CenterPoint outages in Houston leave millions frustrated

Frustration with the Houston area’s main power company is growing, as more than a million people remained in the dark Wednesday night across Southeast Texas.

New Steiner Ranch emergency evacuation route opens

A second emergency evacuation route opened up for Steiner Ranch residents after a fire in 2011 destroyed several homes.

New Williamson County admin building starts to take shape

A little more than three months after the groundbreaking, the vision for the new Williamson County administration building is starting to come to life.

Texas State offering new aviation science program this fall

Texas State is partnering with Coast Flight Training and the San Marcos Regional Airport. The four-year degree is a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science with an aviation science concentration.

Austin tenant asks for more help from complex after car crashes into unit

After a car crashed into an affordable housing unit in South Austin, the tenant who used to live there is frustrated with how the situation is being handled.

President Biden's federal hurricane aid claim refuted by Gov. Abbott

A "bizarre unforced error" is how Governor Greg Abbott described President Biden’s claim that federal hurricane aid to Texas was delayed because state leaders were unavailable to take his call.

What do you do if you see an animal in a hot car in Texas?

Leaving a pet in a hot car can be deadly. An animal advocate attorney explained citizen’s rights when it comes to trying to save animals trapped in a hot car.

Abandoned dog in Austin found tied to tree with 'gnarly' injury

Austin Pets Alive! says a dog with a mangled leg was found abandoned and tied to a tree. They're reminding people about available resources if you need help caring for your pet.

Man facing double murder charges after deadly hit-and-run during SXSW

The man arrested for the deadly hit-and-run near SXSW is now facing upgraded charges following the death of a second person. Tyrone Thompson is now facing two murder charges.

Austin Energy crew joins Hurricane Beryl recovery effort

President Biden granted a request for a federal emergency disaster declaration in response to Hurricane Beryl. That action will help pay for some debris removal and the installation of protective measures in areas hit hard by the storm.

Families unable to access thousands of dollars being held in surrogacy escrow account

Several intended parents and their pregnancy surrogates are missing thousands of dollars, and have lots of questions. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the latest.

Whataburger app used as power outage map by Houstonians

Texans can always turn to Whataburger when they're in trouble! With CenterPoint not providing a map to help track power outages after Hurricane Beryl, Houstonians have discovered the Whataburger app is a somewhat suitable alternative!