The Week’s Biggest News in Brief: July 30 – Aug. 5
Abbott Data Center Freeze: Data centers have become a focal point in the race to claim the state’s governor seat between House Rep. Gina Hinojosa and incumbent Greg Abbott. In June, Gov. Abbott released recommendations on data center developments for the 2027 legislative session, his first step backward on the issue af
Thrift shop thief caught on camera
The Austin Police Department is investigating a shoplifting incident at a North Austin thrift shop after surveillance footage captured a woman stealing hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise. FOX 7 Austin's Katie Pratt has the story.
‘I can’t believe it’ | Forrest Frank surprises teen battling Duchenne muscular dystrophy and...
AUSTIN, TX — A Livingston Parish teen battling Duchenne muscular dystrophy and heart failure had his dream come true last week, thanks to the community rallying around him and his family. 19-year-old Blake Posey told his family the thing he wanted to do most was see Christian music artist Forrest Frank in concert. The
Tim Hortons sets plans for another Central Texas cafe this year
The chain has been rapidly growing its Texas footprint.
Reactions flowing in after Gov. Abbott announces plan to break up energy sector in...
SAN ANTONIO – More reactions are pouring in after Gov. Greg Abbott announced a plan on Tuesday to break energy monopolies like the one in San Antonio with CPS Energy. “Our energy costs have been going up by the year. My last bill right at this time last year was $280, and this one was $326, so that’s almost a $50 incre
Austin icon Ethan Hawke narrates documentary sequel about Texas rivers
One Austin film icon passes the torch to another for a deep dive on Texas' river ecosystems in the upcoming documentary Deep in the Heart 2: Texas Rivers. Matthew McConaughey narrated the original 2022 film, Deep in the Heart: A Texas Wildlife Story. Now Ethan Hawke narrates the follow-up, which will be in theaters Sep
Pflugerville barbecue restaurant plans to close as beef prices expected to keep climbing
PFLUGERVILLE, Texas — A barbecue fixture in Pflugerville is preparing to shut down as rising beef prices and broader economic pressures are expected to continue to squeeze local restaurants. Brotherton’s Black Iron Barbecue plans to close at the end of the month, with its last day currently set for...
The hidden role your electric vehicle could play in Texas’ power future
AUSTIN, Texas — Electric vehicles are becoming a bigger part of daily life in Texas, but as more drivers plug in, there are growing questions about what that means for the state’s power grid. Every week, about 1,500 more electric vehicles hit Texas roads according to the Texas...
Austin Proposal Would Add 1.4 Acres to South Shore PUD, Allowing 180-Foot Buildings on...
Austin plan would add 1.4 acres to South Shore PUD to allow 180-foot buildings on Lady Bird Lake with a $9/sf affordable housing fee.
One taken to hospital after rollover crash on US 183
AUSTIN, Texas — One person was taken to a hospital Wednesday morning after a vehicle rolled over on the southbound lanes of US 183 near Braker Lane, according to Austin-Travis County EMS. The crash was reported at 8:53 a.m., ATCEMS said. Medics transported one adult patient with minor injuries...

















