AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin City Council approved $28 million in additional funding for tree trimming and vegetation management around Austin Energy (AE) electrical distribution lines, according to a ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — City auditors dug into why Austin Energy is “behind” on tree trimming around the city and recommended more accurate data and long-term planning could help, according to a new report.

AUSTIN, Texas — Ice on power lines and nearby branches is to blame for most of Austin Energy’s power outages this week. Austin Energy’s website shows tree clearance is based on the type of tree.

Extended power outages that gripped Austin last week are raising questions about trees and urban power infrastructure — and leaving the city manager fighting for his political life. Unlike the winter ...