Freeze warning issued for parts of South Central Texas
The National Weather Service says parts of south Central Texas, including Travis, Williamson and Hays counties, are expected to see sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 degrees.
The National Weather Service says parts of south Central Texas, including Travis, Williamson and Hays counties, are expected to see sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 degrees.
Austin Energy prepares for winter weather
Austin Energy wants to reassure Austinites, including the medically vulnerable, that they are prepared for what winter has in store for Central Texas.
Austin Energy wants to reassure Austinites, including the medically vulnerable, that they are prepared for what winter has in store for Central Texas.
Overnight cold weather shelters activated for Dec. 10
Those needing shelter tonight can register from 6-8 p.m. at One Texas Center at 505 Barton Springs Road.
Those needing shelter tonight can register from 6-8 p.m. at One Texas Center at 505 Barton Springs Road.
Winter emergency preparedness kits available at City of Austin utility centers
Residents can pick up emergency preparedness kit materials and winter preparedness tip sheets at City of Austin Utility Customer Service Centers (UCSC) this week while supplies last.
Residents can pick up emergency preparedness kit materials and winter preparedness tip sheets at City of Austin Utility Customer Service Centers (UCSC) this week while supplies last.
City of Austin prepares for winter weather
Winter is just a few short weeks away, and, in the wake of devastating ice storms in recent years, Austin officials gave an update Tuesday on what the city is doing to prepare for winter weather.
Winter is just a few short weeks away, and, in the wake of devastating ice storms in recent years, Austin officials gave an update Tuesday on what the city is doing to prepare for winter weather.
All 50 states will feel the freeze by Wednesday as cold air sweeps across America
Old Man Winter is making his grand debut. Freezing temps are expected to affect every state by early Wednesday.
Old Man Winter is making his grand debut. Freezing temps are expected to affect every state by early Wednesday.
Snowstorm, cold air expected to slow Thanksgiving weekend travel through Rockies, Plains
As Americans return home after the holiday, a storm system traveling through the Rockies and Plains will have enough cold air to work with that snow will be widespread.
As Americans return home after the holiday, a storm system traveling through the Rockies and Plains will have enough cold air to work with that snow will be widespread.
Expert explains if warming up your car in cold weather is necessary
An auto expert weighs in on the highly-debated, common practice among drivers.
An auto expert weighs in on the highly-debated, common practice among drivers.
Are you breaking the law if you warm up your car in your state?
While there is no national law against idling a vehicle, some states have anti-idling laws to prevent air pollution. The punishment and exact anti-idling measures vary from state to state, and even city or county, with penalties ranging from fines to written warnings.
While there is no national law against idling a vehicle, some states have anti-idling laws to prevent air pollution. The punishment and exact anti-idling measures vary from state to state, and even city or county, with penalties ranging from fines to written warnings.
City of San Marcos accepting space heater donations
Space heaters donated during this initiative will be distributed to residents via The Salvation Army San Marcos.
Space heaters donated during this initiative will be distributed to residents via The Salvation Army San Marcos.
Temperatures dip in Central Texas due to cold front
Central Texans, get out your winter gear because there's going to be some serious temperature changes in the forecast this week.
Central Texans, get out your winter gear because there's going to be some serious temperature changes in the forecast this week.
How cold weather helped cause the Salem witch trials
In 1692 and 1693, the Salem witch trials were held in northeastern Massachusetts and led to the prosecution of more than 150 people.
In 1692 and 1693, the Salem witch trials were held in northeastern Massachusetts and led to the prosecution of more than 150 people.
Home heating prices are down a little: Here's how much you'll spend this winter
Overall winter heating prices are expected to be flat or a little cheaper than last year, but it depends on where you live and what you use to heat your home.
Overall winter heating prices are expected to be flat or a little cheaper than last year, but it depends on where you live and what you use to heat your home.
Winter 2023-24 outlook: Strong El Nino boosts odds of warmer temps in North, wet weather in South, NOAA says
El Niño is in place heading into winter for the first time in four years,
El Niño is in place heading into winter for the first time in four years,
Strong El Nino winter: What kind of weather you can expect
El Nino years tend to be cooler and stormy for the South, drier and warmer for Northwest, and very wet for the West.
El Nino years tend to be cooler and stormy for the South, drier and warmer for Northwest, and very wet for the West.
Texas heat brings power grid closest it has been to outages since 2021 winter storm
Wednesday was the first time the council entered emergency operations since a deadly 2021 ice storm knocked out power to millions of customers for days and resulted in hundreds of deaths.
Wednesday was the first time the council entered emergency operations since a deadly 2021 ice storm knocked out power to millions of customers for days and resulted in hundreds of deaths.
Texas gets $60 million in federal funds to strengthen power grid against extreme weather
The Texas Division of Emergency Management will decide how to use the money.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management will decide how to use the money.
Texas Public Utility Commission Chairman resigns
Peter Lake, the Public Utility Commission Chairman who oversaw the implementation of bipartisan reforms to the Texas electric grid following Winter Storm Uri in 2021, has resigned.
Peter Lake, the Public Utility Commission Chairman who oversaw the implementation of bipartisan reforms to the Texas electric grid following Winter Storm Uri in 2021, has resigned.
Biden partially approves Abbott's major disaster declaration request for Texas ice storm
Abbott originally requested assistance for 23 counties, but the White House approved access to FEMA's public assistance program for just 13.
Abbott originally requested assistance for 23 counties, but the White House approved access to FEMA's public assistance program for just 13.
Rare desert waterfalls still flowing a month after record snowfall awakened them
It's only the fourth time in 15 years the water has been strong enough to create the falls.
It's only the fourth time in 15 years the water has been strong enough to create the falls.