Texas ice storm: Austin resident unable to get new passport in time for long-awaited trip

Riveer Lyn was supposed to be heading to Japan Sunday, but due to the winter storm, didn't receive their passport in time to go on the trip they've been planning for years.

Crash averted at Austin airport; FAA, NTSB to investigate

A FedEx cargo plane was several miles from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and cleared to land, but had to change course when a Southwest Airlines plane was cleared to take off from the same runway.

Texas ice storm: Austin FC goalkeeper among those without power Saturday

Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver took to Twitter Saturday evening to report that he has been without power for just over three days.

Texas ice storm: Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for impacted counties

Gov. Abbott's disaster declaration includes Denton, Hays, Henderson, Milam, Smith, Travis, and Williamson counties, and more may be added as damage assessments are completed.

Frustrated south Austin residents powerless, want answers

Some South Austin residents told the AP they have been unable since Friday to speak by phone with a person when trying to contact Austin Energy.

92-year-old woman dies at hospital after South Austin house fire

She had been transported to the hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries after Austin fire and EMS crews responded to the fire in South Austin Saturday morning.

Rice, Allen lead No. 10 Texas over No. 11 Baylor 76-71

Texas Longhorns guard Sir’Jabari Rice’s 3-pointers kept any chance of a Baylor rally in check and Texas never trailed in the second half.

Texas ice storm: Austin Energy still working to restore power

Austin Energy says the restoration progress was possible because with the climbing temperatures, fewer trees and limbs fell on power lines, but the utility adds that as crews continue, the restoration will be even more complex.

Central Texas weather: Warm, dry weekend ahead

This weekend we will see temperatures warming up into the 60s and 70s, before another cold front comes through this week. FOX 7 Austin Adaleigh Rowe has more.

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson tests positive for COVID-19

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson says he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at home per CDC protocols.

Texas ice storm: Disaster declaration issued for Travis County

Additional resources have already been called in to assist with winter storm recovery efforts especially with all the downed trees and debris.

Police searching for 4 robbery suspects in North Austin

Police said on Jan. 27, around 8:37 p.m., four suspects robbed a Mobil Gas Station at 5511 Cameron Road. The robbery also led to a shooting.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.