Austin winter storm: How to get emergency alerts in your county

As Central Texas preps for the weekend winter storm, multiple counties are reminding residents to sign up for their emergency alerts.

Where can I see holiday lights in Central Texas?

The 2025 holiday season is here and with it comes lighting displays, parades and events, including here in Central Texas.

5 arrested, meth seized in Lee County drug bust

Five people were arrested in a multi-agency drug bust in Lee County. One person had an active fugitive warrant, says Texas DPS.

Lee County sheriff arrested for DWI, released from custody in under 90 minutes

Lee County Sheriff Garrett Christian Durrenberger was arrested by Texas DPS over the weekend for driving while intoxicated, and according to jail records, only spent 84 minutes in custody before he was released.

Smithville man arrested in multi-county narcotics bust: sheriff

A Smithville man is behind bars in Lee County after a multi-agency, multi-county investigation into a narcotics distribution network in Central Texas.

Where can my child get free meals this summer?

Central Texas school districts are offering free meals to help keep children fed this summer.

Central Texas Food Bank opens submissions for annual "Feeding Creativity" art competition

All K-12 students within the Central Texas Food Bank's 21-county service area can now submit their artwork for the organization's annual "Feeding Creativity" art competition.

1 arrested in connection to Lee County shooting

One person was arrested in connection to a shooting in Lee County, officials said.

Lee County robbery suspects stole from South Austin man the same morning: officials

Officials say a South Austin man's vehicle was burglarized by the same men who would later be arrested in Lee County following a robbery and high-speed chase.

4 arrested for robbing ATM in Giddings, leading deputies on pursuit

Four people in Giddings have been arrested after being accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from an ATM and leading multiple agencies on a car chase that crossed into another county.

Congressman Michael McCaul reelected to 11th term for District 10

Congressman Michael McCaul has been re-elected and will start his 11th term representing Texas' 10th District in the U.S. Congress in January 2025. He defeated Democrat Theresa Boisseau and Independent Jeff Miller.

2024 Election: Central Texas school district elections

Many Central Texas school districts have items on the ballot this fall, including school board positions, tax rate propositions and even one bond proposal.

Dime Box ISD investigating anonymous threat

Dime Box Independent School District says it is investigating an anonymous threat.