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February 15, 2023

Austin's city manager fired following outrage over slow response to winter storm power outages

Spencer Cronk, the former city manager of Austin, was fired after a slow response to winter storm power outages in the city. Thousands were left without power for a week or longer.

February 14, 2023

Dave Hollis, lifestyle guru and former Disney exec, dead at 47

Dave Hollis, a former Disney executive who left the company in 2018 to help his wife launch a self-help empire, died at home in Texas. He was 47.

February 10, 2023

Texas man dressed as clown nominates himself for Austin Energy CEO after week of outages: 'Most qualified'

Entertainer Alex Strenger attended the Austin City Council meeting Feb. 9, 2023, dressed as a clown because he was told to dress for the job he wants, which was CEO of Austin Energy.

February 7, 2023

Texas state senator arrested for drunk driving

Texas State Sen. Charles Schwertner has been arrested Tuesday on a driving while intoxicated charged after being stopped by the Austin Police Department.

February 6, 2023

Thousands of Austin residents still without power week after storm, prompting evaluation of city manager's job

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson called for a meeting to evaluate the city manager's job on Thursday as the state capital of Texas struggles to recover from last week's winter storm.

February 2, 2023

Texas winter storm: Freezing rain and icy conditions bring down trees, power lines

Freezing rain, sleet, and icy conditions wreaked havoc across the southern U.S. this week, bringing down power lines and snapping trees throughout Texas and neighboring states.

February 1, 2023

Texas winter storm knocks out power for at least 350,000

A deadly winter storm that swept through the southern United States this week left at least 350,000 people without power in Texas on Wednesday.

January 29, 2023

Three former Texas high school athletes dead after police chase ends in fiery crash: report

Deputies in Texas discovered three former high school student-athletes died in a fiery crash following a police chase last week. The community held a prayer vigil to honor them.

January 25, 2023

Austin gas station shooting: longtime customers rally behind clerk charged with murder

The Austin Police Department arrested a 25-year-old man for murder following a shooting in East Austin. Longtime customers have come to his defense.

January 11, 2023

Texas porch pirates caught on camera stealing packages from homes in broad daylight

Porch pirates following a delivery van were caught on camera stealing packages off homeowner's front porches in Texas.