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.
Lake Austin hydrilla growth
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Photos released by the town in Greenland show giant wedges of ice towering over homes, businesses and boats.