Austin Energy tells customers to prepare for outages to last longer
An unprecedented winter disaster has left many in the Austin area dealing with power outages that have lasted for days.
An unprecedented winter disaster has left many in the Austin area dealing with power outages that have lasted for days.
‘Major breakdown’ of polar vortex blamed for unusual winter weather around the world
Texas and Oklahoma are seeing record subzero temperatures. Greenland is warmer than normal. Snow fell in Greece and Turkey. Meteorologists call this one of the biggest, nastiest and longest-lasting polar vortex breakdowns they've seen.
Texas and Oklahoma are seeing record subzero temperatures. Greenland is warmer than normal. Snow fell in Greece and Turkey. Meteorologists call this one of the biggest, nastiest and longest-lasting polar vortex breakdowns they've seen.
Hundreds in Austin enduring long lines as food demand increases
H-E-B's that are open around town closed at 5 today, but across the city lines stretched around these buildings as people waited in the cold.
H-E-B's that are open around town closed at 5 today, but across the city lines stretched around these buildings as people waited in the cold.
Texas family creates homemade ice skating rink amid record-breaking winter storm
One Texas family decided to make the most out of a very cold and unexpected winter storm and built an outdoor skating rink.
One Texas family decided to make the most out of a very cold and unexpected winter storm and built an outdoor skating rink.
FEMA opens new mass COVID-19 vaccination sites amid wintry weather across US
Crippling winter weather is hampering vaccination efforts in swaths of the country and that has forced the cancellation of some mass inoculation events.
Crippling winter weather is hampering vaccination efforts in swaths of the country and that has forced the cancellation of some mass inoculation events.
Austin residents line up for supplies in bitter cold, snow outside area grocery stores
A video posted to social media shows a long line of Austin residents waiting to get groceries in record-breaking cold.
A video posted to social media shows a long line of Austin residents waiting to get groceries in record-breaking cold.
Walmart temporarily closes over 600 stores as winter storms pound parts of US
The closures impacted approximately 628 clubs and stores spanning from Oregon to Florida.
The closures impacted approximately 628 clubs and stores spanning from Oregon to Florida.
Mattress Mack, Joel Osteen offer warmth to Houstonians without power
Joel Osteen opened his church as a warming shelter and Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale his Gallery Furniture stores on North Freeway and in Richmond.
Joel Osteen opened his church as a warming shelter and Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale his Gallery Furniture stores on North Freeway and in Richmond.
Georgetown assisted living facility gifted second large generator
A Georgetown assisted living facility lost power. Power sporadically returned, but the 13 resident home spent most of Monday and Tuesday without it.
A Georgetown assisted living facility lost power. Power sporadically returned, but the 13 resident home spent most of Monday and Tuesday without it.
No power? Here’s how to deal with frozen pipes
Should you let the faucet drip? Can you flush a frozen toilet? Here are some answers from the experts to your questions about frozen pipes.
Should you let the faucet drip? Can you flush a frozen toilet? Here are some answers from the experts to your questions about frozen pipes.
As millions lose power, Texas Gov. Abbott declares ERCOT reform an emergency item
ERCOT manages the flow of electric power to more than 26 million Texas customers, representing about 90% of the state's electric load.
ERCOT manages the flow of electric power to more than 26 million Texas customers, representing about 90% of the state's electric load.
Fort Hood officials determine only essential personnel report Wednesday
Fort Hood officials say Tuesday they have determined that only mission essential personnel will report to work on Fort Hood Wednesday, Feb. 17.
Fort Hood officials say Tuesday they have determined that only mission essential personnel will report to work on Fort Hood Wednesday, Feb. 17.
Texas utility company urges customers to change providers to avoid astronomical power bill amid winter storm
Due to Texas’ deregulated utility market, electricity prices subjected to real-time swings have skyrocketed to as much as $9,000 per megawatt-hour, causing some companies to urge their customers to change service providers.
Due to Texas’ deregulated utility market, electricity prices subjected to real-time swings have skyrocketed to as much as $9,000 per megawatt-hour, causing some companies to urge their customers to change service providers.
‘Watch your pets’: Man plunges into frozen pool to rescue dog who fell through ice
Video of an owner rescuing his dog from a frozen pool in Texas is a timely reminder to keep a close watch on your pets amid winter weather.
Video of an owner rescuing his dog from a frozen pool in Texas is a timely reminder to keep a close watch on your pets amid winter weather.
City of Austin crews work to mitigate mobility impact
The City of Austin Mobility Departments have continued their activation in response to the ongoing winter weather emergency.
The City of Austin Mobility Departments have continued their activation in response to the ongoing winter weather emergency.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner issues red alert over food supply chain
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued a dire warning Tuesday about the statewide impact of the winter storm on agriculture.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued a dire warning Tuesday about the statewide impact of the winter storm on agriculture.
Freezing temperatures continue as more precipitation expected
Despite snow melting in the sunshine, with temperatures still below freezing into the weekend this winter storm is far from finished.
Despite snow melting in the sunshine, with temperatures still below freezing into the weekend this winter storm is far from finished.
Freezing pipes explode at Central Austin apartment complex
Freezing pipes exploded across Central Texas due to freezing temperatures and it happened at one Austin apartment complex leaving multiple units soaked.
Freezing pipes exploded across Central Texas due to freezing temperatures and it happened at one Austin apartment complex leaving multiple units soaked.
Tips for what to do to prepare for power being restored
The Public Utility Commission of Texas is offering advice for what you should do in preparation for power being restored so as not to cause too much load and possibly cause another outage.
The Public Utility Commission of Texas is offering advice for what you should do in preparation for power being restored so as not to cause too much load and possibly cause another outage.
Record-setting winter storm charges across the US, with 2nd storm on the way
A major winter storm left in its wake record-setting low temperatures across the U.S. The Pacific Northwest saw rare snow, a major blackout is ongoing in Texas and at the rough edge of the arctic blast, a deadly tornado ripped through a North Carolina town.
A major winter storm left in its wake record-setting low temperatures across the U.S. The Pacific Northwest saw rare snow, a major blackout is ongoing in Texas and at the rough edge of the arctic blast, a deadly tornado ripped through a North Carolina town.