The Jarrell Police are searching for 17-year-old Brooke Lee Fancher, last seen near Jarrell Town Center on Saturday night. She is described as 5'7" with black and bleached hair.

Central Texas child care services face staff shortages, impacting the availability and affordability of care, despite economic recovery post-pandemic.

The Red Poppy Festival in Georgetown, celebrating its 25th year, attracted 75,000 people with music, parades, and showcasing the city’s namesake flowers. Despite rapid growth, residents feel a strong sense of community.

Austin Pets Alive! workers, represented by APAW, are preparing to vote on May 1 to join a union, aiming to improve working conditions and animal care. Results are expected on May 24.

Austin Police are investigating a homicide at Villas Del Sol in North Austin after a man in his 30s was fatally shot, marking the city's 18th homicide this year.

Austin City Council may put charter amendments on the November ballot, including changes to citizen petition rules and recall processes, following Charter Review Commission recommendations.

The Texas High School BBQ Association is set to host its state barbecue championships in Burnet with a call for judges, while local spot Warehouse BBQ and Meetery, known for its distinctive live oak smoked meats, thrives since opening in 2020.

Austin is set for sunny, warm weather today after morning fog lifts, with potential isolated storms by evening. Stronger storms and flash flood risks are expected later in the week.

Severe storms in Central Texas caused widespread damage and power outages, while tornadoes hit five states, resulting in fatalities and emergency declarations. The region also faces a flood risk, with high levels of vigilance advised.

H-E-B recalls specific ice cream cups due to potential metal contamination with no reported injuries and urges customers to return products for a refund.

Austin Eastciders launched Rico Tepache, a cider with 6.8% ABV combining pineapple, piloncillo, and cinnamon, inspired by Mexican tepache, presented in creatively designed cans.

An oversized load detached from a truck in Temple, Texas, killing two and injuring one. The rescue effort for the trapped victims took more than four hours.

Severe storms in Austin, Texas caused widespread power outages, affecting over 19,000 Austin Energy customers, especially in the south, with additional outages in surrounding counties.