FOX 7 Discussion: Concerns after ERCOT issues Conservation Alert
Consumers and businesses are both being asked to reduce electric use through Friday, June 18.
Abbott signs power grid reform bills into law
Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bills 2 and 3 into law Tuesday, which address deficiencies in the Texas power grid following the February winter storms.
Taylor City Hall repairs continue months following winter storms
The big issues for why repairs are taking so long for an event that happened months ago is due to a lack of supplies as well as contractors being booked across the state.
FOX 7 Discussion: Legislature passes measures to address Big Freeze
Dr. Pablo Pinto with the University of Houston joins Mike Warren to discuss measures passed to address Texas's Big Freeze.
IRS extends tax deadline for Texas winter storm victims to June 15
Victims of winter storms that began Feb. 11 now have until June 15, 2021, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
Family remembers man who died while volunteering during winter storm
Many people lost power or water during the February winter storm, but a Hutto woman lost her husband who had been volunteering to help with repairs.
Resident at Mueller Flats Apartments being forced out by management
Many residents say they are in unlivable situations following the ice storms but one resident said her apartment is livable and management is forcing her out.
Natural gas issues during winter storm result of power outages
An analysis commissioned by TXOGA reveals that power outages were the principal factor for natural gas production and transportation reductions during the winter storm.
Interstate 41 pileup in WI caught on camera; 1 driver killed
A stretch of I-41 in Washington County was shut down in both directions Wednesday because of at least 20 different crashes as snow fell. Two of those scenes were massive pileups, and a 37-year-old woman died.
Austin set to cut down palm trees after 90% die in winter freezes
The city of Austin is urging homeowners to get their own palm trees inspected, as a dead tree can be dangerous during hurricane season.
Residents at Mueller Flats Apartments protest over living conditions
Residents at the Muller Flats Apartments in East Austin are fed up and frustrated. The winter storm left many with damage and unlivable living situations.
ERCOT report blames ‘weather-related issues’ for February power crisis
A preliminary report from ERCOT on the February power crisis basically states the obvious and leaves important questions unanswered. It did not give any answers about what could or should be done differently, as has been debated in legislative hearings.
Round Rock residents told to vacate due to damage from winter storm
Residents at a Round Rock affordable housing complex have just days to find new homes after being told to vacate due to damage from the winter storm.
AFD receives pallets of teddy bears from Georgia
AFD firefighters gathered to celebrate the arrival of two pallets of teddy bears for Austin-area kids impacted by the recent winter storm.
Austin taco shop still serving after snowstorm, hail damages roof
Thursday morning’s hail storm had caused their roof to sink in partially, after it was already damaged by February’s snowstorm.
Overnight hail storm leaves drivers with dented vehicles
Some areas around Austin reported hail around the size of ping pong balls.
Texas death toll from February storm, outages sits at 111, could rise
The Texas Department of State Health Services says these numbers could rise as its investigation continues.
Texas death toll from February storm, outages surpasses 100
Texas officials earlier this month put the initial tally of deaths at 57 but warned it would increase.
Severe weather brings hail to Central Texas again this week
Most of the hail reports were focused around Austin Metro during the 4 am hour on Thursday. Penny to ping pong-sized hailstones were common.
Apartment complex without gas for more than a month deemed unlivable
Residents at the Mt. Carmel Village Apartments have gone since February without gas and now are being told to leave due to a broken water line.