice towering over homes, businesses and boats.
#stayoffthedamdam: Llano police warn residents to stay off Llano River Dam
#stayoffthedamdam, says the Llano Police Department.
‘Warming stripes’ graphics updated for 2025: See your city's
Climate Central's new “warming stripes" show U.S. cities are heating up fast. See which places are warming most.
Archaeology dig helps Tonkawa Tribe rediscover Texas roots
An archaeological dig underway in Milam County is helping a Native American tribe rediscover and preserve its past.
Boil water notice issued for parts of San Marcos
Parts of San Marcos are under a boil water notice.
Yosemite National Park to open all campgrounds for first time in 6 years
Officials noted that reservations are required at all campgrounds through October. They urged visitors to make reservations as soon as possible.
Flooding in Central Texas: Comal River still closed Friday
River access to the Comal River is still closed as of Friday following heavy rains this week, according to the city of New Braunfels.