Austin City Council to discuss Austin Energy's performance during winter storm
District six council member Mackenzie Kelly discussed what's to come in the upcoming city council meeting regarding Austin Energy and city manager Spencer Cronk.
District six council member Mackenzie Kelly discussed what's to come in the upcoming city council meeting regarding Austin Energy and city manager Spencer Cronk.
Congress may get briefing on Austin airport's near collision between 2 planes
A FedEx cargo airplane attempting to land at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Saturday morning had to reverse course after a second plane was cleared to depart from the same runway, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
A FedEx cargo airplane attempting to land at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Saturday morning had to reverse course after a second plane was cleared to depart from the same runway, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Teen shoots, kills friend at North Austin gas station while on drugs, APD says
The Austin Police Department says on February 5 officers responded to a shooting at a gas station on the I-35 service road.
The Austin Police Department says on February 5 officers responded to a shooting at a gas station on the I-35 service road.
Central Texas Food Bank provides 500 households with food in response to increased need
About 20 volunteers took the pallets of food off the trucks, made lanes for the cars to come through, helped direct traffic, and placed food in the trunks of hundreds of cars.
About 20 volunteers took the pallets of food off the trucks, made lanes for the cars to come through, helped direct traffic, and placed food in the trunks of hundreds of cars.
Contract crews join City of Austin to help pick up trash, debris
The City of Austin has resumed its regular collection of trash, recycling, and composting, bulk and brush collections. And, three contract crews are working alongside City staff to get the job done faster.
The City of Austin has resumed its regular collection of trash, recycling, and composting, bulk and brush collections. And, three contract crews are working alongside City staff to get the job done faster.
Austin City Council to evaluate employment of City Manager Cronk in wake of ice storm
Austin City Council will take up an emergency agenda item this Thursday to evaluate the employment of Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk in the wake of the ice storm that left nearly 200,000 people without power.
Austin City Council will take up an emergency agenda item this Thursday to evaluate the employment of Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk in the wake of the ice storm that left nearly 200,000 people without power.
Central Texas weather: 70s today, then rain chances increase tomorrow
The warm weather today will be a welcome break after last week's chill. Plus, Zack Shields has a couple of chances of rain in the forecast.
The warm weather today will be a welcome break after last week's chill. Plus, Zack Shields has a couple of chances of rain in the forecast.
SWAT standoff with armed suspect near I-35 ends
A SWAT team standoff with an armed suspect near I-35 north of Rundberg Ln. in North Austin has come to an end.
A SWAT team standoff with an armed suspect near I-35 north of Rundberg Ln. in North Austin has come to an end.
Austin Energy expects to restore power to 'nearly all' customers by Feb. 12
Austin Energy says that based on current information, they expect to restore power to "nearly all" remaining customers by Feb. 12. The utility is also preparing for forecasted wind and rain this week.
Austin Energy says that based on current information, they expect to restore power to "nearly all" remaining customers by Feb. 12. The utility is also preparing for forecasted wind and rain this week.
Person critically injures self trying to burn tree stump with gasoline: AFD
The Austin Fire Department says a flash fire was ignited as a result of gasoline being poured to burn a tree stump.
The Austin Fire Department says a flash fire was ignited as a result of gasoline being poured to burn a tree stump.
Texas ice storm: Austin ISD's Hill, Padrón elementary schools to share campus Monday
Because of the ongoing power outage at Hill Elementary, Austin ISD says its students and staff will be temporarily relocating to nearby Padrón Elementary for Monday instruction.
Because of the ongoing power outage at Hill Elementary, Austin ISD says its students and staff will be temporarily relocating to nearby Padrón Elementary for Monday instruction.
1 killed, 1 injured in North Austin: APD
APD reported the call in the 9300 block of the southbound service road of N I-35 just before 8:30 p.m. Feb. 5.
APD reported the call in the 9300 block of the southbound service road of N I-35 just before 8:30 p.m. Feb. 5.
Central Texas Food Bank to hold special food distribution Monday
Central Texas Food Bank is holding its third special food distribution in as many days on Monday at the Delco Activity Center.
Central Texas Food Bank is holding its third special food distribution in as many days on Monday at the Delco Activity Center.
Vegan Nom Food Park burglarized during Central Texas ice storm
Vegan Nom Food Park dealt not just with the cold and power outages during the recent ice storm in Central Texas, but a burglary too.
Vegan Nom Food Park dealt not just with the cold and power outages during the recent ice storm in Central Texas, but a burglary too.
Texas ice storm: More crews join Austin Energy effort to restore power
Austin Energy says restoring power to remaining customers will likely be “more difficult and take longer” because their outages are likely due to more heavily damaged equipment that will require complex repairs.
Austin Energy says restoring power to remaining customers will likely be “more difficult and take longer” because their outages are likely due to more heavily damaged equipment that will require complex repairs.
Texas ice storm: Austin resident unable to get new passport in time for long-awaited trip
Riveer Lyn was supposed to be heading to Japan Sunday, but due to the winter storm, didn't receive their passport in time to go on the trip they've been planning for years.
Riveer Lyn was supposed to be heading to Japan Sunday, but due to the winter storm, didn't receive their passport in time to go on the trip they've been planning for years.
Crash averted at Austin airport; FAA, NTSB to investigate
A FedEx cargo plane was several miles from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and cleared to land, but had to change course when a Southwest Airlines plane was cleared to take off from the same runway.
A FedEx cargo plane was several miles from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and cleared to land, but had to change course when a Southwest Airlines plane was cleared to take off from the same runway.
Texas ice storm: Austin FC goalkeeper among those without power Saturday
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver took to Twitter Saturday evening to report that he has been without power for just over three days.
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver took to Twitter Saturday evening to report that he has been without power for just over three days.
Texas ice storm: Hundreds of cars line up for Central Texas Food Bank distribution
Central Texas Food Bank distributed over 500 packages of food Saturday morning to residents impacted by this week's winter storms.
Central Texas Food Bank distributed over 500 packages of food Saturday morning to residents impacted by this week's winter storms.
Frustrated south Austin residents powerless, want answers
Some South Austin residents told the AP they have been unable since Friday to speak by phone with a person when trying to contact Austin Energy.
Some South Austin residents told the AP they have been unable since Friday to speak by phone with a person when trying to contact Austin Energy.