Texas winter storm: Power outages trend downward as ERCOT grid remains stable
Power outages in Texas started spiking Saturday as a winter storm packing ice, snow, sleet and bitter cold swept through the state. After peaking above 150,000 on Sunday, the number of outages has been trending downward.
Power outages in Texas started spiking Saturday as a winter storm packing ice, snow, sleet and bitter cold swept through the state. After peaking above 150,000 on Sunday, the number of outages has been trending downward.
Massive Bee Cave apartment fire
Officials say one firefighter was hurt and around 45 people have been displaced after an apartment fire in Bee Cave.
Officials say one firefighter was hurt and around 45 people have been displaced after an apartment fire in Bee Cave.
2 baby bald eagles hatch near Dallas during Texas Winter Storm
Two bald eagle chicks successfully hatched during a freezing winter storm at a North Texas wetlands center and are now being monitored by thousands of viewers via a 24/7 live-stream.
Two bald eagle chicks successfully hatched during a freezing winter storm at a North Texas wetlands center and are now being monitored by thousands of viewers via a 24/7 live-stream.
17-year-old arrested after 100 mph high-speed chase, rollover crash in Fayette County
A 17-year-old led Fayette County deputies on a high-speed chase with speeds reaching over 100 mph.
A 17-year-old led Fayette County deputies on a high-speed chase with speeds reaching over 100 mph.
Beet juice, molasses, pickle brine: Eco-friendly options to avoid icy roads
Eco-friendly alternatives such as beet juice, molasses, cheese brine and even pickle brine are being used to decrease the amount of salt being spread on the roadways and the environment during winter storms.
Eco-friendly alternatives such as beet juice, molasses, cheese brine and even pickle brine are being used to decrease the amount of salt being spread on the roadways and the environment during winter storms.
Fire at Bee Cave apartment complex; 1 firefighter injured, around 45 people displaced
Officials say one firefighter was hurt and around 45 people have been displaced after an apartment fire in Bee Cave.
Officials say one firefighter was hurt and around 45 people have been displaced after an apartment fire in Bee Cave.
Austin weather: Cold temperatures continue as slow warmup begins
The Extreme Cold Warning has ended but the chilly conditions remain.
The Extreme Cold Warning has ended but the chilly conditions remain.
Two teens died in sledding accidents amid major winter weekend storm
The two teenagers died in separate sledding accidents in Arkansas and Texas over the weekend as a huge winter storm hit multiple states.
The two teenagers died in separate sledding accidents in Arkansas and Texas over the weekend as a huge winter storm hit multiple states.
Teen dead, another critically injured in Frisco sledding accident
The Frisco community is mourning after two 16-year-old girls died when their sled, being towed by a Jeep, struck a tree on Sunday.
The Frisco community is mourning after two 16-year-old girls died when their sled, being towed by a Jeep, struck a tree on Sunday.
Austin weather: Latest on winter storm
The winter storm has made its way to Central Texas. FOX 7 Austin will bring you live updates throughout the day.
The winter storm has made its way to Central Texas. FOX 7 Austin will bring you live updates throughout the day.
Plane registered to Houston company crashes in Maine: FAA reports
A plane appearing to be registered to a Houston-based company crashed while taking off from an airport in Maine Sunday evening.
A plane appearing to be registered to a Houston-based company crashed while taking off from an airport in Maine Sunday evening.
Austin weather: School closures, delays for Monday, Jan. 26: FULL LIST
School districts across Central Texas are canceling classes for Monday, Jan. 26 due to the Arctic blast and its impacts.
School districts across Central Texas are canceling classes for Monday, Jan. 26 due to the Arctic blast and its impacts.
Texas winter storm: Gov. Abbott adds 85 counties to disaster declaration
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday extended the state's disaster declaration to include 85 additional counties.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday extended the state's disaster declaration to include 85 additional counties.
Austin winter storm: Here is a list of warming shelters, centers
Due to winter weather, several warming centers and shelters throughout Central Texas will be open.
Due to winter weather, several warming centers and shelters throughout Central Texas will be open.
Texas winter weather: Austin officials provide winter storm update
The National Weather Service says any ice that melts on Sunday will likely refreeze overnight, so Monday morning can still be hazardous.
The National Weather Service says any ice that melts on Sunday will likely refreeze overnight, so Monday morning can still be hazardous.
Austin winter weather: Some Austinites make the best of freezing temperatures
As winter weather moves through Central Texas, most people are staying inside and off the roads, but others aren’t letting the weather slow them down.
As winter weather moves through Central Texas, most people are staying inside and off the roads, but others aren’t letting the weather slow them down.
Texas winter storm: Energy emergency declared to keep ERCOT grid stable
The U.S. Department of Energy has issued an emergency order allowing ERCOT to direct data centers and other large energy consumers to use backup generators in order to preserve the Texas energy grid.
The U.S. Department of Energy has issued an emergency order allowing ERCOT to direct data centers and other large energy consumers to use backup generators in order to preserve the Texas energy grid.
Winter weather: Person found dead from hypothermia in Austin
Officials say a person was found dead in North Austin reportedly due to the winter weather conditions.
Officials say a person was found dead in North Austin reportedly due to the winter weather conditions.
Texas winter storm: Will insurance cover burst pipes, ice damage?
As a winter storm moves through Texas, homeowners may be wondering what their insurance will cover in the event of damage.
As a winter storm moves through Texas, homeowners may be wondering what their insurance will cover in the event of damage.
Elderly man found unresponsive in Texas pond, in critical condition
An elderly man is in critical condition after being found unresponsive in a pond behind his Colleyville home Sunday morning.
An elderly man is in critical condition after being found unresponsive in a pond behind his Colleyville home Sunday morning.