Top Austin Headlines of 2021: Winter Storm Uri Wracks Austin

Feb. 14: For the first time ever, the National Weather Service issues winter storm warnings for the entire state of Texas

"...the first time ever, the National Weather Service issues winter storm warnings for the entire state of Texas...."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

How ERCOT and the City Are Preparing for the Next Winter Storm

Mayor: "We should anticipate that we will have a big weather event"

"...17, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas dropped a winter prognosis assuring that it is "not projecting emergency conditions..."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Volunteer Efforts Take Center Stage in Winter Storm Relief

Chasing the cold away

"...shift into recovery and healing mode" after last week's winter storm, City Manager Spencer Cronk at a Monday (Feb...."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

Walking on thin ice

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

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Bats Face Uphill Battle After Freezing During Winter Storm

The road to rehabilitation begins at Austin Bat Refuge

"...annual hiatus, they were greeted by a rare Texas winter storm that injured and killed an unfortunate percentage of..."

April 23, 2021 News Feature by Haley Welch

Weathering Austin’s Next “Unprecedented” Winter Storm

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

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

March 17, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Even the Winter Storm Disaster Couldn't Budge the Texas Lege on Climate Change

Maybe when hell freezes over?

"...After Winter Storm Uri, Zwiener's bill to authorize state grants for..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Rosemont Residents Forced to Temporarily Relocate for Winter Storm Repairs

More woes for residents of Rosemont complex

"...apartments deemed uninhabitable. Rosemont had sustained considerable damage from Winter Storm Uri, but many residents say its issues began..."

July 30, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Bats Injured During Winter Storm Uri Heal Up at Austin Bat Center

"...Bats who were frozen and injured during the historic winter storms are on the road to recovery at the..."

April 22, 2021 Photo Gallery

Review: Snow in Our Potties! (The Storm Made Us Do It)

New children's book is a lighthearted memoir of Winter Storm Uri that teaches kids how to help

"...With the first anniversary of Winter Storm Uri coming up, post-traumatic stress reactions may have..."

Feb. 11, 2022 Arts Feature by Kat McNevins

Storm Relief Org Puts Down Roots to Help Farms

Texas Farm Resilience Collaborative brings financial relief in wake of Winter Storm Uri damage

"...After Winter Storm Uri last February, frozen eggs, collapsed greenhouses, and..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Winter Is Still Coming: An Update on Water, Power and Other Relief for Austinites

As the city thaws, utilities slowly repair damage, restore service

"...to Austin residents in the wake of the Texas winter storm crisis...."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Can Spencer Cronk Weather the Storm After the Storm?

City manager once again at risk after "ice hurricane"

"...the city’s response to what has now been named Winter Storm Mara – what one state official called “an..."

Feb. 6, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Lege Ticker: Someone Has to Pay the Post-Storm Electric Bill

The price is right?

"...Though spring has sprung throughout Texas, Winter Storm Uri continues to do damage at the Capitol...."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Got Repairs or Debris Following the Ice Storm? Here's What to Do.

Who to call, where to go, and how best to get back to normal

"...• To request storm debris collection, call 512/974-2000. Austin Resource Recovery's 35 contracted..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

A Winter Formal, a Yellow Brick Ball, and More Recommended Events

Arts and culture happenings for the weekend

"...one. Environmental disasters can impact anyone, as well we Winter Storm Uri survivors know. Conjured by the hilarious women..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

AISD, UT, ACC Announce Tuesday Closures Due to Winter Weather

Concern over icy roads prompts closures

"...cold weather response has continued to receive scrutiny since Winter Storm Uri. Cold weather shelters will remain open through..."

Jan. 30, 2023 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Winter Ice Storm 2023

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

Feb. 1, 2023 Photo Gallery

Riders Against the Storm Hit Their Stride With Flowers for the Living

Three-time winners of the Austin Music Awards' Band of the Year honors keep building community and creativity

"...unadulterated terms. The two unite as Riders Against the Storm, a hip-hop duo focused on uplifting its community in..."

Feb. 26, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Shelter From the Storm: What's Next?

"...year, won't be completed until late fall or early winter. Meanwhile, negotiations between the city and rescue group Austin..."

Feb. 18, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Audit: Uri Was Bad, City Made It Worse

Report faults shortcomings in disaster preparedness in city’s winter storm response

"..."The city was unprepared to respond to Winter Storm Uri largely because the city did not adequately..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

It Wasn't Just ERCOT: Task Force Slams City's Freeze Response

Winter Storm Review Task Force finds fault in city's Uri response

"...A task force created to review Austin's response to Winter Storm Uri has released its draft report, which slams..."

Aug. 6, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

What’s Happening, What’s Being Done, and How We Got Into This Cold Weather Catastrophe

More chaos with continued power outages, calls for water conservation

"...Although most of the southern U.S. has been experiencing winter storm conditions and record low temperatures since Sunday night,..."

Feb. 17, 2021 News Post by Lina Fisher

Opinion: The Texas Grid: A Tale of Profits Over People

One year after Winter Storm Uri, Rep. Gina Hinojosa reflects on still-needed improvements

"...stories in the last week. Now with each impending winter storm, Texans fear a repeat of the Blackout disaster...."

Feb. 18, 2022 Column by Rep. Gina Hinojosa

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..."

Feb. 1, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

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

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

Jan. 12, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Sources: City Manager Spencer Cronk Will Be Asked to Resign

Brazen police-contract gambit follows ice-storm SNAFUs

"...City Manager Spencer Cronk successfully fended off passage of..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Good, The Bad, and the Pricey of Texas Energy Bills

Incentives for gas move ahead, energy efficiency measures stall

"...at the Lege, despite the debacle of the 2021 winter storm and subsequent wobbles...."

May 19, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Texas Officials Optimistic as Freezing Temps Approach

Peak energy demand forecast for Friday morning

"...first serious cold snap since the electric outages of Winter Storm Uri occurred last Valentine’s Day weekend...."

Feb. 2, 2022 News Post by Kimberly Reeves

Page Two: Slow Drift

The eternal winter of our discontent

"...Southern Vermont, Winter 1973: It was the softest morning I'd ever experienced...."

Oct. 2, 2009 Column by Louis Black

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