Texas experiencing most significant icing event in decades, governor says
Governor Greg Abbott will receive a briefing and provide an update on the severe winter weather impacting Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott will receive a briefing and provide an update on the severe winter weather impacting Texas.
Texas winter storm: Pet owners encouraged to take precautions
Animal Protection Officers response capabilities will be affected by road conditions and call volume, but if you are concerned about a pet please call 311 to make a report.
Animal Protection Officers response capabilities will be affected by road conditions and call volume, but if you are concerned about a pet please call 311 to make a report.
Texas winter storm: Safety tips to avoid a fire during winter weather
The Austin Fire Department (AFD) is sharing important winter fire safety tips as the strong, arctic cold front continues to move through Central Texas.
The Austin Fire Department (AFD) is sharing important winter fire safety tips as the strong, arctic cold front continues to move through Central Texas.
Austin-Travis County opening warming shelters for Texas winter storm
Austin-Travis County will be activating community shelters at 9 a.m. on Feb 3. Residents can use the warming shelters to warm up, charge their electronics, and have a safe place to sleep.
Austin-Travis County will be activating community shelters at 9 a.m. on Feb 3. Residents can use the warming shelters to warm up, charge their electronics, and have a safe place to sleep.
Turn Around, Don't Drown: Low water crossings closed in Austin area
There is a strong possibility that freezing rain and sleet amounts will cause hazardous travel impacts in Central Texas today. Residents are being asked to stay home, if possible.
There is a strong possibility that freezing rain and sleet amounts will cause hazardous travel impacts in Central Texas today. Residents are being asked to stay home, if possible.
ATCEMS responding to water rescue on Gregg Lane in South Austin
Starflight had also been called to assist with the water rescue, but was canceled because of the weather. Texans are being asked to stay indoors if possible because of the dangerous road conditions.
Starflight had also been called to assist with the water rescue, but was canceled because of the weather. Texans are being asked to stay indoors if possible because of the dangerous road conditions.
Texas Winter Storm: What Austin area can expect
There is a strong possibility that freezing rain and sleet amounts will cause hazardous travel impacts in Central Texas. Residents are being asked to stay home, if possible.
There is a strong possibility that freezing rain and sleet amounts will cause hazardous travel impacts in Central Texas. Residents are being asked to stay home, if possible.
AUS reports 100+ flight cancelations for Thursday, Feb. 3
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport reports the cancellation of 100+ flights for tomorrow, Feb. 3 due to wintry weather.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport reports the cancellation of 100+ flights for tomorrow, Feb. 3 due to wintry weather.
Texas officials: Winter storm may result in outages, despite winterization efforts
Despite winterization and reform efforts, outages in Texas are still likely to occur when freezing precipitation is in the forecast.
Despite winterization and reform efforts, outages in Texas are still likely to occur when freezing precipitation is in the forecast.
FOX 7 Discussion: First responders prepare for winter weather
Austin Firefighters Association president Bob Nicks joins Mike Warren to discuss how firefighters are preparing for the cold snap this week.
Austin Firefighters Association president Bob Nicks joins Mike Warren to discuss how firefighters are preparing for the cold snap this week.
Austin Regional Clinic closing all locations Feb. 3 due to wintry weather
All Austin Regional Clinic locations will be closed tomorrow, Feb. 3. Virtual appointments will still be available.
All Austin Regional Clinic locations will be closed tomorrow, Feb. 3. Virtual appointments will still be available.
City of Austin closing all nonessential operations Thursday, Feb. 3
All nonessential City of Austin operations will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 3 due to forecasted freezing temperatures.
All nonessential City of Austin operations will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 3 due to forecasted freezing temperatures.
CapMetro suspending non-emergency services Feb. 3, operating critical service Feb. 4
CapMetro non-emergency services will be suspended on Thursday, Feb. 3 due to forecasted inclement weather that may create dangerous road conditions.
CapMetro non-emergency services will be suspended on Thursday, Feb. 3 due to forecasted inclement weather that may create dangerous road conditions.
More than 100 million people in path of major winter storm's snow, ice from Texas to Midwest, Northeast
A major U.S. winter storm will bring heavy snow, rain and ice to a wide swath of the country, impacting more than 100 million people through Friday.
A major U.S. winter storm will bring heavy snow, rain and ice to a wide swath of the country, impacting more than 100 million people through Friday.
We Are Blood closing donor centers, mobile drives on Feb. 3
“To ensure the safety of our donors, staff, and volunteers during this winter weather, We Are Blood is closing our donor centers and mobile drives on Thursday, February 3rd."
“To ensure the safety of our donors, staff, and volunteers during this winter weather, We Are Blood is closing our donor centers and mobile drives on Thursday, February 3rd."
Do you know the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning?
The CDC says the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning increases during cold weather. CO is found in fumes produced by furnaces, stoves, or generators.
The CDC says the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning increases during cold weather. CO is found in fumes produced by furnaces, stoves, or generators.
City of Austin opening cold weather shelters for homeless
Those in need of shelter should go to One Texas Center, which is located at 505 Barton Springs Road. You can begin checking in between 6 and 8 p.m.
Those in need of shelter should go to One Texas Center, which is located at 505 Barton Springs Road. You can begin checking in between 6 and 8 p.m.
Winter storm warning: How to deal with frozen pipes
Frozen pipes that burst is a leading source of property damage. Here’s what the experts say about preventing and dealing with frozen pipes.
Frozen pipes that burst is a leading source of property damage. Here’s what the experts say about preventing and dealing with frozen pipes.
How can I prepare my home for freezing weather?
A very strong arctic cold front will move through Central Texas by Thursday morning and continue possibly into the afternoon, residents should take steps now to prepare.
A very strong arctic cold front will move through Central Texas by Thursday morning and continue possibly into the afternoon, residents should take steps now to prepare.
Travis County to use Warn Central Texas ahead of winter weather
Warn Central Texas is the regional notification system that is used to alert the public of emergencies in the community and how they can stay safe.
Warn Central Texas is the regional notification system that is used to alert the public of emergencies in the community and how they can stay safe.