Winter storm warning in Austin area extended through Thursday morning; road...
Ice has accumulated on roadways, making driving dangerous. The Texas Department of Transportation is treating roads but asking people to not travel at this time.
View ArticleWhat would property tax relief from the Legislature mean for Texas renters?
With a historic state budget surplus of $32 billion, lawmakers have earmarked $15 billion to ease property tax bills.
View Article'Our history together': 'American History Volume 2' opens at RichesArt Gallery
RichesArt Gallery is set to open the two-month long exhibit 'American History Volume 2'
View ArticleEl aviso de tormenta invernal en la zona de Austin se prolonga hasta el...
El hielo se ha acumulado en las carreteras, haciendo peligrosa la conducción. El Departamento de Transporte de Texas está tratando las carreteras, pero pidiendo a la gente a no viajar en este momento.
View ArticleA grid emergency is not expected in this week's freeze, but local power...
Ice and other problems along the local energy system are leaving thousands without power — but the grid probably isn't to blame.
View ArticleCommentary: ‘Abolitionist perspective’ needed in wake of Tyre Nichols death
Professor Peniel Joseph says the Memphis Police killing of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, illustrates the need to reimagine public safety in America.
View ArticleAustin Energy says some customers' power might not be restored until Friday...
The electric utility says crews are working to fix the outages, but icy roadways and frozen equipment have slowed things down. The National Weather Service has extended the winter storm warning until...
View ArticleDisability advocates bring their wish list to the Capitol
Preventing the use of physical restraints on young children and raising attendant pay are among the goals for disability groups during this legislative session.
View ArticleGet Involved spotlight: Austin Pets Alive!
This month's Get Involved spotlight nonprofit is Austin Pets Alive!, which works to give every shelter animal — in Central Texas and beyond — a chance at the life they deserve.
View ArticleMás de 170,000 clientes de Austin Energy se quedan sin electricidad por la...
Líneas eléctricas que y las condiciones heladas han resultado en falta de electricidad para miles de clientes en la área de Austin. No se han reportado problemas estatales con la red eléctrica.
View ArticleEveryone's warning Austinites not to drive in this weather. Here’s what to do...
The City of Austin and Texas Department of Transportation are urging Central Texans to stay off the roads. But if you have to drive, these tips can help.
View ArticleAustin loses contact with hundreds of traffic signals during winter storm
More than 300 traffic signals are disconnected from Austin's traffic monitoring center, leaving the city unsure whether the lights are on or off.
View ArticleShe knows how difficult it is to quit drugs, so she's advocating strategies...
Travis County saw a spike in the number of fatal overdoses last year. Frankie Rae works with a group pushing for “harm reduction.” But these strategies can be controversial, and in some cases, illegal.
View ArticleProperty damaged in the winter storm? Here's what you should do to file an...
Icy weather conditions have downed trees and branches in neighborhoods around Austin. If they’ve caused damage to your property, you may want to consider filing an insurance claim.
View ArticleCommentary: Tom Hoskins and his ‘Thousand Points of Light’
“Hoskilonians” compiles the many adages and aphorisms of Texas’ natural philosophers.
View ArticleMore than 140,000 Austin Energy customers don't have power. It's not clear...
Originally, Austin Energy said outages would last 12 to 24 hours, but now the utility says it doesn't have an estimate for when everything will be resolved.
View ArticleFairfield Lake State Park’s possible closure to public ‘unacceptable,’ parks...
A new owner of the property might end a lease with the state.
View ArticleWatch: Austin officials give an update on widespread power outages
As of Thursday morning, more than 150,000 Austin Energy customers are still without power. The utility no longer has an estimate for when power will return.
View Article¿Daños materiales por la tormenta invernal? Esto es lo que debes hacer para...
El tiempo helado ha derribado árboles y ramas en los barrios de Austin esta semana. Si han causado daños a tu propiedad, es posible que desees considerar la presentación de una reclamación al seguro.
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