Although the CTA all but dismissed broadcast alerts as obsolete, it did admit that because the current EAS model is built on ...

The National Association of Broadcasters outlined areas where EAS can be improved, including better geotargeting, weather ...

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking for public input as it takes a fresh look at the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), two critical tools for ...

The City of Austin announced Monday it is implementing a new system that gives the city more capabilities to alert the public with life safety information.

A citywide test of Houston's Wireless Emergency Alert system took place Sept. 5. The city's Office of Emergency Management sent out a test message at 11 a.m. to mobile devices within the city of ...

Editor’s note: The above video is from previous, related coverage that was first reported on KXAN on August 26, 2025. AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austinites will receive a test emergency alert on Monday, Sept. 29 ...