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.
Teen transported to Round Rock hospital following shooting
The teenager was transported by ATCEMS to a Round Rock area trauma center with serious, potentially life-threatening injuries.
The teenager was transported by ATCEMS to a Round Rock area trauma center with serious, potentially life-threatening injuries.
Excessive Heat Warning issued for Central Texas for Sunday
The Excessive Heat Warning for Central Texas will be in effect Sunday from 1-8 p.m. Temperatures are expected to range from 107-108 degrees during that time.
The Excessive Heat Warning for Central Texas will be in effect Sunday from 1-8 p.m. Temperatures are expected to range from 107-108 degrees during that time.
What can I do to prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke?
ATCEMS is sharing some tips to prevent heat emergencies, such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
ATCEMS is sharing some tips to prevent heat emergencies, such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
Man identified in deadly shooting at North Austin homeless camp
A 37-year-old man was killed in a shooting at a homeless camp in North Austin.
A 37-year-old man was killed in a shooting at a homeless camp in North Austin.
Austin Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on affordable townhomes in southeast Austin
As home prices soar in Austin, Habitat for Humanity is hoping communities like this one will provide a solution.
As home prices soar in Austin, Habitat for Humanity is hoping communities like this one will provide a solution.
Meals on Wheels volunteers help vulnerable during extreme heat
Meals on Wheels staff and volunteers are helping the elderly in the Austin area community as temperatures continue to rise.
Meals on Wheels staff and volunteers are helping the elderly in the Austin area community as temperatures continue to rise.
Gas prices under $4 seen at multiple gas stations in Austin area
As of the evening of Friday, July 8, the Exxon on South 1st St. and Sacramento Drive had gas for $3.94 with an Exxon card, regular at $3.99.
As of the evening of Friday, July 8, the Exxon on South 1st St. and Sacramento Drive had gas for $3.94 with an Exxon card, regular at $3.99.
Kaitlin Armstrong charged with using someone else's passport to leave the country
Officials say Kaitlin Armstrong boarded a flight in Newark to Costa Rica after presenting a ticket and US passport in someone else's name while claiming to be them.
Officials say Kaitlin Armstrong boarded a flight in Newark to Costa Rica after presenting a ticket and US passport in someone else's name while claiming to be them.
2 men attempt to rob North Austin fireworks stand, 1 suspect still at large
A 35-year-old man has been charged with a first-degree felony after trying to rob a fireworks stand in North Austin.
A 35-year-old man has been charged with a first-degree felony after trying to rob a fireworks stand in North Austin.
APD looking for suspect in two Austin-area robberies
In both robberies, the suspect pulled out a handgun and threatened the store employees, before running out of the store with money and merchandise.
In both robberies, the suspect pulled out a handgun and threatened the store employees, before running out of the store with money and merchandise.
Austin-Travis County to operate cooling centers July 9-10 due to heat advisory
A Heat Advisory has been issued for the area by the National Weather Service and Austin-Travis County will be operating cooling centers in response.
A Heat Advisory has been issued for the area by the National Weather Service and Austin-Travis County will be operating cooling centers in response.
Austin Humane Society to host fire safety event with AFD
AHS will be presenting a Humane Hero Hour with AFD members on July 12 at its shelter as part of its Summer Kids Series.
AHS will be presenting a Humane Hero Hour with AFD members on July 12 at its shelter as part of its Summer Kids Series.
Understaffed, and under federal investigation, Texas juvenile detention system halts intake
The agency has 331 vacant positions for juvenile corrections officers and only 391 officers available to cover its facilities, an agency spokesperson said Thursday.
The agency has 331 vacant positions for juvenile corrections officers and only 391 officers available to cover its facilities, an agency spokesperson said Thursday.