Austinites gather for 15th Annual Jo's Chili Cook-off on South Congress

A large crowd turned out for the 15th Annual Jo's Chili Cook-off that benefits the nonprofit Free Lunch, which tackles food insecurity in Austin.

Citywide precautionary boil water notice likely to be lifted by Tuesday

In addition to the boil water notice, Austin Water has issued emergency water use restrictions, effective immediately. Five water distribution sites have been opened across the city.

Austin City Council members request special meeting over boil water notice

Councilmembers Paige Ellis (District 8) and Natasha Harper-Madison (District 1) have requested the meeting to discuss Austin Water's infrastructure.

Pflugerville water not under boil water notice, says city

Pflugerville Water, Manville Water and Texas Water Utilities, formerly SouthWest Water, customers do not have to boil their water, says the city.

Austin Pets Alive! in need of bottled water for dogs, cats

APA! says that while the citywide boil water notice is in place in Austin, they are asking the public to consider dropping off bottled water at their clinic.

Austin ISD adjusts operations due to boil water notice

Austin ISD is asking students and staff to bring bottles of cooled, boiled water to school Monday to make sure they stay well hydrated and safe.

Round Rock ISD adjusts operations for schools affected by boil water notice

Round Rock ISD says that bottled water and water stations will be provided to all campuses affected by the ongoing boil water notice in Austin.

ATCEMS sees uptick in hypothermia cases following winter storm

Austin-Travis County EMS responded to more than 700 incidents on Wednesday and Thursday due to the winter storm. However, they said there were fewer car crashes and an uptick in hypothermia cases.

Local disaster declaration in place for Austin-Travis County

Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Andy Brown have issued a local state of disaster in response to severe winter weather conditions.

Blue Starlite Drive-in to open location in North Austin near The Domain

The Blue Starlite Drive-in has plans to open a fourth location in North Austin, just a mile away from The Domain with a soft opening set for Feb. 18.

Texas Governor Abbott provides update on power outages, roads

Governor Abbott stated that Texas will experience freezing temperatures over the next few days, but the power grid has performed well and will continue to perform well.

"Stay home": Freezing temps making Texas roads icy, dangerous

Residents in Texas are encouraged to stay home and off the roads after cameras caught cars spinning out of control on the frigid and frozen roadways.

Heavy snow, ice impacting millions from Texas to New England

A 2,000-mile area of snow and ice continues to crawl east creating major impacts from Texas to New England on Friday.

List of Texas school closings: Here are the school districts, universities closing Feb. 3-4

Local school districts, colleges and universities are closing Thursday, Feb. 3 due to winter weather coming to Texas. You can see if your student's school district in this article.