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• Austin officer scoops up cold, abandoned kitten during ice storm

  01-02-2023 23:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A police officer picked up an unexpected passenger in his patrol car Wednesday after coming across something that had no business being left outside in the cold, icy weather.
  The Austin Police Department shared a picture of Officer Townsend with a soaked black and white kitten clinging to his shoulder near his police radio. The message with the photo read, "This poor kitten was cold and soaking wet! Thankfully, Officer Townsend was on duty and saved it!"Austin Pets Alive!&r
  
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• Frozen trees snap crackle and pop across Central Texas, uproots one family's front yard

  01-02-2023 23:52 via kxan.com
  
  CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN)— You've probably heard and seen a lot of trees snapping Wednesday from the weight of the ice.Snapped trees on Anderson Mill in North Austin. (KXAN photos/Christian Marcelli).
  Trees have fallen on homes, in the middle of roads and even through cars.
  Larry Quick and his wife Lynn were left nearly speechless, when a more than 100-year-old oak tree snapped and tumbled, yanking up their front yard as it went down.
  "Just, oh my gosh, oh, my gosh," Lynn said.
  It left behind a
  
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• Frozen trees snap, crackle and pop across Central Texas, uproot family's front yard

  01-02-2023 23:52 via kxan.com
  
  CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) — You've probably heard and seen a lot of trees snapping Wednesday from the weight of the ice.Trees have fallen on homes, in the middle of roads and even on cars.
  Snapped tree in roadway in Austin (KXAN Photo)Snapped tree in roadway in Austin (KXAN Photo)Snapped tree in roadway in Austin (KXAN Photo)Snapped trees on Anderson Mill in north Austin. (KXAN Photo/Christian Marcelli)Larry Quick and his wife Lynn were left nearly speechless when a more than 100-year-old oak t
  
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• Austin Pets Alive!'s power is down, asking community to foster dogs

  01-02-2023 23:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Power at Austin Pets Alive! is down, and the organization is asking for the community's help in fostering a dog or a cat while the wintry weather persists. APA! said that while backup generators are providing energy to critical parts of the facility and that water is still running, temperatures this low severely strain the shelter. Further, some of the enclosures are exposed to the elements, and “(a dog) will be better off in a warm home than in a cold kennel," i
  
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• Ice storm affects power at Austin-area hospitals

  01-02-2023 23:18 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two hospitals released statements about winter weather affecting the power supply to their facilities Wednesday.
  Ascension Seton confirmed in a statement that the Ascension Seton Northwest location worked on backup generators due to the extreme weather conditions. However, the hospital remained operational with minimal impact to patient care, the statement read. Stay up-to-date on latest power outages reported throughout Austin area"Our highest priority is the safety and we
  
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• Ice storm affects power at 2 Austin hospitals

  01-02-2023 23:18 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two hospitals released statements about winter weather affecting the power supply to their facilities Wednesday.
  Ascension Seton confirmed in a statement that the Ascension Seton Northwest location worked on backup generators due to the extreme weather conditions. However, the hospital remained operational with minimal impact to patient care, the statement read. Stay up-to-date on latest power outages reported throughout Austin area"Our highest priority is the safety and we
  
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• EMS responding to slips, fallen branches, medical equipment needs

  01-02-2023 23:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- During this week's storm, Austin-Travis County EMS has seen a higher call volume.
  Wednesday, they said they're responding to an increased number of calls for people without power needing medical equipment, branches and ice falling on people and folks slipping and falling.
  "Just because you heard a limb cracking and falling in your backyard doesn't really warrant investigation," Captain Darren Noak with Austin-Travis County EMS said. "Our first tip is, you know, don't go outside
  
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• Central Texas ice storm leads to 'emergency need' for blood, platelets

  01-02-2023 23:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — This week's major ice storm is not only impacting people's travel but the area's blood supply, too.
  We Are Blood blamed the wintry weather conditions as the reason for Central Texas experiencing an "emergency need for blood and platelet donations," according to a tweet posted Wednesday afternoon. The organization shared on social media that it's "dangerously low in O type red cells and any type platelets."Several local districts close, delay classes amid winter stormThe blo
  
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• Travis County Water District 10 issues boil water advisory

  01-02-2023 22:55 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Travis County Water District 10 issued a boil water notice Thursday morning as Austin Energy crews work to restore power after an outage at the McConnel Pump Station.
  The District originally asked its customers to conserve water Wednesday afternoon while the repairs were underway.
  The district said Thursday that some residents are experiencing water outages. As a result of customer reports of area water outages and low water pressures below 20 PSI, the Di
  
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• Travis County Water District 10 asks customers to conserve water after power outage at pumping station

  01-02-2023 22:55 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Travis County Water District 10 issued a statement Wednesday afternoon asking its customers to conserve water while Austin Energy works to restore power to the McConnel Pump Station.The emergency water conservation request is not for the City of Austin, but does cover West Lake Hills and the neighborhoods of Westwood, Rolling Hills West, Knollwood, Westlake Highlands, Sundown Parkway, Camelot and Rob Roy Ranch, according to the district's website.In total, the dist
  
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• Travis County Water District 10 asks customers to conserve water

  01-02-2023 22:55 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Travis County Water District 10 issued a statement Wednesday afternoon asking its customers to conserve water while Austin Energy works to restore power to the McConnel Pump Station.The emergency water conservation request is not for the City of Austin, but does cover West Lake Hills and the neighborhoods of Westwood, Rolling Hills West, Knollwood, Westlake Highlands, Sundown Parkway, Camelot and Rob Roy Ranch, according to the district's website.In total, the dist
  
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• Most of CapMetro services to resume Thursday morning

  01-02-2023 22:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- CapMetro anticipates it will resume limited services Thursday morning as the National Weather Service forecasts improved conditions.Beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday, CapMetro Bus, Pickup, CapMetro Access and MetroBike will begin leaving the bus yard and be available for service, with additional buses and increased frequency levels expected by noon."The delayed start allows the agency to assess roadway conditions to ensure the safety of its frontline staff and customers," officials
  
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• Does auto insurance pay for damage caused by a fallen branch?

  01-02-2023 22:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Last night’s wintry weather coated Central Texas trees with up to .75 inches of ice in some areas. Ice accumulation can weigh hundreds of pounds and may lead to branch failure – when the weight of the ice exceeds the wood’s resistance. Ben Gonzalez of the Texas Department of Insurance said that if a branch or tree falls onto your car and damages it, you may be out of luck.“It really depends on your policy. If you have just the general liability that
  
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• Why don't we just bury the power lines to stop winter outages?

  01-02-2023 22:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Precipitation in the winter, whether freezing rain or snow, accumulates on tree branches and overhead power lines; this routinely leads to power outages once enough piles up. When this happens, it prompts some to ask: Why can't we just bury the power lines underground? ERCOT power grid conditions normal, outages are at local level; Austin Energy talks responsePeter Lake, chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Texas, said the two biggest reasons why more cities don't use
  
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• Who's responsible for cleanup if your neighbor's tree falls into your yard?

  01-02-2023 21:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As this week's ice storm passes through Central Texas, with it comes downed trees and branches. But if a tree falls from your neighbor's yard into your own, who's responsible?An analysis from Bedford-based Hargrave Law explains that under Texas property laws, that onus is categorized two ways, depending on the cause of the three's fall: natural causes versus negligence.Natural causes are classified as when lightning, water or storms cause a tree to fall. When this happens, the n
  
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• Here are the key changes the College Board is making to its AP African American studies course

  01-02-2023 21:52 via kxan.com
  
  The College Board on Wednesday announced major changes to its Advanced Placement (AP)) African American studies course after objections from the administration of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), drawing sharp criticism from advocates and civil rights groups who said the alterations removed key material.The College Board has said the changes were already in progress, and the coursework DeSantis rejected was part of a pilot program run in only a couple of dozen of schools. Regardless, the anno
  
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• Power out? What food to save and which to toss

  01-02-2023 20:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- You just went to the store and stocked your fridge for the week when the lights go out. Pride might get the best of you, and you try to convince yourself that the $30 salmon fillet you bought should keep, right?
  The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) said a refrigerator will keep food safe for up to four hours during a power outage. After four hours, it's advised to throw out perishable food, including meat, poultry, eggs and any leftovers.
  The USDA said to keep ther
  
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• Power out? What food to save and what to toss

  01-02-2023 20:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- You just went to the store and stocked your fridge for the week when the lights go out. Pride might get the best of you, and you try to convince yourself that the $30 salmon fillet you bought should keep, right?
  The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) said a refrigerator will keep food safe for up to four hours during a power outage. After four hours, it's advised to throw out perishable food, including meat, poultry, eggs and any leftovers.
  The USDA said to keep ther
  
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• ERCOT power grid conditions normal, outages are at local level; Austin Energy talks response

  01-02-2023 20:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- At one point Wednesday, nearly 160,000 people in Austin were without power, and many others across the state experienced outages as well.
  These outages, however, are not being caused by statewide power grid conditions.Gov. Abbott highlights road conditions as biggest threat during Texas cold snapIn an update Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott said the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT. "expects sufficient generation to meet forecasted demand and is continuing to monitor for
  
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• Which Central Texas H-E-Bs, grocers are open, closed Wednesday?

  01-02-2023 19:58 via kxan.com
  
  CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) -- As icy road conditions and power outages hit Central Texas, some area grocers have had to close or modify store hours.H-E-BH-E-B has confirmed some Austin-area locations are closed or operating on different hours Wednesday.The following locations are operating on different schedules. Any story not listed here is open during its normal hours, as of 11:20 a.m. Wednesday.Hill Country stores
  Boerne: Closing at 9 p.m. Wednesday and reopening at 8 a.m. ThursdayFredericksburg: C
  
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• Which Central Texas H-E-Bs are open, closed Wednesday?

  01-02-2023 19:58 via kxan.com
  
  CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) -- As icy road conditions and power outages hit Central Texas, H-E-B has confirmed some Austin-area locations are closed or operating on different hours Wednesday.The following locations are operating on different schedules. Any story not listed here is open during its normal hours, as of 11:20 a.m. Wednesday.Hill Country stores
  Boerne: Closing at 9 p.m. Wednesday and reopening at 8 a.m. ThursdayFredericksburg: Closing at 9 p.m. Wednesday and reopening at 8 a.m. ThursdayKerr
  
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• Map: Austin traffic incidents skyrocket, see where they’re happening

  01-02-2023 19:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – With freezing rain icing roads across Central Texas, traffic incidents to skyrocketed across the Austin metro area Tuesday and Wednesday morning.There were 267 incidents reported Tuesday, including 194 collisions and urgent crashes, according to real-time traffic incident reports collected by the City of Austin. The Austin area could exceed that crash total Wednesday – Central Texans had already reported 198 traffic incidents before 9:30 a.m., according to the city&rs
  
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• ATD: One-third of Austin traffic signals offline Wednesday

  01-02-2023 19:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Approximately one-third of Austin Transportation Department's traffic signals are offline Wednesday amid ongoing power outage issues, an ATD spokesperson confirmed to KXAN.As of 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, officials said more than 25 traffic signals were in "flash mode," with crews working to repair them to normal operations. However, roughly 375 signals -- about a third of ATD's system -- were unable to connect with ATD's Mobility Management Center. LIVE BLOG: Freezing weather causing
  
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• Eagles offensive lineman indicted for rape, kidnapping charges in Ohio

  01-02-2023 19:15 via kxan.com
  
  CAMBRIDGE, Ohio (WCMH) -- An offensive guard on the Philadelphia Eagles, who are two weeks away from playing in Super Bowl LVII, has been indicted in an Ohio court on charges of rape and kidnapping.
  A Guernsey County grand jury indicted Eagles guard Joshua Sills, 25, from Sarahsville, Ohio for one count of rape and one count of kidnapping stemming from a 2019 incident. Ohio State football coach Ryan Day talks play calling, QB competition for spring season
  According to court records, Sills allege
  
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• CapMetro suspends trip to dialysis clinics due to road conditions, outages

  01-02-2023 18:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- CapMetro has had to suspend routes to dialysis clinics due to a combination of severe roadway conditions and outages at local health facilities, a spokesperson told KXAN Wednesday morning.In an email, officials said CapMetro attempted a test trip to an area clinic and the vehicle "was stuck for an hour.""We have determined that we will not put a medically vulnerable person in that dangerous situation," the spokesperson said, adding they've been told multiple dialysis locations a
  
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• Austin's worst ice storm since 2007 slowly fading

  01-02-2023 17:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A Winter Storm Warning continues through 6 a.m. Thursday.FIRST WARNING WEATHER: Stay up to date with your Central Texas forecast, sign up for our weather newsletter at kxan.com/newsletters
  A total of up to 3/4" of total ice accumulation is expected in some areas through Thursday morning.On Wednesday alone many communities picked up 0.25"-0.5" of freezing rain.
  Wednesday freezing rain totalsTemperatures in Austin have been at or below freezing since 9 a.m. Monday (now 55+ hours).
  
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• MLS Season Pass streaming service launches through Apple TV

  01-02-2023 14:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As professional sports leagues all over the world shift resources to online streaming as a way to reach a broader audience, Major League Soccer is taking it to a different level on Wednesday.With the launch of MLS Season Pass through Apple TV, soccer fans have the option to subscribe and see every MLS regular season game, plus the playoffs and Leagues Cup matches, along with other on-demand MLS-related programming and replays. All Major League Soccer matches coming to Apple
  
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• VOTE: What is the best KXAN viewer photo of January 2023?

  01-02-2023 14:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Here at KXAN, we get hundreds of photos sent to us each month by viewers just like you.We want to showcase some of the best pics we receive, so we narrowed them down to our 10 favorites for the month.Help us choose the best viewer photo of January 2023! Look through the 10 pictures below, then vote for your favorite! The winning photo will move on to represent January in the best viewer photos of the year competition once 2023 is said and done.If you'd like to submit a phot
  
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• RESULTS: This is the best KXAN viewer photo of January 2023, as voted by you

  01-02-2023 14:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Here at KXAN, we get hundreds of photos sent to us each month by viewers just like you.We want to showcase some of the best pics we receive, so we narrowed them down to our 10 favorites for the month and let you choose your favorite!The winning photo moves on to represent January in the best viewer photos of the year competition once 2023 is said and done. Here are the results:#10: Aerial Sunrise (1.7% of votes)Austin, Jan. 5. Courtesy Dylan Kenny/Careflite 7 Medevac Helico
  
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• WEATHER ALERT: freezing rain, ice leaving thousands without power

  01-02-2023 12:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A Winter Storm Warning continues through the day today with
  FIRST WARNING WEATHER: Stay up to date with your Central Texas forecast, sign up for our weather newsletter at kxan.com/newsletters
  Up to 3/4" of ice accumulation is expected in some areas through Thursday morning. Icing problems wane quickly during the day Thursday.
  Winter Storm Warning in effect until 6 a.m. ThursdayTemperatures in Austin have been at or below freezing since 9 a.m. Monday. Periodic waves of light free
  
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• 2 displaced, dog dead after Austin house fire

  01-02-2023 10:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Fire crews says two people are in the hospital and a dog has died after a fire burned a home Wednesday morning.
  According to AFD, crews found fire burning through the roof of the two-story home on Hawkshead Drive when they arrived after being called just after 12: 40 a.m. Hawkshead is between Duval Road and Parmer Lane in Northwest Austin.AFD says the fire started around the fireplace that was being used to heat the home.
  Austin-Travis County EMS took adult patients to th
  
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• Tracking Central Texas power outages days after ice storm knocks lines down

  01-02-2023 09:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration Saturday for seven counties impacted by ice storms, including Travis County, which also issued its own declaration.
  Thousands are still without power in Austin as of Monday morning. Austin Energy said Sunday it expects to restore power to "nearly all" customers by Feb. 12.Austin Energy expects to restore power to ‘nearly all’ customers by Feb. 12Officials said one of the reasons it is taking so long to restore power
  
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• Tracking Central Texas power outages as storms are anticipated amid restoration efforts

  01-02-2023 09:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Thousands are still without power in Austin as of Tuesday morning. Winds, rain and scattered storms are forecasted for Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday and are causing worry while power restoration efforts are still underway.
  In a press release Tuesday morning, the City of Austin said a bout of bad weather expected overnight Tuesday and early Wednesday morning could further destabilize compromised trees and power lines, risking additional power outages and complicating 
  
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• Tracking Central Texas power outages as Austin mulls disaster declaration

  01-02-2023 09:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In a press conference Thursday, Travis County said it was pursuing a disaster declaration, in conjunction with the City of Austin, due to the amount of cleanup as a result of the winter storm.Furthermore, officials said one of the reasons it is taking so long to restore power is the trees and tree limbs keep falling on power lines after they were previously restored by Austin Energy crews.Since the ice started melting Thursday, the tree branches and tree limbs are snapping as th
  
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• LIVE: Austin officials provide an update on the power outages affecting more than 146K customers throughout the city

  01-02-2023 09:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Energy said it determined it was unable to provide a specific system-wide restoration estimate. The utility originally said it expected to have all power restored by Friday evening, but "more ice than anticipated occurred as a result of this storm.""This is a dynamic situation and change is inevitable but Austin Energy must give folks clear and accurate info so they can plan accordingly," Mayor Kirk Watson tweeted Thursday afternoon. Council members Alison Alter and Vanes
  
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• LIVE: Austin Energy: Power should be fully restored by Friday

  01-02-2023 09:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Energy expects to have all power restored by Friday evening.
  With icy winter weather conditions across Central Texas, some areas started losing power early Wednesday morning.
  Mutual aid from other utilities has arrived to assist, according to an Austin Energy spokesperson.
  Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis said in a tweet she spoke with Austin Energy General Manager Jackie Sargent who confirmed the energy company has to prioritize by critical need, like fire and EMS stations alon
  
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• City of Austin, Travis County plan to pursue disaster declaration for cleanup purposes after winter freeze

  01-02-2023 09:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In a press conference Thursday, Travis County said it was pursuing a disaster declaration, in conjunction with the City of Austin, due to the amount of cleanup as a result of the winter storm.Furthermore, officials said the reason why it is taking so long to restore the power due to falling tree branches and limbs. Additionally, the trees and tree limbs keep falling on power lines after they were previously restored by Austin Energy crews.Since the ice started melting Thursday,
  
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• City of Austin, Travis County plan to pursue disaster declaration after winter freeze

  01-02-2023 09:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In a press conference Thursday, Travis County said it was pursuing a disaster declaration, in conjunction with the City of Austin, due to the amount of cleanup as a result of the winter storm.Furthermore, officials said one of the reasons it is taking so long to restore power is the trees and tree limbs keep falling on power lines after they were previously restored by Austin Energy crews.Since the ice started melting Thursday, the tree branches and tree limbs are snapping as th
  
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• BLOG: Power outages in Austin area

  01-02-2023 09:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Here's a list of power outages in the Austin and Central Texas area on Wednesday, February 1.
  2:30 a.m.: Austin Energy reports 400 customers affected by outage near Oak Hill. One or more crews have been assigned according to the agency. It says power should be restored by 4 a.m.
  
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• Austin Energy 'unable to provide a specific system-wide restoration estimate'

  01-02-2023 09:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Energy said it determined it was unable to provide a specific system-wide restoration estimate. The energy company originally said it expected to have all power restored by Friday evening.
  With icy winter weather conditions across Central Texas, some areas started losing power early Wednesday morning.
  Mutual aid from other utilities has arrived to assist, according to an Austin Energy spokesperson.
  Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis said in a tweet she spoke with Austin Energy Gen
  
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• Austin Energy reports 94,000+ customers without power

  01-02-2023 09:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With icy winter weather conditions across Central Texas, some areas started losing power early Wednesday morning.
  Here's a list of power outages in the area. This list will continue being updated.How to check for Central Texas power outages7 a.m.Austin Energy: 94,907 without power.
  6:45 a.m.Austin Energy: 92,623Oncor: 22,576Bluebonnet: 7,162Pedernales: 6,6166:30 a.m.Austin Energy: 84,268Oncor: 17,118Bluebonnet: 6,605Pedernales: 5,4896 a.m.Austin Energy: 66,759Oncor: 9,289Bluebon
  
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• Austin Energy reports 84,000+ customers without power

  01-02-2023 09:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With icy winter weather conditions across Central Texas, some areas started losing power early Wednesday morning.
  Here's a list of power outages in the area. This list will continue being updated.How to check for Central Texas power outages6:30 a.m.Austin Energy: 84,268Oncor: 17,118Bluebonnet: 6,605Pedernales: 5,4896 a.m.Austin Energy: 66,759Oncor: 9,289Bluebonnet: 5,820Pedernales: 5,3445:30 a.m.Austin Energy: 52,070Oncor: 9,358Pedernales: 3,898Bluebonnet: 3,724Cedar Park reside
  
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• Austin Energy reports 66,000+ customers without power

  01-02-2023 09:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With icy winter weather conditions across Central Texas, some areas started losing power early Wednesday morning.
  Here's a list of power outages in the area. This list will continue being updated.How to check for Central Texas power outages6 a.m.Austin Energy: 66,759Oncor: 9,289Bluebonnet: 5,820Pedernales: 5,3445:30 a.m.Austin Energy: 52,070Oncor: 9,358Pedernales: 3,898Bluebonnet: 3,724Cedar Park resident Amanda Martinez said she saw the sky light up multiple times around 5:32 a
  
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• Austin Energy reports 51,000+ customers without power

  01-02-2023 09:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With icy winter weather conditions across Central Texas, some areas started losing power early Wednesday morning.
  Here's a list of power outages in the area. This list will continue being updated.How to check for Central Texas power outages5:15 a.m.Austin Energy: 51,908Pedernales: 3,547Oncor: 3,149Bluebonnet: 2,1155 a.m.Austin Energy: 46,140Pedernales: 3,600Oncor: 2,438Bluebonnet: 1,7654:45 a.m.Austin Energy: 36,985 without power.
  Pedernales: 3,261Bluebonnet: 1,559Oncor: 1,3694:
  
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• Austin Energy reports 36,000+ customers without power

  01-02-2023 09:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With icy winter weather conditions across Central Texas, some areas started losing power early Wednesday morning.
  Here's a list of power outages in the area. This list will continue being updated.How to check for Central Texas power outages4:45 a.m.Austin Energy: 36,985 without power.
  Pedernales: 3,261Bluebonnet: 1,559Oncor: 1,3694:15 a.m.Austin Energy: 28,547Bluebonnet: 1,555 covering Austin, San Marcos, TaylorPedernales: 1,482 covering Round Rock, Buda, BlancoOncor: 713 coveri
  
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• Austin Energy reports 28,000+ customers without power

  01-02-2023 09:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With icy winter weather conditions across Central Texas, some areas started losing power early Wednesday morning.
  Here's a list of power outages in the area. This list will continue being updated.How to check for Central Texas power outages4:15 a.m.Austin Energy: 28,547Bluebonnet: 1,555 covering Austin, San Marcos, TaylorPedernales: 1,482 covering Round Rock, Buda, BlancoOncor: 713 covering Pflugerville, Round Rock, Hutto, Thrall3:45 a.m.Austin Energy reports 16,742 customers wi
  
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• Austin Energy reports 170,000+ customers without power

  01-02-2023 09:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With icy winter weather conditions across Central Texas, some areas started losing power early Wednesday morning.
  Here's a list of power outages in the area. This list will continue to be updated.How to check for Central Texas power outages3 p.m.Below are the current outages from each service provider:Austin Energy: 171,095 customers without powerOncor: 33,062 customers affectedBluebonnet: 10,278 without powerPedernales: 1,029 total outages2:30 p.m.
  Austin Energy: 162,891Oncor:
  
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• Austin Energy reports 165,000+ customers without power

  01-02-2023 09:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With icy winter weather conditions across Central Texas, some areas started losing power early Wednesday morning.
  Here's a list of power outages in the area. This list will continue to be updated.How to check for Central Texas power outages4 p.m.Below are the current number of customers without power from each service provider:Austin Energy: 166,746Oncor: 42,481Bluebonnet: 11,006Pedernales: 20,9363 p.m.Austin Energy: 171,095 customers without powerOncor: 33,062 customers affecte
  
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• Austin Energy reports 160,000+ customers without power

  01-02-2023 09:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With icy winter weather conditions across Central Texas, some areas started losing power early Wednesday morning.
  Here's a list of power outages in the area. This list will continue to be updated.How to check for Central Texas power outages12:30 p.m.Below are the current outages from each service provider:Austin Energy: 162,381 without powerOncor: 21,248Bluebonnet: 9,404Pedernales: 918 ATD: One-third of Austin traffic signals offline Wednesday12 p.m.Austin Energy: 146,616Oncor:
  
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• Austin Energy reports 16,000+ customers without power in Austin area

  01-02-2023 09:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Here's a list of power outages in the Austin and Central Texas area on Wednesday, February 1.
  3:45 a.m.: Austin Energy reports 16,742 customers without power.
  3:15 a.m.: Austin Energy reports 5,260 customers without power.
  2:30 a.m.: Austin Energy reports 400 customers affected by outage near Oak Hill. One or more crews have been assigned according to the agency. It says power should be restored by 4 a.m.
  
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