Austin's Garrison and Zilker parks will soon have new scientific wells to monitor the Edwards Aquifer's water quality and levels, aiding in the protection of Barton Springs and endangered salamanders.

The Randalls grocery store on Research Blvd. in Austin is closing on Feb. 10 due to poor performance, not related to the Kroger-Albertsons merger. Employees may relocate to other stores.

A major cold front is expected to bring freezing temperatures to Central Texas early next week, with advice for residents to prepare and information on available warming centers and shelters.

Round Rock braces for extreme cold with preemptive city measures, emergency services preparedness, and resident tips for safety and utilities protection.

Austin is facing strong winds and an incoming Arctic front, with a Wind Advisory in place until 1 p.m. and warnings of gusts up to 55 mph. An icy blast over the weekend may lead to dangerously cold weather, with a chance of sleet and freezing rain.

Austin Pets Alive! seeks emergency fosters for animals due to a cold snap, with over 250 locals showing interest. The shelter is raising funds for improvements but needs immediate help.

Austin is gearing up for two cold fronts with high winds and potential severe weather, including a Wind Advisory with gusts up to 50 mph, and a significant drop in temperatures early next week.

Austin is preparing events for the total solar eclipse on April 8, including a viewing at the Long Center. The Simons Foundation is involved in community engagement, while New Scientist offers an exclusive tour with astronomer Dr. John Mason.

Apartment complexes in Central Texas, like the Townhomes at Double Creek, are cutting off water to prevent pipes from bursting due to freezing temperatures, raising questions about the legality of such measures without tenant consent.

Texas regulators suspended permits for nearly two dozen oil and gas disposal wells linked to earthquakes, impacting companies like Chevron and prompting industry challenges in waste management.

The Austin Animal Advisory Commission is concerned about the rise in animals adopted or returned from a shelter unspayed or unneutered in December 2023.

Two cold fronts will bring high winds and a significant drop in temperature to Austin after a sunny Thursday, with storm chances on Thursday night and extreme cold predicted for the weekend and following week.

Weather observers at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport must leave their windowless, internet-free room to check conditions, an arrangement criticized as unacceptable by experts.