Austin mayor apologizes for power crisis following ice storm
Many in Austin are still without power Friday following the ice storm that gripped Central Texas this week. In a recent briefing, Mayor Kirk Watson said "I apologize that we've let the people down in Austin."
Many in Austin are still without power Friday following the ice storm that gripped Central Texas this week. In a recent briefing, Mayor Kirk Watson said "I apologize that we've let the people down in Austin."
Austin FC adds two matches to 2023 preseason schedule
Austin FC has added two more matches, one at Q2 Stadium and one in Florida, to its 2023 preseason schedule this month. The Q2 Stadium match is closed to the public.
Austin FC has added two more matches, one at Q2 Stadium and one in Florida, to its 2023 preseason schedule this month. The Q2 Stadium match is closed to the public.
North Austin murder victim was targeted: TCSO
TCSO says 26-year-old Rashaad Anthony “Lil Shaad” Walker of Austin was shot and killed in the early morning hours of Feb. 2.
TCSO says 26-year-old Rashaad Anthony “Lil Shaad” Walker of Austin was shot and killed in the early morning hours of Feb. 2.
Taco Cabana robbed, APD looking for armed suspect
The Austin Police Department is looking for a man they say robbed a North Austin Taco Cabana at gunpoint last month.
The Austin Police Department is looking for a man they say robbed a North Austin Taco Cabana at gunpoint last month.
34 baby squirrels now in care of Austin Wildlife Rescue after Central Texas winter storm
The damage from the ice and freezing temperatures affected not only the power lines and roads, but also the animals that call Central Texas home.
The damage from the ice and freezing temperatures affected not only the power lines and roads, but also the animals that call Central Texas home.
CapMetro Red Line suspended Feb. 4 due to power outages
CapMetro says many signals on its MetroRail line remain without power required to ensure safe crossings and use of the system.
CapMetro says many signals on its MetroRail line remain without power required to ensure safe crossings and use of the system.
Austin FC II announces 2023 preseason schedule
Austin FC II is set to play six preseason matches and an intrasquad scrimmage before it kicks off its inaugural season in MLS NEXT Pro.
Austin FC II is set to play six preseason matches and an intrasquad scrimmage before it kicks off its inaugural season in MLS NEXT Pro.
New road closures due to icy conditions
Friday morning, Austin firefighters have responded to several crashes in Northwest Austin due to ice, and several roads are closed in the area.
Friday morning, Austin firefighters have responded to several crashes in Northwest Austin due to ice, and several roads are closed in the area.
Texas ice storm: Outages continue as crews work to restore power
Officials with Austin Energy say crews are working to get power back on, but they're not sure when the work will be done.
Officials with Austin Energy say crews are working to get power back on, but they're not sure when the work will be done.
3 with serious injuries after carbon monoxide exposure, ATCEMS says
2 people with serious, potentially life-threatening injuries were airlifted to San Antonio, and a third was taken to Dell Children's Medical Center.
2 people with serious, potentially life-threatening injuries were airlifted to San Antonio, and a third was taken to Dell Children's Medical Center.
Central Texas weather: Warming trend as sunshine returns
Temperatures will increase over the next few days before rain returns to the Austin area. Zack Shields has more on the weather changes ahead in his full forecast.
Temperatures will increase over the next few days before rain returns to the Austin area. Zack Shields has more on the weather changes ahead in his full forecast.
Chaos at H-E-B: People seen fighting over discarded food in South Austin
Someone posted on social media claiming there was free food at H-E-B. Officials say more than 250 people showed up and fought over thrown-out groceries.
Someone posted on social media claiming there was free food at H-E-B. Officials say more than 250 people showed up and fought over thrown-out groceries.
No timeline for system-wide power restorations, Austin Energy says
Austin Energy says this is a complex situation, and there have been repeated outages, where ice and tree limbs cut off power that crews just restored.
Austin Energy says this is a complex situation, and there have been repeated outages, where ice and tree limbs cut off power that crews just restored.
How to navigate repairs, insurance claims after Central Texas winter storm
For residents that need to begin immediate, emergency repairs before notifying their insurance company, make sure to take photos, save receipts and save damaged items if possible.
For residents that need to begin immediate, emergency repairs before notifying their insurance company, make sure to take photos, save receipts and save damaged items if possible.
Central Texas weather: School closures
Central Texas school districts are monitoring weather conditions and many have decided to cancel or delay school.
Central Texas school districts are monitoring weather conditions and many have decided to cancel or delay school.
Austin Energy power outage crisis blamed on city's environmental policies, property owners
Circuit breaks lit up the night sky during the ice storm as an estimated 265,000 Austin Energy customers lost power.
Circuit breaks lit up the night sky during the ice storm as an estimated 265,000 Austin Energy customers lost power.
Second victim dies in North Austin hookah lounge shooting
Austin police said an 18-year-old died from his gunshot wounds from a shooting at a North Austin hookah lounge. This is the second murder victim in this case making this a capital murder.
Austin police said an 18-year-old died from his gunshot wounds from a shooting at a North Austin hookah lounge. This is the second murder victim in this case making this a capital murder.
Magen Fieramusca pleads guilty to murder of Austin mother Heidi Broussard
Magen Fieramusca was sentenced to 55 years in prison and has waived her right to appeal as part of her guilty plea.
Magen Fieramusca was sentenced to 55 years in prison and has waived her right to appeal as part of her guilty plea.
Austin trash services resume after suspension due to weather
Austin Resource Recovery is resuming its curbside collections as of Thursday, February 2 but not at full capacity.
Austin Resource Recovery is resuming its curbside collections as of Thursday, February 2 but not at full capacity.
Shooting in North Austin leaves 1 person dead
The Travis County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident that happened at 3101 Wells Branch Parkway.
The Travis County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident that happened at 3101 Wells Branch Parkway.