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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson says he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at home per CDC protocols.
93-year-old Austin woman unable to use oxygen machine due to power outage
An Austin 93-year-old woman has not been able to use her oxygen machine due to a major power outage.
An Austin 93-year-old woman has not been able to use her oxygen machine due to a major power outage.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
The Austin Police Department is looking for a man they say robbed a North Austin Taco Cabana at gunpoint last month.
34 baby squirrels now in care of Austin Wildlife Rescue after Central Texas winter storm
The damage from the ice and freezing temperatures affected not only the power lines and roads, but also the animals that call Central Texas home.
The damage from the ice and freezing temperatures affected not only the power lines and roads, but also the animals that call Central Texas home.
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.
CapMetro says many signals on its MetroRail line remain without power required to ensure safe crossings and use of the system.
Austin FC II announces 2023 preseason schedule
Austin FC II is set to play six preseason matches and an intrasquad scrimmage before it kicks off its inaugural season in MLS NEXT Pro.
Austin FC II is set to play six preseason matches and an intrasquad scrimmage before it kicks off its inaugural season in MLS NEXT Pro.
New road closures due to icy conditions
Friday morning, Austin firefighters have responded to several crashes in Northwest Austin due to ice, and several roads are closed in the area.
Friday morning, Austin firefighters have responded to several crashes in Northwest Austin due to ice, and several roads are closed in the area.
Boil Water Notice issued for some in West Travis County
A boil water notice has been issued for West Travis County Public Utility Agency customers after a power outage at the Uplands Water Treatment plant.
A boil water notice has been issued for West Travis County Public Utility Agency customers after a power outage at the Uplands Water Treatment plant.
Texas ice storm: Outages continue as crews work to restore power
Officials with Austin Energy say crews are working to get power back on, but they're not sure when the work will be done.
Officials with Austin Energy say crews are working to get power back on, but they're not sure when the work will be done.