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
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
If approved, the bill would also establish goals for emissions reductions by 2030, 2040 and 2050. (Courtesy James Talarico)
After Winter Storm Uri, Rep. James Talarico files climate action plan in Texas House
Sunset Valley Police Chief Lenn Carter led emergency efforts in the city during and after the Feb. 15 winter storm. (Nicholas Cicale/Community Impact Newspaper)
Sunset Valley approves emergency declaration, reviews city operations during Austin-area outages
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
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
A Feb. 17 ice storm has impacted roads and electrical service in Austin. (Nicholas Cicale/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin Energy: Ice storm caused additional outages through service area
The filing period for the Dripping Springs City Council election in May ended Feb. 12. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Two contested Dripping Springs City Council races set for May 1 election
Photo of a line in the cold
Travis County issues warning against price gouging, unnecessary electricity use during extreme cold conditions