Bird causes power outage for thousands in Eastern Travis County area

Thousands of Bluebonnet Electric customers in eastern Travis County were left in the dark after a bird caused a power outage.

Tito's, ADRN team up to launch Central Texas Tornadoes Relief Fund

The Austin Disaster Relief Network's Central Texas Tornadoes Relief Fund is an effort to help survivors of the March 21 tornadoes get back into safe and clean homes.

Over 100 children have died in Texas’ child welfare system since 2020, report says

Most of the deaths were attributed to “preexisting medical conditions” or abuse suffered before the children entered the system, according to the DFPS report.

Texas DPS responds after judge questions integrity of investigation into The Refuge for DMST

A federal judge blasted the Texas Rangers for its investigation into allegations of sex trafficking of foster children at a facility near Austin. The judge asked for a federal criminal investigation.

Federal judge blasts Texas Rangers' investigation into sex trafficking at foster care facility

The Rangers investigated complaints about the facility and concluded that an employee accused of taking nude photos of girls in exchange for drugs did not commit sex trafficking. A federal judge questioned whether the Texas Rangers understand the definition of sex trafficking.

Texas veteran celebrates 100th birthday with flyover in Austin

A Texas veteran is celebrating his 100th birthday in a very special way. Camp Mabry hosted a flyover of World War II-era planes honoring the 100th birthday of local veteran Stan Brooks.

Tornado in Elgin rips BBQ grill top off, throws it into bathtub

Roof gone, windows blown out, and items scattered all around due to the tornado. Even a 30–35 pound BBQ grill top that was outside Lonnie's home was ripped off its base by the tornado winds and thrown in his bathtub.

Austin Disaster Relief Network to open 2-day survivor intake center in Elgin

Austin Disaster Relief Network (ADRN) is set to open a two-day survivor intake center in Elgin to offer relief to those impacted by tornado damage on Monday, March 21.

Couple loses home they've lived in for 26 years to Elgin tornado

A married couple in Elgin lost their home they've lived in since 1996 to an EF-2 tornado that ripped through the town.

Teen who drove through Texas tornado given new truck by Fort Worth Chevrolet dealership

The Texas teen who survived after his truck was overturned, then turned right side up while driving through a tornado earlier this week was surprised in Fort Worth with a new car and a generous gift to his family.

GoFundMe created for 16-year-old who drove red truck in Texas tornado

Riley Leon did not go to the hospital after the incident because the family does not have health insurance. The GoFundMe page was created to help with medical expenses.

New job, ride for teen driver who drove red truck in Texas tornado

Riley Leon, the 16-year-old that drove his red truck through a Texas tornado, got the job he was driving home from interviewing for and is being gifted a new Chevrolet Silverado.

Mystery driver of red truck driving through Texas tornado is a teenager

The mystery driver of a red pickup truck caught on camera being thrown around in a tornado has been identified as a 16-year-old high school student.

Elgin residents cleaning up after tornado ripped through town

Bastrop County officials say over 100 homes were either damaged or destroyed after a tornado touched down in the area.