Central Texas braces for storm: Crews, TxDOT ready
City and state agencies are preparing for the upcoming cold snap in Austin, with Austin Energy fully staffed and ready to respond to power outages, TxDOT laying brine on roads to prevent ice
Steve Sarkisian agrees to Texas contract extension after declining NFL interviews
Steve Sarkisian parlayed back-to-back College Football Playoff semifinal appearances into an extension — and not another job.
Reports: Steve Sarkisian signs extension with Texas, declines NFL interviews
It comes after Sarkisian already agreed to four-year extension in 2024, which bumped his yearly salary to more than $10 million.

MLK Day 2025 in Austin, Central Texas

MLK Day 2025 in Austin, Central Texas: Marches, food drives and celebrations
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Austin weather: Arctic air moves into Central Texas
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Some Austin-area school districts have already canceled classes next week. We're tracking them here
Some districts are already closed on Monday, but the chance for snow or freezing rain has officials taking more action.
How Texas plans to support broadband access in rural, unserved areas
The Texas Broadband Development Office said it was developing a grant program to help expand broadband access in rural, unserved areas.
'It's the size of Waco': Which Texas towns and cities would fit into which Austin venues?
As Fort Worth passes Austin in population estimates, we match the capacity of Austin venues with Texas city and town sizes
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Austin weather: TxDOT preps roadways for upcoming arctic blast
The arctic blast and the possibility of snow set to come to Central Texas has cold weather preparation underway for residents, school districts, and city officials.
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Austin weather: Cold weather shelters to open Jan. 18-22
Due to cold overnight temperatures, the City of Austin will open its cold weather shelters starting Saturday, Jan. 18, and will remain open through at least Wednesday, Jan. 22.
Texas Coach Steve Sarkisian Reportedly Turned Down Two NFL Offers Before Signing Extension
The Longhorns return several talented players after making their second consecutive College Football Playoff Semifinal appearance in 2024. In addition to its already loaded roster, Texas brings in the nation's No. 1 class headlined by four 247Sports composite five-stars and seven Top 50 players.
Austin goes all out with Dolly Parton birthday celebrations this weekend
Country legend Dolly Parton will turn 79 years young on Sunday, and several Austin bars are celebrating with colorful, over-the-top birthday bashes in her honor. Here are a few of the Dolly Parton parties planned for Sunday: Dolly Parton's Bubbly Birthday Bash – Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dottiewood Studios (1601 Headway Circle, Ste B)
Dallas shelters offer warmth and safety as winter weather hits North Texas again
Austin Street Center and OurCalling, two homeless service organizations in Dallas, have reopened their Inclement Weather Shelter at Fair Park’s Grand Place Building