Austin weather: Plumber gives tips to residents on how to protect pipes

With more frigid temperatures on the way, it's important to make sure your home, particularly your pipes, are ready for the cold. As the mercury drops, local plumbers often start to get calls about frozen or burst pipes.

How to properly drip your faucets

Temperatures will fall below freezing at times this week and Austin residents are taking steps to make sure the cold weather doesn't do damage.

Lakeway PD investigating 'virtual kidnapping scam'

Lakeway police are investigating a virtual kidnapping scam. They are also warning the public to be aware of this scam.

How to protect your pipes during freezing weather

Temperatures are expected to fall below or near freezing in the Austin area for much of this week. Here's how you can protect your pipes.

Austin weather: Cold blast arrives but will we see snow?

The wait is over and first blast of cold air has arrived. More freezing nights and cold days ahead this week.

Goats helping reduce wildfire risk in Steiner Ranch

The Steiner Ranch Residential Owners Association (SRROA) and Lake Travis Fire Rescue (LTFR) are working with Rent-A-Ruminant Texas to address wildfire risks using an eco-friendly and effective solution: goats.

Goats Help Reduce Wildfire Risk in Steiner Ranch
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In an innovative partnership, the Steiner Ranch Residential Owners Association (SRROA) and Lake Travis Fire Rescue (LTFR) are working with Rent-A-Ruminant Texas to address wildfire risks using an eco-friendly and effective solution: goats.

Golden Globes 2025: Glen Powell, Timothée Chalamet lookalikes attend red carpet

From Auditorium Shores to the Golden Globes: Glen Powell lookalike and Austinite Maxwell Braunstein hit the red carpet at the star-studded awards show Sunday night.

3-alarm fire in North Austin: Multiple pets rescued, residents displaced

Multiple pets were rescued and are still being rescued following a three-alarm fire at a North Austin apartment building, says the Austin Fire Department.

ERCOT issues Weather Watch for January 6-10

ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from January 6-10, 2025 due to forecasted cold weather across the ERCOT region, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves.

Austin weather: Cold weather advisory set for midnight

A Cold Weather Advisory will be in effect starting at midnight through tomorrow morning (Jan. 6), says the National Weather Service.

Round Rock Donuts earns spot on worldwide list of legendary dessert places

If you're a donut fan, there’s one spot that has won the hearts of locals and visitors alike: Round Rock Donuts, which is now making headlines worldwide.

New year, new Congress | Texas: The Issue Is

Fox 4's Steven Dial sat down with Reps. Beth Van Duyne (R-Tx.) and Jasmine Crockett (D.-Tx.) to discuss goals and concerns as the 119th Congress gets underway in Washington, D.C.