Texas ice storm: Disaster declaration issued for Travis County
Additional resources have already been called in to assist with winter storm recovery efforts especially with all the downed trees and debris.
Additional resources have already been called in to assist with winter storm recovery efforts especially with all the downed trees and debris.
Austin mayor apologizes for power crisis following ice storm
Many in Austin are still without power Friday following the ice storm that gripped Central Texas this week. In a recent briefing, Mayor Kirk Watson said "I apologize that we've let the people down in Austin."
Many in Austin are still without power Friday following the ice storm that gripped Central Texas this week. In a recent briefing, Mayor Kirk Watson said "I apologize that we've let the people down in Austin."
How to prevent pipes from freezing in bitterly cold temperatures
Common causes of frozen pipes are a sudden drop in temperature, poor insulation or an incorrectly programmed thermostat.
Common causes of frozen pipes are a sudden drop in temperature, poor insulation or an incorrectly programmed thermostat.
Elgin ISD to provide curbside lunches for district students Feb. 4
Students will be able to pick up curbside lunches on Saturday Feb 4.Student name, address and campus will be required to pick up.
Students will be able to pick up curbside lunches on Saturday Feb 4.Student name, address and campus will be required to pick up.
Unfathomable cold from polar vortex: Mt. Washington, New Hampshire, hits -100 degrees wind chill
The NWS in Portland/Gray, Maine, said an unusual phenomenon for its area of responsibility is possible Friday night as the tropopause could dip below the peak of Mount Washington, the highest summit in the northeastern U.S.
The NWS in Portland/Gray, Maine, said an unusual phenomenon for its area of responsibility is possible Friday night as the tropopause could dip below the peak of Mount Washington, the highest summit in the northeastern U.S.
Texas ice storm: City of Kyle announces additional resources for residents
The City of Kyle has announced resources to help residents dispose of tree limbs and brush debris caused by inclement weather, including newly secured storm waste drop-off sites.
The City of Kyle has announced resources to help residents dispose of tree limbs and brush debris caused by inclement weather, including newly secured storm waste drop-off sites.
Missing elderly couple, dog found after 2 days trapped in snow
After their granddaughter reported them missing, search and rescue teams worked 87 hours and searched 1,300 miles of roads.
After their granddaughter reported them missing, search and rescue teams worked 87 hours and searched 1,300 miles of roads.
34 baby squirrels now in care of Austin Wildlife Rescue after Central Texas winter storm
The damage from the ice and freezing temperatures affected not only the power lines and roads, but also the animals that call Central Texas home.
The damage from the ice and freezing temperatures affected not only the power lines and roads, but also the animals that call Central Texas home.
Travis County family airlifted to San Antonio hospital for carbon monoxide poisoning
University Health in San Antonio says a generator is blamed for the family, including two children, becoming ill from carbon monoxide poisoning.
University Health in San Antonio says a generator is blamed for the family, including two children, becoming ill from carbon monoxide poisoning.
Texas ice storm: Outages continue as crews work to restore power
Officials with Austin Energy say crews are working to get power back on, but they're not sure when the work will be done.
Officials with Austin Energy say crews are working to get power back on, but they're not sure when the work will be done.
Round Rock ISD to offer curbside meal service for community members Feb. 3
Everyone, regardless of age or residence, is eligible to receive a cold breakfast and lunch during curbside meal service.
Everyone, regardless of age or residence, is eligible to receive a cold breakfast and lunch during curbside meal service.
Texas winter weather: Dripping Springs parks, trails closed until further notice
The city of Dripping Springs says many trees have fallen in the city's parks and public areas, leading to the closure.
The city of Dripping Springs says many trees have fallen in the city's parks and public areas, leading to the closure.
Texas winter weather photos: Ice accumulation causing issues
As winter weather continues in Central Texas, viewers share photos and videos of what it looks like where they live.
As winter weather continues in Central Texas, viewers share photos and videos of what it looks like where they live.
Central Texas weather: Rain in the morning but conditions to improve
Winter Weather alerts will be allowed to expire today and temperatures are expected to remain above freezing.
Winter Weather alerts will be allowed to expire today and temperatures are expected to remain above freezing.
Carbon monoxide exposure calls increase due to use of generators
The power outages across Austin have resulted in an increase in carbon monoxide calls due to the use of generators in or near garages, Austin-Travis County EMS says.
The power outages across Austin have resulted in an increase in carbon monoxide calls due to the use of generators in or near garages, Austin-Travis County EMS says.
Forget the groundhog prediction: 7 animals who will give Punxsutawney Phil a run for his money
Punxsutawney Phil’s long-term accuracy is only around 39%, meaning some other prognosticators have more accurate predictions. From ducks and chickens to squirrels and hedgehogs, many states have their own animal prognosticator.
Punxsutawney Phil’s long-term accuracy is only around 39%, meaning some other prognosticators have more accurate predictions. From ducks and chickens to squirrels and hedgehogs, many states have their own animal prognosticator.
Cow rescued after falling through 7-inch-thick ice in Colorado
Mountain View Fire Rescue said it was an unusual call for help and it took a team effort to pull the animal to safety.
Mountain View Fire Rescue said it was an unusual call for help and it took a team effort to pull the animal to safety.
Texas winter weather: DoorDash suspends operations in Austin
The food delivery service is suspending its operations in Austin for 24 hours due to the severe winter weather.
The food delivery service is suspending its operations in Austin for 24 hours due to the severe winter weather.
Central Texas weather: Winter Storm Warning extended through Thursday as ice threat increases
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for all of Central Texas through Thursday, February 2 at 10 a.m.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for all of Central Texas through Thursday, February 2 at 10 a.m.
Car slides on icy road and narrowly avoids stopped vehicle
FOX 7 Austin's Jane Lonsdale was reporting on conditions on SH 71 and FM 973 when the TxDOT camera caught a car sliding on the icy road. Drivers are asked to stay home and avoid being on the roads if possible.
FOX 7 Austin's Jane Lonsdale was reporting on conditions on SH 71 and FM 973 when the TxDOT camera caught a car sliding on the icy road. Drivers are asked to stay home and avoid being on the roads if possible.