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.
Texas Winter Storm: What Austin area can expect
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.
APH closing all COVID-19 testing and vaccine sites Feb. 3 and 4
Austin Public Health is closing all COVID-19 testing and vaccine sites on Thursday and Friday due to forecasted wintry weather.
Austin Public Health is closing all COVID-19 testing and vaccine sites on Thursday and Friday due to forecasted wintry weather.
Lockout lifted for Eanes ISD schools following large police presence nearby
Several Eanes ISD schools were on a brief lockout due to an incident in the area Tuesday afternoon.
Several Eanes ISD schools were on a brief lockout due to an incident in the area Tuesday afternoon.
Reward increases for fugitive associated with Aryan Brotherhood of Texas
The reward for a Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive has been increased to $8,500 with information leading to his arrest.
The reward for a Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive has been increased to $8,500 with information leading to his arrest.
Texas governor confident in state’s power grid as coldest weather since 2021 storm approaches
Gov. Greg Abbott says team working around the clock to ensure power stays on during this week’s winter storm
Gov. Greg Abbott says team working around the clock to ensure power stays on during this week’s winter storm
Bitter cold coming to Texas this week but it won’t be 2021 all over again
Winter storm to bring snow, ice and subfreezing temperatures to Lone Star State
Winter storm to bring snow, ice and subfreezing temperatures to Lone Star State
Major winter storm to spread snow, ice from Texas to Midwest, Northeast starting on eve of Groundhog Day
U.S. cities with the potential to pick up 6-plus inches of snow include St. Louis, Kansas City, Chicago, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Detroit, Buffalo and Burlington.
U.S. cities with the potential to pick up 6-plus inches of snow include St. Louis, Kansas City, Chicago, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Detroit, Buffalo and Burlington.
Travis County in 'dire need' of poll workers for Texas election
Do you want to be a poll worker? 229 spots still need to be filled for early voting and 364 spots still need to be filled for the March 1 Primary Election.
Do you want to be a poll worker? 229 spots still need to be filled for early voting and 364 spots still need to be filled for the March 1 Primary Election.
Abbott: The highest demand for power will be on Friday
Severe winter weather is expected later this week. Texas Governor Abbott spoke about what the state has done to prepare since the deadly winter storm in February 2021.
Severe winter weather is expected later this week. Texas Governor Abbott spoke about what the state has done to prepare since the deadly winter storm in February 2021.