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Everything you need to know about winter storm Uri — and how you can help those affected.

How to help and get help in Texas as the winter storm causes power outages Megan Menchaca, The Texas Tribune Feb. 17, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail Linda Hollins checks on her friend Velma Williams during a power outage in Third Ward Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, in Houston.Steve Gonzales/Staff photographer City officials, local outreach teams and other organizations are providing warming shelters and support for people seeking help. Many nonprofit organizations are also asking for donations so they can ...

Austin, TX -  In response to the severe cold weather event, the City of Austin is partnering with multiple governmental and public agencies including Travis County, Capital Metro, the Austin Independent School District, the University of Texas, and Austin Community College to provide critical services to the community.   The City of Austin and partners have activated multiple 24-hour cold weather shelters across the city to protect people without housing from potentially deadly weather ...

Austin, TX – The City of Austin will be closed Tuesday, Feb.

City of Austin partners with community to provide 24-hour cold shelters By Cory Dinkel This type of weather is not something to take lightly. AUSTIN, Texas - The City of Austin, Travis County, and community partners have activated 24-hour cold weather shelters across the city to protect people without housing from potentially deadly weather conditions forecasted for the coming days in the Central Texas area. Activation of emergency services are occurring within the health and safety guidelines ...

Local organizations are providing warming shelters and resources, while nonprofits are asking for donations and volunteers.

If youre looking for ways to help during Texas severe winter weather consider donating to one of these causes. If youre looking for food or shelter check out these resources.

The winter storm warning issued by the weather service entered its final stretch Monday with a 20% chance of snow in the forecast through the morning. The day is expected to gradually grow sunnier in the afternoon, although the sunshine isnt expected to heat the day past 21 degrees.

If you want to help get a warm blanket to someone experiencing homelessness in Austin this week, the nonprofit Front Steps has a way to do it.  The organization is running a winter blanket drive this season, and as the cold weather forecast worsened over the past few days, the staff saw a big influx of blanket donations, according to Director of Development and Communications Amy Price. Front Steps has already exceeded their goal of collecting 1,300 blankets in less than a month, she said.  F...

It’s not too soon: Reflections on the pandemic time so far are among the artwork being showcased in new area exhibits. One display in South Yarmouth hails the COVID-19 heroes; another in Falmouth takes a look at ordinary people living through extraordinary times. And creators of a Dennis exhibit seek to offer comfort just when a lot of us might need it. Two other new art exhibits on the Lower Cape offer a look at memories and stories, personal ones and those reflecting a town. Here’s a look...