Sierra Club report: Texas coal plants draining state’s shrinking water supply
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas coal and gas power plants consumed more than 100 billion gallons of water in 2024, according to a new Sierra Club report that calls on state leaders to accelerate the shift to renewable energy amid worsening drought conditions. The report, "Watts Wasting Texas Water," found...
Recently proposed data centers raise concerns about water, growth in Hays County
As several data centers have been proposed across Hays County in recent years, local leaders, environmental advocates and industry officials are debating what the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure could mean for Central Texas.
MoPac South expansion draws environmental concerns at Austin commission meeting
AUSTIN, Texas — The proposed MoPac South expansion project continues to spark debate in Austin as community members raise concerns about possible environmental impacts tied to the plan. Austin’s Environmental Commission discussed the project Wednesday night at the Permitting and Development Center. The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority...
Rosedale Residents and AISD Battle Over Luxury Development
This past February, Kathleen Harrington, an Austinite living on Ramsey Avenue near 49th and Burnet, wrote to Scott Boone of the Zoning and Platting Commission to try to stop a luxury apartment complex from being built across the street from her home, on the site of the former Rosedale Elementary School.
A Labor Storm Hits Austin in Grocery Store Drama Work to Do
My most frequent Austin experience is finding a small quirky business that I later learn is actually a slightly evil hellhole for its employees. The reasons are myriad: long hours for diminutive paychecks; the owners being Scientologists; no healthcare (relatable!); and always this oppressive feeling that no one in the city cares they’re being exploited. At times, Austin is a sympathetic ear you later...
Man arrested in connection with deadly stabbing at southeast Austin apartment complex
AUSTIN, Texas — Police have arrested a man in connection with a homicide at an apartment complex in southeast Austin last month. According to the Austin Police Department, officers responded to a call at the Mia Apartments at 1515 Royal Crest Drive around 7:21 a.m. on Thursday, April 23. The caller reported a man was face down in the parking lot and not breathing...
Austin brewery debuts beer garden for hosting and growing ingredients
One Hill Country beer destination is taking the term "beer garden" very seriously as it unveils its new community space, where visitors can enjoy a beer among growing ingredients and plants that support pollinators. Beerburg Events, at 13476 Fitzhugh Rd. on the southwest edge of Austin, unveils its new beer garden on May 28.
Austin Officials Scrutinize Waymo Incidents, Push for New Oversight
When Austin first responders rushed to West Sixth Street just around 2am on March 1, they were responding to a mass shooting near Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden that killed four people, including the gunman, and injured 15 others. At 1:58am, the first 911 call came in. Within minutes, police,...
Austin City Limits to Induct Brandi Carlile Into Hall of Fame
Brandi Carlile is the newest inductee into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame. Quavo & Offset Heat Up Migos Reunion Rumors With Return to Instagram The 11-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, producer and performer will be elevated during the ACL Hall of Fame induction and taping on July 1, with Bonnie Raitt on hand to induct Carlile. Raitt, who was inducted in...
Texas meteorologist says goodbye after landing new job in Austin
Her next stop keeps her within the same Texas TV family.
