Austin Energy says restoration nearly complete, hundreds still in the dark
Austin Energy's work is said to be nearly complete when it comes to full power restoration. Currently, less than 1% of the city remains without power.
Austin Energy's work is said to be nearly complete when it comes to full power restoration. Currently, less than 1% of the city remains without power.
Leander family loses everything in house fire during Texas ice storm
On Jan. 31, during the peak of the ice storm, Robert Harris, his wife and three kids lost everything they had in a house fire in Leander.
On Jan. 31, during the peak of the ice storm, Robert Harris, his wife and three kids lost everything they had in a house fire in Leander.
Texas ice storm: Travis County property owners could get relief on property taxes
Travis County property owners may be e eligible for a temporary disaster-related exemption to help lower their property taxes if their property was damaged during the recent ice storm.
Travis County property owners may be e eligible for a temporary disaster-related exemption to help lower their property taxes if their property was damaged during the recent ice storm.
Austin Energy expects to restore power to 'nearly all' customers by Feb. 12
Austin Energy says that based on current information, they expect to restore power to "nearly all" remaining customers by Feb. 12. The utility is also preparing for forecasted wind and rain this week.
Austin Energy says that based on current information, they expect to restore power to "nearly all" remaining customers by Feb. 12. The utility is also preparing for forecasted wind and rain this week.
Person critically injures self trying to burn tree stump with gasoline: AFD
The Austin Fire Department says a flash fire was ignited as a result of gasoline being poured to burn a tree stump.
The Austin Fire Department says a flash fire was ignited as a result of gasoline being poured to burn a tree stump.
Texas ice storm: Austin ISD's Hill, Padrón elementary schools to share campus Monday
Because of the ongoing power outage at Hill Elementary, Austin ISD says its students and staff will be temporarily relocating to nearby Padrón Elementary for Monday instruction.
Because of the ongoing power outage at Hill Elementary, Austin ISD says its students and staff will be temporarily relocating to nearby Padrón Elementary for Monday instruction.
Texas ice storm: Round Rock ISD's Forest North Elementary to remain closed Monday
Round Rock ISD says power at Forest North Elementary is still out and likely will not be restored in time for classes to resume Monday.
Round Rock ISD says power at Forest North Elementary is still out and likely will not be restored in time for classes to resume Monday.
Central Texas Food Bank to hold special food distribution Monday
Central Texas Food Bank is holding its third special food distribution in as many days on Monday at the Delco Activity Center.
Central Texas Food Bank is holding its third special food distribution in as many days on Monday at the Delco Activity Center.
Vegan Nom Food Park burglarized during Central Texas ice storm
Vegan Nom Food Park dealt not just with the cold and power outages during the recent ice storm in Central Texas, but a burglary too.
Vegan Nom Food Park dealt not just with the cold and power outages during the recent ice storm in Central Texas, but a burglary too.
Texas ice storm: More crews join Austin Energy effort to restore power
Austin Energy says restoring power to remaining customers will likely be “more difficult and take longer” because their outages are likely due to more heavily damaged equipment that will require complex repairs.
Austin Energy says restoring power to remaining customers will likely be “more difficult and take longer” because their outages are likely due to more heavily damaged equipment that will require complex repairs.
Texas ice storm: Austin resident unable to get new passport in time for long-awaited trip
Riveer Lyn was supposed to be heading to Japan Sunday, but due to the winter storm, didn't receive their passport in time to go on the trip they've been planning for years.
Riveer Lyn was supposed to be heading to Japan Sunday, but due to the winter storm, didn't receive their passport in time to go on the trip they've been planning for years.
Texas ice storm: Crash takes out power pole in Leander, causes outage for thousands
A crash in Leander took out a power pole and a few traffic signals Saturday, says the city and Pedernales Electric Cooperative.
A crash in Leander took out a power pole and a few traffic signals Saturday, says the city and Pedernales Electric Cooperative.
Texas ice storm: Austin FC goalkeeper among those without power Saturday
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver took to Twitter Saturday evening to report that he has been without power for just over three days.
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver took to Twitter Saturday evening to report that he has been without power for just over three days.
Texas ice storm: Hundreds of cars line up for Central Texas Food Bank distribution
Central Texas Food Bank distributed over 500 packages of food Saturday morning to residents impacted by this week's winter storms.
Central Texas Food Bank distributed over 500 packages of food Saturday morning to residents impacted by this week's winter storms.
Drivers should move over, slow down for crews restoring power: PEC
If you see a utility vehicle, remember to move over and slow down, says Pedernales Electric Cooperative.
If you see a utility vehicle, remember to move over and slow down, says Pedernales Electric Cooperative.
Texas ice storm: Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for impacted counties
Gov. Abbott's disaster declaration includes Denton, Hays, Henderson, Milam, Smith, Travis, and Williamson counties, and more may be added as damage assessments are completed.
Gov. Abbott's disaster declaration includes Denton, Hays, Henderson, Milam, Smith, Travis, and Williamson counties, and more may be added as damage assessments are completed.
Frustrated south Austin residents powerless, want answers
Some South Austin residents told the AP they have been unable since Friday to speak by phone with a person when trying to contact Austin Energy.
Some South Austin residents told the AP they have been unable since Friday to speak by phone with a person when trying to contact Austin Energy.
Unfathomable cold from polar vortex: New Hampshire sets coldest US wind chill record at -108 degrees
The National Weather Service in Portland/Gray, Maine, said an unusual phenomenon was responsible for the cold temperatures.
The National Weather Service in Portland/Gray, Maine, said an unusual phenomenon was responsible for the cold temperatures.
Texas ice storm: Austin Energy still working to restore power
Austin Energy says the restoration progress was possible because with the climbing temperatures, fewer trees and limbs fell on power lines, but the utility adds that as crews continue, the restoration will be even more complex.
Austin Energy says the restoration progress was possible because with the climbing temperatures, fewer trees and limbs fell on power lines, but the utility adds that as crews continue, the restoration will be even more complex.
93-year-old Austin woman unable to use oxygen machine due to power outage
An Austin 93-year-old woman has not been able to use her oxygen machine due to a major power outage.
An Austin 93-year-old woman has not been able to use her oxygen machine due to a major power outage.