How to track Texas road conditions during the 2026 winter storm
Stay safe during the arctic blast by using real-time tracking tools like Drive Texas to monitor road conditions and following official state guidance to protect your home and family.
Stay safe during the arctic blast by using real-time tracking tools like Drive Texas to monitor road conditions and following official state guidance to protect your home and family.
Austin weather: Extreme Cold Warning and icy conditions
The Arctic blast has hit Central Texas and temperatures are going to get very cold.
The Arctic blast has hit Central Texas and temperatures are going to get very cold.
Austin weather: Power outages in Central Texas
An Arctic blast has hit Texas and with came some power outages. We're tracking outages across Central Texas here.
An Arctic blast has hit Texas and with came some power outages. We're tracking outages across Central Texas here.
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.
Austin weather: Ice Storm Warning as Arctic blast arrives
An Ice Storm Warning has been issued until noon Sunday for multiple counties in Central Texas.
An Ice Storm Warning has been issued until noon Sunday for multiple counties in Central Texas.
ERCOT warns Texans of fake grid condition texts during winter storm
Texans should be on the lookout for false information about the power grid coming in the form of fake texts, ERCOT warned on Saturday.
Texans should be on the lookout for false information about the power grid coming in the form of fake texts, ERCOT warned on Saturday.
Austin winter storm: Freezing rain chances increasing as bitter cold arrives
Saturday started with thunder and heavy rain, but arctic air rushing in behind those storms is quickly turning liquid precipitation into the frozen variety.
Saturday started with thunder and heavy rain, but arctic air rushing in behind those storms is quickly turning liquid precipitation into the frozen variety.
Austin winter storm: How to safely use space heaters during freezing temps
Firefighters and emergency medical services often face a surge in calls during cold snaps like the one forecasted for this weekend, responding to house fires and carbon monoxide poisoning cases.
Firefighters and emergency medical services often face a surge in calls during cold snaps like the one forecasted for this weekend, responding to house fires and carbon monoxide poisoning cases.
Texas winter storm: How to protect your vehicle during freezing temperatures
While officials are urging people to stay off the roads this weekend, some may still have to travel. If you do have to drive, make sure your vehicle is ready for winter conditions.
While officials are urging people to stay off the roads this weekend, some may still have to travel. If you do have to drive, make sure your vehicle is ready for winter conditions.
Travis County woman accused of murdering newborn in 2005 declared innocent
Carmen Mejia, the woman accused of murdering a newborn in 2005, has been declared innocent.
Carmen Mejia, the woman accused of murdering a newborn in 2005, has been declared innocent.
Austin weather: Latest on winter storm as Arctic blast set to arrive
The City of Austin and surrounding communities are preparing for an Arctic blast that is set to bring with is some hazardous conditions.
The City of Austin and surrounding communities are preparing for an Arctic blast that is set to bring with is some hazardous conditions.
Ted Cruz returns to Texas ahead of winter storm: 'Sunshine, rainbows & unicorns'
The post on social media came after an uproar online by people accusing the senator of fleeing the state in an apparent repeat of the 2021 winter catastrophe.
The post on social media came after an uproar online by people accusing the senator of fleeing the state in an apparent repeat of the 2021 winter catastrophe.
Texas winter storm: 'what3words' helps 911 call takers narrow down your location
Hopefully, you don't need to call 911 this weekend for any reason. If you do, there's a way for first responders to find you easily, especially if you don't have an exact address for your location.
Hopefully, you don't need to call 911 this weekend for any reason. If you do, there's a way for first responders to find you easily, especially if you don't have an exact address for your location.
Texas winter storm: Hill Country leaders, utility crews are prepared
With winter weather moving into the Hill Country, local leaders and utility crews said they are prepared, and they are asking residents to prepare as well.
With winter weather moving into the Hill Country, local leaders and utility crews said they are prepared, and they are asking residents to prepare as well.
Austin winter storm: City, county leaders speak on response plans ahead of arctic blast
As the freezing temperatures continue to head toward Central Texas, the emergency operations center in Austin is ramped up and ready.
As the freezing temperatures continue to head toward Central Texas, the emergency operations center in Austin is ramped up and ready.
Austin winter storm: How to get emergency alerts in your county
As Central Texas preps for the weekend winter storm, multiple counties are reminding residents to sign up for their emergency alerts.
As Central Texas preps for the weekend winter storm, multiple counties are reminding residents to sign up for their emergency alerts.
Texas appeals court affirms murder conviction of Kaitlin Armstrong
Kaitlin Armstrong's appeal was denied by the Texas Third Court of Appeals on Friday.
Kaitlin Armstrong's appeal was denied by the Texas Third Court of Appeals on Friday.
Austin weather: Winter Storm Warning and timing of ice in our area
The weather is changing starting today with weather warnings issued for the weekend.
The weather is changing starting today with weather warnings issued for the weekend.
Austin winter storm: Health risks to watch out for ahead of arctic blast
As Texans get ready for an arctic blast this weekend, doctors say preparing for the cold means more than just winterizing your home.
As Texans get ready for an arctic blast this weekend, doctors say preparing for the cold means more than just winterizing your home.
Fentanyl dealer sentenced to 75 years in prison for sexual assault of a child
A fentanyl dealer was sentenced to 75 years in prison for sexual assault of a child.
A fentanyl dealer was sentenced to 75 years in prison for sexual assault of a child.