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Citations handed out across Central Texas for leaving animals outside during winter weather
During this week's cold snap and winter storm, animal protection agencies in our area have been working non-stop to keep pets safe. Sadly, they've gotten many calls about people leaving their animals out in the elements.
MAP: More than 100 acres have burned in Central Texas wildfires in 2025
KXAN is keeping track of wildfires this year. Our interactive map and database will be kept updated as new information becomes available.

Snow creates wintry scenes across Central Texas

PHOTOS: Snow creates wintry scenes across Central Texas
How much snow fell across Central Texas? Here are the totals
Below, you will find a generalized map of how much snow fell, and also a list of all of the accumulation reports by county. These numbers include the total accumulation of snow, sleet and graupel. It wasn't all fluffy snowflakes and was instead a mixed bag of wintry precipitation.
Snow or ice? Freezing temperatures, winter weather to hit Central Texas Tuesday a.m.
Central Texas emergency officials respond to dozens of crashes, warn roads could refreeze
AUSTIN (KXAN)— Officers and emergency staff across Central Texas said they’ve been responding to dozens of crashes since early Tuesday morning. As snow and ice accumulated on roads, ice thickened and created slick and dangerous conditions.
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Central Texas Drivers Warned of Black Ice Risk as Temperatures Plummet Post-Storm
Residents in Central and Southeast Texas are warned about black ice risks on roads and sidewalks after winter storms.
Why does the cold weather increase pain? Central Texas doctors explain the link.
If you have a chronic pain condition such as arthritis or an old injury, you might notice that on cold weather days your pain flares up. Why is that? The truth is there are many theories but no definitive answer.
Nationwide cloud-based phone outage impacts communications of Central Texas businesses
AUSTIN, Texas — A nationwide phone outage impacted businesses across the Austin area. RingCentral, a California cloud-based communications platform that provides companies with phone and messaging tools, confirmed the outage Wednesday afternoon.
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Winter weather: Central Texas businesses, services affected by possible snow, ice
Businesses, organizations and government entities across Central Texas are making operational changes due to the arctic blast hitting the region.
Report shows progress, shortfalls in economic growth for Central Texas Latinos
Read more The Latino population in Central Texas continues to grow, and yet a new report showed they still face barriers to.
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UT Austin works on plan to preserve water
As Central Texas cities worry about water scarcity increasing across the state, UT Austin is working to preserve water.
Average cost of rent in Austin has dropped by $100 per month
According to HouseWorks Austin, the average apartment in Austin now costs around $1,600 per month, which is down about a $100 from the previous year's average.
'There goes my hopes and dreams' | Man's job offer rescinded after President Trump issues executive order
Some workers in Central Texas are feeling the effects of what's happening in Washington, including a man who had just landed a job as a clerk at the IRS.