No need to own a pool to beat the summer heat – rent it!
Swimply is a matchmaker putting the owner of an underused, private pool in touch with someone in need of a summer cooldown swim.
Swimply is a matchmaker putting the owner of an underused, private pool in touch with someone in need of a summer cooldown swim.
Temperatures will reach up to 108 degrees in Central Texas today
If spending time outdoors drink plenty of water and take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning. Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle and check up on elderly.
If spending time outdoors drink plenty of water and take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning. Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle and check up on elderly.
Tips to keep your pets safe during Texas summer heat
Austin-Travis County EMS said unlike humans, pets don’t have sweat glands over their entire body, only their noses and pads of their paws.
Austin-Travis County EMS said unlike humans, pets don’t have sweat glands over their entire body, only their noses and pads of their paws.
Austinites hang DIY 'Austin' sign at the Pennybacker Bridge Overlook
Last weekend, the six letter, DIY “Austin” sign hung off the side of a mountain. Each letter was seven feet tall, three feet wide and was handmade by a group of Austinites.
Last weekend, the six letter, DIY “Austin” sign hung off the side of a mountain. Each letter was seven feet tall, three feet wide and was handmade by a group of Austinites.
Texas grid survives energy demand, but concerns remain over ERCOT’s summer preparedness
Heat conditions led ERCOT to raise its alert status to yellow Monday afternoon. If it reaches red, that means residents should prepare for outages. Black means ERCOT has instructed local utilities to begin controlled outages.
Heat conditions led ERCOT to raise its alert status to yellow Monday afternoon. If it reaches red, that means residents should prepare for outages. Black means ERCOT has instructed local utilities to begin controlled outages.
Austin man acquitted of murder because of insanity in custody after he escaped Texas hospital
An Austin man who escaped from a mental hospital in North Texas was taken into custody by police Sunday night.
An Austin man who escaped from a mental hospital in North Texas was taken into custody by police Sunday night.
Travis County deputies investigate third drowning on Lake Travis this year
Detectives are investigating the circumstances of the death, as is customary with any unnatural death on Lake Travis, TCSO said.
Detectives are investigating the circumstances of the death, as is customary with any unnatural death on Lake Travis, TCSO said.
30-year-old woman arrested for murder in North Austin
Jacklyn Ensign, 30, is currently at the Travis County Jail charged with 1st Degree Murder. Her bond is set at $75,000.
Jacklyn Ensign, 30, is currently at the Travis County Jail charged with 1st Degree Murder. Her bond is set at $75,000.
Broken AC? Industry experts say you could be stuck in the heat for a while
A combination of a lack of parts and technicians to do the work are two of the main roadblocks that could keep some from beating the heat.
A combination of a lack of parts and technicians to do the work are two of the main roadblocks that could keep some from beating the heat.
One arrested following SWAT situation on North Plaza in North Austin
The SWAT call-out is happening in the 9200 block of North Plaza. That is near East Rundberg Lane. Residents are being asked to avoid the area.
The SWAT call-out is happening in the 9200 block of North Plaza. That is near East Rundberg Lane. Residents are being asked to avoid the area.
Dangerous heat continues today and Tuesday for Central Texas
If outside, drink plenty of water, wear lightweight and light-colored clothing, and take plenty of breaks in the shade or in air conditioning to prevent the onset of heat-related illnesses.
If outside, drink plenty of water, wear lightweight and light-colored clothing, and take plenty of breaks in the shade or in air conditioning to prevent the onset of heat-related illnesses.
Texas breaks another power record over the weekend; conservation requested Monday
ERCOT anticipated a summer 2022 peak demand of 77,317 megawatts at the beginning of the summer but continue to surpass the wattage.
ERCOT anticipated a summer 2022 peak demand of 77,317 megawatts at the beginning of the summer but continue to surpass the wattage.
Hot weather affecting food truck workers, those enjoying outdoor activities
The extremely hot weather in the Austin area is impacting food truck workers and those enjoying the outdoors.
The extremely hot weather in the Austin area is impacting food truck workers and those enjoying the outdoors.
ERCOT asking Texans to conserve electricity today due to high demand
ERCOT issued the Conservation Appeal due to the extremely hot weather driving record power demand across the state.
ERCOT issued the Conservation Appeal due to the extremely hot weather driving record power demand across the state.
Person injured after reportedly jumping off Barton Springs Bridge
The person was declared a Trauma Alert by ATCEMS and transported to Dell Seton Medical Center.
The person was declared a Trauma Alert by ATCEMS and transported to Dell Seton Medical Center.
Austin residents using cooling centers to reprieve from the heat
Community members in the Austin area are utilizing the city's cooling centers amid the extreme heat.
Community members in the Austin area are utilizing the city's cooling centers amid the extreme heat.
5 rescued from upside-down vehicle in SE Travis County
Two adults and three children were extricated from the vehicle and were evaluated, says ATCEMS.
Two adults and three children were extricated from the vehicle and were evaluated, says ATCEMS.
TCEQ issues Ozone Action Days for parts of Texas
TCEQ says Ozone Action Days will be in effect Sunday for the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, El Paso, and Tyler-Longview areas.
TCEQ says Ozone Action Days will be in effect Sunday for the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, El Paso, and Tyler-Longview areas.
4 people displaced, 2 pets killed in overnight fire in North Austin
The cause was accidental from “an undetermined ignition source on the back patio,” says AFD.
The cause was accidental from “an undetermined ignition source on the back patio,” says AFD.
City of Austin offering help to residents during excessive heat warning
If you plan to be outside, wear loose clothing, wear a hat, use sunscreen, and drink more water than usual. Don't over-exercise.
If you plan to be outside, wear loose clothing, wear a hat, use sunscreen, and drink more water than usual. Don't over-exercise.