Is the Texas power grid ready for winter? How new data centers might pose a risk

Is the Texas power grid ready for winter? How new data centers might pose a risk

In a recent report from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which manages about 90 percent of the state's grid, it was warned that rising demand from new AI and crypto data centers, as well as a swiftly growing population, could be a challenge.

In a recent report from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which manages about 90 percent of the state's grid, it was warned that rising demand from new AI and crypto data centers, as well as a swiftly growing population, could be a challenge.

All I-35 SB lanes reopen after crash involving 18-wheeler

All I-35 SB lanes reopen after crash involving 18-wheeler

All lanes have reopened following a crash on I-35 involving an 18-wheeler. The crash caused traffic delays for several hours, police said.

All lanes have reopened following a crash on I-35 involving an 18-wheeler. The crash caused traffic delays for several hours, police said.

'We Are Blood' holiday blood drive event in Bastrop

'We Are Blood' holiday blood drive event in Bastrop

We Are Blood, the sole blood provider for more than 50 hospitals and medical facilities in Central Texas, is partnering with FOX 7 Austin and the City of Bastrop for a holiday blood drive next week.

We Are Blood, the sole blood provider for more than 50 hospitals and medical facilities in Central Texas, is partnering with FOX 7 Austin and the City of Bastrop for a holiday blood drive next week.

WATCH: Texas beachcomber has rare encounter with octopus

WATCH: Texas beachcomber has rare encounter with octopus

An avid beachcomber in Texas had an encounter earlier this week with a common octopus — a sight that she says isn't quite so common at Padre Island National Seashore.

An avid beachcomber in Texas had an encounter earlier this week with a common octopus — a sight that she says isn't quite so common at Padre Island National Seashore.

Fireball seen across Texas sky, and 5 other states

Fireball seen across Texas sky, and 5 other states

Nearly 200 sightings of a bright fireball were reported across the evening sky on Tuesday, primarily from witnesses in Texas and surrounding states.

Nearly 200 sightings of a bright fireball were reported across the evening sky on Tuesday, primarily from witnesses in Texas and surrounding states.

Paxton accuses Texas doctors in gender-affirming care cases of healthcare fraud

Paxton accuses Texas doctors in gender-affirming care cases of healthcare fraud

Two North Texas doctors at the center of a lawsuit from the state attorney general's office accusing them of violating the state's laws banning gender-affirming care are now accused of fraudulently billing the state's Medicaid to provide that care.

Two North Texas doctors at the center of a lawsuit from the state attorney general's office accusing them of violating the state's laws banning gender-affirming care are now accused of fraudulently billing the state's Medicaid to provide that care.

SCOTUS won't rule on Texas library's book banning case

SCOTUS won't rule on Texas library's book banning case

It all started in 2021, when a community in a small county near Austin decided to rid their public library's shelves of “inappropriate” literature.

It all started in 2021, when a community in a small county near Austin decided to rid their public library's shelves of “inappropriate” literature.

Former Austin Energy employee sends nearly $1M to fake vendors, audit says

Former Austin Energy employee sends nearly $1M to fake vendors, audit says

A former Austin Energy employee is accused of sending nearly $1 million in city money to fake vendors connected to his family and himself.

A former Austin Energy employee is accused of sending nearly $1 million in city money to fake vendors connected to his family and himself.

'Seniors' may soon be 10 years younger when it comes to Texas property tax breaks

'Seniors' may soon be 10 years younger when it comes to Texas property tax breaks

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the launch of "Operation Double Nickel" on Tuesday, which would lower the age used to designate senior citizens who qualify for saving money on property taxes.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the launch of "Operation Double Nickel" on Tuesday, which would lower the age used to designate senior citizens who qualify for saving money on property taxes.

Texas Rangers seeking information in 1992 Taylor murder

Texas Rangers seeking information in 1992 Taylor murder

Texas DPS is looking for any information in connection to a 1992 cold case in Williamson County. In 1992, 81-year-old Raymond “Ray” Adolph Lightner was murdered.

Texas DPS is looking for any information in connection to a 1992 cold case in Williamson County. In 1992, 81-year-old Raymond “Ray” Adolph Lightner was murdered.