UPDATE: All Texas Tide Cleaners are offering FREE laundry services this week to provide clean clothes to the community.

Last week’s winter storm caught many Texas parents off guard, making it hard to access much-needed baby formula. txst.us/3pI033l

.Austin Pets Alive! is working with other animal shelters across the country to rescue pets affected by the winter storms in #Texas kvue.com/article/news/l…

We still have some supplies that we need at our shelter to help assist with our transports and shelter operations. You can find the full list & details here: austinpetsalive.org/blog/cold-weat…

The Boil Water Notice was lifted but our water system is still recovering. The cloudiness some are experiencing will clear over time. Flushing your faucet for 2 minutes should expedite this. If the issue persists, report it at bitly.com/ReportWater

Opinion: Texans are angry. Not only because “the system broke," but because it wasn’t designed to protect them in the first place. statesman.com/story/opinion/…

Scientists say rising temperatures on the planet will result in more frequent extreme weather events in Texas and beyond, and this year’s storm shows how much work remains for the state to be adequately prepared. 🔒 For Austin Statesman subscribers: statesman.com/story/news/env…

700 E. Ben White, homeless camp fire. Call came in at 9:29. Cause under investigation. No injuries. ⁦Austin Police Department⁩ have flyover from eastbound Ben White to southbound I-35 closed for TXDOT evaluation.

Fauci Warns Lifting COVID Restrictions Too Early Risks Another Wave of Infections - Slate: * Fauci Warns Lifting COVID Restrictions Too Early Risks Another Wave of Infections  Slate * When will COVID vaccines be available for children?  KY3 * Americans… dlvr.it/RvBWBz

Under the existing Health Authority rules for Austin and Travis County, businesses and other sites must require individuals to wear a face covering. Masks will also continue to be required on or in County property. (1/3)

12 months of the novel coronavirus pandemic, a historic winter storm, the cancelation of SXSW, and so much more has forced the city’s restaurants and bars to rethink everything trib.al/nklWdVv (Via Eater Austin)

When I had 9 cars for rush hour

In response to heavy rains expected throughout the weekend, we are urgently seeking fosters to get dogs off campus ahead of lightning storms and possible flooding.

see y'all soon 🤘 free admission + parking all day long! #HookEm

Experience the horsepower rodeo when the world's fastest riders return to the Lone Star State 🔥Tickets available now ➡️ thecircuit.com/motogp

Austin is forgoing its celebrated (by some) twice annual bulk pickup trash days for on-demand curbside services—and losing something special in the process. texasmonthly.com/style/my-city-…

GOATS, BEER, SUNSETS, PIZZA So this is love… 💕 Join us this Valentine’s Night for a special Guided Goat Graze experience! Bring a loved one and immerse yourselves in the serene beauty of holistic grazing, set against the beautiful Texas Hill Country! jesterkingbrewery.com/events#id=vale…

If you love birds, Texas is the place to be. There’s a wide world of birding festivals to discover. 🦅 texasmonthly.com/travel/peak-bi…