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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he'll introduce Jocelyn's law to deny bail for all capital murder suspects
HOUSTON — After family and friends gathered for the funeral of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray on Thursday, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said he will fight for change in laws involving capital murders. A few days after the little girl's body was found in a north Houston creek, police arrested Franklin...
Here's when Saharan dust will impact Central Texas next week
AUSTIN, Texas — While we've been hot and humid these past several days, humidity levels could be on the decline to start next week. This is one of the many benefits of Saharan Dust that could be making an appearance locally heading into Monday. Saharan dust is usually carried...
Certain medications can increase heat sensitivity | Here's how to stay aware
AUSTIN, Texas — Hot Texas summer temperatures can cause heat-related illnesses for anyone, but people on certain medications can be even more prone to them. So far this June, Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) said it has responded to 173 heat-related calls but is expecting that to increase with the rest of this month's high temperatures. Last June, ATCEMS responded to around 234 heat-related calls in total.
'I was never truly happy' | Central Texas veteran thankful after President Biden pardons veterans who were kicked out for being gay
HUTTO, Texas — When Guy Peña first joined the military, it was in 2005 and the controversial "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was the official policy of the U.S. military. "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" allowed gay, lesbian and bisexual Americans to serve in the military, as long as they did not reveal their sexual orientation.
Bodycam released after case dismissed against former Hays County officer who killed Joshua Wright
HAYS COUNTY, Texas — Bodycam footage released Thursday shows what led up to a former Hays County corrections officer shooting and killing an inmate in 2022. According to the Hays County District Attorney's Office, the felony deadly conduct case against Isaiah Garcia was recently dismissed at the request of Joshua Wright's family. Garcia shot and killed Wright on Dec. 12, 2022, inside the Seton Hays Hospital in Kyle.
For the first time in 2024, Austin hits triple-digit temperatures
AUSTIN, Texas — Central Texas has finally seen its first triple-digit day of 2024. We're tracking some serious heat in Central Texas, with Thursday's high finally reaching the triple digits at Camp Mabry for the first time this year, hitting a high of 100 degrees. Not only that, but...
Efforts to overturn pardon of man convicted of murder rejected by Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas court has rejected efforts to overturn the pardon of a man convicted of murder. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals rejected the petition Thursday sent by Travis County District Attorney José Garza. In early June, Garza announced his desire to reverse Daniel Perry's...
AT&T, T-Mobile services restored after outage at Austin airport Thursday
AUSTIN, Texas — Services for AT&T and T-Mobile at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport have been restored after an outage Thursday morning. The outage was caused by a fiber that had been cut, which airport officials believe was an act of vandalism. "We've restored service to affected customers in the Austin-Bergstrom...
Teen in Texas foster care hopes for a 'healthy' home environment in the future
AUSTIN, Texas — Every week on KVUE Daybreak, we feature a different child in the Texas foster care system, in hopes of helping them get adopted and find a forever family. This week, KVUE'S Hannah Rucker met up with 14-year-old Nigel at an Austin staple. The two met at the Cathedral of Junk in South Austin for a day of fun sorting through treasures and trinkets.
Missing 12-year-old girl with autism found dead in lake near Fulshear home, police say
FULSHEAR, Texas — People in the Fulshear community are grieving after the body of 12-year-old Aisha Adebayo was pulled from a neighborhood lake where police say she drowned early Thursday morning. The girl with autism wandered from her parents’ home Wednesday night before she was reported missing. The...
2 dead, 1 injured in southeast Austin shooting
AUSTIN, Texas — Two people have died and another person is injured after a late-night shooting in southeast Austin. The Austin Police Department (APD) said officers received calls just before 11:30 p.m. Wednesday about multiple gunshots on the 2300 block of South Pleasant Valley Road. When officers arrived on...
Austin security guard questioning APD protocols after assault led to no initial response
AUSTIN, Texas — A local security guard is questioning the Austin Police Department's (APD) response protocols after he said he was assaulted while on duty and was initially denied a police response. "I am not safe, and I don't feel comfortable," Percy Payne said. Payne said he was jumped...
Texas A&M storm chaser survived monster F5 tornado that killed her little sisters when she was 8
MOORE, Okla. — One of the worst tornados in modern history left a 14-mile path of devastation through Moore, Oklahoma. Twenty-five people were killed and over 1,000 homes were leveled during 40 minutes of terror on May 20, 2013. Aria Vargyas was eight years old and in second grade...
'It kind of cripples me' | Central Texas auto businesses adjusting a week into CDK cyberattack
ROUND ROCK, Texas — Automobile businesses across the nation are still reeling from the effects of a cybersecurity attack last week. CDK Global is an Austin-based automotive management platform, and its software is being held up for ransom. The ransom attack also shut down software that auto dealerships use...
'Deeply disappointed' | UT Austin reacts to Travis County attorney dropping charges against protesters
AUSTIN, Texas — Charges will be dismissed against dozens of protesters arrested in April at the University of Texas at Austin. Travis County Attorney Delia Garza made the announcement Wednesday afternoon, saying that when it comes to law enforcement, she recognizes the importance of their presence but she disagreed with the tactics used.
Driver fled after hitting pedestrian on Cameron Road, police say
AUSTIN, Texas — Police have identified a man who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Monday morning, June 24. In an update on Wednesday, the Austin Police Department said 42-year-old Corey Green was hit by a vehicle in the 9200 block of Cameron Road, near Rundberg Lane, at approximately 6:04 a.m.
Construction kicks off for new water pipeline in Kyle
KYLE, Texas — As is the case in much of Central Texas, the city of Kyle has been in the midst of an ongoing drought. The city currently gets the majority of its water from Canyon Lake, which is only about 57% full, according to the Texas Water Development Board.
Second suspect charged with murder, accused of assisting boyfriend in northwest Austin shooting
AUSTIN, Texas — A second suspect has been charged with murder in connection with a deadly shooting in northwest Austin in April. Amanda Escobar, 33, is accused of assisting her boyfriend in the April 22 homicide by driving a getaway vehicle and warning him about the police investigation. According...
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