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Texas, Austin officials say they're ready for arctic weather. Here's how they've prepared.

The Austin area is expected to get between 1 to 1½ inches of rain from Wednesday night to Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

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Austin weather: Snow chances in Central Texas

The next Western Low is heading our way but is slowing down. What does that mean? Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.

CBS Texas on MSN · 1d

Watch Live: Gov. Greg Abbott gives an update on Texas' response to winter storm

AUSTIN – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will be giving an update on the state's response to the incoming winter storm that's forecasted to bring sleet and several inches of snow. Abbott is set to speak from Austin on Wednesday in addition to spokespersons from the Texas Department of Emergency Management,

CDC confirms First H5 bird flu death in U.S.

KUT · 5h

Bird flu has reached Austin's wildlife. Here's what you need to know.

One U.S. person, a Louisiana resident, has died after contracting bird flu since the beginning of 2024. There have been around 950 confirmed cases of bird flu in humans internationally since 2003, and around half those people have died, according to World Health Organization data.

Time on MSN · 1d

Does the First U.S. Death Mean Bird Flu Is Getting More Dangerous?

Any time a person catches H5N1, or bird flu, their infection is a chance for the virus to mutate in the wrong direction. When someone dies from the bird flu—as an elderly Louisiana man did on Jan. 6,

CNN · 1d

Is bird flu the next pandemic? What to know after the first H5N1 death in the US

With reports of the first human death from bird flu in the US, some Americans are feeling an uncomfortable flashback to the early days of Covid-19, when infectious disease experts were talking about a new virus that was sending people to the hospital with respiratory infections.

Winter storm warning in effect for parts of North Texas

Austin American-Statesman on … · 17h

See Texas power outage maps as 2025 winter storm slams state with freezing weather

While ERCOT said it is prepared for the storm, there could be local outages in various counties. See maps of power outages across Texas.

USA Today · 18h

Winter Storm Cora hits Texas: See latest updates on flights, roads, power outages

Several portions of Texas are expecting winter weather as Winter Storm Cora moves across the state. Areas in Central Texas could see a mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow between Thursday and Friday,

CBS Texas on MSN · 5h

Winter storm warning in effect for parts of North Texas as sleet and snow arrive

NORTH TEXAS – North Texas is bracing for a mix of snow and sleet. A winter storm warning went into effect Thursday morning and continues until 12 p.m. Friday. The warning includes Denton, Collin, Dallas and Tarrant counties.

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Austin ducks dying due to avian Flu, TPWD says

Tests done by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department confirmed the disease was found in multiple ducks recovered at the ...

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New report by ECHO examines six years of deaths among the Austin and Travis County homeless population

The report found that 1,010 unhoused people in the county died between 2018 and 2023. AUSTIN, Texas — A new report from the ...

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CapMetro bringing tap-to-pay to Austin's buses and trains by March

The system will be powered by San Diego-based Cubic Corporation, a firm working with more than 70 transit agencies across ...

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MAP: Where have Austin’s homicides occurred in 2025?

KXAN is keeping track of the number of homicides in the City of Austin in 2025. An interactive map shows where those ...

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UT-Austin President Jay Hartzell will leave to lead SMU

Hartzell leaves UT-Austin after four years of tense political battles and legislative efforts to implement a more ...

How Still Austin Crafts Its Exceptional Texas Whiskeys

Still Austin is one of Texas' leading craft distillers. Below is a brief background on the company and tasting notes on its ...

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Austin to add public parking, expand trail at Loop 360 overlook

Upgrades will soon be made to the Loop 360 overlook trail by Pennybacker Bridge, following eminent domain proceedings filed ...

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Austin ranks 2nd for South's best tech metro; 3 Texas cities in top 10

Austin was just behind Washington in a ranking of Southern tech hubs. The Dallas-Fort Worth metro placed fourth and Houston ...

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Most Austin-area drivers will still need a vehicle inspection. Here's where the rules have changed.

Mandatory vehicle safety inspections have been eliminated for many Texas drivers, but if you live in one of these 17 counties ...

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