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Connecting the Texas power grid could've kept power on during 2021 winter storm, MIT researchers say
Community
Austin restaurants help feed unhoused population during winter freeze
Good Work Austin was founded in 2019 to advocate for better wages and benefits for employees, but it quickly turned into much more.
Winter Storm
Austin's airport may have seen 'industrial-enhanced snow' this week. Here's what it means
The National Weather Service said snow received at Austin's airport was most likely enhanced by a nearby power plant.
Local News
Record demand for overnight shelters, 'fairly tame' EMS call volume: City leaders point to increased prep, communication
"At least 659 people spent the night in one of those shelters," Mayor Kirk Watson said.
Defenders
Texas power grid handles record-breaking demand, avoiding outages
Texas set a new winter peak demand for power. ERCOT asked Texans to conserve but never issued an emergency alert.
Local News
Austin-Travis County leaders emphasize preparedness, activate Emergency Operation Center
"I want to emphasize that in these weather events, there will be things that are unanticipated," Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said.
Weather
Austin area hit by wintry mix
Here's a timeline of what we've seen so far.
Defenders
‘We are at the whims of the weather’ | Power expert says inefficient heating puts Texas power grid in danger
The Texas power grid manager expects enough supply to cover electricity demand during the upcoming freeze, but one expert points to lurking danger.
Community
'Good Work Austin' providing meals to those in need during winter weather
With the freezing weather, it's difficult for those without a home to get food. One local organization works with restaurants to make sure they get fed.
Texas News
ERCOT and PUC asking Texans to conserve power
ERCOT is asking you to conserve electricity Monday morning from 6 a.m. until 10 a.m.
Defenders
Power expert says inefficient heating puts the power grid in danger
The Texas power grid manager expects enough supply to cover electricity demand during the upcoming freeze, but one expert points to lurking danger.
History
Is January Austin's 'snowiest' month? A look at historic snowstorms
Fifty-one years ago this week, a snowy winter storm for the record books struck Texas.
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