Can Texas' power grid handle the meteoric rise of AI data centers?
Last week, ERCOT presented a six-year forecast of how much power demand they expect in the near future. When the numbers showed a quadrupled peak demand by 2032, the Public Utility Commission of Texas sent them back to the drawing board.
Last week, ERCOT presented a six-year forecast of how much power demand they expect in the near future. When the numbers showed a quadrupled peak demand by 2032, the Public Utility Commission of Texas sent them back to the drawing board.
Court lifts block on SB4 that lets Texas enforce immigration law
An appeals court has lifted a block on a state law that allows Texas to enforce immigration law.
An appeals court has lifted a block on a state law that allows Texas to enforce immigration law.
Camp Mystic among 174 Texas camps told to revise emergency plans to reopen
Every summer camp in Texas that submitted their emergency plans has been ordered to revise them if they want to renew their licenses to operate this summer.
Every summer camp in Texas that submitted their emergency plans has been ordered to revise them if they want to renew their licenses to operate this summer.
Over 42,000 Texas students awarded money during 1st round of school-choice lottery
More than 42,000 Texas students were notified this week that they have been awarded money during the first round of the state’s first school-choice lottery, according to the comptroller’s office.
More than 42,000 Texas students were notified this week that they have been awarded money during the first round of the state’s first school-choice lottery, according to the comptroller’s office.
Man accused of threatening person with knife near South Lamar Boulevard
The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a person who is wanted in connection to an aggravated assault investigation.
The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a person who is wanted in connection to an aggravated assault investigation.
More than 750 pounds of stolen copper recovered; 2 arrested
The Austin Police Department says it has recovered a significant amount of stolen copper and arrested two people.
The Austin Police Department says it has recovered a significant amount of stolen copper and arrested two people.
Texas THC ban on hold until at least May 1
The pause on a Texas rule that seeks to block the sale of most smokable hemp in the state has been extended until at least May 1.
The pause on a Texas rule that seeks to block the sale of most smokable hemp in the state has been extended until at least May 1.
Car chase in Fayette County: Suspects drive on 2 deflated tires & 2 rims
Two people have been arrested after they led Fayette County Sheriff's Office deputies on a car chase.
Two people have been arrested after they led Fayette County Sheriff's Office deputies on a car chase.
How to buy emergency supplies tax-free in Texas this weekend
Texas is hosting a three-day sales tax holiday from April 25–27 to help residents save money on emergency preparedness supplies like generators, batteries, and first aid kits.
Texas is hosting a three-day sales tax holiday from April 25–27 to help residents save money on emergency preparedness supplies like generators, batteries, and first aid kits.
Runaway kangaroo spotted on Texas highway
A coffee truck owner stranded on a highway in North Texas got quite the surprise while waiting for a tow truck.
A coffee truck owner stranded on a highway in North Texas got quite the surprise while waiting for a tow truck.
Trump administration reclassifying medical marijuana
The Trump administration is reclassifying state-licensed marijuana as a less dangerous drug, which could have some implications in Texas.
The Trump administration is reclassifying state-licensed marijuana as a less dangerous drug, which could have some implications in Texas.
Georgetown man gets life for sexually abusing girl for years
A Georgetown man will spend life behind bars for sexually assaulting a girl for seven years.
A Georgetown man will spend life behind bars for sexually assaulting a girl for seven years.
Texas AG accuses music platforms of accepting bribes to promote artists
Texas AG Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into numerous music streaming services, including Spotify and Apple Music, over alleged payola schemes.
Texas AG Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into numerous music streaming services, including Spotify and Apple Music, over alleged payola schemes.
'Senior skip day' draws hundreds of teens to San Marcos park; 2 arrested
A ‘senior skip day’ drew hundreds of teens to a city park, where two were arrested, San Marcos officials say.
A ‘senior skip day’ drew hundreds of teens to a city park, where two were arrested, San Marcos officials say.
2026 NFL Draft: Four Texas stars selected on Day 1
The 2026 NFL Draft’s opening night highlighted the enduring strength of the Texas football pipeline, with four players tied to the state, led by No. 2 overall pick David Bailey selected in the first round.
The 2026 NFL Draft’s opening night highlighted the enduring strength of the Texas football pipeline, with four players tied to the state, led by No. 2 overall pick David Bailey selected in the first round.
$60M in federal funds approved for Texas rural hospital improvements
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is making $60 million in initial federal funding available to rural hospital districts, the governor announced Thursday.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is making $60 million in initial federal funding available to rural hospital districts, the governor announced Thursday.
Texas man sentenced to 30 years for purchasing child exploitation livestreams
A League City man was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for soliciting and purchasing explicit livestream videos of young children from the Philippines over a six-year period.
A League City man was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for soliciting and purchasing explicit livestream videos of young children from the Philippines over a six-year period.
Body found after house fire in South Austin
Firefighters were called to a fire at a South Austin home and after extinguishing the fire, discovered a body.
Firefighters were called to a fire at a South Austin home and after extinguishing the fire, discovered a body.
Body found in apartment complex parking lot
A Southeast Austin neighborhood remains on edge as police search for a killer. The investigation began early Thursday morning when a man was found dead in the parking lot of an apartment complex. FOX 7 Austin's Libbi Farrow has more.
A Southeast Austin neighborhood remains on edge as police search for a killer. The investigation began early Thursday morning when a man was found dead in the parking lot of an apartment complex. FOX 7 Austin's Libbi Farrow has more.
City of Dallas updates ICE compliance policy after funding threat from Abbott
After a threat from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott last week to remove and withhold safety funding, the City of Dallas says they are amending their police policies to better accommodate increased immigration enforcement.
After a threat from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott last week to remove and withhold safety funding, the City of Dallas says they are amending their police policies to better accommodate increased immigration enforcement.