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Austin weather: Emergency operations center activated due to arctic blast

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January 14, 2024

Austin weather: Emergency operations center activated due to arctic blast

AUSTIN, Texas – The Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center is now activated due to winter weather in Central Texas.

The City of Austin is now coordinating with Homeland Security to keep citizens safe.

Austin weather: Arctic blast is here

Arctic air is here, and the potential for freezing rain/sleet arrives late tonight and peaks tomorrow morning. Adaleigh Rowe shares the latest forecast.

According to FOX 7 Austin chief meteorologist Scott Fisher, bitter cold arctic air continues to pour into Texas. This is the coldest air of the season, by far.

Additionally, there may be a period of overnight freezing drizzle or even freezing rain.
Accumulations would be very light and primarily on bridges and overpasses.
Nevertheless, even just a little bit of ice can be extremely hazardous to drive on.

When we factor in the wind, feels-like temperatures will likely plunge into the single digits, with a few spots with wind chills below zero.

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HSEM asks all members of the community to take necessary actions to protect themselves and other household members for this event. Information on preparing for, withstanding, and recovering from a variety of emergencies is available online at ReadyCentralTexas.org.

If you have not signed up to receive emergency alerts on your phone, please visit WarnCentralTexas.org to register. Alerts can be sent via text, call, and/or email.

The City will provide updates throughout the EOC activation and notify members of the media accordingly as well. Please stay safe and be resilient.

Track your local forecast for the Austin area quickly with the free FOX 7 WAPP. The design gives you radar, hourly, and 7-day weather information just by scrolling. Our weather alerts will warn you early and help you stay safe during storms.

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National Hockey League seeking expansion in Houston and Austin as potential targets

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June 23, 2026

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National Hockey League seeking expansion in Houston and Austin as potential targets

HOUSTON, Texas — The NHL is looking to start the expansion process in Texas, with Austin and Houston as potential targets, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

The expansion news is being discussed at the NHL’s board of governors meeting, which is being held on Tuesday in New York.

The NHL went from 30 to 32 clubs when it added the Vegas Golden Knights (began play in 2017-18) and Seattle Kraken (debuted in 2021-22). The expansion fee for Vegas was $500 million and for Seattle was $650 million.

Earlier this month at the Stanley Cup Final, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman reiterated that the league has fielded calls from across North America from prospective cities and owners who are interested in bringing in an NHL franchise.

SEE HERE: It’s official: Aeros hockey team leaving Houston at end of season

Bettman has previously told the board of governors that any potential expansion team would likely come with at least a $2 billion fee for it to make sense.

The league has seen record revenues this season — projected to be between $7.5 billion and $8 billion. The NHL salary cap is set at $104 million for the 2026-27 season, a $8.5 million increase from this past season.

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Adobro’s Filipino-Fiesta-meets-Texas-Dancehall “Right Here, Right Now” Album Release Party

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June 23, 2026

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Adobro’s Filipino-Fiesta-meets-Texas-Dancehall “Right Here, Right Now” Album Release Party Join Adobro as he celebrates the release of his debut album, Right Here, Right Now, with a one-night-only Filipino-Texan celebration at Antone’s Nightclub. Beginning at 6 PM, guests can enjoy a Filipino vendor market, food, and interactive experiences, followed by a Tinikling performance by the ATX Filipino Cultural Dance Troupe and an opening set from Austin singer-songwriter Katrina Cain. At 8:30 PM, Adobro takes the stage to perform songs inspired by family, love, identity, and his journey from Manila to Texas. The evening also supports earthquake relief efforts in the Philippines.

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