Austin's city manager fired over widespread power outages

BREAKING: Officials in Austin, Texas, have fired the city's manager over the delayed response to a massive winter storm that left thousands of residents without power for a week or longer this month. AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Austin's city manager was fired Wednesday in the wake of outrage in the Texas capital over a slow and fumbled response to a winter storm power outage that left thousands of people without electricity for a week or longer. By PAUL J.named the best barbecue chain in Texas.Sebastían Driussi at a Tuesday press conference (photo courtesy of Austin FC) If there were any lingering worries over whether Austin FC would be able to do good business in the post-Claudio Reyna era , the club put those concerns soundly to bed Tuesday by announcing a multi-year contract extension with star midfielder Sebastián Driussi through the 2025 season, with an option for 2026.