GOVERNMENT
A tree's branches fell on a car in North Austin in the midst of Winter Storm Uri in February. With downed tree limbs and burst water lines causing property damage across Austin, the city has directed additional funds into programs to help some homeowners with emergency home repairs. (Iain Oldman/Community Impact Newspaper)
Still in crisis mode, Austin City Council initiates recovery following winter storm
Jo's Coffee opened a North Austin location in January. (Courtesy Chad Wadsworth)
Jo's Coffee opens in Central Austin; new restaurant coming to Georgetown Square and more Central Texas news
Rollingwood City Council met Feb. 24 to discuss how Winter Storm Uri impacted the city's water system. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
Rollingwood officials evaluate wastewater contractor following historic winter storm
A lone runner jogs on a snow-covered road in Austin. Transportation projects across the city were briefly paused due to Winter Storm Uri. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
ERCOT: Texas power system was less than 5 minutes from collapse during winter storm
A boil water notice has been lifted by WCID 17. (Courtesy Pexels)
WCID 17 recommends flushing pipes following end of boil water notice
Boil-water notices are still in place for some Austin residents. (Courtesy Pexels)
Austin dealing with ‘tens of thousands’ of water main breaks, officials say
Photo of cars driving in the snow
Travis County sees surge of 911 calls, emergencies during winter storm
cars on snowy road
Texas Disaster Declaration opens door to federal aid for losses sustained during winter storms
Williamson County, like the entire state of Texas, continues to deal with rolling blackouts, but county Judge Bill Gravell wants to remind residents the county does not have any control over water or electric utilities. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Judge: Williamson County has no control over water, electricity utilities and other popular news from Central Texas
More than 35,000 residents are still without power in Travis and Williamson counties as of Feb. 19. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Here's how to share your power outage experiences with the Texas House
Gov. Greg Abbott provided updates on the state's emergency response efforts during a Feb. 18 press conference. (Screenshot of April 17 press conference)
Gov. Greg Abbott: Power restored to nearly 2M homes in past day; statewide aid efforts continuing
Customers should continue monitoring their utility website for updates about boiling water before consumption and how to shut off water in the event of a leak within their home. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Update: Water supply outages improve overnight in west Travis County
Although tens of thousands of megawatts remain off the statewide power grid Feb. 17, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said relief is on the way for many Texans within the next 24 hours. (Hannah Zedaker/Community Impact Newspaper)
Gov. Abbott: Power restoration on the way for 1M households in next 24 hours
Photo of a line in the cold
Travis County issues warning against price gouging, unnecessary electricity use during extreme cold conditions
The cities of Lakeway and Bee Cave have discussed the possibility of opening shelters to help residents struggling with basic utility services. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Amid struggles with electricity, gas, water service Bee Cave, Lakeway discuss possible use of shelters