ERCOT report blames ‘weather-related issues’ for February power crisis
A preliminary report from ERCOT on the February power crisis basically states the obvious and leaves important questions unanswered. It did not give any answers about what could or should be done differently, as has been debated in legislative hearings.
Round Rock residents told to vacate due to damage from winter storm
Residents at a Round Rock affordable housing complex have just days to find new homes after being told to vacate due to damage from the winter storm.
AFD receives pallets of teddy bears from Georgia
AFD firefighters gathered to celebrate the arrival of two pallets of teddy bears for Austin-area kids impacted by the recent winter storm.
Austin taco shop still serving after snowstorm, hail damages roof
Thursday morning’s hail storm had caused their roof to sink in partially, after it was already damaged by February’s snowstorm.
Overnight hail storm leaves drivers with dented vehicles
Some areas around Austin reported hail around the size of ping pong balls.
Texas death toll from February storm, outages sits at 111, could rise
The Texas Department of State Health Services says these numbers could rise as its investigation continues.
Texas death toll from February storm, outages surpasses 100
Texas officials earlier this month put the initial tally of deaths at 57 but warned it would increase.
Severe weather brings hail to Central Texas again this week
Most of the hail reports were focused around Austin Metro during the 4 am hour on Thursday. Penny to ping pong-sized hailstones were common.
APA exceeds goal to rescue '1,000 at-risk’ pets after storms
Approximately one month ago Austin Pets Alive! set out to rescue 1,000 at-risk animals from Texas shelters after winter storms hammered the state.
Apartment complex without gas for more than a month deemed unlivable
Residents at the Mt. Carmel Village Apartments have gone since February without gas and now are being told to leave due to a broken water line.
Lt. Gov. Patrick urges action on high winter storm energy prices
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is asking Texas Governor Greg Abbott to take action when it comes to the high energy prices from ERCOT.
Cost of storm cleanup efforts mount in hard-hit areas
A map posted on the FEMA website shows how in essentially every Texas county, applications for individual assistance are being taken.
Texas AG accuses San Antonio hotel of price-gouging during storm
In a release, Texas AG Ken Paxton claims the hotel charged "exorbitant prices for rooms, including nearly three times its normal rates."
Resident told to sign new lease after living with mold for weeks
She says the property manager told her that they needed to get into her current unit to fully gut it, so she needed to be moved to a different one.
Residents at East Austin complex still struggling after winter storm
Residents at the Mueller Flats apartments say they are still dealing with water damage in their homes from the winter storm which has led to mold.
At least 57 people died in the Texas winter storm, mostly from hypothermia
The largest number of deaths from the winter storm — at least 25 — occurred in Harris County, the Texas Department of State Health Services reported.
Plumbing supplies still difficult to find following winter storms
Local plumbers are still dealing with homes damaged during the winter storms, and one of the big issues right now is getting supplies.
Texas Senate passes bill to help reduce electric charges from winter storm
Senate Bill 2142 directs the Public Utility Commission to order ERCOT to reassess prices, which in some cases were being passed down to customers.
Dan Patrick holds briefing about SB 2142, undoing ERCOT overcharges
SB 2142 will require the Public Utility Commission of Texas to order ERCOT to correct prices of wholesale power and ancillary services sold Feb. 17-19.
Massive Colorado snowstorm slams drought-stricken region, canceling 2,000 flights
A massive snowstorm is bringing some much-needed relief to Colorado, as some parts of the state are suffering severe drought. Some areas have already gotten 9 inches of snow - and others could see up to two feet by Monday morning.