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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Earth Day Jubilee & clean-up event
Hundreds of volunteers will join the Trail Conservancy Friday morning to help clean Lake Austin. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has a preview of the event with Kate Aouielle, president of Rowing Dock.
Hundreds of volunteers will join the Trail Conservancy Friday morning to help clean Lake Austin. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has a preview of the event with Kate Aouielle, president of Rowing Dock.
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.
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.
More than 156 million Americans live among unhealthy levels of air pollution, an annual report from the American Lung Association found.
Toxic blue-green algae back
The city of Austin's watershed department says toxic blue-green algae is back in Lady Bird Lake. While it can occur at any time, the risk is highest when it's hot out.
The city of Austin's watershed department says toxic blue-green algae is back in Lady Bird Lake. While it can occur at any time, the risk is highest when it's hot out.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Enthusiasm for electric cars has declined recently with nearly half of Americans not showing interest in buying one, according to a new survey.
Keystone oil pipeline ruptures in North Dakota; spill under investigation
A portion of the Keystone Pipeline ruptured near Fort Ransom, North Dakota, around 7:44 a.m., according to local reports.
A portion of the Keystone Pipeline ruptured near Fort Ransom, North Dakota, around 7:44 a.m., according to local reports.
Trump hopes to boost coal industry with executive order
Trump signed executive orders hoping to boost the coal industry amid a surging demand for electricity in the U.S. Here’s a look at how coal energy stacks up.
Trump signed executive orders hoping to boost the coal industry amid a surging demand for electricity in the U.S. Here’s a look at how coal energy stacks up.
Canyon Lake in Comal County at historically low levels
Canyon Lake in Comal County is at historically low levels, despite recent rainfall in Central Texas.
Canyon Lake in Comal County is at historically low levels, despite recent rainfall in Central Texas.
Access to America's deepest lake is closing to tourists: What to know
If you’ve always wanted to swim or ride a boat in America’s deepest lake, this summer is your last chance to do it for a few years.
If you’ve always wanted to swim or ride a boat in America’s deepest lake, this summer is your last chance to do it for a few years.
Trump administration opens up over half of national forests for logging
A new directive from the Trump administration will open up more logging in national forests.
A new directive from the Trump administration will open up more logging in national forests.
Texas bill aims to protect homeowners from getting fined for brown lawns during water restrictions
A bill in the Texas House aims to protect homeowners the next time their city says its residents need to cut back on water use.
A bill in the Texas House aims to protect homeowners the next time their city says its residents need to cut back on water use.
Road salt blamed for contamination that could take NYC's reservoirs out of commission
Decades of road salt use is taking a toll on New York City’s water reservoirs.
Decades of road salt use is taking a toll on New York City’s water reservoirs.