Despite cold temperatures, the latest forecasts indicate there will be more than enough electricity available to meet Texans’ demand. AUSTIN, Texas — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) issued a Weather Watch for Jan. 6 through Jan. 10, as temperatures plummet across the state. The grid operator said Sunday it expects conditions to be … Read more
17-year-old Michael George was arrested last week and is an animal cruelty charge for allegedly shooting and killing a dog he was pet sitting. SAN ANTONIO — Animal advocates are hoping the justice system will hold an accused dog killer, accountable. 17-year-old Michael George was arrested last week and is an animal cruelty charge for … Read more
Police said Charles Veith, 79, of Houston, went to New Orleans to visit family for the holidays. He was reported missing on Christmas Day. KENNER, La. — The body of a missing Houston man was recovered after he went missing in Lousiana, according to the Kenner Police Department. Police said Charles Veith, 79, of Houston, … Read more
The incident occurred near Austin’s airport on Lee Hill Drive. AUSTIN, Texas — Medics with Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) report that a juvenile has been hospitalized with critical injuries after a vehicle hit a pedestrian in southeast Austin Sunday. The incident occurred on Lee Hill Drive, near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and U.S. 183, in southeast … Read more
Weeks first posted about her relationship with Jordan in 2021, and have had a strong social media presence featuring one another since. ORE CITY, Texas — East Texas native Montana Jordan, known for his role as “Georgie Cooper” on the CBS hit show “Young Sheldon,” announced his engagement to his fiancé Jenna Weeks. The star … Read more
AFD said wind was creating smoky conditions for fire crews. AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Fire Department says a large fire at a North Austin apartment complex on Sunday afternoon is now under control. AFD said the fire was on the second floor of a three-story building in the 11500 block of Metric Blvd., near … Read more
“We have found that in the past, people have died during these extreme weather events,” said Susana Segura, Bread and Blankets Mutual Aid. Bread and Blankets Mutual Aid is an organization that has boots on the ground, and their work is critical right now, making sure people with no roofs over their heads stay warm. … Read more