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AUSTIN, Texas — Public libraries do more than just provide books to the community. Teen Program Specialist Frida Garcia works on the music team lab, which lets teens come to the Austin Public Library and play music for free. "We have them available for them at all times,” Garcia...

An expanded public library system will provide for neighborhoods outside Central Austin

AUSTIN, Texas — The lack of affordable child care centers has become a burden for Austin's working parents. Some parents are having trouble finding an affordable place that will take care of their children. Open Door Preschools is an Austin organization that has several campuses across the city. Its...

The child care crisis in Central Texas

AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin City Council voted Thursday to adopt a comprehensive strategic plan for future Austin Public Library (APL) facilities. The plan lays out strategic goals for the city's library system and recommends construction of new branch libraries, as well as expansion of more than half of the system's existing branches. The intention behind the plan is to keep up with Austin's booming population growth.

City council approves Austin Public Library strategic plan

AUSTIN, Texas — Eviction notices are back to pre-pandemic levels across Austin. As temporary programs to help renters have disappeared and the cost of living continues to climb, some people find themselves struggling to pay rent. The executive director of the Austin Apartment Association said in the last two...

Eviction filings trending upwards in Austin

Houston, TX

AUSTIN, Texas — The search for a new Austin ISD superintendent continues. But now, the community has a better idea of what district leaders will be looking for. At a special meeting Wednesday night, AISD board members reviewed the results of a survey that asked parents and community members what they want to see in the next superintendent.

Austin ISD creating 'superintendent profile' to help hire next leader

Cedar Park, TX

CEDAR PARK, Texas — Well-known Austin eatery The Peached Tortilla is expanding to Cedar Park. According to a report from CultureMap Austin, the restaurant will be bringing its modern Asian-Southern fusion cuisine to a new location in Cedar Park later this year. The new restaurant, located at 1915 E....

The Peached Tortilla opening Cedar Park location

AUSTIN, Texas — A long-time Austin restaurant is getting ready to say goodbye to its spot on West Sixth Street. Z'Tejas is closing its downtown location – and the people behind the restaurant want it to go out with a bang. Z'Tejas is hosting a celebration party Friday...

Z'Tejas on West Sixth Street hosting farewell party

AUSTIN, Texas — Shanreka Mays was shot and killed on Wednesday. The Austin Police Department (APD) has arrested her boyfriend, 33-year-old Timothy Pace, in connection with her death. On March 23, the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force picked up Pace at the intersection of south Interstate 35 Frontage Road...

Family of Austin woman shot, killed bringing awareness to domestic violence

AUSTIN, Texas — The Hyde Park neighborhood is making room for a new neighbor coming this summer. Tiny Grocer, a local name in Austin, has taken over what used to be a post office in the area. It's a fresh start for a historic corner at the intersection of 43rd and Speedway, which was once home to a post office loved by the Hyde Park community.

"It starts with local" | Tiny Grocer to open second location at historic site

Dallas, TX

AUSTIN, Texas — Domestic violence survivors, advocates and legislators gathered at the Texas State Capitol Thursday morning to make a case for full funding of domestic violence services in this legislative session. The Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) has been collecting signatures as part of its "2023 Purple...

Domestic violence survivors, advocates convene at Texas Capitol to make case for full funding of services

AUSTIN, Texas — Earlier this week, Austin-based Indeed announced it's cutting jobs and letting 15% of its workforce go. Other tech giants like Google, Meta and Amazon have also laid off workers in recent months. Briana Troisi was one of the workers laid off by Amazon. Troisi was working...

Following tech layoffs, Austin tech workers make career pivot

AUSTIN, Texas — City of Austin Councilmember Mackenzie Kelly (District 6) plans to present a resolution to improve electric scooter safety and sidewalk congestion in Downtown Austin. Electric scooters have been regulated in Downtown Austin since 2018. The scooters can be a fun and useful way to navigate the...

City council set to discuss a resolution to improve e-scooter safety and congestion Thursday

AUSTIN, Texas — One of the Austin's most popular parks will be increasing parking prices and start charging for parking in lots that were previously free starting May 1. At Zilker Park, the parking lots that currently charge $5 for parking will be increased to $7 from May 1 through Labor Day.

Starting May 1, visitors to Zilker Park will have to pay $7 on weekends

AUSTIN, Texas — Housing permits are on the rise in Austin. In fact, a new study reports that in 2022, Austin officials approved more new housing permits than any other metro in the country. Austin is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., with more and more people...

Study: Austin ranks No. 1 for approved housing, apartment permits

AUSTIN, Texas — The LBJ Foundation will honor Texas native Willie Nelson with a prestigious award this May. According to the foundation, Nelson will receive the "LBJ Liberty and Justice for All Award." All proceeds during a gala tribute on May 12 will go towards the "Willie Nelson Endowment for Uplifting Rural Communities" at the University of Texas at Austin's LBJ School of Public Affairs.

LBJ Foundation to honor Willie Nelson with 'LBJ Liberty and Justice for All Award'

AUSTIN, Texas — The first and only female rabbi-cantor senior police chaplain in the country was pinned by Austin Police Department Chief Joseph Chacon on Monday. Rabbi-Cantor Marie Betcher has served with the Cedar Park police and fire departments, in addition to the APD. She became an ordained cantor in 1999 from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York City and was ordained a rabbi in 2011. She has served reform and conservative congregations across the country, gaining a wide and varied experience throughout her pulpit career.

First female rabbi-cantor pinned as new Austin Police Department senior chaplain

Round Rock, TX

ROUND ROCK, Texas — One year ago, on March 21, 2022, the city of Round Rock, Texas, was hit by an EF-2 tornado. The storm caused more than $32 million in damage, according to the mayor, and nearly 700 homes were impacted. "But we didn't have a loss of...

One year later: Round Rock mayor, resident reflect on March 2022 tornado

Travis County, TX

AUSTIN, Texas — Travis County leaders took a step toward getting more people mental health assistance on Tuesday. The Travis County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a resolution that directs staff to find locations and funding for a new Central Booking and Diversion Center. As the KVUE Defenders reported in...

Travis County Commissioners Court approves next step for new diversion center

AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department (APD) has released crime statistics from South by Southwest (SXSW). During the festival, which ran from March 8 through March 18, APD said officers confiscated 61 guns and arrested 131 people. The arrests and seizures were part of an operation police launched called a "Violent Crimes Initiative," which was a collaboration with state and federal law enforcement agencies that ran during SXSW.

Austin police arrested 131 people, confiscated dozens of guns during SXSW 2023

AUSTIN, Texas — Editor's note: An earlier version of this story stated that the school sent out a "lockdown" alert. However, the school said it was never on lockdown. The Texas School for the Deaf (TDS) received a threatening phone call Wednesday, prompting an investigation from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Austin Police Department (APD).

Texas School for the Deaf receives threatening phone call

AUSTIN, Texas — Editor's note: The above video was published in Feburary. A federal lawsuit over the South Terminal of Austin's airport is scheduled to be heard in court next year, according to court documents. LoneStar Airport Holdings LLC, which operates the South Terminal, sued the City of Austin...

Report: Legal battle over Austin airport's South Terminal won't go to trial until May 2024

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin-based job search company Indeed has announced that it is cutting 2,200 jobs. Indeed is the latest company to join big names in the tech industry announcing mass layoffs. In a letter sent to employees, CEO Chris Hyams said the 2,200 cuts represent around 15% of the Indeed team. According to Hyams, the cuts affect nearly every team, function, level and region at Indeed and Indeed Flex.

Austin-based Indeed cuts 2,200 jobs

Every Friday on KVUE Midday, we feature an adorable dog who is up for adoption. This week, Chantelle Wallace with the Austin Animal Center introduces us to Cory.

Pet of the Week: Meet Cory

Lago Vista, TX

LAGO VISTA, Texas — Residents in Lago Vista, Texas, can now use water normally after crews had to fix an issue at a water plant on Friday. The City of Lago Vista said Friday morning that due to issues at Water Plant 3, that plant has been taken out of service. Residents were asked to do their best to conserve water until further notice.

Water restriction lifted for Lago Vista residents after issue at water plant

AUSTIN, Texas — City of Austin leaders will consider burying some power lines after an ice storm knocked out power for hundreds of thousand of customers in February. The February ice storm caused weakened tree limbs to fall on power lines across the City. For some residents, getting the power back on took more than a week. Many first responders were also left in the dark, forcing them to work with limited capacity.

Austin City Council to consider underground power lines

AUSTIN, Texas — Editor's note: The above video states that the victim was shot and stabbed, but she was not stabbed. The Austin Police Department is investigating after a woman died from apparent gunshot wounds in an East Austin apartment late Wednesday night. APD said just after 9 p.m....

Woman killed in shooting on Techni Center Drive in East Austin

AUSTIN, Texas — The weekend is here and, as always, there are a ton of things going on in the Austin area! From watching cars to hanging with bards, there's no shortage of fun activities happening over the next few days. Here’s a breakdown of just some of the...

Things to do in the Austin area this weekend: NASCAR races, a renaissance faire and more

Rollingwood, TX

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Sunset Valley, TX

Del Valle, TX

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Hays, TX

Manor, TX

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Webberville, TX

Pflugerville, TX

The Hills, TX

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Volente, TX

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Nonprofit sets out on mission to count how many Austinites are experiencing homelessness

AUSTIN, Texas — Each year volunteers set out on what's called the \"Point In Time\" count which estimates how many people are experiencing homelessness across Austin....

AUSTIN, Texas — Each year volunteers set out on what's called the "Point In Time" count which estimates how many people are experiencing homelessness across Austin....

Nonprofit sets out on mission to count how many Austinites are experiencing homelessness

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