Winter Ice Storm 2023

"...Icicles hang on lines in North Austin during the ice storm on Wednesday. Read story...."

Feb. 1, 2023 Photo Gallery

We Have an Issue: A Song of Ice and Fire

Recovering from last week's ice storm, and rocking out to Urban Heat

"...We're all still in recovery mode from last week's "ice hurricane." You might have noticed the Chronicle's print issue..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Ice Downs Tree Limbs and Power Lines, Tens of Thousands Without Power

Austin bears the brunt of localized winter storm

"...Two years after Winter Storm Uri, Austinites are experiencing déjà vu, as Wednesday morning..."

Feb. 1, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

As Austin Recovers From Winter Storm Mara, City Manager's Job Is (Again) on the Line

Walking on thin ice

"...city's response to what has now been named Winter Storm Mara – what the chair of the Public Utility..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Weathering Austin’s Next “Unprecedented” Winter Storm

Why we can't just bury the power lines or trim back all the trees

"...of the calls to action coming out of Winter Storm Mara – overshadowed by City Manager Spencer Cronk's storm-related..."

March 17, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Power Won’t Be Restored Fully In Austin Until Friday Evening

Slow restoration efforts continue as storm drags on

"...Sargent held their first press conference on the ongoing ice storm that has left more than 150,000 Central Texas..."

Feb. 2, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

The Pro-Cop Breadcrumbs Our City Manager Has Been Dropping All Along

Just a few times Spencer Cronk showed us he puts police first

"...Austin’s city manager have been spent helping the Austin Police Department and Austin Police Association lock in a new..."

Feb. 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Will the Grid Hold Up? Arctic Blast Not Expected to Be as Severe as 2021’s

Grid should remain stable despite freezing cold and high demand

"...this weekend may send those who weathered 2021’s Winter Storm Uri and 2023’s Winter Storm Elliot running to the..."

Jan. 12, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Inside the Last Days of City Manager Spencer Cronk

After dramatic days of extreme weather and backstabbing, Council lets Cronk go

"...PAC, which helped put Watson back in the mayor's office in 2022. [inset-1]..."

Feb. 17, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Fancy New Foxtrot Opens, Jo’s Celebrates the Austin Marathon, Olamaie Offers a Southern Exposure, Austin Craft Beers Win a Mess o’ Medals, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Yes, citizen, it’s your “Food News Buffet” for the..."

Feb. 15, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Free Cheese from Antonelli’s; Pasta Paisanos Power Up; Aiello’s Red Sauce Redux; BBQ Ramen Tatsu-ya Gets Swole; Bearded Baking Boosts Bastrop Brunching; and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...We could all use some comfort after this recent ice storm, and eating good cheese is one of this..."

Feb. 1, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

As the Region Booms, Farmers Struggle to Feed Austin Locally

As the region booms, farmers struggle to feed Austin locally

"...Farmland prices have more than tripled in the area in recent..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

The Ghosts Rise Again for Flood of Spirits

Rebecca Maag brings back her supernatural historical play

"...and star Rebecca Maag debuted the play at FronteraFest 2023 at the Hillside Farmacy. That production that was nearly..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Mayor Apologizes for Lack of Communication as 120,000 Austinites Are Still Without Power

Austin Energy "cautiously optimistic" about power restorations

"...At a Friday morning press conference, Mayor Kirk Watson..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Going to Bat for Bats

"...to the problems we create for ourselves. With each ice storm and heat wave we Texans experience, however, it’s..."

Nov. 21, 2023 Postmarks

The Luv Doc: Everything Now

99% procrastination and 1% bloviation

"...above is obviously alluding to last week's "Arborgeddon," aka "Icepocalypse," aka "The A-Town Branchdown" of 2023 where the icy..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

State Grid Weathered Cold Snap Despite Record Demand

All-time highs and lows

"...three times as much as it did during Winter Storm Uri. Though ERCOT overshot its estimate of demand by..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

City Council Gets Some Breathing Room on the Budget

Austin bounced back from COVID with what City Manager Spencer Cronk called “spectacular economic growth.” How spectacular?

"...City Manager Spencer Cronk, presented his proposed fiscal year 2023 budget, a $5 billion spending plan for the 12..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...to Austin come March 13-18. South by Southwest Music 2023 invites over 1,400 artists to play on more than..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...SXSW 2023 runs March 10-19, 2023. Badges and further info are..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

A Very Merry List of Junk to Gift to News Junkies

For loved ones in the good fight and those you’ve yet to indoctrinate

"...apocalyptic times, prepping for doomsday is a sensible lifestyle choice. Here are some creature comforts to bundle into a..."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature by the News Team

Helter Shelter

"...Your article about the city's response to the winter storm [“Walking on Thin Ice,” News, Feb. 10] says that..."

Feb. 13, 2023 Postmarks

Council Says: Okay, Maybe We’ll Bury the Power Lines After All

The first step will be studying feasibility

"...and prolonged power outages that hit Austin during Winter Storm Mara. Power lines were damaged throughout the city because..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Balks at Deadline Pressure on Police Contract

Under the gun

"...our feature this week on the aftermath of Winter Storm Mara (read more), we note Mayor Kirk Watson's frustration..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Celebrating Black Austin, Telling Stories, and Ducks Galore in This Weekend’s Events

Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

"...Delfina Cardona, and Dara Barrois/Dixon – and supplies free ice cream. What’s better than that?   – Carys Anderson..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Consigned to History: The Last Days of the Austin Antique Mall

When two iconic Austin businesses share an address, someday one was going to lose out

"...serving tray to a working, daisy yellow, Squirt soda ice chest to surplus water meter covers, cast metal squares..."

May 17, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker