Austin shelters house 340 people as city braces for continued low temperatures
More than 340 people sought refuge in Austin's cold weather shelters Wednesday night as the city braces for continued low ...
Ring in 2025 with a chill at Austin's Barton Springs Polar Bear Plunge on New Year's Day
Hundreds of people are expected to take a refreshing dip at Barton Springs Pool to celebrate the start of the new year ...
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Austinites, local officials jump into Barton Springs Pool for Polar Bear Plunge
Austinites enjoyed the annual New Year's tradition of jumping into Barton Springs Pool. The Polar Plunge goes back decades ...
Austin activates cold weather shelters in Texas freeze preparation
The City of Austin is activating its warming shelters starting Sunday, January 5 until at least Thursday, January 9.
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PHOTOS: Austinites splash into 2025 with Barton Springs Polar Bear Plunge
AUSTIN (KXAN) — While some Austinites dipped their toes into 2025, others dove head first as part of the annual Barton Springs Polar Bear Plunge. The polar plunge has been a New Year’s staple ...
Will Central Texas see snow this week? Wintry mix possible in Austin area, NWS says
Central Texas could see a mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow later this week, according to the National Weather Service, and chances are increasing.
Austin activates cold weather shelters through Thursday; Lockhart church open as warming center
Registration for the Austin shelters will occur between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at One Texas Center on Barton Springs Road.