Texas winter storms left disabled with limited medication, no power
Families of disabled Texans are asking for more priority to be given to the most vulnerable during weather events like the one Texas saw last week.
Families of disabled Texans are asking for more priority to be given to the most vulnerable during weather events like the one Texas saw last week.
Statewide death count in aftermath of winter storm could take weeks
Disaster epidemiologists with the Texas Department of State Health Services are working to determine a statewide death count.
Disaster epidemiologists with the Texas Department of State Health Services are working to determine a statewide death count.
Council works to address lingering issues from winter storm
Homeowners and tenants in Austin are still dealing with burst pipes, and in some places still no running water.
Homeowners and tenants in Austin are still dealing with burst pipes, and in some places still no running water.
Evening weather forecast for February 25, 2021
Scott Fisher has your forecast.
Scott Fisher has your forecast.
AFD battles 49 blazes in one day during winter storm last week
AFD shared photos on Facebook of one of 49 blazes they dealt with in one day during last week's winter storm.
AFD shared photos on Facebook of one of 49 blazes they dealt with in one day during last week's winter storm.
Energy executive: Texas power plants turned off in crisis
The recent blackouts that left 4 million Texas customers without electricity and heat during a deadly winter freeze also unplugged plants that could have generated more power, which was urgently needed as the state’s grid reached the breaking point, the head of a major energy corporation said Thursday.
The recent blackouts that left 4 million Texas customers without electricity and heat during a deadly winter freeze also unplugged plants that could have generated more power, which was urgently needed as the state’s grid reached the breaking point, the head of a major energy corporation said Thursday.
Noon weather forecast for February 25, 2021
A big change in the weather from yesterday. Zack Shields talks rain chances and more in his full forecast.
A big change in the weather from yesterday. Zack Shields talks rain chances and more in his full forecast.
Call center can help Texans fill out iSTAT winter storm damage survey
Texans can call 844-844-3089 between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM seven days a week to submit their disaster damage information.
Texans can call 844-844-3089 between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM seven days a week to submit their disaster damage information.
Travis County residents encouraged to use recycling, waste drop-off locator
Residents can select the items they’re trying to dispose of from the drop-down menu or type in their address to see all drop-off locations nearby.
Residents can select the items they’re trying to dispose of from the drop-down menu or type in their address to see all drop-off locations nearby.
Austin Pets Alive! helps transport pets at-risk of euthanasia to Boston
100 dogs and cats were loaded into four vans this morning and headed to Boston as part of an effort from Austin Pets Alive!
100 dogs and cats were loaded into four vans this morning and headed to Boston as part of an effort from Austin Pets Alive!
Morning weather forecast for February 25, 2021
Grab those umbrellas and rain jackets! Zack Shields talks about rain chances and more in his full forecast.
Grab those umbrellas and rain jackets! Zack Shields talks about rain chances and more in his full forecast.
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.