ERCOT's latest projections show potential problems for Texas power grid by 2027
A new report from the Energy Reliability Council of Texas shows the possibility that the state's power grid will not keep up with growth in the state.
A new report from the Energy Reliability Council of Texas shows the possibility that the state's power grid will not keep up with growth in the state.
Texas Senate sends $140k Homestead Exemption bill to the House for approval
The bill would increase the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000, and $150,000 for seniors, which is the largest exemption increase in state history.
The bill would increase the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000, and $150,000 for seniors, which is the largest exemption increase in state history.
ATM theft suspects from Houston arrested in Fort Worth
Police arrested a crew of suspected ATM thieves from the Houston area after they tried to steal another ATM in Fort Worth on Thursday.
Police arrested a crew of suspected ATM thieves from the Houston area after they tried to steal another ATM in Fort Worth on Thursday.
Man kills woman, sets fire to garage, apartment, then kills himself: APD
Austin police have identified two people found dead after firefighters extinguished an apartment fire in SW Austin.
Austin police have identified two people found dead after firefighters extinguished an apartment fire in SW Austin.
SpaceX's Starbase one step closer to becoming official Texas town
Elon Musk's company SpaceX is one step closer to making Starbase, Texas an official town. Starbase is home of SpaceX's starship development and production facility in South Texas.
Elon Musk's company SpaceX is one step closer to making Starbase, Texas an official town. Starbase is home of SpaceX's starship development and production facility in South Texas.
Armed burglary suspect at large in South Austin: APD
An armed burglary suspect in South Austin is at large, says the Austin Police Department.
An armed burglary suspect in South Austin is at large, says the Austin Police Department.
'Dazed and Confused' home in Austin up for sale
A for-sale sign now sits in the front yard of the home that belonged to one of the characters in the 1993 film "Dazed and Confused".
A for-sale sign now sits in the front yard of the home that belonged to one of the characters in the 1993 film "Dazed and Confused".
Action Pawn structure fire in North Austin
The Austin Fire Department is working on a structure fire in North Austin that's also causing traffic delays.
The Austin Fire Department is working on a structure fire in North Austin that's also causing traffic delays.
WilCo adds traffic lights to Liberty Hill neighborhood after concerns about speeding
Williamson County is adding traffic lights to a Liberty Hill neighborhood after residents expressed concerns about speeding.
Williamson County is adding traffic lights to a Liberty Hill neighborhood after residents expressed concerns about speeding.
SXSW warns musicians of ongoing scam requiring artists to pay to perform
SXSW kicks off in a little over three weeks, and a lot of musicians are excited about the chance to play at the festival. But scammers are targeting some artists with fake SXSW invitations requiring them to pay to perform.
SXSW kicks off in a little over three weeks, and a lot of musicians are excited about the chance to play at the festival. But scammers are targeting some artists with fake SXSW invitations requiring them to pay to perform.
Wanted Del Valle man arrested for injuring 2-year-old
A wanted Del Valle man was arrested after allegedly injuring a 2-year-old child, officials said.
A wanted Del Valle man was arrested after allegedly injuring a 2-year-old child, officials said.
More mystery seed packages from China found in Texas
Mystery seed packets are still arriving in Texans' mailboxes, says the Texas Agriculture Commissioner. Initial testing has determined some of the seeds are water lilies.
Mystery seed packets are still arriving in Texans' mailboxes, says the Texas Agriculture Commissioner. Initial testing has determined some of the seeds are water lilies.
More Americans are turning to GLP-1 injections to lose weight
More and more Americans are turning to GLP-1 injections to lose weight. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas spoke to an Austin physician to discuss.
More and more Americans are turning to GLP-1 injections to lose weight. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas spoke to an Austin physician to discuss.
Texas bill would allow parents to block students from certain school library books
Senate Bill 13 would allow parents to monitor and limit was materials their child could have access to in school libraries.
Senate Bill 13 would allow parents to monitor and limit was materials their child could have access to in school libraries.
Texas regulated sports betting market: It's one step closer
The push to bring regulated, taxed, and licensed sports betting in Texas is now one step closer.
The push to bring regulated, taxed, and licensed sports betting in Texas is now one step closer.
AG Ken Paxton on US Senate: 'I don't know if I'm running for sure'
Attorney General Ken Paxton said he's still considering a primary challenge to incumbent Sen. John Cornyn next year.
Attorney General Ken Paxton said he's still considering a primary challenge to incumbent Sen. John Cornyn next year.
What JOANN stores are closing in Texas?
Due to the second bankruptcy filing for JOANN, the crafts and fabrics chain, the company is set to close 500 of the approximately 850 stores across the country.
Due to the second bankruptcy filing for JOANN, the crafts and fabrics chain, the company is set to close 500 of the approximately 850 stores across the country.
1 dead, several others injured in SE Austin crash: ATCEMS
One person is dead after a crash involving multiple people in Southeast Austin.
One person is dead after a crash involving multiple people in Southeast Austin.
Galindo Elementary opens food pantry for community with help from Central Texas Food Bank
A new food pantry has opened at Austin ISD's Galindo Elementary with the help of the Central Texas Food Bank.
A new food pantry has opened at Austin ISD's Galindo Elementary with the help of the Central Texas Food Bank.
Elgin murder-suicide: Police identify people found dead inside home
Elgin police have identified two people found dead in a home and says the investigation suggests this was "a tragic case of domestic violence."
Elgin police have identified two people found dead in a home and says the investigation suggests this was "a tragic case of domestic violence."