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Austin’s citizens are usually prepared for record-high heat waves, but for one week, the city was overtaken by a chilling winter storm that desolated the area.
With a stack of candles beside her, Jenny Tran sat in bed, bundled up in jackets and sweatpants. For over 55 hours, Tran lived without power, heat, water and — most importantly — her therapist.
In the past year, many students have started mutual aid projects to support their communities through turbulent events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the Black Lives Matter movement and last week’s winter storms. Money from mutual aid funds can be subject to taxation.
While UT officials and offices prepared for the recent winter storm, some students felt communication and emergency resources were lacking.
A fire displaced about 10 residents at a West Campus apartment complex Tuesday afternoon, said Thayer Smith, division chief of the Austin Fire Department.