Travis County, Austin leaders give tips on preparations ahead of winter storm

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As Austin braces for a winter storm expected to hit on Thursday, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, Travis County Judge Andy Brown, and other city and county officials on Wednesday discussed updates to city and county cold weather preparations.The KXAN First Warning Weather Team anticipates Thursday morning will see the arrival of scattered storms along with freezing rain and sleet showers in the Hill County. Temperatures throughout Thursday will be in the 30s.Thursday storm bringing soa