Crypto-controversy: Advocates raise alarm about effects of crypto mining on state grid, ratepayers
Cryptocurrency and crypto mining are growing industries in the state of Texas, but some advocates are raising alarms about the effects of these industries on the state power grid, and on ratepayers.
Cryptocurrency and crypto mining are growing industries in the state of Texas, but some advocates are raising alarms about the effects of these industries on the state power grid, and on ratepayers.
Christopher Taylor trial: Judge denies change of venue motion
Travis County judge Dayna Blazey held a hearing Thursday on a change of venue motion for Christopher Taylor's murder trial. Officer Taylor is accused of killing Michael Ramos unjustifiably in 2020.
Travis County judge Dayna Blazey held a hearing Thursday on a change of venue motion for Christopher Taylor's murder trial. Officer Taylor is accused of killing Michael Ramos unjustifiably in 2020.
City of Austin to hold emergency preparedness class for residents
The City of Austin invites residents to sign up for an emergency preparedness class to be held on Sept. 28. The course will teach people what they need to know to be ready for a disaster.
The City of Austin invites residents to sign up for an emergency preparedness class to be held on Sept. 28. The course will teach people what they need to know to be ready for a disaster.
Austin weather: Another round of storms likely Friday; some may be severe
The Austin area is under a marginal risk of severe weather again today. Zack Shields has a look at the radar and what to expect.
The Austin area is under a marginal risk of severe weather again today. Zack Shields has a look at the radar and what to expect.
Austin police searching for woman who ran car through education service center
Austin police are searching for a woman who drove her vehicle through a gate at an education service center in east Austin, causing nearly $30,000 in property damage.
Austin police are searching for a woman who drove her vehicle through a gate at an education service center in east Austin, causing nearly $30,000 in property damage.
New contract for Austin EMS, firefighters; police negotiations stall
Under the new four-year contract, current employees will see at minimum a 4% salary increase. Salaries will also increase for entry-level medics and long-term employees.
Under the new four-year contract, current employees will see at minimum a 4% salary increase. Salaries will also increase for entry-level medics and long-term employees.
City, Austin EMS Association approve four-year contract
This contract builds on the 2022 one-year contract extension that gave the average employee an increase of over 6 percent at that time.
This contract builds on the 2022 one-year contract extension that gave the average employee an increase of over 6 percent at that time.
How an auto worker's strike would impact central Texas
The clock is ticking for Detroit's big three auto companies to strike a deal with the United Auto Workers. FOX 7's Kelly Saberi breaks down how electric vehicles are driving some of this change, and the impact a strike would have on central Texas.
The clock is ticking for Detroit's big three auto companies to strike a deal with the United Auto Workers. FOX 7's Kelly Saberi breaks down how electric vehicles are driving some of this change, and the impact a strike would have on central Texas.
Fall Pecan Street Festival returns to downtown Austin
The Pecan Street Festival, one of the largest and oldest arts and crafts festivals in the country, returns to downtown Austin this weekend.
The Pecan Street Festival, one of the largest and oldest arts and crafts festivals in the country, returns to downtown Austin this weekend.
City of Austin partners with Florence, Italy
The City of Austin announced a new cooperation agreement between the city and Florence Italy. The agreement is meant to encourage educational, cultural and business collaboration between the cities.
The City of Austin announced a new cooperation agreement between the city and Florence Italy. The agreement is meant to encourage educational, cultural and business collaboration between the cities.
APD looking for South Austin hit-and-run suspect
APD detectives are looking for a man they say left the scene of a crash in South Austin in June that injured someone.
APD detectives are looking for a man they say left the scene of a crash in South Austin in June that injured someone.
Kendra Scott Creative Center opens at Dell Children's Medical Center
The inaugural event space will offer a home base for Child Life Specialists, Dell Children's TV and art therapies.
The inaugural event space will offer a home base for Child Life Specialists, Dell Children's TV and art therapies.
Austin weather: Level 1 risk of severe storms Thursday
Keep your umbrella handy. The rain isn't finished yet. Zack Shields takes a look at the radar in his full forecast.
Keep your umbrella handy. The rain isn't finished yet. Zack Shields takes a look at the radar in his full forecast.
North Austin food truck broken into, tips stolen
A food truck owner at Hamilton Food Park in north Austin returned to work Wednesday to discover shattered glass, broken locks and missing cash.
A food truck owner at Hamilton Food Park in north Austin returned to work Wednesday to discover shattered glass, broken locks and missing cash.
Adrian Grenier on sustainable ranching, living off the power grid
Actor Adrian Grenier moved to Austin a few years ago, and has developed a sustainable ranch that is fully reliable on off-grid solar power. He spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas about the ranch and how Texans can disconnect from the power grid using sustainable energy.
Actor Adrian Grenier moved to Austin a few years ago, and has developed a sustainable ranch that is fully reliable on off-grid solar power. He spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas about the ranch and how Texans can disconnect from the power grid using sustainable energy.
Texas DPS driver's license offices deal with appointment backlog after glitch
A computer glitch that shut down Texas DPS Driver License Offices all last week has now been fixed, according to the agency.
A computer glitch that shut down Texas DPS Driver License Offices all last week has now been fixed, according to the agency.
Austin City Council to vote on APD Open Policing Data Release resolution
Austin City Council is expected to vote on a resolution regarding the expansion of police data. The resolution directs the city manager to come up with a plan for the APD Open Policing Data Release.
Austin City Council is expected to vote on a resolution regarding the expansion of police data. The resolution directs the city manager to come up with a plan for the APD Open Policing Data Release.
Confusion in Austin lingers over when to call 911 or 311
Confusion in Austin lingers over when to call 311 or 911 for emergencies.
Confusion in Austin lingers over when to call 311 or 911 for emergencies.
91% of violent offense cases prosecuted by Travis County DA
The Travis County District Attorney says his office has prosecuted a little over 90 percent of violent offense cases since taking office.
The Travis County District Attorney says his office has prosecuted a little over 90 percent of violent offense cases since taking office.
The Refuge for DMST suspends license due to issues with Texas DFPS
The facility said the suspension is due to “an intractable regulatory climate and pattern of hostility rather than collaboration from the Texas Department of Family Protective Services [that has] made it unsafe to fulfill its mission."
The facility said the suspension is due to “an intractable regulatory climate and pattern of hostility rather than collaboration from the Texas Department of Family Protective Services [that has] made it unsafe to fulfill its mission."