Animals at Austin Zoo make it through severe winter storm
The Austin Zoo is rebuilding after last week's storm left several trees snapped and some water pipes and pumps frozen, but zookeepers confirm the animals made it through.
The Austin Zoo is rebuilding after last week's storm left several trees snapped and some water pipes and pumps frozen, but zookeepers confirm the animals made it through.
Businesses struggle with financial hits from COVID, winter storm
Texas small businesses are feeling like they can't catch a break following the financial hits of COVID-19 and the recent winter storms.
Texas small businesses are feeling like they can't catch a break following the financial hits of COVID-19 and the recent winter storms.
ERCOT board meets to respond to Texas power crisis
The ERCOT board of directors during a teleconference turned up the heat on those who manage the electrical grid following last week's storms and power outages.
The ERCOT board of directors during a teleconference turned up the heat on those who manage the electrical grid following last week's storms and power outages.
Gov. Abbott delivers address to Texans after historic winter storm
More than four million Texans reported having no power due to a winter storm last week that also caused many water issues and claimed the lives of at least 80 people.
More than four million Texans reported having no power due to a winter storm last week that also caused many water issues and claimed the lives of at least 80 people.
FOX 7 Discussion: Addressing the Texas power disaster
Carey King, assistant director of the Energy Institute at UT Austin, provides some insight into what happened last week and where the state goes from here.
Carey King, assistant director of the Energy Institute at UT Austin, provides some insight into what happened last week and where the state goes from here.
Austin first responders tell horrifying stories of calls during winter storm
So many calls came in during last week's winter storm that some requests for help had to go unanswered.
So many calls came in during last week's winter storm that some requests for help had to go unanswered.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas power failures, disaster response
State Rep. Donna Howard joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss Gov. Abbott's statewide address and what the next steps are for the Texas Legislature.
State Rep. Donna Howard joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss Gov. Abbott's statewide address and what the next steps are for the Texas Legislature.
AAA: Gas prices to spike nationwide as country thaws from crippling winter weather
AAA says drivers will temporarily see higher gas prices as much of the country thaws out from last week’s brutal winter weather.
AAA says drivers will temporarily see higher gas prices as much of the country thaws out from last week’s brutal winter weather.
Can plants hit hard by winter storms be nursed back to health?
Many plants were blanketed in snow and ice for more than a week, but if you take action now and are patient, they may come back to life this spring.
Many plants were blanketed in snow and ice for more than a week, but if you take action now and are patient, they may come back to life this spring.
Austin looking at all legal options to prevent future crisis
On Thursday, the Austin City Council will hold a special-called meeting to address immediate needs following the severe winter storm last week.
On Thursday, the Austin City Council will hold a special-called meeting to address immediate needs following the severe winter storm last week.
ICT ‘projecting hundreds of thousands of claims’ after winter weather
The Insurance Council of Texas is “projecting hundreds of thousands of claims,” after winter weather resulted in broken pipes, water damage, and car crashes.
The Insurance Council of Texas is “projecting hundreds of thousands of claims,” after winter weather resulted in broken pipes, water damage, and car crashes.
ERCOT concedes miscalculation of winter storm's impact on Texas power grid
Less than week after the deadly Texas blackout, the president and board of the state's Electric Reliability Council conducted a public autopsy of what many view as an epic and preventable fail.
Less than week after the deadly Texas blackout, the president and board of the state's Electric Reliability Council conducted a public autopsy of what many view as an epic and preventable fail.
H-E-B to donate $1 million to Texas food banks, those in need
In the spirit of Texans helping Texans, H-E-B has also launched a donation campaign online and in all its stores across the state.
In the spirit of Texans helping Texans, H-E-B has also launched a donation campaign online and in all its stores across the state.
Barton Springs, Deep Eddy pools to reopen Thursday
Both pools will reopen on Thursday, Feb. 25 and admission is free until further notice.
Both pools will reopen on Thursday, Feb. 25 and admission is free until further notice.
Coast Guard, rescue organizations release sea turtles back into Gulf of Mexico after Texas winter storm
A week after volunteers saved thousands of cold-stunned sea turtles from frigid waters in Texas, rescuers have begun releasing the recovered animals back into the Gulf of Mexico.
A week after volunteers saved thousands of cold-stunned sea turtles from frigid waters in Texas, rescuers have begun releasing the recovered animals back into the Gulf of Mexico.
Homeless vets, others in Hays County get help during winter storm
The Hays County Veterans Services Office helped coordinate efforts with organizations and individuals to help those impacted by the severe weather.
The Hays County Veterans Services Office helped coordinate efforts with organizations and individuals to help those impacted by the severe weather.
Five ERCOT board members who live outside of Texas resign in week after power outage, winter storm
Five ERCOT board members will resign on Wednesday, according to a notice to the Public Utility Commission.
Five ERCOT board members will resign on Wednesday, according to a notice to the Public Utility Commission.
City of Austin website launched to help navigate winter storm repairs
Local residents and business owners whose properties were damaged in the recent winter storm will find information on the website.
Local residents and business owners whose properties were damaged in the recent winter storm will find information on the website.
Pflugerville expands services to help with residential winter storm cleanup
The City of Pflugerville has expanded services following the recent winter storm to help facilitate residential cleanup and emergency repairs.
The City of Pflugerville has expanded services following the recent winter storm to help facilitate residential cleanup and emergency repairs.
Automatic replacement SNAP benefits approved for 66 Texas disaster counties
Current SNAP recipients in the 66 counties receiving approval for automatic replacement benefits do not need to take any action and do not need to call 2-1-1 to receive replacement benefits.
Current SNAP recipients in the 66 counties receiving approval for automatic replacement benefits do not need to take any action and do not need to call 2-1-1 to receive replacement benefits.