New USDA website centralizes info in fight against New World screwworm parasite threatening U.S. livestock
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
Unrepaired Travis County landfill threatens housing project, sparks lawsuit
A developer cannot build an affordable housing project right now because the county has been a polluter for decades. The state has gotten involved, but there is no concrete timeline to fix the old county landfill in South Austin.
A developer cannot build an affordable housing project right now because the county has been a polluter for decades. The state has gotten involved, but there is no concrete timeline to fix the old county landfill in South Austin.
Thousands of grass carp released into Lake Austin to control hydrilla
The city is working to stop the rapid spread of hydrilla in Lake Austin.
The city is working to stop the rapid spread of hydrilla in Lake Austin.
Grass carp released in Lake Austin to stop hydrilla
The city is working to stop the rapid spread of hydrilla in Lake Austin.
The city is working to stop the rapid spread of hydrilla in Lake Austin.
APD Dive Team pulls scooters out of Lady Bird Lake
Seven divers with the Austin Police Department Dive Team spent the morning pulling scooters out of Lady Bird Lake.
Seven divers with the Austin Police Department Dive Team spent the morning pulling scooters out of Lady Bird Lake.
South Austin residents look back at deadly flood along Onion Creek 10 years later
Ten years ago, residents along Onion Creek were forced from their homes by a flash flood.
Ten years ago, residents along Onion Creek were forced from their homes by a flash flood.
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for the first time, leaving only one mosquito-free spot on Earth
If you want to visit a place with no mosquitoes, you’ll have to go south – far south.
If you want to visit a place with no mosquitoes, you’ll have to go south – far south.
No fires, grilling at any City of Austin parks, greenbelts, preserves
Austin Parks and Recreation has issued a parks burning restriction starting Wednesday, Oct. 29. This comes as Central Texas is experiencing dangerous fire conditions.
Austin Parks and Recreation has issued a parks burning restriction starting Wednesday, Oct. 29. This comes as Central Texas is experiencing dangerous fire conditions.
These US cities face the greatest severe weather threats, data shows
More than one in four U.S. homes—representing $12.7 trillion in real estate value—are now exposed to severe or extreme climate risks, according to a new Realtor.cm report.
More than one in four U.S. homes—representing $12.7 trillion in real estate value—are now exposed to severe or extreme climate risks, according to a new Realtor.cm report.
Jane Goodall cause of death revealed: Report
Jane Goodall, iconic primatologist and conservationist, died at 91. Her cause of death was revealed Monday.
Jane Goodall, iconic primatologist and conservationist, died at 91. Her cause of death was revealed Monday.
These states rank as the most energy-efficient in 2025, data shows
Managing daily energy usage can help the environment and save you money on household utility costs, and a new report shows the states that stand out with their effectiveness using less energy.
Managing daily energy usage can help the environment and save you money on household utility costs, and a new report shows the states that stand out with their effectiveness using less energy.
Neighbors concerned about Sheffield Park pond drying up; park renovations to blame
The pond at Beverly Sheffield Northwest District Park is drying up to the dismay of some neighbors.
The pond at Beverly Sheffield Northwest District Park is drying up to the dismay of some neighbors.
400-year-old tree in Kyle soon to be relocated; city approves nearly $1M for the project
A 400-year-old tree, known to some as Porter Oak, and to others as Jolene, will soon be relocated in Kyle. The price tag is nearly a million dollars.
A 400-year-old tree, known to some as Porter Oak, and to others as Jolene, will soon be relocated in Kyle. The price tag is nearly a million dollars.
Severe drought conditions in Williamson County pose fire risk
A burn ban is in effect for the next three months in Williamson County due to severe drought conditions.
A burn ban is in effect for the next three months in Williamson County due to severe drought conditions.
These are the greenest cities in the U.S. in 2025, data shows
A new report highlights cities that perform a lot of environmentally friendly practices to preserve the planet, and here’s where your area ranks.
A new report highlights cities that perform a lot of environmentally friendly practices to preserve the planet, and here’s where your area ranks.
Burn ban in effect for Williamson County due to 'severe drought conditions'
A burn ban is in effect in Williamson County for the next three months due to severe drought conditions.
A burn ban is in effect in Williamson County for the next three months due to severe drought conditions.
Burn ban in effect for unincorporated areas of Travis County
A burn ban is now 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.
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.
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.
On the surface, Lake Austin looks great, but just below the surface is a growing problem, hydrilla.