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AUSTIN, Texas — Day four of testimony wrapped up in the murder trial of a rideshare driver accused of killing a protester in Downtown Austin nearly 3 years ago. Army Sgt. Daniel Perry says he shot Garrett Foster in self defense after Foster raised his rifle at him. The jury heard from 7 witnesses today including 3 crime scene specialists, a fingerprint specialist, a firearm examiner and the medical examiner who performed the autopsy on Garrett Foster.

Day 4 of testimony in Sgt. Daniel Perry trial wraps up

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is appointing a conservator over the Austin Independent School District, citing what a special investigation called "systemic failures" found within the school district's special education department. The TEA launched a special investigation into the district in late summer 2021 and found...

TEA to appoint a conservator to Austin ISD, citing 'systemic failures' with students needing special education

AUSTIN, Texas — Two Williamson-county based companies will be laying off a combined 186 employees. In a new report from KVUE's newspaper partner at the Austin American-Statesman, Round Rock-based nonprofit Trellis Company, a student loan guarantor that helps college students handle finances, will cut 105 jobs. Additionally, technology firm...

Two more Central Texas companies to execute layoffs

AUSTIN, Texas — Four Austin Fire Department (AFD) firefighters have been deployed to Lubbock to assist residents in the Texas Panhandle with the increased wildfire risk. The four firefighters left on Thursday, March 30, to head toward Lubbock. The members will be part of a Texas A&M Forest Service Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) deployment on Strike Team 108. TIFMAS is used any time there is a hurricane, wildfire, flooding or other natural disaster that necessitates the mobilization of local resources.

Four firefighters deployed from Austin to Texas Panhandle for wildfire assistance

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AUSTIN, Texas — Tyson Hodges, the assistant special agent in charge of the DEA’s Austin District Office, said xylazine is FDA-approved for veterinarian use. "It is a tranquilizer used by veterinarians on larger animals," said Hodges. But the DEA said drug dealers are now mix it with fentanyl...

DEA warns of dangerous 'tranq' drug as popularity increases in Texas

Dallas, TX

AUSTIN, Texas — Many of us in Texas have a certain loyalty to H-E-B, but another grocer is expanding its footprint too. Kroger announced a new delivery station in Austin this week, meaning you can get your fresh produce dropped off at your door. But the actual packing will...

Kroger announces new delivery station in Austin

Bellaire, TX

BELLAIRE, Texas — The list of top 10 richest cities in Texas in 2023 is out and it only includes one place in the Greater Houston Area. In fact, Bellaire is the only city in all of Southeast Texas on the list compiled by HomeSnacks.com. They looked at several...

Bee Cave named one of the top 10 richest cities in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas — One person was taken to the hospital after getting trapped under a tree on Sixth Street on Friday morning. At around 11:30 a.m., medics with the Austin-Travis County EMS responded to a person pinned under a tree that had fallen on them at the intersection of Sixth and Trinity streets.

Tree falls on person on Sixth Street

AUSTIN, Texas — The head of Austin Energy is stepping down. Jackie Sargent, general manager for the local utility company, has retired, according to court documents obtained by KVUE Senior Reporter Tony Plohetski on Friday. Sargent's retirement is effective immediately. Plohetski said Mayor Kirk Watson and Austin City Council...

Jackie Sargent, general manager of Austin Energy, is retiring

AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department (APD) is asking for the public's assistance in trying to locate a pair of suspects wanted in connection with a May 2022 armed robbery. Newly released photos from the APD Robbery Unit show a man and a woman suspected in an armed...

Austin police searching for pair of suspects in May 2022 robbery

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Energy wants to help those in need by providing assistance before a power outage. The utility company has a Medically Vulnerable Registry that is part of its Customer Assistance Program (CAP). The registry is for those "who need critical care or have a serious illness."

Austin Energy provides assistance registry for customers

AUSTIN, Texas — Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin helped contribute to the first commercially available lab test for traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in the U.S. A new report from UT states that researchers at the PsyBrain Lab helped contribute to the "Alinity i" technology that has...

UT researchers helped create the first FDA-approved lab test for TBI in the U.S.

AUSTIN, Texas — Calling all whiskey lovers! On April 8, Central Texans will have the chance to attend Austin's Whiskey Riot for the first time in history at Distribution Hall. The one-day-only event will have more than 200 whiskies from local, regional, national and international brands, and attendees can...

Austin's largest whiskey festival brings 200+ whiskeys, cocktails and more

Georgetown, TX

GEORGETOWN, Texas — The City of Georgetown is working on its 10-year downtown master plan after being named the "fastest growing city" by the U.S. Census last year. The City is known for its historic downtown with Victorian store fronts, courthouse and restaurants in the square. Kim McAuliffe, downtown and tourism director for the City, said they are looking at several options in the plan including everything from new stores to housing while preserving the historic area.

Georgetown working on 10-year development plan after being named 'fastest growing city' in U.S. Census last year

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — After a catastrophic set of storms moved through Arkansas where at least five people have died, many are asking how they can help. Below you will find links to several local nonprofits that will help the people in need most in the aftermath. You can...

How to help people impacted by Arkansas storms

AUSTIN, Texas — From Tex-Mex jewelry to taco pizza and even a hidden picture game, you might have fallen for some April Fool’s Day pranks from Austin businesses on Saturday. Kendra Scott, Tiff’s Treats, Tito’s Vodka, Torchy’s Tacos and more took to social media to participate in April...

Chips and queso jewelry? Cookie cocktails? Austin brands bring April Fool's pranks to social media

AUSTIN, Texas — The overall cost of living in Austin is above the national average, according to data gathered and analyzed by Apartment List. Apartment List analyzed prices of specific goods and services in Austin compared to the average prices across the country. From there, the prices were aggregated and weighted into six groups, which were again aggregated into a single top-line cost of living stat.

Austin's overall cost of living is higher than the national average, data shows

AUSTIN, Texas — A cement truck rolled over and caused all lanes of traffic to be closed on State Highway 71, along with one person suffering from potentially serious injuries. At around 11 a.m. on March 31, a cement truck traveling at the intersection of 71 and Rivercliff Drive...

Cement truck rolls over on SH 71, results in one person injured and all lanes covered in cement

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Parents of special needs children advocate for changes with use of restraints in Texas schools

AUSTIN, Texas — At the Texas Capitol on Monday, parents of special needs children called on lawmakers to pass bills to keep their children safe in...

Parents of special needs children advocate for changes with use of restraints in Texas schools

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