Is the Texas power grid prepared for winter?
In this FOX 7 Focus, we go one-on-one with ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas to discuss how close we came to outages during the recent arctic blast, and whether we're prepared for an even deeper freeze.
In this FOX 7 Focus, we go one-on-one with ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas to discuss how close we came to outages during the recent arctic blast, and whether we're prepared for an even deeper freeze.
Texas grid during winter weather: ERCOT CEO discusses how it fared
The arctic blast is set to end on Wednesday, and, so far, the Texas power grid has survived it. However, conditions were tight, and ERCOT had to ask Texans twice to conserve energy. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak spoke with ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas one-on-one.
The arctic blast is set to end on Wednesday, and, so far, the Texas power grid has survived it. However, conditions were tight, and ERCOT had to ask Texans twice to conserve energy. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak spoke with ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas one-on-one.
Interview with ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas
FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak spoke with ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas one-on-one on Tuesday. Vegas said he is pleased by how the grid handled the frigid temps, snow and freezing rain. He also credited the changes that were made since the crippling winter storm three years ago.
FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak spoke with ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas one-on-one on Tuesday. Vegas said he is pleased by how the grid handled the frigid temps, snow and freezing rain. He also credited the changes that were made since the crippling winter storm three years ago.
Texas power grid ready for freezing temps?
ERCOT has issued a "Weather Watch" saying demand could be high and power reserves could be low. John Krinjak spoke to Austin-based Stoic Energy's president Doug Lewin to get details on what you should know in this week's FOX 7 Focus.
ERCOT has issued a "Weather Watch" saying demand could be high and power reserves could be low. John Krinjak spoke to Austin-based Stoic Energy's president Doug Lewin to get details on what you should know in this week's FOX 7 Focus.
Texas politics in 2024: What will be the biggest stories in the new year?
2024 may be a very busy year in Texas politics. In this FOX 7 Focus, John Krinjak speaks with Scott Braddock, editor of QuorumReport.com, to take a look at some of the biggest stories in the new year.
2024 may be a very busy year in Texas politics. In this FOX 7 Focus, John Krinjak speaks with Scott Braddock, editor of QuorumReport.com, to take a look at some of the biggest stories in the new year.
Texas politics in 2024: A look ahead
The legislature may not be in session, but it could still be a very busy year in Texas politics. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak takes a look ahead with Texas political expert Scott Braddock.
The legislature may not be in session, but it could still be a very busy year in Texas politics. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak takes a look ahead with Texas political expert Scott Braddock.
2023: More top stories from Austin
In this FOX 7 Focus, we bring you more of 2023's top stories based on what you clicked on FOX7Austin.com.
In this FOX 7 Focus, we bring you more of 2023's top stories based on what you clicked on FOX7Austin.com.
Happy New Year: The top Austin news stories of 2023
Happy New Year! In this FOX 7 Focus, we're taking a look back at some of the biggest local stories of the year based on what you clicked on FOX7Austin.com.
Happy New Year! In this FOX 7 Focus, we're taking a look back at some of the biggest local stories of the year based on what you clicked on FOX7Austin.com.
Controversial border security law challenged in ACLU lawsuit
In this FOX 7 Focus, John Krinjak sits down with constitutional law professor Eddy Carder to discuss SB 4, the controversial Texas law that enables police to arrest suspected illegal immigrants.
In this FOX 7 Focus, John Krinjak sits down with constitutional law professor Eddy Carder to discuss SB 4, the controversial Texas law that enables police to arrest suspected illegal immigrants.
Texas border law challenged in ACLU lawsuit
In this FOX 7 Focus, John Krinjak speaks with constitutional law professor Eddy Carder about SB 4, the controversial law signed by Gov. Abbott on Monday that enables police to arrest suspected illegal immigrants, and the lawsuit filed by the ACLU trying to prevent that law from taking effect.
In this FOX 7 Focus, John Krinjak speaks with constitutional law professor Eddy Carder about SB 4, the controversial law signed by Gov. Abbott on Monday that enables police to arrest suspected illegal immigrants, and the lawsuit filed by the ACLU trying to prevent that law from taking effect.
Texas Supreme Court abortion ruling: What's next?
In this FOX 7 Focus, the state Supreme Court issued a key ruling this week denying a Texas woman's petition for an emergency abortion under the state's ban. What impact could this decision have going forward?
In this FOX 7 Focus, the state Supreme Court issued a key ruling this week denying a Texas woman's petition for an emergency abortion under the state's ban. What impact could this decision have going forward?
Unpacking Texas Supreme Court abortion ruling
In this FOX 7 Focus, the state Supreme Court issued a key ruling this week denying Texas woman Kate Cox's petition for an emergency abortion under the state's ban. So what impact could this decision have going forward?
In this FOX 7 Focus, the state Supreme Court issued a key ruling this week denying Texas woman Kate Cox's petition for an emergency abortion under the state's ban. So what impact could this decision have going forward?
New housing affordability report
A new report by the Austin Board of Realtors take a district-by-district look at Austin's housing affordability crisis. Clare Losey joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss the report in this FOX 7 Focus.
A new report by the Austin Board of Realtors take a district-by-district look at Austin's housing affordability crisis. Clare Losey joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss the report in this FOX 7 Focus.
Housing affordability crisis: New report looks at how bad it is in Austin
In this FOX 7 Focus, Clare Losey with the Austin Board of Realtors joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss a new report showing how bad Austin's housing affordability crisis is.
In this FOX 7 Focus, Clare Losey with the Austin Board of Realtors joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss a new report showing how bad Austin's housing affordability crisis is.
Austin urologist discusses top men's health issues
In this FOX 7 Focus, Dr. Stuart Wolf, a urologist with Dell Medical School and Seton Urology Group, joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to delve into some of those issues that men are often reluctant to talk about.
In this FOX 7 Focus, Dr. Stuart Wolf, a urologist with Dell Medical School and Seton Urology Group, joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to delve into some of those issues that men are often reluctant to talk about.
Top men's health issues
Dr. Stuart Wolf, a urologist with Dell Medical School and Seton Urology Group, talks to John Krinjak about some of the health issues men are reluctant to talk about in this week's FOX 7 Focus.
Dr. Stuart Wolf, a urologist with Dell Medical School and Seton Urology Group, talks to John Krinjak about some of the health issues men are reluctant to talk about in this week's FOX 7 Focus.
Analyzing Kaitlin Armstrong verdict, sentence
In this FOX 7 Focus, FOX 7's John Krinjak speaks with Austin-based attorney James Wood about the trial, the verdict and the sentence of Kaitlin Armstrong, who murdered pro cyclist Moriah Wilson in 2022.
In this FOX 7 Focus, FOX 7's John Krinjak speaks with Austin-based attorney James Wood about the trial, the verdict and the sentence of Kaitlin Armstrong, who murdered pro cyclist Moriah Wilson in 2022.
Kaitlin Armstrong murder trial: Analyzing the verdict and sentencing
The Kaitlin Armstrong murder trial garnered national attention this week. FOX 7's John Krinjak spoke one-on-one with Austin-based attorney James Wood to get his thoughts on the verdict and the sentencing.
The Kaitlin Armstrong murder trial garnered national attention this week. FOX 7's John Krinjak spoke one-on-one with Austin-based attorney James Wood to get his thoughts on the verdict and the sentencing.
Make Camo Your Cause: Ending vet homelessness
In this FOX 7 Focus, FOX 7's John Krinjak speaks with David Traxler, executive director of U.S. Vets Houston, about the huge difference the "Make Camo Your Cause" effort is making for Texas veterans.
In this FOX 7 Focus, FOX 7's John Krinjak speaks with David Traxler, executive director of U.S. Vets Houston, about the huge difference the "Make Camo Your Cause" effort is making for Texas veterans.
Kaitlin Armstrong murder trial: A look back at week 1
A year and a half after the murder of pro-cyclist Moriah Wilson grabbed national attention, the murder trial of her accused killer Kaitlin Armstrong got under way in Austin this week. We take a look back at what's happened so far.
A year and a half after the murder of pro-cyclist Moriah Wilson grabbed national attention, the murder trial of her accused killer Kaitlin Armstrong got under way in Austin this week. We take a look back at what's happened so far.