Water main break shuts down Pflugerville warming center
Travis County’s Community Center in Pflugerville is closed on Wednesday because of a water main break.
Texas grid during winter weather: ERCOT CEO discusses how it fared
The arctic blast is set to end on Wednesday, and, so far, the Texas power grid has survived it. However, conditions were tight, and ERCOT had to ask Texans twice to conserve energy. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak spoke with ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas one-on-one.
School safety: Austin ISD parents concerned as many schools report issues
Austin ISD said almost a third of its schools reported issues Tuesday, including not having heat in some classrooms.
Texas arctic blast: School closures, delays in Central Texas due to weather
Some Central Texas school districts, colleges and universities will be closing or delaying operations this week due to severe winter weather.
Texas arctic blast: City of Austin sees record numbers in cold weather shelters
Hundreds of people utilized City of Austin's cold weather shelters on Monday night, which city officials say was record-breaking.
How to prevent pipes from freezing in cold weather
When temperatures drop below freezing, homeowners need to take action in order to prevent pipes from freezing, which could lead to costly repairs if the pipes end up bursting.
These are the all-time coldest temperatures ever recorded in each US state
The lowest temperature ever recorded in the U.S. was negative 80 degrees in Prospect Creek, Alaska.
Texas winter weather: MOWCTX suspends meal delivery on Jan. 16
MOWCTX says the suspension is to help ensure the safety of volunteers and staff as well as in response to ERCOT's request for conservation.
How does cold weather affect electric vehicles?
Teslas and other electric vehicles may be the way of the future, but many EV owners are having trouble dealing with Chicago’s bitterly cold temperatures. Here's why.
Person rescued from Colorado River near Longhorn Dam
ATCEMS and Austin fire crews responded to a call in the middle of the Colorado River near Longhorn Dam where someone was "yelling for help" from an "island".
Historic lighthouses on Lake Michigan covered in ice
Historic lighthouses along the shores of Lake Michigan were covered in thick ice on Monday.
What does the wind chill mean and how long can it take to get frostbite?
When the wind chill drops to dangerous levels, frostbite can set in faster than you might think.
Texas arctic blast: How to determine frost bite, hypothermia
As Central Texas deals with sub-freezing temperatures through Wednesday, Jan. 17, people who are exposed to the elements are at risk for frost bite and hypothermia.
Texas arctic blast: Bertram police patrol roads, keep residents safe
The City of Bertram is under a wind chill warning. The arctic blast combined with Martin Luther King Jr. Day had businesses closed and law enforcement out on the roads.
Texas arctic blast: Dozens of flight cancelations, delays at Austin airport
Crews at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport found themselves plowing snow and de-icing planes in order to keep the airport open on Monday. Despite that, thousands of travelers found themselves stuck in Austin due to bad weather elsewhere.
Austin weather: Record-breaking lows hit city due to arctic blast
Austin experienced record-breaking low temperatures just one day into this multi-day cold snap. Officials want residents to stay inside while they continue to keep everything running smoothly.
Arctic blast: Cold weather shelters, warming centers available in Central Texas
Many Central Texas cities and counties have opened cold weather shelters for those needing a warm place to stay during the freezing cold hitting the region over the next few days.
Body found at Austin homeless encampment after report of fire: AFD
A person was found dead after a report of an outdoor fire on Sunday, the Austin Fire Department said.
Amid Winter storm in New York, snow shoveler slides down chute shirtless at Buffalo Bills' stadium
Over the weekend, the National Weather Service warned of whiteout conditions and winds of up to 50 mph.
Texas arctic blast: Power grid holds, but ERCOT conservation request remains
The grid held, despite the deep freeze and an earlier warning from ERCOT, but a new January peak demand was set on Monday morning.