Energy & Environment

Elon Musk is asking the state to give him the power to close Boca Chica Beach on SpaceX’s schedule just as rocket launches there may spike. Local leaders and environmentalists stand in opposition.

Save RGV had alleged the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk illegally polluted the water near its rocket launch site in Texas.

Utility crews have been preparing for the weather for months by weatherizing and insulating power equipment and training staff to respond to emergencies.

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.

A total solar eclipse will be visible in the Austin area on April 8. Here is where you can find solar eclipse glasses to safely view the celestial event.

Quercus Tardifolia hasn't been seen in Big Bend for 12 years.

Sometime today, the global population is forecast to hit 8 billion. The U.N. calls it a milestone for humanity, made possible by advances in public health and medicine. But there are also challenges.

As of Wednesday, the average cost of a gallon of regular fuel is now $4.305, according to AAA. Both ride-share companies say they're adding surcharges to deal with the spike in gas prices in the U.S.

Some schools and early voting polling sites are announcing delays Thursday morning due to wintry weather. The City of Austin plans to activate warming centers for unsheltered Austinites.

Just because the state had calm weather for the last few months doesn’t mean it’ll stay that way.