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Austin is not often associated with alligators. But gators do loom large in our local history.

Austin has adopted a new Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, the subject of intense debate between the city utility and local environmentalists. City Council members added 14 amendments before approving it.

The Christmas Bird Count started in 1900 as an alternative to bird hunts. Data gathered from the counts has proven valuable in monitoring bird populations.

Wednesday's storm wreaked havoc in North Austin neighborhoods, but many who live in South Austin didn't have any idea of the damage being done. In fact, some didn't see any rain or just a slight drizzle

Modern new developments are opening on the site of former tank farms, one of the city's most notorious environmental controversies.

While the storms’ full environmental impacts may take weeks to assess, Austin-area officials warn they could be serious and will include a rise in the city's mosquito population.

Some Austin City Council members have suggested finding a different gas utility after a string of rate increases from Texas Gas Service.

Austin Energy says its plan balances affordability with the city's climate commitments. Some environmentalists and council members strongly disagree.

The actor's visit in 1991 showed Texas still had a little swagger when it came to global energy.

Experts say outlandish claims of weather manipulation are hindering disaster preparedness and emergency response.