"Help Find Missing Teen and Baby: Pflugerville Community Unites to Locate Daela and Christopher"

Welcome back to your daily Austin news update—I’m Morgan Riley. Word on the streets of Austin is there’s a lot to catch up on, so let’s dive right in with the stories making headlines across our city.

Our top story today comes from Pflugerville, just north of Austin, where a community is searching for answers. Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Daela Diaz and her 11-month-old son, Christopher Roman. Daela and Christopher have been missing since Friday evening. She was last seen in the 17600 block of Cipremont Lane, wearing a black dress and black and white Jordan sneakers. Christopher was in grey clothes with blue Nike sneakers. The search continues, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Pflugerville Police Department. In situations like these, community vigilance is absolutely vital—nothing brings Austin together quite like looking out for one another.

Turning to local government, city officials have announced new safety barriers across several high-traffic pedestrian areas. This is part of an intermediate plan as Austin considers more permanent solutions for public safety. Meanwhile, recent data from the city’s Point-in-Time Count shows progress in housing, with nearly 600 more Austinites indoors and off the street compared to last year—a 50 percent increase. It’s a clear sign that the ongoing efforts to address homelessness are making measurable strides, though the work is far from over.

For a human interest story, let’s head to the heart of South Austin. Local music legend and shop owner Rosie Castillo just celebrated 30 years running her family record store on South Lamar. Rosie says the store has become a gathering spot for music lovers, old and new. It reminds me of how Austin’s roots in live music continue to shape our identity, echoing back to the days of Stevie Ray Vaughan and buzzing with today’s emerging artists. If you stop by, you’ll find more than just vinyl—it’s a testament to Austin’s warmth and its love for community.

A quick weather check: After last week’s storms, Austinites are enjoying milder temperatures in the mid-80s, with a small chance of scattered showers later in the week. It’s a welcome break from the severe weather that rolled through Central Texas, bringing hail and heavy rain to nearby counties.

Looking ahead, don’t miss the annual National Arbor Day celebrations. Voting is now open for Austin Tree of the Year—a great way to support our city’s natural beauty. Plus, the weekend brings the Zilker Kite Festival and a lineup of outdoor concerts at Auditorium Shores, perfect for families and music fans alike.

As always, these stories reflect not just headlines, but the heart and soul of Austin—a city that blends history with innovation, tradition with progress. Word on the streets of Austin is that our sense of community, and our commitment to each other, continues to set us apart. This has been Morgan Riley, your neighbor in the news. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an Austin news update. For more information, or to share your story, email me at [e-mail] or check out our website at Quiet Please dot AI.