Help still needed in Austin community as power, water returns
The power is on and the water is back for most people in Austin, but there is still help needed throughout the community.
The power is on and the water is back for most people in Austin, but there is still help needed throughout the community.
Williamson County creates water hub, recruits local breweries
The parking lot across the street from the Williamson County Justice Center in Georgetown was turned into a water distribution hub Monday.
The parking lot across the street from the Williamson County Justice Center in Georgetown was turned into a water distribution hub Monday.
List of Central Texas resuming school following winter weather
This article will continue to be updated as more schools make decisions based on their community's recovery following Winter Storm Uri.
This article will continue to be updated as more schools make decisions based on their community's recovery following Winter Storm Uri.
City of Killeen lifts water restrictions following Winter Storm Uri
Normal usage may resume, but the boil water order remains in effect.
Normal usage may resume, but the boil water order remains in effect.
Austin: Public information requests delayed due to winter weather
The city says the suspension will allow departments involved in the response to the winter weather to continue to provide life-saving assistance.
The city says the suspension will allow departments involved in the response to the winter weather to continue to provide life-saving assistance.
‘Wonderful gesture’: H-E-B allows customers to leave with free groceries after store’s power goes out
An H-E-B grocery store in Leander, Texas allowed hundreds of customers to walk out the front doors with carts full of groceries for free after the store’s power went out.
An H-E-B grocery store in Leander, Texas allowed hundreds of customers to walk out the front doors with carts full of groceries for free after the store’s power went out.
APD's mounted patrol horses spent storm at Austin Equestrian Center
All 16 horses were moved to the Austin Equestrian Center in Cedar Creek during Winter Storm Uri.
All 16 horses were moved to the Austin Equestrian Center in Cedar Creek during Winter Storm Uri.
Williamson County vaccine providers work to make up appointments
Williamson County vaccine providers are working to make up roughly 12,000 appointments after last week's severe winter weather pushed them off.
Williamson County vaccine providers are working to make up roughly 12,000 appointments after last week's severe winter weather pushed them off.
Texas couple saves stranded delivery driver from brutal winter storm
"These people let a complete STRANGER stay the night! Not only that but cooked me a STEAK DINNER! definitely not how I imagined my Valentine’s Day!"
"These people let a complete STRANGER stay the night! Not only that but cooked me a STEAK DINNER! definitely not how I imagined my Valentine’s Day!"
‘I need help’: Texans grapple with thousand-dollar electric bills
Some Texas residents are being slammed with electric bills of more than $10,000 after a historic winter storm.
Some Texas residents are being slammed with electric bills of more than $10,000 after a historic winter storm.
City of Kyle lifts boil water notice, quality of water restored
The city has provided the TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of Monday.
The city has provided the TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of Monday.
Why some Texans are getting sky-high energy bills after winter storm
The surge in pricing is hitting Texans who have chosen to pay wholesale prices for their power, which is typically cheaper than paying fixed rates during good weather.
The surge in pricing is hitting Texans who have chosen to pay wholesale prices for their power, which is typically cheaper than paying fixed rates during good weather.
Pflugerville senior living facility dealing with multiple burst pipes
On Saturday, pipes burst and flooded multiple units at the Cambridge Villas Senior Living in Pflugerville, leaving residents without water or power.
On Saturday, pipes burst and flooded multiple units at the Cambridge Villas Senior Living in Pflugerville, leaving residents without water or power.
City of Austin distributes cases of water to people in need
Cases and cases of water were unloaded from truck beds across Austin Sunday for those without access to safe drinking water.
Cases and cases of water were unloaded from truck beds across Austin Sunday for those without access to safe drinking water.
Matthew McConaughey announces upcoming virtual benefit to help Texas
McConaughey says he is working with his wife Camila and the just keep livin Foundation to put together the virtual benefit within the next two weeks.
McConaughey says he is working with his wife Camila and the just keep livin Foundation to put together the virtual benefit within the next two weeks.
City of Austin to distribute free water at 10 sites across city
Monday's distribution starts at 9 a.m. and will remain open until 5 p.m. or while supplies last.
Monday's distribution starts at 9 a.m. and will remain open until 5 p.m. or while supplies last.
PUC issues emergency orders to protect Texas electricity customers
The PUC says the orders are applicable to customers of investor-owned utilities (IOUs) across the state that fall under its jurisdiction.
The PUC says the orders are applicable to customers of investor-owned utilities (IOUs) across the state that fall under its jurisdiction.
Massive cleanup effort begins to help homeowners recover from damage
Homeowners in Bastrop, Hays, Travis and Williamson counties will be able to request help with removing fallen trees, limbs, and other storm-related damage.
Homeowners in Bastrop, Hays, Travis and Williamson counties will be able to request help with removing fallen trees, limbs, and other storm-related damage.
Why was Texas without power? How a winter storm pushed the state into crisis
The cold has loosened and the power’s back on for most Texans, but now burst pipes have flooded thousands of homes. And fixing pipes is one thing. Fixing a whole state is another.
The cold has loosened and the power’s back on for most Texans, but now burst pipes have flooded thousands of homes. And fixing pipes is one thing. Fixing a whole state is another.
Boil water advisory lifted for City of San Marcos water customers
Lab results returned Sunday confirmed no contamination had occurred, says the city.
Lab results returned Sunday confirmed no contamination had occurred, says the city.