Storms knock out power to thousands in Central Texas
Austin Energy and other Central Texas power companies say their crews are working to restore power this morning after lightning and high winds in Wednesday night's storm caused outages.
Austin Energy and other Central Texas power companies say their crews are working to restore power this morning after lightning and high winds in Wednesday night's storm caused outages.
Lightning fire destroys home in Spicewood
A three-story home in West Travis County was destroyed by a fire Wednesday night.
A three-story home in West Travis County was destroyed by a fire Wednesday night.
Austin A/C repair companies hustle to keep customers cool
HV/AC repair companies are working overtime to get people’s AC back on, but it’s an uphill battle keeping up with all the calls.
HV/AC repair companies are working overtime to get people’s AC back on, but it’s an uphill battle keeping up with all the calls.
Angela Paxton won't recuse herself from husband's impeachment trial
State Senator Angela Paxson will not be recusing herself from impeachment proceedings against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
State Senator Angela Paxson will not be recusing herself from impeachment proceedings against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Austin Water, city first responders team up to conduct emergency drills
Austin Water, Travis County ESD #9, Star Flight and the Austin Fire Department took part in a series of emergency drills. Drills meant to practice how departments can better work together during emergencies.
Austin Water, Travis County ESD #9, Star Flight and the Austin Fire Department took part in a series of emergency drills. Drills meant to practice how departments can better work together during emergencies.
CapMetro suspends rail service for track maintenance
CapMetro will be suspending rail service from July 5 through July 14, citing rail line maintenance and work on McKalla Station.
CapMetro will be suspending rail service from July 5 through July 14, citing rail line maintenance and work on McKalla Station.
Austin jeweler's daughter-in-law pleads guilty for role in 2018 murder-for-hire plot
Jaclyn Edison was accused of conspiring with her husband Nicolas Shaughnessy to hire a hitman to kill his parents, Ted and Corey Shaughnessy, who owned Gallerie Jewelers in Central Austin.
Jaclyn Edison was accused of conspiring with her husband Nicolas Shaughnessy to hire a hitman to kill his parents, Ted and Corey Shaughnessy, who owned Gallerie Jewelers in Central Austin.
Del Valle ISD trustee vacancy due to primary residence paperwork, says board counsel
Damian Pantoja allegedly filed paperwork claiming primary residence in another school district, which the Del Valle ISD Board's counsel says automatically and immediately removed him from office.
Damian Pantoja allegedly filed paperwork claiming primary residence in another school district, which the Del Valle ISD Board's counsel says automatically and immediately removed him from office.
Austin, Travis County leaders talk about response to dangerously hot weather
City of Austin and Travis County leaders say they are taking action to keep people safe during this streak of 100°+ days. ATCEMS has already responded to 92 heat-related calls in June.
City of Austin and Travis County leaders say they are taking action to keep people safe during this streak of 100°+ days. ATCEMS has already responded to 92 heat-related calls in June.
AFD responds to church fire in East Austin
Around 45 firefighters were on scene of a church fire Wednesday morning in East Austin.
Around 45 firefighters were on scene of a church fire Wednesday morning in East Austin.
Austin weather: Excessive heat warning continues
Once again, we're looking at heat indices as high as 120 degrees. Carlo Falco has the latest on this dangerous heat, and why it could be even hotter next week.
Once again, we're looking at heat indices as high as 120 degrees. Carlo Falco has the latest on this dangerous heat, and why it could be even hotter next week.
Texas power grid saw most demand for single day in June, ever
As the triple-digit heat continues to bake Central Texas, the state’s power grid continues to set records. On Monday, and again Tuesday, the grid saw the most demand for a single day in June, ever.
As the triple-digit heat continues to bake Central Texas, the state’s power grid continues to set records. On Monday, and again Tuesday, the grid saw the most demand for a single day in June, ever.
Extreme Texas heat impacts several people working outside
An Austin firefighter is recovering from a heat-related illness after working a fire in North Austin, and a dog walker was rescued after getting lost on a trail and passing out.
An Austin firefighter is recovering from a heat-related illness after working a fire in North Austin, and a dog walker was rescued after getting lost on a trail and passing out.
Austin first responders see increase in heat-related calls
According to the CDC, 618 people die from extreme heat every year in the U.S. Austin-Travis County EMS has not seen any deaths, but have seen a dramatic increase in heat-related illness calls over the last week and a half.
According to the CDC, 618 people die from extreme heat every year in the U.S. Austin-Travis County EMS has not seen any deaths, but have seen a dramatic increase in heat-related illness calls over the last week and a half.
Free dental services available at UT Children's Wellness Center in Del Valle
Services will be available from June 20 to August 4 and include x-rays, cleanings, full exams, cavity treatments, and more from licensed dentists through the St. David's Foundation.
Services will be available from June 20 to August 4 and include x-rays, cleanings, full exams, cavity treatments, and more from licensed dentists through the St. David's Foundation.
3, including firefighter, taken to hospital after North Austin group home fire
A total of 6 people displaced by the fire are being assisted by the Red Cross.
A total of 6 people displaced by the fire are being assisted by the Red Cross.
Austin weather: Excessive heat warning extended through Wednesday as 100°+ streak continues
Near-record heat expected again Tuesday. Zack Shields has more on this 100+ degree weather and how long the streak might last.
Near-record heat expected again Tuesday. Zack Shields has more on this 100+ degree weather and how long the streak might last.
Austin Juneteenth celebrations wrap up with ceremony to reflect on ancestors
For those who came to the Carver Museum in East Austin for Juneteenth, it was a chance to wrap up their celebrations with an evening of remembrance through song, dance, prayer, and meditation.
For those who came to the Carver Museum in East Austin for Juneteenth, it was a chance to wrap up their celebrations with an evening of remembrance through song, dance, prayer, and meditation.
Arson cases in Austin up 25 percent this year, investigators say
In this Crime Watch, Austin fire officials talk about how arsons have increased this year and how fires are investigated.
In this Crime Watch, Austin fire officials talk about how arsons have increased this year and how fires are investigated.
Texans commemorate Juneteenth by walking alongside Opal Lee
While the official walk to commemorate Juneteenth was held in Fort Worth, a walk in Austin was organized by Teria Broadous, Opal Lee’s cousin.
While the official walk to commemorate Juneteenth was held in Fort Worth, a walk in Austin was organized by Teria Broadous, Opal Lee’s cousin.