Winter solstice 2025: When winter starts and what it means for Austin
The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year — but in Central Texas, winter doesn’t always look the way you’d expect.
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Austin Grandmother Seeks Help for Car Repairs and Holiday Magic
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Austin city memo details $5.28M in social service contract cuts
Austin city memo details social services cuts; nonprofits say they were blindsided and are scrambling to adjust with weeks' notice
Austin police officer suspended over excessive force
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Travis County deputies seek missing woman with impairment
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Tiny Austin suburb will soon get its first Costco, Target stores
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Statesman reporting led to local government reform, changes
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Winter pet safety tips: Protect pets during Central Texas cold weather
ASPCA-backed advice for Austin and Central Texas: protect pets from cold snaps with gear, paw care, antifreeze cautions, and safe walks.
Austin canine pneumovirus: APA moves 25 dogs, city seeks fosters
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Former Austin Mayor Frank Cooksey, Progressive Champion, Dies at 92
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Central Texas winter resources: get alerts, road updates
Get NWS forecasts, Warn Central Texas alerts, Austin and Travis County updates, and DriveTexas road conditions for Central Texas freezes.
Winter-proof your car: Prepare for Central Texas freezing weather
Get battery, tires, fluids and visibility ready for freezes. AAA, NHTSA and NWS share tips for safe winter driving in Central Texas.
Central Texas winter weather dressing tips: Layer up and stay warm
Get winter dressing tips: choose moisture-wicking base layers, insulating midlayers and weatherproof shells to stay warm and dry.
Black ice formation: What it is, why it forms, and how to stay safe
Learn how black ice forms, where it appears, and safety tips for winter driving and walking.
Central Texas winter prep: Protect your home and apartment
Get essential tips to winterize Central Texas homes and apartments: protect pipes, service heaters, seal drafts and prep emergency supplies.
When to drip faucets in Texas during freezing winter weather
Here's a guide to protect your home from freezing temperatures and keep your pipes from bursting.