Round Rock woman gets to move back home after winter storm
While repairs were underway at her Round Rock home, 82-year-old Marquita Wanslow checked into a hotel, where she has been since March.
Lawsuit filed against Austin Energy, ERCOT over February winter storms
Colinda Meza of Austin is suing for more than $1 million in damages due to the “wrongful death” of her mother, Connie Mae Richey.
SE Austin apartments asking some tenants to vacate for winter storm repairs
Aside from winter storm damage, residents FOX 7 spoke to Saturday said any repairs at all have been hard to come by.
UT Austin researchers report on what went wrong during winter storm
UT Austin experts have released a report on how Winter Storm Uri affected the state's electric grid and the reason for blackouts.
Gov. Abbott demanding Texas utility regulators make immediate changes
Greg Abbott is asking for the changes following February's deadly winter storm and it comes after he declared Texas lawmakers had passed adequate laws to fix the state's power grid.
Residents being displaced in Southeast Austin search for answers
Rosemont at Oak Valley residents gathered outside the leasing office demanding answers after being given a notice that their leases will be terminated on July 31.
Cedar Park senior center remains closed months after winter storm
Treasure of the Hills Senior Center is still undergoing repairs five months after the winter storm in February caused damage to the facility.
Bald eagle that survived Texas Winter Storm finds home at Houston Zoo
Bald Eagles are certainly majestic creatures, and one of them has found a new home in Houston after surviving a serious injury during Texas' Winter Storm.
Texans demand Gov. Abbott include energy in upcoming legislation
Texans for Fair Energy Billing urge Gov. Abbott to make energy a topic of discussion during the upcoming special session as energy grids go offline.
FOX 7 Discussion: Concerns after ERCOT issues Conservation Alert
Consumers and businesses are both being asked to reduce electric use through Friday, June 18.
Abbott signs power grid reform bills into law
Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bills 2 and 3 into law Tuesday, which address deficiencies in the Texas power grid following the February winter storms.
Taylor City Hall repairs continue months following winter storms
The big issues for why repairs are taking so long for an event that happened months ago is due to a lack of supplies as well as contractors being booked across the state.
FOX 7 Discussion: Legislature passes measures to address Big Freeze
Dr. Pablo Pinto with the University of Houston joins Mike Warren to discuss measures passed to address Texas's Big Freeze.
IRS extends tax deadline for Texas winter storm victims to June 15
Victims of winter storms that began Feb. 11 now have until June 15, 2021, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
Family remembers man who died while volunteering during winter storm
Many people lost power or water during the February winter storm, but a Hutto woman lost her husband who had been volunteering to help with repairs.
Resident at Mueller Flats Apartments being forced out by management
Many residents say they are in unlivable situations following the ice storms but one resident said her apartment is livable and management is forcing her out.
Natural gas issues during winter storm result of power outages
An analysis commissioned by TXOGA reveals that power outages were the principal factor for natural gas production and transportation reductions during the winter storm.
Interstate 41 pileup in WI caught on camera; 1 driver killed
A stretch of I-41 in Washington County was shut down in both directions Wednesday because of at least 20 different crashes as snow fell. Two of those scenes were massive pileups, and a 37-year-old woman died.
Austin set to cut down palm trees after 90% die in winter freezes
The city of Austin is urging homeowners to get their own palm trees inspected, as a dead tree can be dangerous during hurricane season.
Residents at Mueller Flats Apartments protest over living conditions
Residents at the Muller Flats Apartments in East Austin are fed up and frustrated. The winter storm left many with damage and unlivable living situations.