Austin weather: How to check for power outages in your area

With an Arctic blast heading to Texas, one concern on people's minds is the potential for power outages. Here is information on how to check for and report power outages in your area.

Texas Winter Storm: How to safely stay warm during winter storm power outages

As freezing temperatures across Texas could bring the possibility of power outages, residents are asked to stay safe when heating their homes during the Texas Winter Storm.

Austin winter storm: Airlines at ABIA release flight contingency plans

Airlines are preparing for the winter storm heading toward Central Texas this weekend. Several of them have flight contingency plans in place.

Texas winter storm: How to watch FOX 7 Austin if your power goes out

With severe winter weather on the way this weekend, these are options to stay informed about the situation even if you lose power in Central Texas.

Cuban immigrant's death at Texas ICE facility ruled a homicide: report

This is the second of three recent deaths at Camp East Montana, a massive temporary facility currently under intense scrutiny for its safety conditions.

Texas winter storm: What happens if my flight is canceled?

As a winter storm approaches this weekend, many travelers may be wondering what happens if their flight is delayed or canceled because of weather.

Texas bakery owners get prison time for harboring undocumented workers

The owners, both legal permanent residents, now face potential deportation and loss of their legal status due to the felony convictions.

3 teens arrested in Kyle in connection with car burglaries

Three teens were arrested earlier this week in Kyle in connection with a couple of car burglaries. One has five charges in the system, including possessing and consuming alcohol.

Family of 2023 murder victim still waiting for justice; accused killer scheduled for competency hearing

More than two years after an Austin man was murdered, his family is still waiting for the suspects' cases to work through the court system. One of the suspects has a competency hearing scheduled for next month.

Texas winter storm: Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for 134 counties

Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties as a severe winter storm threatens the state with life-threatening cold and ice starting Friday evening.

Freeze warning: What to do ahead of winter storms

An arctic storm will bring subfreezing temperatures, snow, and ice across Texas this weekend, with dangerous wind chills expected to peak Saturday night.

Texas may become first state to mandate Bible readings in public schools

An upcoming vote by a Texas board will decide whether public school children across the state will be required to read sections of the Christian Bible.

Texas winter weather: Austin Energy prepared for upcoming arctic blast

As winter weather draws closer, Austin Energy said they’re more prepared than ever to keep the lights on for more than 550,000 customers across Central Texas.

Texas winter weather: Drivers should prepare for icy roads, dangerous travel conditions

Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing this weekend, and with rain in the forecast, officials warn that icy roads could create dangerous travel conditions.

Uvalde school shooting trial: Jury finds Gonzales 'not guilty' on all 29 counts

After nine days of testimony and a trial that reignited the painful memories of the May 2022 Robb Elementary School massacre, a jury has reached a verdict in the case of former Uvalde CISD officer Adrian Gonzales.