Texas winter weather: What is lake effect snow?

What is lake effect snow? FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Zack Shields explains this weather phenomenon seen at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Democrats target Texas, Florida with Senate majority on the line

Democrats hoping to hold their slim Senate majority after November are looking for wins in two unlikely places that could neutralize potential setbacks elsewhere, Florida and Texas.

Texas weather: How to report power outages

Is your power out? Here's how to report an outage and tips on what to do to keep you and your family safe.

Texas weather: Williamson County opens Emergency Operations Center

The arctic blast has arrived and Williamson County has opened its Emergency Operations Center to respond to any potential issues as a result of icy conditions.

Austin weather: Emergency operations center activated due to arctic blast

The Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Williamson County EOC are now activated due to the arctic blast in Central Texas.

Texas arctic blast: ERCOT urging power conservation for Monday morning

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is calling on Texans to conserve electricity use on Monday morning, if it is safe to do so.

ERCOT Weather Watch issued ahead of cold front next week

ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from January 14 to 17 ahead of the cold front that's expected to bring freezing temperatures across Texas.

Texas weather: Hard Freeze Warning issued for parts of Central Texas

NWS says there will be periods of prolonged sub-freezing temperatures expected as low as 10 to 15 degrees and that some locations will not climb above freezing until Wednesday morning.

Austin machete attack victim up and walking; more surgeries planned: mother

Seth Gott, the Austin teenager who was attacked with a machete in Auditorium Shores earlier this week, is up and walking now, according to his mother.

Texas weather: Winter preparation tips for your home ahead of arctic blast

The Insurance Council of Texas is offering winter preparation tips for your home ahead of the artic blast expected this weekend. They said being prepared is crucial to minimize risks and ensure adequate insurance coverage.