This Week in Texas Politics: Texas winter weather, border crisis
FOX 7 Austin's Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts took a look at the headlines from This Week in Texas Politics.
The Buffalo Bills will pay you to clear snow before Sunday's game
With 6 to 12 inches of snow in the forecast this weekend, the Buffalo Bills need extra hands to help clear Highmark Stadium before the Wild Card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
7 Ps of cold weather safety
Snow, ice, sleet and other types of winter weather may be in the forecast. Here are several tips to follow to prepare for the cold winter.
Winter weather: How to protect your pets from the cold, keep them safe
As the winter chills approach and Jack Frost begins nipping at your nose, your pets have their own challenges staying safe and warm.
Austin weather: TxDOT pretreating roads ahead of precipitation, arctic blast
On Friday, crews were getting ahead of the first anticipated wintry weather of the season by laying down a brine solution on main thoroughfares, overpasses and bridges.
What makes a blizzard different from an ordinary snowstorm?
There are three criteria a snow storm must reach to become an official blizzard, and the amount of snowfall isn't one of them.
How cold will temperatures get for NFL wild card game in Kansas City?
Cold air from the Arctic will be blasting its way into the Lower 48 starting Thursday and filtering into the central U.S. through early next week.
Texas weather: Gov. Abbott speaks on state's response to arctic cold front
Governor Greg Abbott spoke about the state's response to the severe winter weather expected to impact Texas from this weekend into next week.
Texas weather: Tips to prepare your car ahead of arctic blast
Cold temperatures are expected to roll through Central Texas this weekend into next week The cold weather can put a toll on your car if you don't prepare ahead of time.
Texas weather: Austin city officials prepared for arctic blast
Freezing cold temperatures are forecasted in Central Texas this holiday weekend, and city and county officials want the public to know: they’re ready to respond.
Austin weather: First of two cold fronts arrives Thursday night
It's going to be warm today, but the first of two cold fronts will arrive tonight sending temperatures plummeting. Plus, there's a hard freeze expected early next week. Zack Shields has details on what to expect.
Texas weather: Freeze possible, homeowners asked to put plan in place
Texas Water Utilities asked residents to put a plan in place to avoid freezing and damage to their property ahead of the weather watch issued by ERCOT, and frigid temperatures expected on Monday.
Round Rock ISD monitoring winter weather expected next week
Round Rock ISD Superintendent Dr. Hafedh Azaiez says the district is closely monitoring the weather to give them enough time to alert parents and students if classes have to be canceled.
Emergency fosters needed for APA!'s outdoor shelter animals ahead of freezing temps
Austin Pets Alive! says it is trying to get all pets currently in outdoor enclosures out of the shelter by Sunday, Jan. 14
Polar vortex to send arctic blast deep into US later this week
Temperatures as much as 50 degrees below average are possible in several parts of the country, with wind chills as low as -50 degrees expected for some.
ERCOT issues Weather Watch for next week; freezing temperatures forecasted
With freezing temperatures in the forecast, ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch for multiple days next week. The power grid operator says grid conditions are still expected to be normal.
How to prevent frozen pipes amid freeze warnings
Common causes of frozen pipes are a sudden drop in temperature, poor insulation or an incorrectly programmed thermostat.
Cold weather safety: How to stay safe if you’re affected by power outages after a winter storm
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says that winter storms cause about $1.9 billion in damage on average every year.
Austin weather: Cold weather shelters activated for Jan. 13-16
If you're in need of a warm place to sleep tonight, the city of Austin has activated its cold weather shelters for Jan. 13-16.
Austin weather: First freeze of 2024 could be coming
It's about to get very cold very soon, according to FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Adaleigh Rowe, with lows that could even dip into the 20s.