During this week's cold snap and winter storm, animal protection agencies in our area have been working non-stop to keep pets safe. Sadly, they've gotten many calls about people leaving their animals out in the elements.

A coffee shop and café from Austin is set to open in February in downtown San Antonio, according to a news release.

A massive apartment building boom in the Austin-Round Rock region has driven rents downward, real estate experts and housing advocates have said.

Icy conditions blanket Austin-area roads, with few crashes reported. Officials advise avoiding travel if possible.

The highest snow totals occurred across far Southeast Texas, near Beaumont. But many other Texas cities also saw accumulating snow.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Central and South Texas, from Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon.

The grocery stores in San Antonio will close at 10 p.m. Monday and will reopen at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. Its stores in Boerne, Bulverde, Fredericksburg, Kerrville, and New Braunfels will close at 8 p.m.

The president's orders aim to promote fossil fuels, end incentives for electric vehicles, and roll back other Biden-era climate initiatives.

Businesses, organizations and government entities across Central Texas are making operational changes due to the arctic blast hitting the region.

Stout House, a successful craft beer and cocktail bar concept in San Antonio, is pursuing a location in North Austin’s retail, dining and entertainment district The Linc.

Wimberley's H-E-B will close at 7 p.m. on Monday and open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. All other Central Texas stores will close regular hours on Monday and open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. Central Market stores in Central Texas will close at 10 p.m. on Monday and open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.

The $47-million, 74,000-square-foot Buc-ee's in San Marcos will break ground next week. It will be one of the largest locations in Texas.