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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

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

The Austin Police Department is investigating an early morning homicide on Montopolis Drive in southeast Austin. KVUE's Dominique Newland has the latest.

Man killed in southeast Austin homicide on Montopolis Drive

Project Connect, a plan to reimagine public transit around Austin, was approved by voters in 2020. But it has gotten more expensive in the years since.

Project Connect: Austin residents to weigh in on possible changes

AUSTIN, Texas — A popular bar on Austin's South Congress Avenue will have to relocate following an arson fire last September. In September 2022, the Austin Fire Department launched an arson investigation after responding to multiple fires in South Austin, including at Crow Bar, located at 3116 S. Congress Ave.

Crow Bar on South Congress forced to relocate following September 2022 arson fire

A woman told Austin police she was shot and stabbed inside her apartment. Less than an hour later, she was pronounced dead.

Woman killed in East Austin homicide

AUSTIN, Texas — The bat population has a long history in Austin, with around 1.5 million of them residing under the Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge. Without someone whose job it is to make sure City decisions are made with bats in mind, experts worry the colonies may suffer. Not only do the bats bring in millions of dollars in tourism to Austin, but they also eat large amounts of insects - which keeps the City safe from pesticides.

Austin bat expert says a bat biologist is necessary

AUSTIN, Texas — Pet parents in Austin-Travis County can get free microchipping and vaccinations this weekend. The Austin Animal Center (ACC) is teaming up with Petco Love as part of a new vaccination initiative to provide one million free pet vaccines. “It is heartbreaking when any pet suffers or...

Austin Animal Center hosting free microchipping, vaccine event

AUSTIN, Texas — If you plan to drive around Austin between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. this week, you may want to pack your patience. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) said that multiple northbound and southbound Interstate 35 main lanes, frontage roads, entrance and exit ramps and flyovers will be closed nightly at US 183 this week.

Parts of I-35 at US 183 will be closed overnight almost every day this week

ROUND ROCK, Texas — One year ago, several tornadoes came through Central Texas. One of those tornadoes ripped through Round Rock, resulting in $32 million dollars in damage and 700 homes being impacted by the destruction. One of the homes impacted belonged to Michael Talamantez, who said he was...

Round Rock man still rebuilding one year after 2022 tornado

Luling, TX

LULING, Texas — Crews in Luling, Texas, are cleaning up the scene of a crash after an 18-wheeler was struck by a train. The Luling Police Department (LPD) said just after 11 a.m. on Thursday that the semi-truck was struck by the train at the Elm Avenue crossing. Police said the crossing will be closed for an extended period of time while the crash is being investigated and cleared up.

18-wheeler struck by train in Luling

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 — Dominique Tripp is mourning the loss of her sister, Shanreka Mays, after she said she was shot and killed on March 23. Tripp said her sister would have been 28 on March 31 and had birthday plans set for this weekend. "I was in total shock...

Family speaks out after loved one shot, killed on Wednesday evening

AUSTIN, Texas — Editor's note: The Austin Fire Department originally stated that the fire occurred at 903 Congress Ave., but have since corrected the address to 907 Congress Ave. The Austin Fire Department responded to a fire at a building on Congress Avenue, just blocks away from the Texas...

Building on Congress Avenue catches fire, just blocks away from Texas Capitol

ROUND ROCK, Texas — During the pandemic, a group of Round Rock teens set out to make care packages for people experiencing homelessness. The Brown Bag Project was created by three friends and has now grown into a full-fledged student organization, helping even more people. "During the pandemic, we...

'You can still make an impact' | The teens behind the 'Brown Bag Project' took helping their community into their own hands

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

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 — There's always tons going on in Austin in March. After the end of SXSW last weekend, this weekend, Dell Match Play is one of the big events in town. Playing and watching golf all happens outside – or maybe under a tent, if you're lucky – so here's what you can expect weather-wise if you are headed to the Austin Country Club.

Dell Match Play: Storms could impact tee and play times

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 Austin Fire Department originally stated that this fire occurred at 903 Congress Ave. but later clarified it was 907 Congress Ave. A man has been charged with arson in connection with a fire at an abandoned building on Congress Avenue, just blocks away from the Texas State Capitol, early Tuesday morning.

Man charged with arson in connection with building fire on Congress Avenue

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 — Austin's airport recorded near-record numbers this month as tens of thousands of people came in and out of the city during South by Southwest (SXSW). The airport expects more busy days as the PGA's Dell Match Play event kicks off on Wednesday, and NASCAR will be at the Circuit of the Americas at the end of this week – all while SXSW came to an end on Sunday.

Austin airport reports 2nd busiest day ever for SXSW 2023

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 in southeast Austin. Police said the incident began as a report of a house fire on Meridian Oak Lane, south of Slaughter Lane, at around 10:54 p.m. Sunday. The 911 caller stated that someone was possibly trapped inside.

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

AUSTIN, Texas — Investigators with the Austin Police Department are looking for a suspect involved in a stabbing on Friday night. The incident happened in the area of Driskill and Rainey streets just after 10:30 p.m. Friday. Two people were taken to a local hospital for potentially serious injuries.

Two people stabbed near Driskell and Rainey streets Friday night

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 — Police are on the scene of a homicide investigation near Deen Avenue in North Austin, just off North Lamar Boulevard. Police said they received multiple 911 calls around 7 a.m. about gunshots. Officers arrived shortly after and located a man in his 30s “with obvious signs...

Police investigating homicide in North Austin Saturday morning

AUSTIN, Texas — Sneezing, itchy eyes and runny nose. It is a common theme for many Austinites who suffer from allergies. But a new study from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) says Austin's allergies aren't really as bad as you might think. The AAFA released its...

One Texas city has some of the worst allergies in the U.S. And no, it isn't Austin

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City of Austin activates cold weather shelters for Monday, Tuesday

AUSTIN, Texas — The City of Austin will activate its Cold Weather Shelter Plan on Monday, Jan. 30, and Tuesday, Jan. 31, in anticipation of overnight...

City of Austin activates cold weather shelters for Monday, Tuesday

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