Rural Texans preparing for days of water shortage
People who live in more rural areas of Central Texas are also dealing with water issues and are on the hunt to find bottled water.
People who live in more rural areas of Central Texas are also dealing with water issues and are on the hunt to find bottled water.
Central Texas: Where to shelter, eat and drink
Many central Texans are looking for help during this winter weather emergency. FOX 7 Austin's Shannon Ryan has the details about the resources available.
Many central Texans are looking for help during this winter weather emergency. FOX 7 Austin's Shannon Ryan has the details about the resources available.
ERCOT hoping to start rolling outages due to more supply
Since the winter storm began, ERCOT estimates 185 generating units tripped offline. Frozen wind turbines, limited gas supplies, low gas pressure and frozen instrumentation were key factors they say
Since the winter storm began, ERCOT estimates 185 generating units tripped offline. Frozen wind turbines, limited gas supplies, low gas pressure and frozen instrumentation were key factors they say
Winter weather causes big problems for Central Texas animal shelters
Both Austin Pets Alive and the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter say they could really use the public's help.
Both Austin Pets Alive and the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter say they could really use the public's help.
Georgetown assisted living facility gifted second large generator
A Georgetown assisted living facility lost power. Power sporadically returned, but the 13 resident home spent most of Monday and Tuesday without it.
A Georgetown assisted living facility lost power. Power sporadically returned, but the 13 resident home spent most of Monday and Tuesday without it.
List of Central Texas school closures, changes due to winter weather
This article will continue to be updated as more schools making decisions based upon the weather.
This article will continue to be updated as more schools making decisions based upon the weather.
COVID-19 vaccination sites adjusting services due to winter weather
COVID-19 vaccine sites in Central Texas are adjusting their services this weekend due to the severe winter weather impacting the area.
COVID-19 vaccine sites in Central Texas are adjusting their services this weekend due to the severe winter weather impacting the area.
TXDOT, first responders ask people to stay off the roads this weekend
As a winter storm approaches Central Texas, those patrolling the roads are asking people to stay home this holiday weekend.
As a winter storm approaches Central Texas, those patrolling the roads are asking people to stay home this holiday weekend.
Man slips down icy driveway after winter storm hits Austin area
A man in Georgetown shared Ring security footage of him sliding down his icy driveway on social media.
A man in Georgetown shared Ring security footage of him sliding down his icy driveway on social media.
Texas road crews continue to monitor driving conditions
Crews have been in place since Wednesday night treating roads ahead of and during this winter weather advisory.
Crews have been in place since Wednesday night treating roads ahead of and during this winter weather advisory.
APD, TxDOT closes U.S. 183 between Cameron Road, Cedar Park
APD says that drivers should avoid overpasses in all other areas and not travel unless necessary.
APD says that drivers should avoid overpasses in all other areas and not travel unless necessary.
Leander police: Multiple crashes in area of Ronald Reagan Blvd
The area has been closed until crews can sand the San Gabriel River Bridge.
The area has been closed until crews can sand the San Gabriel River Bridge.
APD: Man stole fire truck, led law enforcement on overnight chase
Police said the fire truck eventually drove over spike strips, causing the chase to end on I-35 in Jarrell.
Police said the fire truck eventually drove over spike strips, causing the chase to end on I-35 in Jarrell.
Centenarian waits on COVID-19 vaccine in Georgetown
“We’re waiting for the day when our family can come in and visit us and we can go out to visit them.” says 100-year-old Annie Ziegler.
“We’re waiting for the day when our family can come in and visit us and we can go out to visit them.” says 100-year-old Annie Ziegler.
Williamson County prepared for legal battle over homeless hotel
Williamson County and the city of Austin are in dispute over the decision to buy a hotel in Northwest Austin and convert it into a homeless shelter.
Williamson County and the city of Austin are in dispute over the decision to buy a hotel in Northwest Austin and convert it into a homeless shelter.
Williamson County considering hiring law firm over homeless hotel
Some Williamson County officials as well as Austin council members met in Northwest Austin for a tour of the proposed location for a homeless hotel
Some Williamson County officials as well as Austin council members met in Northwest Austin for a tour of the proposed location for a homeless hotel
Leander police asking for help identifying suspect in Lowes theft
Police are looking for any information on the identity of a woman who allegedly stole hundreds of feet of wire from a Lowes in Leander
Police are looking for any information on the identity of a woman who allegedly stole hundreds of feet of wire from a Lowes in Leander
One killed after crashing into concrete pillar off main roadway
Cedar Park police are investigating a deadly crash after a man crashed into a concrete pillar of the roadway Friday morning.
Cedar Park police are investigating a deadly crash after a man crashed into a concrete pillar of the roadway Friday morning.
Williamson County officials provide update on COVID-19 vaccinations
Judge Bill Gravell and Dr. Nathaniel Greenwood, chief medical director for Family Hospital Systems, are conducting a joint virtual press conference.
Judge Bill Gravell and Dr. Nathaniel Greenwood, chief medical director for Family Hospital Systems, are conducting a joint virtual press conference.
Georgetown police officer, wife accused of improper relationship with teen
Arrest warrants were issued for a Georgetown Police Department officer and his wife alleging they had an improper relationship with a 17-year-old.
Arrest warrants were issued for a Georgetown Police Department officer and his wife alleging they had an improper relationship with a 17-year-old.