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AUSTIN, Texas — Austin officials say they have a rough timeline of when Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers could return to the city. The Austin Public Safety Commission met on Monday night. The commission said it will be at least two weeks until troopers can return to Austin from the Texas-Mexico border.

Austin officials provide update on when DPS troopers could return to help police

Pflugerville, TX

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas — The Pflugerville Police Department is responding after reports of shots fired on Tuesday night. Police said officers are on the scene at 1225 Town Center Dr. No injuries have been reported. The public is asked to avoid the area. Anyone with any information is asked to...

Pflugerville police respond to shots fired call Tuesday night

AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department is searching for three men in connection with a shooting in North Austin in March. Police said on March 8, at approximately 1:14 a.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 3400 block of the North Interstate 35 service road. Officers and Austin Travis-County EMS medics arrived at the scene and located a man with a gunshot wound to his leg. He was later taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Austin police looking for 3 men in connection with March 8 shooting

Cedar Park, TX

CEDAR PARK, Texas — There is a new reality Akira Ross' father, Anthony Hill, and her grandmother, Carolyn Hartman, are coming to terms with. "It's just, you can't imagine not seeing your child no more. The smile she had on her face and just the kind of person she was, everybody she came in contact with just instantly loved her," Hill said.

Family of 24-year-old woman killed at Cedar Park gas station looking for answers

San Marcos, TX

SAN MARCOS, Texas — The San Marcos Police Department has located a 55-year-old man who was previously reported missing. Police said on Monday morning that Thomas "Tommy" Yada had last been seen at a rehabilitation facility around 7 p.m. on West Hutchison Street. According to police, he has "several health conditions that could pose a threat to his wellbeing."

San Marcos police locate missing 55-year-old man

CEDAR PARK, Texas — A suspect has been arrested after a shooting in Cedar Park that left a woman dead on Friday night. The shooting happened at the Circle K off FM 620 and Hatch Road just before 10 p.m., according to Cedar Park police. One woman, identified as 24-year-old Akira Ross, was killed in the incident.

Suspect arrested after deadly shooting at Cedar Park Circle K

AUSTIN, Texas — The family of Rajan Moonesinghe – who was shot and killed by an Austin police officer last year – held a press conference Tuesday morning. In November 2022, police responded to Moonesinghe's home after someone called saying there was a man standing outside holding a rifle and pointing it at his own home.

Family of Rajan Moonesinghe holds press conference

AUSTIN, Texas — Two Austin police officers are facing new indictments for their alleged actions during a 2020 police brutality protest. Joseph Peche is facing a charge for deadly conduct. Court documents say Samuel Kirsch is suing Peche for knowingly firing off a firearm at him and other protesters.

Austin police officers face new indictments for actions during 2020 protests

A feline rescue was caught on camera. A KVUE view spotted a kitten in a dangerous spot on the Montopolis bridge and decided to spring into action.

Cyclists rescue kitten from East Austin bridge

Leander, TX

LEANDER, Texas — Leander police are investigating after they say a liquor store clerk shot and killed a man who took bottles off the store's shelves and exited without paying. Leander police said that at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, officers responded to an emergency call of...

Leander police say liquor store clerk shot, killed man who took bottles and exited without paying

AUSTIN, Texas — Many fear it: to go unseen, to die with your story untold – especially when the unjust goes unsaid or undisclosed. For 65-year-old Gloria Lofton, the truth about her death four years ago is finally unraveling. "A lot of people dropped the ball, but when...

Gloria Lofton's daughter speaks out as Austin police review possible mishandling of her mother's case

Fayette County, TX

Plum, TX

AUSTIN, Texas — A man is currently in critical condition after he was attacked by a swarm of bees in Plum Tuesday afternoon. According to Sherriff Keith Korenek, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a call shortly after 4:30 p.m. Tuesday reporting a man lying on the ground being swarmed by bees on Plum Main Street in Plum.

Man in critical condition after being swarmed by bees in Fayette County Tuesday

Georgetown, TX

GEORGETOWN, Texas — Crews held a ribbon-cutting for a new H-E-B in Georgetown on Tuesday. The new store is located in Georgetown's Wolf Lakes Village development, on West University Avenue near Interstate 35. The 121,000-square-foot store replaces an existing H-E-B located on East University Avenue. The new store is...

Ribbon-cutting held for new H-E-B in Georgetown's Wolf Lakes Village

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police have opened an administrative review into the department's handling of the 2019 death of Gloria Lofton and whether investigators pursued a DNA link to convicted killer Raul Meza Jr. Police officials confirmed the inquiry to KVUE Senior Reporter Tony Plohetski on Wednesday evening. “I...

Austin police launch review into handling of 2019 murder case now linked to Raul Meza Jr.

AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin woman’s 2019 cause of death was ruled “undetermined” by investigators until this month, when convicted killer Raul Meza Jr. called police and admitted to her murder. According to an affidavit, 65-year-old Gloria Lofton was found dead on May 9, 2019, on...

Austin woman's 2019 death ruled 'undetermined,' until killer's confession this month

AUSTIN, Texas — Raul Meza Jr.’s serious troubles with the law began in 1975 at a former U-Tote-Um convenience store in South Austin. During a robbery, then-15-year-old Meza shot the store clerk, Derly Ramirez. “He knelt me down, took a few steps back and coldly took aim at...

The plea bargain deal that gave Raul Meza Jr. a reduced sentence for murdering a child

AUSTIN, Texas — A Cedar Park man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after selling fentanyl-laced oxycodone, which lead to the death of a man in December 2020. Jean Claude Meama-Kajue, 29, sold counterfeit oxycodone containing fentanyl to a man on December 13, 2020, resulting in his death.

Cedar Park man who sold oxycodone laced with fentanyl sentenced to 20 years in prison

Travis County, TX

AUSTIN, Texas — Travis County brought families together for their inaugural "For the Love of Parks" event on Saturday to celebrate the launch of the Travis County Parks Foundation. The new nonprofit will go toward enhancing community engagement and supporting the park system in Travis County. “We are a...

'For the Love of Parks' brings Travis County families together

AUSTIN, Texas — Plans to develop the site of a Borden Dairy plant in East Austin are nearing approval from the city council. On Thursday, councilmembers voted in favor of a rezoning that would allow the project to advance. The next vote to advance the project is scheduled for Thursday, June 8.

Plans for mixed-use development at Borden Dairy plant in East Austin near approval

Minnesota State

GEORGETOWN, Texas — A company that inspects and repairs railroads is expanding its facilities to bring a massive global technology center to Georgetown. Loram is a rail inspection and maintenance company based out of Minnesota. It currently has offices in Georgetown, but there are big plans to expand with a 92,000-square-foot facility. One of the big things Loram plans to do is build special trucks.

Loram plans to build 92,000-square-foot facility in Georgetown

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Habitat for Humanity has wrapped up another round of affordable homes for deserving families in Central Texas. KVUE met the newest homeowner and those who made it possible. You never know who you'll meet on a given build day for Habitat for Humanity. On this...

This future Habitat for Humanity homeowner is building her own future

AUSTIN, Texas — People are urged to take precautions after a bat that was found in Town Lake Park tested positive for rabies. Health officials say the bat was located on a stepping stone near the front of the walk area for dogs at Michael Butler Shores in Town Lake Park on Tuesday.

Bat found in Town Lake Park tests positive for rabies

AUSTIN, Texas — On Tuesday, the Austin City Council, CapMetro Board of Directors and the Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) Board of Directors met to finalize and approve the first phase of Project Connect’s light rail program. “We’re thrilled that we have been approved to move forward with this...

City finalizes phase 1 of Project Connect light rail plan

AUSTIN, Texas — The new year 1982 was just a few days old when police discovered the body of a young girl in a dumpster. She has been sexually assaulted and murdered, ambushed while riding her bicycle on an elementary school playground. She was third-grader Kendra Page. Her death...

Timeline: Raul Meza Jr.'s lifetime of violent crime

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Homicide, arson detectives investigating after man found dead following southeast Austin house fire

AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department (APD) and Austin Fire Department (AFD) are investigating after a man was found dead inside a home on fire...

Homicide, arson detectives investigating after man found dead following southeast Austin house fire

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