Popular beers found with high levels of dangerous 'forever chemicals,' study reveals
Recent studies have found that some beers brewed in the US have high levels of "forever chemicals" and are considered above the allowed EPA limit.
San Marcos residents react to possible access fee for out-of-town visitors
The City of San Marcos might start charging out-of-town visitors an access fee to the riverfront parks.
Oregon's 'bottle deposit bill' was the first, but now it may be getting an overhaul
Oregon lawmakers are considering changes to the state’s landmark bottle deposit law, including curfews for redemption sites and new mobile return options to address rising concerns over safety and homelessness.
EPA chief proposes rollback of automatic red-light car engine stop-start feature
Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), proposed rolling back the federal incentives that helped push the automatic start-stop feature in millions of U.S. cars.
Austin weather: How much rain would it take to get out of drought conditions?
With the recent rains, how much would it take to get Central Texas out of the drought? The short answer is, much more.
Underwater volcano off Oregon's coast inching closer to eruption, scientists say
While scientists don't have an exact timeline of when the volcano could erupt, they say it's likely to happen before the end of the year.
Antarctica gains ice for first time in decades, reversing trend of mass loss, study finds
A new study finds Antarctica gained mass for the first time in decades, reversing previous loss trends and briefly offsetting global sea level rise.
East Travis County residents concerned about water quality
Residents in parts of east Travis County said they are deeply concerned about both the cost and quality of the water that comes out of their faucets.
Texas purchases 1,100 acres of land for new state park
The rugged Texas Hill Country is already known for its stunning state parks and now the state is adding one more.
Texas school choice bill heads to Abbott's desk: TWITP
In This Week in Texas Politics it was the end of the line for several big issues like school choice. But, we also saw a new partisan battle line being drawn at the state capitol.
Slate's electric pickup truck unveiled: What to know
The Slate electric pickup truck that’s simple, small and customizable was unveiled this week, and it’s reportedly backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
Texas House passes bill restricting HOA fines for brown lawns
The Texas House passed a bill to restrict HOAs from issuing fines when lawns turn brown.
These US cities have the worst air quality this year
More than 156 million Americans live among unhealthy levels of air pollution, an annual report from the American Lung Association found.
Blue-green algae back at Red Bud Isle
Cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, are back in Austin, with "significant amounts" found at Red Bud Isle.
'Kiss of death': 84% of world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record
Coral reefs are sometimes dubbed “rainforests of the sea" — approximately 25% of all marine species can be found in, on and around coral reefs.
Solar energy installations continue to grow in the United States
Solar energy installations continue to grow in the United States, as does residential solar power, according to a new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
Trump aims to 'make America's showers great again' with order targeting water flow
President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order redefining the term “showerhead" in an effort to roll back federal water efficiency standards.
Annual survey reveals Americans' changing interest in electric vehicles
Enthusiasm for electric cars has declined recently with nearly half of Americans not showing interest in buying one, according to a new survey.