Common cold weather myths busted
You've probably been told that you must wear a hat in the winter, cold weather will make you sick and you should always warm up your car before you drive. However, these things aren't necessarily true.
You've probably been told that you must wear a hat in the winter, cold weather will make you sick and you should always warm up your car before you drive. However, these things aren't necessarily true.
Texas bats freeze, die by the hundreds due to arctic blast
The Austin Bat Refuge said hundreds of bats were killed due to the recent freeze in Central Texas.
The Austin Bat Refuge said hundreds of bats were killed due to the recent freeze in Central Texas.
Broken water pipes close government facilities after freeze
Water pipes, frozen by Texas' recent wintery weather, closed several government facilities across the Austin area.
Water pipes, frozen by Texas' recent wintery weather, closed several government facilities across the Austin area.
Texas freeze: Water pipes break as weather warms up
Water pipes are breaking as the Texas weather begins to warm up. Reliant Plumbing received lots of calls on Wednesday.
Water pipes are breaking as the Texas weather begins to warm up. Reliant Plumbing received lots of calls on Wednesday.
Austin homeless strategy could get 'comprehensive review' from city council
As Austin's homeless struggle in frigid weather, City Council could soon be reviewing the city's strategy on homelessness.
As Austin's homeless struggle in frigid weather, City Council could soon be reviewing the city's strategy on homelessness.
Here's how you should walk to avoid slipping on ice during winter weather – and it ‘might seem silly’
In a video released earlier this week, staff at a National Health Service office in Scotland demonstrate the way to walk to avoid slips and falls on ice.
In a video released earlier this week, staff at a National Health Service office in Scotland demonstrate the way to walk to avoid slips and falls on ice.
'Hell blizzard' forces Nebraska rancher to bring horses inside home amid -17 temperature
“It was awful," Kelly Rowley told FOX Weather as she described the conditions for her horses in Nebraska as temperatures dropped to -17 degrees Saturday.
“It was awful," Kelly Rowley told FOX Weather as she described the conditions for her horses in Nebraska as temperatures dropped to -17 degrees Saturday.
Water main break shuts down Pflugerville warming center
Travis County’s Community Center in Pflugerville is closed on Wednesday because of a water main break.
Travis County’s Community Center in Pflugerville is closed on Wednesday because of a water main break.
Texas grid during winter weather: ERCOT CEO discusses how it fared
The arctic blast is set to end on Wednesday, and, so far, the Texas power grid has survived it. However, conditions were tight, and ERCOT had to ask Texans twice to conserve energy. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak spoke with ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas one-on-one.
The arctic blast is set to end on Wednesday, and, so far, the Texas power grid has survived it. However, conditions were tight, and ERCOT had to ask Texans twice to conserve energy. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak spoke with ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas one-on-one.
School safety: Austin ISD parents concerned as many schools report issues
Austin ISD said almost a third of its schools reported issues Tuesday, including not having heat in some classrooms.
Austin ISD said almost a third of its schools reported issues Tuesday, including not having heat in some classrooms.
Texas arctic blast: School closures, delays in Central Texas due to weather
Some Central Texas school districts, colleges and universities will be closing or delaying operations this week due to severe winter weather.
Some Central Texas school districts, colleges and universities will be closing or delaying operations this week due to severe winter weather.
Texas arctic blast: City of Austin sees record numbers in cold weather shelters
Hundreds of people utilized City of Austin's cold weather shelters on Monday night, which city officials say was record-breaking.
Hundreds of people utilized City of Austin's cold weather shelters on Monday night, which city officials say was record-breaking.
How to prevent pipes from freezing in cold weather
When temperatures drop below freezing, homeowners need to take action in order to prevent pipes from freezing, which could lead to costly repairs if the pipes end up bursting.
When temperatures drop below freezing, homeowners need to take action in order to prevent pipes from freezing, which could lead to costly repairs if the pipes end up bursting.
These are the all-time coldest temperatures ever recorded in each US state
The lowest temperature ever recorded in the U.S. was negative 80 degrees in Prospect Creek, Alaska.
The lowest temperature ever recorded in the U.S. was negative 80 degrees in Prospect Creek, Alaska.
Texas winter weather: MOWCTX suspends meal delivery on Jan. 16
MOWCTX says the suspension is to help ensure the safety of volunteers and staff as well as in response to ERCOT's request for conservation.
MOWCTX says the suspension is to help ensure the safety of volunteers and staff as well as in response to ERCOT's request for conservation.
How does cold weather affect electric vehicles?
Teslas and other electric vehicles may be the way of the future, but many EV owners are having trouble dealing with Chicago’s bitterly cold temperatures. Here's why.
Teslas and other electric vehicles may be the way of the future, but many EV owners are having trouble dealing with Chicago’s bitterly cold temperatures. Here's why.
Person rescued from Colorado River near Longhorn Dam
ATCEMS and Austin fire crews responded to a call in the middle of the Colorado River near Longhorn Dam where someone was "yelling for help" from an "island".
ATCEMS and Austin fire crews responded to a call in the middle of the Colorado River near Longhorn Dam where someone was "yelling for help" from an "island".
Historic lighthouses on Lake Michigan covered in ice
Historic lighthouses along the shores of Lake Michigan were covered in thick ice on Monday.
Historic lighthouses along the shores of Lake Michigan were covered in thick ice on Monday.
What does the wind chill mean and how long can it take to get frostbite?
When the wind chill drops to dangerous levels, frostbite can set in faster than you might think.
When the wind chill drops to dangerous levels, frostbite can set in faster than you might think.
Texas arctic blast: How to determine frost bite, hypothermia
As Central Texas deals with sub-freezing temperatures through Wednesday, Jan. 17, people who are exposed to the elements are at risk for frost bite and hypothermia.
As Central Texas deals with sub-freezing temperatures through Wednesday, Jan. 17, people who are exposed to the elements are at risk for frost bite and hypothermia.